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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Gazjones on 22 April 2017, 08:20:41 PM

Title: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: Gazjones on 22 April 2017, 08:20:41 PM: Hi Guys
Here are some pictures from a recent game of Sharp Practice in the French & Indian War. It was an absolute corker of a game.

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_1_zpsnuvnpahj.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_2_zpsds2y6tws.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_5_zpsqafypcnn.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_3_zpsr4xlgfpe.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_4_zpsxtj96izf.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_7_zpsxridlmkm.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_9_zpsq7peaqva.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_6_zpswdmienb5.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_11_zpscyagybzq.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_8_zpszuivcjvz.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_12_zpskl2dusxc.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_10_zpsqph460hu.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_13_zps4awlprtx.jpg)

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u630/stiffbristles/French%20and%20Indian%20War/FIW_14_zpsq8xu3hyj.jpg)

Thanks ;)
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Post by: Deano on 22 April 2017, 08:29:55 PM: great looking game.
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Post by: Captain Blood on 22 April 2017, 08:34:04 PM: Yes, what a lovely game and with Lance's beautiful figures. The painting is top notch too. Gold stars all round 8) 8)
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Post by: Jeff965 on 22 April 2017, 09:09:15 PM: Painted more than a few of them myself, lovely figures and you've done them proud. Cracking looking game btw :-*
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Post by: Phil Robinson on 22 April 2017, 10:16:41 PM: All round goodness, top stuff.
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Post by: folnjir on 23 April 2017, 12:03:47 AM: Looks great.
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Post by: axabrax on 23 April 2017, 12:47:53 AM: Gorgeous. Great table and painting!
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Post by: Malamute on 23 April 2017, 07:28:12 AM: Wonderful brushwork, a lovely looking game as well. :-*
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Post by: Hu Rhu on 23 April 2017, 04:55:40 PM: Fantastic figures and scenery.
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Post by: Plynkes on 23 April 2017, 05:12:27 PM: Beautiful spot for a picnic, never mind a battle. Figures look great, too. Thumbs up.
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Post by: Captain Reid on 23 April 2017, 05:30:14 PM: Amazing looking game!
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Post by: jambo1 on 23 April 2017, 05:35:32 PM: Wow!! Great looking game, superb scenery and lovely figures, great stuff!! :)
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Post by: Dr DeAth on 24 April 2017, 09:31:22 AM: Superb! :-*
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Post by: flags_of_war on 24 April 2017, 10:50:40 AM: Some of the best FIW painting i have seen.

@Gazjones: Is that a modular river set or is part of the actual board? I want a similar river and yours looks so damn good.
Title: Re: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: Gazjones on 24 April 2017, 02:10:29 PM: Quote from: flags_of_war on 24 April 2017, 10:50:40 AM
Some of the best FIW painting i have seen.

@Gazjones: Is that a modular river set or is part of the actual board? I want a similar river and yours looks so damn good.

Thankyou very much.
I made the river from lengths of mdf. High gloss yacht varnish is the key to a great shine and nice reflections ;)
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Post by: flags_of_war on 24 April 2017, 03:54:30 PM: Quote from: Gazjones on 24 April 2017, 02:10:29 PM
Thankyou very much.
I made the river from lengths of mdf. High gloss yacht varnish is the key to a great shine and nice reflections ;)

What did you use for the banks? I know in the past i used clay but it didn't take to the mdf, and I'm worried if i used plaster it might warp.
Title: Re: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: Gazjones on 24 April 2017, 04:26:51 PM: Quote from: flags_of_war on 24 April 2017, 03:54:30 PM
What did you use for the banks? I know in the past i used clay but it didn't take to the mdf, and I'm worried if i used plaster it might warp.

I used thin cardboard for the banks, then covered that in plaster. When it warps upward at each end. Simply glue paper on the whole underside. When this dries it shrinks and pulls the warp back out and leaves it lovely and straight. This is a method used by book makers. Works everytime ;)

Gaz
Title: Re: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: flags_of_war on 25 April 2017, 09:26:43 AM: Quote from: Gazjones on 24 April 2017, 04:26:51 PM
I used thin cardboard for the banks, then covered that in plaster. When it warps upward at each end. Simply glue paper on the whole underside. When this dries it stretches and pulls the warp back out and leaves it lovely and straight. This is a method used by book makers. Works everytime ;)

Gaz

Thanks for that. Now to pay a visit to my local saw mill :D
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Post by: Sir Rodney Ffing on 25 April 2017, 10:06:11 AM: A most impressive looking game, and fantastic brushwork on the figures. I am suitably humbled.
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Post by: Axebreaker on 25 April 2017, 10:12:17 AM: Beautiful looking game! :-*

Christopher
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Post by: MediumAl on 25 April 2017, 01:21:09 PM: Cracking figures. The sort of thing that tempts a chap into yet another period he'll never finish.
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Post by: Irregular Wars Nic on 25 April 2017, 07:04:18 PM: Wow! Puts ours to shame!
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Post by: Galloping Major on 01 May 2017, 05:10:54 PM: Absolutely gorgeous stuff 8) :D

Cheers,
Lance

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 May 2017, 05:12:55 PM: Lovely looking game :-* :-*

Some rather nifty photography as well 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: joroas on 01 May 2017, 05:13:41 PM: Very atmospheric!
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Post by: Mindenbrush on 01 May 2017, 10:28:59 PM: Great looking table and very nicely painted figures 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Mindenbrush on 01 May 2017, 11:49:45 PM: Great looking table and very nicely painted figures 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Larry R on 02 May 2017, 04:54:36 PM: Great all around, and thanks for the stream idea. I want to try that too. I'm just starting on my SP2 project in 18mm!
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Post by: Maddoc on 04 May 2017, 07:49:36 PM: That sir, is some bloody lovely models.
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Post by: Ragnar on 05 May 2017, 11:10:46 PM: Great photos of some very nicely painted minis.
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Post by: Ramirez Noname on 09 May 2017, 09:36:33 AM: Quote from: joroas on 01 May 2017, 05:13:41 PM
Very atmospheric!

This ... and all of the previous positive comments.

RMZ
Title: Re: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: Gazjones on 09 May 2017, 01:10:42 PM: You Guys are very kind. Thankyou very much ;)