"15mm Isandlwana " Topic
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Ragbones | 24 Apr 2017 9:37 a.m. PST |
A couple months ago I playtested Isandlwana using "The Men Who Would Be King" rule set. My grandson and soon-to-be son-in-law helped me out greatly. I really liked the rules. Here are a few pics of the game set-up: link Regretfully, I don't have any mounted Colonial troops suitable for Col. Durnford's command so I substituted British mounted infantry. We were only able to get in a few game turns but had a good time. The Zulu right horn managed to overrun and destroy two British companies. The mounted infantry deployed in a donga to try to stem the Zulu left horn which was only just beginning to enter the table. Meanwhile, the chest was quickly bearing down on the main British line. It wouldn't have lasted long. I hope to run this battle again soon and play it all the way through. A few more photos: link The British figures are all Mikes Models. The Zulus are a combination of Mikes and Naismith Design. The large hill was made for me by Bill Daniel. The wagons are a mix of manufacturers. The tents were purchased at a convention flea market and are of unknown provenance. The donga was homemade with a lot of help from my great friend, Mike. |
Wackmole9 | 24 Apr 2017 10:20 a.m. PST |
Hi I like how the hill came out in the game. Bill Daniel
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Oh Bugger | 24 Apr 2017 11:24 a.m. PST |
Lovely donga and kop there. |
Ragbones | 24 Apr 2017 2:07 p.m. PST |
Bill did a marvelous job with the mountain. It's even better in person. I can't take much credit for the donga except for the painting. My longtime and bosom friend Mike Montemarano was the inspiration and guiding hand while I made it. Like Bill, Mike is a scratch building wizard. I usually just wind up gluing my fingers together. |
Smokey Roan | 24 Apr 2017 2:56 p.m. PST |
Very nice! There's a 1:10 15mm game rules out there by Chris Ferere. British companies are 10 plus a officer, sgt and drummer boy. Zulu regiments are in units of 40 (individual based on trays) with as many as 10 units for some Regiments. So, did you have to adhere to the British positions? Or could you mass the Regiment? |
Ragbones | 24 Apr 2017 4:02 p.m. PST |
Hi Smokey! Since this was just a "play test" to try to teach myself the rules I set it up conventionally. But concentrating both battalions of the 24th would be a great scenario. Not to mention the added benefit of four additional field pieces and another battalion (or 2?) of NNC. Have you ever played this scenario wherein Chelmsford hasn't split his column? I've got Chris' "Jolly Deadly, Oh Boy!," rules but haven't yet played with them. |
Smokey Roan | 24 Apr 2017 5:23 p.m. PST |
Yes, using Chris' rules. There is a mechanic where you roll for when the attack comes, and I can't remember if Chelmsford's group was there, but I know the british defended the camp. Still lost. :O |
Smokey Roan | 25 Apr 2017 5:05 p.m. PST |
BTW, Ragbones, I believe "Jolly Deadly, Ol' Boy!" is his Rorkes Drift rules. Same rules basically, but his Isandhlwana rules are set specifically for said battle. You still need 2,000 Zulus for his scaled down game, LOL! :) But his rules are GREAT! I have incorporated much of his stuff into TSATF. Things like ammo runners, doctor/orderlies, setting fire to buildings, and other neat details that fit perfectly into TSATF. |
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