tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66433674273572361552024-03-18T16:47:44.633-07:00 NEWS FROM THE FRONTPhil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.comBlogger649125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-28141247935419521122024-03-18T13:20:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:21:29.365-07:00WMMS 2024 Part 3Following on from part two,<div><a href="https://newsfromthefront-phil.blogspot.com/2024/03/wmms-2024-part-2.html?m=0">WMMS 2024 Part 2 </a><br></div><div>The final photos follow, staying in the America's is this huge AWI game.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Poplars from The Last Valley</div><div>A trench section from Ironclad Miniatures</div><div>Vallejo Air paint from Parabellum</div><div>Vallejo Model and Game Colour plus a blue from the new Express line from Pendraken.</div><div>We return to the Western Front 1918 tomorrow here at OHQ.</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-25483771787153494832024-03-18T01:11:00.000-07:002024-03-18T01:19:21.095-07:00WMMS 2024 Part 2Following on from part one,<div><a href="https://newsfromthefront-phil.blogspot.com/2024/03/wmms-2024-part-1.html?m=0">WMMS 2024</a><br></div><div>Two rather fine and dandy ACW games, first one presenting the battle of Frederick 1862</div><div><div>
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</div>More photos to come but I don't want to break Blogger as I seem to have done with my initial post.</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div><div><br></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-35150154851328221322024-03-17T13:36:00.001-07:002024-03-17T14:38:27.630-07:00WMMS 2024 Part 1Earlier today I accompanied Dave and his grandson William to the show. Dave has put up an admirable report up in his blog, <a href="https://talesfromghq.blogspot.com/?m=1">Tales From GHQ</a><div> which I can't really add to, pop over for read and more views of the splendid games on display.<div>Meanwhile here are photos of some of the games which caught my eye, failed to note down which club or group put them on for which I apologise.</div><div>Wellington in India, a game full of colour and panache.</div><div><div>
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</div>Blogger couldn't seem to cope with the amount of photos in my original post, to be continued........</div></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-62923025974750848642024-03-14T02:12:00.001-07:002024-03-14T02:12:39.189-07:00Terrain and TroopsMy Great War project revival continues, firstly I have finished off more figures I had partially started in the form of some Great War Miniatures British trench raiders and I think a Partizan free figure to commerate the 100th anniversary of ending of the war if I recall correctly.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Until then..........</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-42777875903051794742024-03-05T11:22:00.000-08:002024-03-05T11:30:27.923-08:00Fade To GreyAs I had not played Lion Rampant since 2021 and Dave since 2017! I decided to play a refresher game before we embarked on a linked game campaign in our post Roman Brittania setting.<div>We played the straightforward Bloodbath scenario from the rules and we only did one thing wrong rules wise, mea culpa. Here are some photos of the game a straight forward dark age slog no finesse or grand tactics in sight.</div><div><div>
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</div>We will remain in the dark Ages for a 1066 game over at GHQ next week.</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-28224461681020510592024-03-03T01:39:00.001-08:002024-03-03T01:39:23.666-08:00Hammerhead Yesterday Dave, the ladies and myself made the trip to Newark, we duly dropped the ladies off in Newark and then proceeded to the showground. We arrived a little after 10.30 already the show was heaving with eager punters.<div>I spent the first fifteen minutes collecting my pre-orders and picking up stuff off my list. I then went over to Dave Stone's table where he was running a small game to show case his upcoming WWI rules Zero Hour to be published via Gripping Beast later in the year. I watched while he played through a couple of turns with a keen young lad, whose dice throwing I made add was amazing. Dave then kindly ran through the basics of the rules for me. Needless to say I was most impressed and will definitely be making a purchase, look out for some content in WI as the rules progress.</div><div>We were on a time constraint so I did not take any photos of the games which were up to the usual standard we have come to expect from the show. So I will have to bore you with my purchases, as I will be away for the first Partizan a bit of stocking up was in order🙂</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Fear not folks colour will return to the blog next time when hostilities resume in sixth century Brittania in and around the environs of Soggas Bottom.</div><div>Until then.......</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-53245181389515753772024-02-21T12:38:00.000-08:002024-02-21T12:38:34.286-08:00New Army Syndrome Yes it struck my Early Byzantine force the other day although the new unit I had painted dId itself proud. However it was not enough to stem the Ostrogoths attack.<div>We used Neil Thomas Ancient and Medieval rules as planned but as we had not played for a while we used them straight out of tin without our house rules to keep things simple.</div><div>A photo montage to show the course of the engagement follows.</div><div><div>
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</div>It was good to get the army out on the table for the first time, I now need to get on with some more cavalry.</div><div><br></div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-25061945359616995152024-02-16T07:45:00.000-08:002024-02-16T07:45:31.305-08:00The General I have painted this Aventine Miniatures figure up for the upcoming game next week, although generals aren't represented on the table in the Neil Thomas rules we like to have them. We have house rules for them which you can find in the side bar.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>We will see how he fares next week, until then.</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div><div><br></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-53048914488618488602024-02-14T04:10:00.001-08:002024-02-14T04:10:53.366-08:00Wow!Just received my pre ordered copy, the title of the blog says it all. Not cheap (is any printed matter these days?) but worth every penny, apart from Graham's magnificent art work there are supplementary images of manuscripts, artifacts and historical sites and text that outlines the complex course of events and people in this most bloody conflict.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>It will be a while before I have enough painted for a Hail Caeser game, however I do now have the required eight units for a game using the Neil Thomas rules. I have therefore scheduled a game here at OHQ on 20th of this month.</div><div>Until next time .........</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-26539444718281250682024-02-07T01:40:00.000-08:002024-02-07T01:49:30.034-08:00All Quiet........On The Western Front? Well yes it has been, when deciding what game to put on for the latest game here in OHQ I thought we haven't played a Great War game for a while. When I checked back that was putting it mildly, it was back in early January 2020! My where does the time go? <div>We would be using Gajo Games Great War modifications to Bolt Action for the game, the usual annotated photo montage will hopefully guide you through the course of events. The figures are of course the excellent Great War Miniatures, the trenches are from Ironclad Miniatures.</div><div><div>
