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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: olicana on 28 October 2014, 07:14:05 PM

Title: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 28 October 2014, 07:14:05 PM: Hi guys, I've just knocked up a SYW scenario for the lads. It is loosely based on Hochkirch 1758 and includes some simple notes for a random deployment by the attacker. There might be something in it for you.

http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/mochkirch-syw-dawn-attack-scenario.html (http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/mochkirch-syw-dawn-attack-scenario.html)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kTbIMM8q0_I/VE_mdhGeyZI/AAAAAAAAIjs/rcB7r01KqGM/s1600/IMG_8970.JPG)

Regards,

James
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Ioannis on 28 October 2014, 08:46:05 PM: Excellent terrain and set up. Good to see some SYW action!
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Post by: Captain Blood on 28 October 2014, 08:54:55 PM: Nice looking table :-*
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Post by: folnjir on 02 November 2014, 10:59:39 AM: Looks great. Some other interesting stuff on your blog too.
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Post by: warburton on 02 November 2014, 12:05:51 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 06 November 2014, 10:58:33 AM: I've just posted a battle report of this action on my blog. One of our players couldn't make it last night, so we treated the game as a one night testing session. It all worked rather well.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2aBKADYqfI/VFtRXwJ5WSI/AAAAAAAAIk0/pMavmuDkQis/s1600/IMG_8984.JPG)

http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/mochkirch-one-nights-trial-run.html (http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/mochkirch-one-nights-trial-run.html)

This morning I reset the battle for everyone to fight next week.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WfgU9zzAjFw/VFtSKNUgaCI/AAAAAAAAIlM/7ziTzGVf84s/s1600/IMG_8989.JPG)

I hope you like it.
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Post by: von Lucky on 06 November 2014, 08:19:19 PM: I'm just glad I have a scented wig to keep me from fainting. Lovely.
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Post by: archiduque on 08 November 2014, 04:01:41 PM: Excellent !!!! ;)
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Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on 09 November 2014, 01:37:10 AM: That is a fantastic looking terrain mat! Did you make that yourself or is it a commercially available product?

Cheers
Fuzzy
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 09 November 2014, 07:31:47 AM: That's a good looking table :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 09 November 2014, 09:28:48 AM: Fuzzy, it's a Hainsworth billiard table baize which has been paint sprayed.

It is an expensive way to go (I managed to get my cloth free) new. You might get a second or perhaps an old one from a refurbished table. New, for 4m length, you are looking at £600+. Then you have to add the paint, I used about 20 tins on my 7m length.
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers on 09 November 2014, 02:15:43 PM: Ouch! That is expensive but it does look great. I'll have to see what the price is like here in Oz.
Really kicking myself that I only bought one of the nice GW battlemat when they were for sale. I wish another company would release the same type of mat.

Cheers
Fuzzy
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 16 November 2014, 02:43:09 PM: More shots of Mochkirch as fought last Wednesday night

http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/more-shots-at-mochkirch.html

and some here

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zv-MFBmOd8c/VGi1WVF8API/AAAAAAAAIm0/VZ-I-ZG5EYk/s1600/IMG_9009.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UP-zNspyLTQ/VGi1bZorVDI/AAAAAAAAIm8/JLynIarFao0/s1600/IMG_9010.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LdTOjulF6W0/VGi1ku09PnI/AAAAAAAAInM/jS9MRmV4zuw/s1600/IMG_9012.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAzd8RFd_IE/VGi1mJB8axI/AAAAAAAAInU/4QwNqJZSG-k/s1600/IMG_9013.JPG)
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Post by: valleyboy on 16 November 2014, 06:41:22 PM: That really does look superb James
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Post by: Axebreaker on 17 November 2014, 09:46:43 PM: Spectacular! I envy the collection. :-* :-*

Christopher
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Post by: Calimero on 17 November 2014, 11:54:44 PM: Quote from: Axebreaker on 17 November 2014, 09:46:43 PM
Spectacular! I envy the collection. :-* :-*

Me too!!! 8)
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 18 November 2014, 05:35:34 PM: Thank you for your kind words. The game will pick up again tomorrow night.
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Post by: warburton on 19 November 2014, 08:34:16 PM: Excellent!
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 20 November 2014, 12:47:35 PM: Well the action continues at Mochkirch - and it's going to be a typical Russian Prussian bloodbath. Here is a link to a report of lasts night's action:

http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/last-nights-action-at-mochkirch.html (http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/last-nights-action-at-mochkirch.html)

A link to a quirky thing about Piquet dice rolls:

http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/a-funny-thing-about-dice.html (http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/a-funny-thing-about-dice.html)

And a couple of pics to whet your appetite.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UedOe6lvnOA/VG3arcrppxI/AAAAAAAAIpU/FhhZbCYkRZA/s1600/IMG_9029.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suL97GanOL8/VG3apUiEm2I/AAAAAAAAIpM/fMjaLXOvY5c/s1600/IMG_9027.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUTU3UcmxM8/VG3as39z1-I/AAAAAAAAIpc/F0IGQ_z4uhI/s1600/IMG_9031.JPG)
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Post by: Harry Faversham on 20 November 2014, 07:24:03 PM: Love to see those massed Battalions closing to draw conclusions, with predatory Horse lurking on the flanks!

