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

Title: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: Gazjones on April 22, 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 ;)
Title: Re: Sharp Practice F&IW game
Post by: Deano on April 22, 2017, 08:29:55 PM: great looking game.
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Post by: Captain Blood on April 22, 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2017, 10:16:41 PM: All round goodness, top stuff.
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Post by: folnjir on April 23, 2017, 12:03:47 AM: Looks great.
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Post by: axabrax on April 23, 2017, 12:47:53 AM: Gorgeous. Great table and painting!
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Post by: Malamute on April 23, 2017, 07:28:12 AM: Wonderful brushwork, a lovely looking game as well. :-*
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Post by: Hu Rhu on April 23, 2017, 04:55:40 PM: Fantastic figures and scenery.
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Post by: Plynkes on April 23, 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 April 23, 2017, 05:30:14 PM: Amazing looking game!
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Post by: jambo1 on April 23, 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 April 24, 2017, 09:31:22 AM: Superb! :-*
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Post by: flags_of_war on April 24, 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 April 24, 2017, 02:10:29 PM: Quote from: flags_of_war on April 24, 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 April 24, 2017, 03:54:30 PM: Quote from: Gazjones on April 24, 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 April 24, 2017, 04:26:51 PM: Quote from: flags_of_war on April 24, 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 April 25, 2017, 09:26:43 AM: Quote from: Gazjones on April 24, 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 April 25, 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 April 25, 2017, 10:12:17 AM: Beautiful looking game! :-*

Christopher
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Post by: MediumAl on April 25, 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 April 25, 2017, 07:04:18 PM: Wow! Puts ours to shame!
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Post by: Galloping Major on May 01, 2017, 05:10:54 PM: Absolutely gorgeous stuff 8) :D

Cheers,
Lance

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 01, 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 May 01, 2017, 05:13:41 PM: Very atmospheric!
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Post by: Mindenbrush on May 01, 2017, 10:28:59 PM: Great looking table and very nicely painted figures 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Mindenbrush on May 01, 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 May 02, 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 May 04, 2017, 07:49:36 PM: That sir, is some bloody lovely models.
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Post by: Ragnar on May 05, 2017, 11:10:46 PM: Great photos of some very nicely painted minis.
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Post by: Ramirez Noname on May 09, 2017, 09:36:33 AM: Quote from: joroas on May 01, 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 May 09, 2017, 01:10:42 PM: You Guys are very kind. Thankyou very much ;)