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</div>The calm before the storm at Shrapnel Villa.</div><div><div>
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</div>The field of Mars.</div><div><div>
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</div>The British advance behind a creeping barrage.</div><div><div>
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</div>A German sniper lies in wait perhaps!</div><div><div>
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</div>A German Anti-tank rifle team take aim.....and miss!</div><div><div>
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</div>They quickly reload before the tank can retaliate courtesy of the Order Dice draw. The tank catches fire and abandoned, phew!</div><div><div>
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</div>The Germans consolidate the second line in the last turn of the game, with the British holding the first line we elected for a winning draw for the British. Perhaps a follow on game to decide the outcome, but not with another gap of four years?</div><div>Until next time.....</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO </b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-88780947433402885522024-01-24T05:33:00.000-08:002024-01-24T11:11:04.916-08:00Feldwebel Verwirrung Puts Up A Fight.As a change from Battlegroup, Bolt Action hits the table for our World War Two outing this week. It took us at least two moves to get to grips with the rules again with Battlegroup mechanics popping into both our heads at times as well👴🏻<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>The Germans in Petit Rawslie await the British advance.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>The remaining objective on the other flank is still contested but is of little consolation they will soon be surrounded and for them the war will be over.</div><div>We will be fighting over the pond in the colonies next week over at GHQ.</div><div>That's all for now..........</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-2262066833021583652024-01-22T14:01:00.000-08:002024-01-22T14:08:24.338-08:00Building Bikkelheim Another building for the fictional town of Bikkelheim leaves the work station.<div>A Volmer model purchased via EBay, the gate was missing so I added a brass etched piece, part of the Ainsty cemetery entrance, the wall is a resin piece from Anyscale Models, cobbles from Wills and a bespoke base from Warbases.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Mortars and anti-tank titles to come, I have anti-tank and infantry guns covered.</div><div>Or do I🤔</div><div>A return to Bolt Action here in OHQ next week weather permitting.</div><div>Until then........</div><div><b>KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-24226178532844498172024-01-10T05:25:00.001-08:002024-01-10T11:03:40.784-08:00Rahnstadt StationWhilst the battle was raging in the <a href="https://newsfromthefront-phil.blogspot.com/search/label/Battlegroup?m=0">industrial area</a> further south another action was taking place around Rahnstadt Station to pin German forces there and prevent them assisting the beleaguered troops further north.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Until next time.................</div><div><b>TTFN AND KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-58870369839622675942024-01-06T01:18:00.001-08:002024-01-08T09:01:46.150-08:00More Blitzkrieg!A third German squad musters off the painting desk. Figures are from <b>Simon's Soldiers </b>available in the UK from <b>Wargaming Miniatures</b>, round cornered bases from <b>Warbases </b>naturally.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>On the Carlist left flank both sides cavalry brigades faced off one another for most of the game, with the tide turning against the Carlists elsewhere in the field the Ontario hussars attempted to charge the Isabelino line cavalry and failed.</div><div>In the centre both sides advanced cautiously while over on the Carlist right their newly raised volunteers hotly contested the advancing British Auxiliary Legion advance, both sides losing battalions a calm came over that side of the field with neither having the strength to attack one another further. While this was going on the Royal Marine rocket battery was giving the Carlist cavalry some nuisance fire, I should really have dealt with them. After the break for lunch the tide turned in the Isabelino 's favour, the Carlist hussars finally charged and came off worse and the Carlists fruitless attempts to rally gifting the enemy victory points. The disruption points piled up breaking two Carlist battalions in the centre in turn five giving the government forces victory.</div><div>Until next time........</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO </b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-59243439438133504592023-12-12T00:10:00.000-08:002023-12-12T00:10:05.753-08:00Another Year Over?Well nearly. Although I now only do commission work for existing customers they are keeping me rather busy, well into the New Year at least.<div>Consequencely painting this month is and will be rather slow, the only unit likely to muster out from under the brush is the second French battalion for the Peninsular project.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>All Perry metal figures on bases from Warbases naturally, flag from GMB painted almost entirely with GW Contrast paints. It is back to the Triple Alliance and 1940 projects with what remains of the month.</div><div>The last game here at OHQ will be a First Carlist War game using Soldiers of Napoleon to see if they work for the period and to help us further our understanding of how the rules work. </div><div>Until next time...........</div><div><b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-29040903976016501952023-11-30T01:03:00.000-08:002023-11-30T01:06:30.370-08:00Tank RidersWhile painting up some Soviet infantry in less wintery attire I dug these out of the stash. I couldn't even hazard a guess as to how long I have had them. A mix of FAA and AB Figures stuck to clear plastic so I can anchor them to the vehicles by sliding it under the turret.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Not much else to report on really, I am well on with a second French battalion for the Peninsular project and I have three Lend Lease Shermans for the Soviet forces awaiting weathering which I hope to work in during December. No game this week but we should get a game in at OHQ before Christmas "stuff and health" permitting.</div><div><br></div><div>That's all for now, TTFN & KBO</div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643367427357236155.post-69393506012793561742023-11-19T03:33:00.001-08:002023-11-19T03:33:18.141-08:00ShermansA couple of Shermans armed with 75mm guns to make things a little more interesting for the Americans🙂<div>Italeri 1/72nd quick build kits.</div><div>Bases from Warbases.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Thats all for now folks, <b>TTFN & KBO</b></div>Phil Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.com19