:-*
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 27 November 2014, 12:26:02 PM: The action concludes

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C7T6L1gXvG0/VHcMnARLjPI/AAAAAAAAIq4/Nh0U8Kw9HcE/s1600/IMG_9041.JPG)

Pic heavy report here:
http://olicanalad.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/mochkirch-finale.html
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Post by: Ioannis on 27 November 2014, 12:46:16 PM: Love the buildings, great painting on the figures too! What a nice layout. Thanks for sharing!!!
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 02 December 2014, 09:43:35 AM: Thanks, the buildings are home made. They are artists mounting board with cereal packet slate roofs. I actually need to rebase them on some 4mm ply (they are on art board at present) - like the ones below (I use MDF not card these days) - to give them some weight and strength, and to stop some slight warping. I like making buildings because it's different to painting figures every day. I'm glad you like them.

BTW, for those not in the know, 2mm MDF (which you can cut with a 'Stanley' knife) is cheap as chips by the sheet. You can buy it on line in reasonably sized pieces from picture framing suppliers (it's used as backing). Last time, I ordered it through my local art shop, I think I paid £23 for five sheets 4' x 3' (and because he got it from his normal suppliers there was no delivery charge). Warbases ( http://war-bases.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home (http://war-bases.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home) ) do a range of VERY USEFUL doors and windows (also cheap as chips) that cut down on lots of work. I reckon 28mm buildings cost as little as £3 each to make and finish.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EScYcgL05LM/UZpZKnBHIjI/AAAAAAAAGh8/6_-ZYTJjSig/s400/IMG_7585.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BgrDlLESlT8/Tr6o9Z814GI/AAAAAAAADhA/Y9EkVB8VSaQ/s200/IMG_5887.JPG)
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Ioannis on 02 December 2014, 10:39:13 AM: Impressive...I would love to see a WIP making one of these buildings!!!

Interesting comments about the MDF...I will give it a try as I have a paper model house that I want to transfer to something durable.
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 02 December 2014, 01:59:57 PM: It just so happens, that I'm about to make three or four new SYWish buildings. I've got the MDF, I've got the Warbases windows (very nice diamond paned ones) shutters and doors, etc. All I need to buy is some thin balsa strips from my guy down at the art shop for the 'panelling' because it's quicker than cutting thin lengths of card. The new buildings will all be thatched, though I have not decided if the new ones will be 'teddy fur' as per the old or 'towelling'. I've recently seen some of the latter and I like the 'look' - not realistic, but hell, we are talking impressionist war game figures / terrain here. I will buy some towel from Boyes and see how it goes - i'll just buy a meter so it will not break the bank, and if it goes wrong, so what.
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Post by: Ioannis on 02 December 2014, 02:22:01 PM: I would be VERY obliged if you could take some WIP photos...In return, I will do some WIP photos of my way of painting red...DEAL?
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 02 December 2014, 03:05:54 PM: Ioannis, as a full time professional figure painter to the more discerning client, I will not take painting lessons from you lol. But, you are on. You paint it red and I'll build us a house to sin in - Hmmm, a brothel I think.
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Ioannis on 02 December 2014, 07:36:21 PM: Good thing, I was referring to 'my way' of painting red and not to 'the only' way of painting red...

Perhaps, we do a 'red' house then................
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Post by: von Lucky on 02 December 2014, 08:09:16 PM: Get a room!
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Post by: olicana on 02 December 2014, 10:01:17 PM: Von Lucky, Darling, don't be like that. :-*
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Ignatieff on 02 December 2014, 11:06:02 PM: Quote from: olicana on 09 November 2014, 09:28:48 AM
Fuzzy, it's a Hainsworth billiard table baize which has been paint sprayed.

It is an expensive way to go (I managed to get my cloth free) new. You might get a second or perhaps an old one from a refurbished table. New, for 4m length, you are looking at £600+. Then you have to add the paint, I used about 20 tins on my 7m length.

It is gorgeous though. I've seen cheaper baize online, but what is it about this stuff, the weight? Also do you use it fuzzy side up or playing side up? Brilliant work in the table, buildings and figures
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Ignatieff on 02 December 2014, 11:46:23 PM: Still amazed at the cloth table. What paint scheme did you use on it? And are you putting on a game at any shows anytime soon so I can come and have a 'fondle' lol.....

I'll be at the York show in February if your there.

Thanks
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: Ignatieff on 03 December 2014, 12:01:50 AM: Quote from: Ignatieff on 02 December 2014, 11:46:23 PM
Still amazed at the cloth table. What paint scheme did you use on it? And are you putting on a game at any shows anytime soon so I can come and have a 'fondle' lol.....

I'll be at the York show in February if your there.

Thanks

Ignore the paint query. Have just discovered the joys of your blog. Brilliant stuff!
Title: Re: Mochkirch - a SYW dawn attack scenario
Post by: olicana on 03 December 2014, 07:26:04 AM: The advantage of baize cloth over felt is that baize is a tightly woven cloth rather than compressed together. It is therefore much thinner and goes over lumps (hills) better - even quite big lumps. Because the cloth is high quality (95% Merino wool) when you come to remove the lumps, even after a few weeks, the cloth goes flat again - it hasn't stretched. I always found that felt stretched, gradually moulding itself to the shape of previous lumps and wasn't able to be a basically flat surface any more - not a massive problem but, I didn't like it.

I use my cloth downside up. It is rougher and appears more 'grassy'. The 'grassyness' is the advantage. The disadvantage is that it probably doesn't hold the paint as well as the other side might (just guessing here) and the cloth needs to be resprayed periodically.

I've used all kinds of 'base terrain' in the past but this is the best all round solution I've found. All I need now is a beige one for desert terrain.