tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post7956266810782848352..comments2024-03-28T10:01:24.648+00:00Comments on Battlefields and Warriors: 1/72 and 28mm ProjectNormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-28884262016959188572015-07-18T22:39:27.287+00:002015-07-18T22:39:27.287+00:00The nuts and washers are a great idea, gonna steal...The nuts and washers are a great idea, gonna steal that one!cameronianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570159121246088107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-47131555335390712832015-02-28T20:19:33.862+00:002015-02-28T20:19:33.862+00:00Good stuff - I hope you can overcome the table siz...Good stuff - I hope you can overcome the table size issues and storage! PBI in it's various incarnations is good, and easily converts to hexes...<br /><br />Can I also suggest Warbases for sabots to fit your single based figures? They're very handy and come in 1p, 2p, square etc with however many sized slot you want :)Toxic Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610996381605071743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-58773731247001013372015-02-28T07:16:19.243+00:002015-02-28T07:16:19.243+00:00Hi Shaun, thanks for commenting, always interestin...Hi Shaun, thanks for commenting, always interesting to see how gamers go about their hobby. One of my complaints about wargame magazines is that the consistently show super tables with super figures, with a near virtual absence of the 'more honest' reality of how we game in our homes - yet is is seeing how people do that, which is the more interesting.<br /><br />3' x 5' is pretty much a standard UK dining table space these days, so much so that several of the rule sets from Peter Pig use that as the standard scenario layout. I have noticed over the last 2 years that UK shows have an increased proportion of smaller game tables on show.<br /><br />my 10mm is VERY practical, especially building and tank size - but, things like a HMG in 10mm don't really have the attractive appearance or are readily identifiable as they are in the larger scale. I sort of identify them by the fact that they are on a small square base (rather than the oblongs that everything else uses) and it is that sort of thing that draws me to 1/72 - though I know the 10mm ultimately works better with my hexes.<br /><br />I have just bought some hex blanks to try a stab at making some nicer boards - again something spurred on by Panda's video. I won't make boards like his table, but at least it is pushing me to enhance the visual aspect. good to hear your thoughts Norm.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-56343008636778389662015-02-28T02:39:00.725+00:002015-02-28T02:39:00.725+00:00Don't have doubts Norm! Although I think afte...Don't have doubts Norm! Although I think after spending so much on it, you will had to ignore the doubts! WW2 1/72 is fantastic. But then, I am biased so feel free to ignore me.<br /><br />Strangely, War Panda makes me want to not post AARs. His terrian is just so amazing, and the look of the table is what I really like about WW2! I am just slack when it comes to terrain and mine has gone from poor to passable over the years. I just tell myself I *could* do terrain like that if I choose and move on :-)<br /><br />I have a 3'x5' fold out antique table. I actually searched for about 7 years for in in the 90's (I also planned to use it to play boardgames as it is a very good size for a 34"x22" maps + play aids,, but have not done so). It has two wings that are both 3'x2' so it is only a 3'x1' table when it is put away. it looks just like a small side table, which is what it is used for at the moment. In the early 2000's I mostly used the 3'x5' table to play WW2 1/72 games, either solo or against friends.<br /><br />The rules I used were IABSM, Take Cover (equivalent to Rapid Fire) and Combined Arms (once!). I think Bolt Action may be fine as well - looking forward to seeing how they go.<br /><br />I have photos of some of those games but the the only online is the first game of Take Cover I played back in 2011:<br /><br />http://shaun-wargaming-minis.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/ww2-1943-eastern-front-take-cover.html<br /><br />You will notice the same wheatfields you have!<br /><br />I stopped using the 3'x5' table as we rearranged a room and I discovered it was possible to fit in half a table tennis table (although I do take it down when I have finished playing). I do play mostly standing up and after a spinal discectomy 2 years ago, I am very aware of my posture and sit down at little as possible. Not for the same reason as you, and I got into small table gaming for completely diferrent reasons but I can anm with you on the attraction for small width boards. In fact, I stand up while on the computer at home but that started when we had children and put them out of reach 8 years ago. Conveniently, it is good for me too so have carried on with it<br /><br />I do like the idea of adding weight to plastic tanks, I have never seen this before and may have to do it as I am working up the courage to buy some PSC early Russian armour.<br /><br />In short, I am looking forward to how your project goes!Shaun Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691522858410783769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-83960626767912711502015-02-24T23:26:56.339+00:002015-02-24T23:26:56.339+00:00Thank you kindly. Your videos have helped a great ...Thank you kindly. Your videos have helped a great deal. I would never have considered skirmish WWII with just a couple of vehicles on the table. I have been doing entire squads per base in 10mm and typically putting 3 to 6 vehicles out per side. So I was really surprised how much I was taken by the Bolt Action stuff, I like the narrative game it produces.<br /><br />Importantly, I also like to look at and handle the larger figure. Whether this is a nostalgic return to my youth of cracking open a box of figures attached to a sprue - or whether older eyes just appreciate the aesthetic of the bigger figure more (or perhaps both reasons), either way I have had a real buzz this past week, working on this stuff.<br /><br />The limited playing / storage space puts an interesting spin on the functionality of the large scale, and I love the way these sort of posts generate links and comments from fellow gamers and their experiences of gaming in similar circumstances. <br /><br />Linking the post to your video is fine, if it gets anyone to have a 'dabble', then all is worthwhile. Cheers Norm.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-31757451483417536752015-02-24T22:46:32.633+00:002015-02-24T22:46:32.633+00:00Someone has been busy :D And talk about impressiv...Someone has been busy :D And talk about impressive stuff...love paint job you did on the fences and ruins... never mind the church, beautiful job and some great modeling techniques to boot...and my word I'm going to have to shop with you next time I'm in the UK you sure can find a bargain! I couldn't help thinking what a excellent article this is for anyone new or old to the hobby who are deliberating skirmish 1:72. If you don't mind I might provide a link to this website from my vids because I'm getting quite a few questions from people who are a bit daunted by the prospects of starting out. I couldn't imagine a better article to direct people how to approach a new project! Brilliant stuffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395077729696472548noreply@blogger.com