| Scott Mingus | 28 Feb 2010 1:10 p.m. PST |
Here are some photos of a playtest I am doing for a planned ACW 1:600 miniature wargame at the Historicon convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in late July. link |
| vojvoda | 28 Feb 2010 3:04 p.m. PST |
Nice River effect, what did you use?
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James Mattes |
| doc mcb | 28 Feb 2010 3:24 p.m. PST |
Yes, very effective. Is it a sheet of clear plastic, on top of something? |
Frederick  | 28 Feb 2010 4:30 p.m. PST |
Very nice – looks like a lot of fun |
| Scott Mingus | 28 Feb 2010 4:36 p.m. PST |
I bought a long strip of a muddy-brown colored cloth from Wal-Mart to use as the base "river." Over time I might spray the middle a little darker shade for the channel. The glossy surface is a strip of clear vinyl, also from Wal-Mart. Total price of both was about $22, plus tax. The look is OK, and the two pieces are highly portable. I use felt cut-outs for the "river banks," with tree stands from my 15mm gaming. Given time, I may carve some more realistic-looking river banks. I also need to buy some 1:600 scale houses, a wharf, and other accessories. |
 Murphy  | 28 Feb 2010 6:43 p.m. PST |
Scott; very cool effect my friend…I am impressed…although I will be honest and say that when you post pics of your game room, that pic of "Old Abe" staring would creep me out…. |
| Scott Mingus | 28 Feb 2010 7:24 p.m. PST |
I placed an order with Bay Area Yards today for several houses and a wharf kit; I should have them painted and ready to go for Historicon. Expensive little resin castings, but I saw in person at Fall In and thought they were really nicely done. |
| aercdr | 28 Feb 2010 9:13 p.m. PST |
A very compelling effect. Some of the pictures look close to the real thing. Nicely done. I find "Old Abe" to be inspiring :) |
| britishlinescarlet2 | 01 Mar 2010 12:49 a.m. PST |
Very nice set up and models! Pete |
| gert1746 | 01 Mar 2010 6:02 a.m. PST |
Very cool, thanks for sharing. This past weekend, my club played a very similar scenario using our river fleets for the first time. I'll post some pics when I get the chance. Gert |
| FireZouave | 01 Mar 2010 8:20 a.m. PST |
Scott,
It's the best looking water I've seen yet for a wargame using miniature ships, especially for a muddy river! Abraham Lincoln has always inspired me! |
| vojvoda | 01 Mar 2010 12:14 p.m. PST |
Yes but what about those unpainted ship model Scott!
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James Mattes |
| Master Caster | 06 Mar 2010 6:30 a.m. PST |
I really like those models ! |
