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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Rogerc on December 01, 2018, 06:22:31 PM

Title: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 01, 2018, 06:22:31 PM: Another in the series of Great Northern War test games. Probably went the best so far. Write up on the blog https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2018/12/another-gnw-black-powder.html

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https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1CDXWpT2bA4/XAELPMa6PFI/AAAAAAAAGCQ/_eJrhhyvrNUNCI9H-jf16zaHO6AE7yRkgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20181130_095924.jpg
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: DintheDin on December 01, 2018, 07:22:15 PM: A spectacular game! Beautifully painted minis, especially the Saxons are a must-see!
It seems that there was a need of a plate of cookies for the opposing cavalries to be lured to the center of the table (6th pic) lol
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 01, 2018, 09:39:03 PM: Indeed, just been pointed out to me that 80% of the write up is missing for soem reason, apologies re-visting the post now so folks get apicture of the acual game rather than just a picture of biscuits!
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 01, 2018, 10:32:32 PM: Apologies, all re-written now, hopefully makes a little more sense.
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: DintheDin on December 02, 2018, 08:56:49 AM: I enjoyed your narration, it was a great game! Cheers!
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: jambo1 on December 02, 2018, 09:42:34 AM: What a super looking game!! Lovely figures, really well done. A very enjoyable read. :)
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: jazbo on December 02, 2018, 10:31:26 AM: Great stuff! My games are a similar size, but in 10mm! So I'm slightly jealous!
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 03, 2018, 08:47:22 AM: Thanks very much guys, its starting to feel like I wanted it to. Not far off now I think.
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: DintheDin on December 03, 2018, 11:58:07 AM: You are creating a more and more beautiful miniature collection and it is always a joy to see them on table! Cheers!
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 03, 2018, 04:24:59 PM: Thats really kind thank you, not too far to go now. Two units each of Swedish Foot, Swedish Horse, Saxon Foot, Polish Horse and just one of Saxon Dragoons.

For now anyway!
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Pictors Studio on December 06, 2018, 12:47:41 AM: Very nice looking game. Nothing like the GNW for some spectacular looking uniforms.
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 06, 2018, 05:26:55 PM: Thanks very much Pictors Studio. It is such a colourful period.
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Antonio J Carrasco on December 26, 2018, 02:55:37 PM: Roger

The Saxon Guards, are Warlord Miniatures with Ebor command figures perhaps?

Thanks!
Antonio
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 26, 2018, 10:58:01 PM: Hi Antonio, generally they are yes. A couple of units have Wargames Foundry metal command figures but the majority are Ebor.

Whilst I find the plastic musketeers come out fine I really dont like the plastic command and the Ebor ones really bring the unit to life.
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Antonio J Carrasco on December 27, 2018, 06:29:54 AM: Quote from: Rogerc on December 26, 2018, 10:58:01 PM
Hi Antonio, generally they are yes. A couple of units have Wargames Foundry metal command figures but the majority are Ebor.

Whilst I find the plastic musketeers come out fine I really dont like the plastic command and the Ebor ones really bring the unit to life.

Thanks for the answer! It looks good, indeed. Will try myself.

Best!
Antonio

PS: I enjoy a lot your AARs, by the way.
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: jambo1 on December 27, 2018, 08:34:37 AM: Quote from: Rogerc on December 26, 2018, 10:58:01 PM
Hi Antonio, generally they are yes. A couple of units have Wargames Foundry metal command figures but the majority are Ebor.

Whilst I find the plastic musketeers come out fine I really dont like the plastic command and the Ebor ones really bring the unit to life.

I have fair few plastic musketeers sitting around waiting for me to do something with them, they are decent enough as unit fillers but you are spot on the command are not so nice, Ebor certainly lift the unit, and turn them into a really nice army. :)
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Axebreaker on December 27, 2018, 11:08:39 AM: Beautiful looking game! 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Another Black Powder AAR for Great Northern War
Post by: Rogerc on December 28, 2018, 11:49:53 AM: Well thanks guys.

Antonio thanks for the kind words, Donnie crack on, a few Ebor around the edges of the Warlord figures makes a world of difference I think. Axebreaker, thanks very much.