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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: The Grim Mariner on 21 June 2016, 07:51:41 AM

Title: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: The Grim Mariner on 21 June 2016, 07:51:41 AM

Okay not quite "Big Battalions" but certainly belonging to that age.  Last weekend the premier wargames centre in the area "The Grimsby Wargames Society" hosted a recreation of the Four Days Battle in 1666.  Three Dutch fleets at anchor rapidly hoisting sail as four English fleets descend on them.  The game had over a hundred and fifty superbly modelled ships from club members Steve & Andy and it was a real pleasure to play the game.
(http://i.imgur.com/vwdveWM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/R44HkRp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4VlcVTF.jpg)
After a day long wargame the outcome was a draw since the English had forced more Dutch ships to retire but the Dutch had managed to capture two ships including one of the English flagships.
A great game and great fun.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: Dr DeAth on 21 June 2016, 07:54:33 AM

That's and impressive collection of tiny ships you've got there.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 21 June 2016, 08:59:01 AM

 :o :o

I am awestruck!

That looks absolutely brilliant.

What rules did you guys use?

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: Costanzo on 21 June 2016, 10:25:58 AM

Very beautiful!! Great work!!

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 21 June 2016, 11:52:34 AM

That does look very impressive  8)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: Marine0846 on 21 June 2016, 04:19:47 PM

Very nice looking ships.
Just watched the Admiral yesterday.
This thread is perfect timing.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: PAULSPENCE on 21 June 2016, 04:40:00 PM

Bonjour,

Splendid looking vessels chaps!

Who makes the ships and what rules did you use?

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Paul

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: juergen c. olk on 22 June 2016, 02:46:13 AM

Really great looking naval action.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: Stecal on 22 June 2016, 02:50:23 AM

just wow!  I've rigged about a dozen ships like that.  Can't even imagine doing 150.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: Sparrow on 22 June 2016, 05:19:35 AM

Simply fantastic!

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: The Grim Mariner on 22 June 2016, 07:47:37 AM

Rules used were a set written by the guys themselves for quick play but based on "Topsail & Whipstaff".

All the models are from Langton Miniatures.

And very many thanks for the positive comments.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: marianas_gamer on 22 June 2016, 07:59:01 AM

Very exciting looking game!
LB

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: fastolfrus on 22 June 2016, 08:08:54 AM

Saw them at Newark show, they look even better in real life than on photos.

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: baxterj on 22 June 2016, 01:12:03 PM

just lovely

Title: Re: Seventeenth Century Naval Action
Post by: von Lucky on 22 June 2016, 11:08:42 PM

Simply stunning - Stecal I haven't even bothered to rig any of my Langton's, so anyone that does at least one gets my respect. But 150? That's madness.