 Der Alte Fritz  | 16 Jul 2016 8:05 p.m. PST |
I have posted a lot of pictures of the terrain for our upcoming 54mm toy soldier game set in the Sudan in 1885.
Visit my blog for a look: link Colonel Archibald Sinclair and staff discuss the camp preparations for the arrival of Major General Pettygree:
Toy soldiers are largely 54mm Trophy of Wales figures plus some vintage Britains cavalry. |
79thPA  | 16 Jul 2016 8:34 p.m. PST |
Most excellent. What is the table size? |
| MacrossMartin | 16 Jul 2016 8:59 p.m. PST |
Top photo: "Sinclair had taken drastic measures to ensure that his gunners would not abandon their pieces…" :) Spiffing stuff!! |
| Der Alte Fritz | 16 Jul 2016 10:40 p.m. PST |
In our rules it seems that the most fanatical Dervish have a chance of breaking through the square in a melter, so it's a good idea to keep a Mobil reserve in the center ( think Michael Caine as Bromhead in the movie Zulu where I commands a reserve that plugs any gaps that developed). The table is 6 x 15 feet in the center table with two side tables measuring 2.5 x 12 feet. |
| WarWizard | 17 Jul 2016 3:51 a.m. PST |
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| Yesthatphil | 17 Jul 2016 4:52 a.m. PST |
Splendid  ! Phil |
| Ragbones | 17 Jul 2016 4:54 a.m. PST |
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| 45thdiv | 17 Jul 2016 5:10 a.m. PST |
Jim, Really great looking set up. I hope your game is fun. Looking forward to seeing AAR pictures. Matthew |
| daler240D | 17 Jul 2016 6:39 a.m. PST |
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| Big Red | 17 Jul 2016 8:26 a.m. PST |
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| Der Alte Fritz | 17 Jul 2016 8:35 a.m. PST |
Autocorrect sure comes up with some interesting changes sometimes (and never seems to change typos or misspelled words): A melee is now called a "melter".  . And of course it was Michael Caine in Zulu rather than me. |
| epturner | 17 Jul 2016 9:16 a.m. PST |
Wow. That's just astounding. Good for you, DAF. Eric |
| Hal Thinglum | 17 Jul 2016 1:13 p.m. PST |
Looks great, James! Wish I could make it. |
| Part time gamer | 26 Jul 2016 3:33 a.m. PST |
Ive played a cpl games of ATKM (AWI) in 54mm, it was a Blast! This one looks great. A question. I know the British army (finally) changed to the brown tunics and left the traditional 'redcoats' behind.
As this is not a period of detailed interest to me, I would like to know:
Are the "Grey" uniformed miniatures British Marines by chance? Cavalry, Artillary, Naval infantry.. man that is one Beautiful collection. (my Hat is Off to you sir). |
| Rhingyll | 26 Jul 2016 2:34 p.m. PST |
Part time – The soldiers in the grey tunics have goggles on their helmets so they are probably Camel Corps. |
| Der Alte Fritz | 28 Jul 2016 11:14 a.m. PST |
The blue-grey tunics are indeed the Camel Corps. I also have some troops with grey serge tunics and white helmets – a uniform that was used in India I think. Some of the regiments that were shipped in from India to Graham's army at Suakin wore the grey tunics. They hadn't been issued the newer khaki uniforms yet. |
| Part time gamer | 29 Sep 2016 11:35 p.m. PST |
Rhingyll
Part time – The soldiers in the grey tunics have goggles on their helmets so they are probably Camel Corps. Der Alte Fritz
The blue-grey tunics are indeed the Camel Corps. ..a uniform that was used in India I think. Some of the regiments that were shipped in from India to Graham's army.. They hadn't been issued the newer khaki uniforms yet. Thanks for the clarity on that guys.There was SO MUCH "eye candy", I totally missed the goggles. As 'this' part of the world is not a major intrest to me, Im constantly forgetting even of the existance of the Camel Corps. Phooy on me. Question: "Is it just me, or is there something about 54mm that really brings out that 'big kid' in a wargamer?" |
| SgtGuinness | 01 Oct 2016 6:25 a.m. PST |
Truly astounding! What an awesome 54mm collection. It looks like the game will be big fun. What rules are you going to use for the game? I'm looking forward to the AAR's.
Cheers,
JB
Http://sgtguinness.blogspot.com |
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