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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Grymauch on February 17, 2018, 05:57:43 PM
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I introduce my attempt at Waterloo in 6mm fought solo. This is probably the largest game I will ever play with over 10,000 figures involved including the Prussians. Part 1 is on my blog which covers the rules and figures used, terrain, orbats and photos of the opening positions of the allied and French forces at 11.30am. I will be posting regular updates as this game progresses, which I am anticipating could take several weeks (the beauty of solo wargaming and a wargames room). I include several sample photos here. Hope you enjoy. https://grymauch.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/the-battle-of-waterloo-in-6mm-part-1.html
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What I read and saw is really great, a blog to be recommended, for sure!
Congratulations!
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Thanks DintheDin. Pleased you enjoyed the blog.
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Congratulations! What a magnificent table and figures, 6mm really gives you the panorama of the Napoleonic battlefield.
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Wow, simply Wow,
I am so impressed. That is one of the nicest boards and figures I have ever seen.
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Wowsers. This is simply jaw-droppingly inspiring. Looks amazing and such detail covered. Hat's off to you sir!
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Quite superb, looks like a battle. :)
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This level of sharing is a major feature of this blog and it is well worth following, the author does a great job.
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Impressive project!! Amazing amount of work you've put into this. Would love to see it in person
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Thanks for all your supportive comments. And thanks to you Norm for your continuing support. Much appreciated.
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Part 2 is now on my blog. The initial assault on Hougoumont and the formation of the grand battery.
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Holy mackerel! What an undertaking. Looking absolutely splendid.
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Wow! I'm getting back into 6mm and chose 6mm for ground scale considerations, but seeing them at 1:20 is so impressive!
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Just read your Part I blog post, and I wanted to say that I went through the same basing issues with 10mm ACW. I use smaller 10mm figures, which can still be fit onto a 5mm frontage, and like you decided that 3 figures per 15mm frontage was as small as I could go, but still has proved very sturdy and flexible. I also use 1mm bases from Litko (would love to find a EU distributor!), but I also added 1mm magnetic tape on the bottom. This doesn't affect the look, and gives a little "grip", but most importantly allows the use of thin metal sabots when needed, or simply for ease of movement.
I'm wrestling with whether to start 6mm Napoleonics on 15 or 20mm bases - your collection gives me some food for thought!
Cheers.
Christopher
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Thanks for that Christopher. I have never looked back since basing this way and the same goes for my Ancients, WOTR and ACW 6mm armies. I just feel they offer so much more flexibility and, in my opinion, look better en-masse. If I ever get the urge, I can put them on movement trays if I ever want a quick battle using other rules. A good idea with the magnetic tape and Litko bases.
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Part 3 of the Battle of Waterloo in 6mm is now on my blog. This covers the period between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. It includes the advance of the French 1st Corps, continuing action around Hougoumont, and the first attacks on La Haye Sainte. https://grymauch.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/the-battle-of-waterloo-in-6mm-part-3.html
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Wow that's superb
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Very Nice!
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Part 4 of The Battle of Waterloo in 6mm is now on my blog. It covers the period 2.00pm - 3.00pm. French 1st Corps in trouble, the Union Brigade goes mental, La Haye Sainte catches fire, developments in Hougoumont, and von Estorff in line for a court martial!
https://grymauch.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/the-battle-of-waterloo-in-6mm-part-4.html
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Very well done.
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This must be the most enjoyable series of AAR's that I have followed. A massive amount of work to share - thank you.
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Thanks Norm, your comments are really appreciated. Thanks also Painter Jim.
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I can only imagine going as small as 15mm but your game makes me pause for thought. Do you get much joy out of painting your units or are you outcome focused? It's a grand spectacle.
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What a grea project and I like the way you keep track via the blog.
When it comes to 6mm painting - I find it very enjoyable, mostly because you can see how things progress. It very much is outcome-based, but you can properly see the outcome developing. All you have to do is get the paint where it belongs and don't bother much with shading/highlighting/transitions, and all that annoying faff.
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I echo what Battle Brush Sigur has said about painting 6mm. All my Napoleonics are block painted leaving black for shade. It is pretty much less is more to make your figures stand out. With the amount of detail now on 6mm figures produced by the likes of Baccus and Adler it is tempting to paint all the details but really is not necessary.
In answer to the question "do you enjoy painting them" the answer is a very definite yes. In larger scales you admire the individual figure but in this scale you gain satisfaction from the unit. For the past 8 or 9 years I have become a 6mm convert. This now accounts for well over 90% of my wargaming.
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WONDERFUL, I WILL AGREE THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A REAL BATTLE !
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Part 5 of The Battle of Waterloo is now on my blog. 3.00pm -
4.00pm. The tide turns with the allied flanks struggling to hold the line. Papelotte falls, Carabiniers prove deadly, the ride of the 6th Cuirassiers and Hougoumont ion the edge.
https://grymauch.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/the-battle-of-waterloo-in-6mm-part-5.html
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I've really enjoyed following this on your blog, you've done a brilliant job getting the look of 6mm big battle just right.
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Thanks for your comment Montefortino. Much appreciated.
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Part 6 of The Battle of Waterloo in 6mm now on my blog. This covers the period 4.00pm - 5.00pm. Pressure continues to build along the whole of the allied line. Jamin loses his temper much to the amusement of the Grenadier Guards and the Prussians arrive, Hurrah!
https://grymauch.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/the-battle-of-waterloo-in-6mm-part-6.html
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A hearty, cinematic spectacle! You are doing a great job!!!
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This is truly an impressive looking game! Some great terrain you've built up to fight over. This is a perfect example to prove people wrong when someone says that 6mm gaming looks dull visually. That terrain and the huge amounts of minis really makes the battlefield look alive!
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Many thanks for your kind comments DintheDin and Nysse. You are right about 6mm Nysse. Over the years I have gamed all the larger scales but 6mm has become my preferred scale, especially when fighting larger battles.
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Many thanks for your kind comments DintheDin and Nysse. You are right about 6mm Nysse. Over the years I have gamed all the larger scales but 6mm has become my preferred scale, especially when fighting larger battles.
Such a large battle -and comprising all the features of the real battle in full length- could be played only with 6mm! But you also made perfectly all the historical research and the preparatory work to put in your game all the units, buldings and set up some beautifully made terrain! As a result, the whole thing is a feast for the eyes! Plus your talented narration, what more a reader wants?
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They are excellent . 6mm works brilliantly with your style and basing. You have a epic feel.
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Once again thanks for all your kind comments.
Part 7 of The Battle of Waterloo in 6mm is now on my blog. This covers the period 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Wellington's allies teetering on the brink and only heroic actions by individual units hold the line, the Middle Guard make their presence felt and Prussians pile on the pressure.
https://grymauch.blogspot.co.uk/
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I have never seen anything like this....and to think it is being played solo! Simply amazing and wonderful to look at.