The Duchy of Tradgardland

Friday, 28 January 2022

Mat

I took delivery recently of a hex mat l bought from DC. Included in the price were some mdf hills as well. DC very kindly sent as a surprise some trees, let’s face it one can never have enough trees for gaming purposes. I am delighted with my purchase which will see service with many different scales and periods. Here are a few trial shots I set up -

First solo game over the coming days will be to play test “Swords, Sorcery and Squares” Maudlin Jack Tar’s fantasy variant of The Portable Wargame.

Thursday, 27 January 2022

Dérive in Edinburgh

Yesterday would have been my wedding anniversary so I decided that a dérive in Edinburgh was what was needed. I had no set route and was open to possibilities. I got the bus from Fife, got off in Hillhouse road and walked through the Western General grounds. A wee wander through Stockbridge took me to the Botanics-

Having walked through the gardens I ended up via Cannonmills in Leith Walk. En route these historic gardens presented themselves

Finally up Leith Walk passing by the giraffe sculpture and the decorated pub l end the journey at Bross Bagels where I had a Montreal. Best bagels l have ever tasted, definitely worth a visit to them if you are ever in Edinburgh.

https://www.brossbagels.com/bross-deli

Fascinating pub name

Was in Edinburgh today and saw this pub sign…

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Comment tales

I have been having problems leaving comments on blogs, including my own. Some work some don’t there is no rhyme or reason. I have even found I cannot leave comments on Wordpress blogs using Facebook but have managed to using my Google account. So just to say I have been enjoying your blogs as ever , even if I can’t comment on them . Hopefully the problem will resolve itself soon.

Monday, 24 January 2022

Giving the Chinese artillery in 54mm

The Chinese figures came with no artillery. I decided to remedy this by firstly painting up a large old fashioned gun and secondly by scratch building from bits n bobs a jingall. The resultant jingall is a tad over sized but will serve on the battlefield. Here are photos of work in progress and also finished items.

Sunday, 23 January 2022

Away and Home

Friday saw me at P’s for an ancient game. P command the Germans and G and myself the might of Rome.Enjoyable and companionable game where success ebbed and flowed ending in a draw.