Just before Christmas, on the Wednesday we all organised to have a big Civil war battle with as many figures as we could muster and decided to adapt Marston Moor to our combined collection. Des worked out a pair of army lists based on what we had and the historical order of battle. I added another 2' to the table so it's 10' x 6' table, I just had enough road and even had some hedge left over!
Sorry for so many pictures! We decided to have a big all day game as a kind of Christmas celebration ,Des was working from home but figured he'd be over by 12, inevitably he didn't make it over until 6.30 so we didn't finish the game, a highlight was the elimination of the Ironsides, oh how we laughed however most of the Royalist cavalry on their right wing under Rupert were lost,quite a few Parliamentary infantry regiments were lost but as there were 15 infantry regiments to the Royalists 10,there were still lots of troops left . It was great fun, even if we didn't get to finish it and of course fired my enthusiasm for the remaining troops I have, more cavalry, artillery and of course Montrose's army! Sorry I haven't been visiting your blogs as often, just started a new contract which means a commute again( about 3 hours total), so time is a bit squeezed, next up another Austrian Chevauleger unit I think?
All the best Iain
Iain, it is great to see such a large game out on your table. If the game motivates you to expand the collection, even better!
ReplyDeleteA three-hour commute does not sound fun. Good luck in your new position.
Thanks Jonathan, it was great fun, the commute isn't terrible, it's just going from a smaller commute/a bit of working from home its a bit of a shock!
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What an epic looking game Iain, and great that you were all able to get a game in. Sorry to hear about the travel time, from experience know how much that can take out of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave,getting used to it and the game was fun!
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Oh, a very inspiring post, Iain! As you may know from my recent blog posts, this is the battle I am hoping to get on the table once I finish up painting the troops. Plenty of beautifully painted troops you both have for the game!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it Dean, I look forward to your battle with a lot of interest, we might come back to this and I'm sure yours will be very informative!
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Such an inspirational post, Iain, and plenty to look at and admire. Just how ECW should be played in 28mm. Super pleased to see the models in action, and delighted that they're once again battling it out on the tabletop.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, especially for the troops you've contributed to the action!
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Wow matey, that’s what I call a game. Terrific looking affair. Well done sir. Sorry to hear about the commute - it sounds dire.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, it'll be alright once I get used to it!
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Wow! Nice presentation of a ton of figures. Too bad you had to start so late but couldn’t finish. But a nice way to celebrate. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Stew,half a game is better than none!
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Fantastic looking game, love this kind of massive thing, and so rarely get to play. Always fun to get a bunch of collections on the table (and always takes longer to resolve than you expect).
ReplyDeleteYes,a great fun game and yes to it taking longer!
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This is absolutely epic! What a fantastic sight Iain.
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Oh, excellent looking miniatures!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Michal!
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A massive game with your usual lovely figures Iain. Nothing like getting them out on the table to spur the next round of motivation.
ReplyDeleteYes it really stokes the enthusiasm!
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Wonderful looking cavalry flanks.
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What a splendid sight ……..really great looking battle quite jealous of all those ECW figures. 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt,go on, you could do with a new project!
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Great looking game - sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cyrus, it was!
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Epic!
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That has an old school look with all of the large units of troops and the massive table and all. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fitz, nice to get lots of toys on the table!
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An impressive collection of toys and a great looking game Iain.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it’s nice to play to a conclusion you still got to play… and have fun.
All the best. Aly
Yes just good to get a game of any kind!
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You said "Sorry for so many pictures"? Please, these are spectacular! I can't get tired of post like this
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Suber!
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A great game Iain - you will have to reprise it and play to a conclusion! Like Dean, I would like to get Marston Moor (or something roughly based on it) onto a table top one day)
ReplyDeleteI would like another go,probably after you and Dean I think!
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Fantastic looking game Iain and marvellous that you contributed so many figures to the table in such quick time. Don't apologise for the photos—it's what we love; especially ones this impressive!
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Nice to hear from you James and glad you like it, next post is more your thing!
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Alwasy good to see a 'big battalions' style game, no matter the period. As long as all present had a good time is really doesn;t matter either that it was completed - that just gie fuel to the after-action banter.
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Iain I never complain about seeing such a large amount of pics, especially for such an impressive setup!
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Glad you liked it Dai,we've got the same commute, I've just put it in as a total!
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