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Title: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on January 10, 2022, 03:44:45 PM
Greetings All,

I have been tinkering and working on an air combat game for the Korean War tentatively called White Star/Red Star.  For these rules, I went out an purchased a bunch of Tumbling Dice 1/600 aircraft for the period.  I have the forces of the USAF vs the Communists.  However, there is room to expand with the USN/USMC and the British Commonwealth forces for the UN too. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivAiwVQVWq8_LSWCUoR1alKvPU4a7XFWu2ermJIeHVHq3Un87CZCoacb5Sp94MizI60fRtM8Y4e9gXfzxrKQr1wluR9nZQJgcKwLuY9M00j47Iv0u6C-ZXtdw9VXk5vih5aGj3xzfJMZl5_XIPTMeLnAc3yt1UkQ6w-G2wGA_BfbJP62xMF5b7tyPK=s320)

These include some of my favorite planes like the F-80 Shooting Star, F-84 Thunderjet, the F-86 Sabre, and the venerable B-29 Superfortress.  On the Communists side we have the much vaunted Mig-15 and various late World War II era prop planes.

As you can see, these models can be relatively tiny.  However, that allows you to play a game in a relatively small space.  In addition, the rules I am working on actually model and scale agnostic, so you could just as easily use Warlord's Blood Red Skies: Mig Alley minis too. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgok51z1gbrcue8EDaSk9GQObsherBcvrzWHBeTuZxzm4QUme0h6VOCduPFWlixWLseR4X1lW7S6VSkqvjjCmmkUwVREMW_Eby5qCeTe-MBfDdH3o3GKwsGDUEbAKhHqSmGRH_iwjA1PwPK5yH6dH9u0wmMzXBlHyRSGP9phZxJLBnzkk3kv47Lh02X=w300-h400)

Above is a B-26 Invader, Mig-15, F-84 Thunderjet, and a T-6 Texan for scale purposes. 

I have been testing the rules using paper templates while I get the minis sorted and painted.  The main thrust of the rules is to do the following:

1. Simplify flying with an assumption that all pilots know how to fly
2. Quick, easy, decision based mechanics.
3. Pilot skill difference matters
4. Incorporate key ideas like Detection, Altitude, and vertical vs. horizontal combat 
5. Gun battles at Jet speeds

You can follow some of the design work Here:

V1 Rules:

Cap in MIG Alley
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2021/06/battle-report-white-starred-star-cap-in.html

Bomber Intercept
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2020/08/battle-report-white-star-red-star.html

Bomber Intercept 2
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2020/07/battle-report-white-starred-star-bomber.html
 
Intercept at Suwon Airfield
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2022/01/battle-report-white-starred-star.html

After initial playtesting, I have gone through a major re-vamp of the rules and how Detection, the action economy, and how Wingmen operate.  More to come as I continue to develop this game further.  Let me know what you think of the progress, and if the game is hitting its design goals. 

Thanks.     
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on January 12, 2022, 03:29:33 PM
To get started, here is a swarm of Mig-15s.....

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWdZXFdSLIhOSoe0Nrv5p4shhm2gHTiB8Erkm43WkiLP-5KvzGY4ZmehlfuKE-JY4ys8V-eqj-grIVj_V8-hhEVLm_Op2Sj6IlJ-3OIf2HICa0znASseLNSlVhK501HbKyFSlk-yL0yD4VGPAQwX5LOBXsSMtfV-MAbEmxNdSxKbN6vMTSDTVhwuYJ=w640-h592)

The nice thing about small scale models is that they paint up really quickly! 

Supposedly, the initial Russian fighter units painted their planes with the distinctive red engine coverings.  However, this seems suspect considering what lengths the Russians went to try and hide their involvement in the war.  Russian pilots had to learn key aviation phrases in Korean, were forbidden to fly over the ocean, and other complex rules of engagement to keep their participation obscured enough for plausible deniability. 

In addition to the Russian pilots that were rotated in to fly frontline missions, the Soviets were actively trying to train up Chinese and North Korean pilots to fly the Mig-15.  This led to a skill gap in MIg-15 pilots.  Many of the Russian pilots were experienced pilots from World War II, with the leading, surviving Russian Ace of the war as the initial unit commander.  The North Koreans and Chinese did not have this base of knowledge to draw from. 

It is also important to note that the MIG-15s main adversary was NOT the USAF F-86 Sabre.  The primary target of the Mig-15 was the B-29 Superfortress.  Many cite the kill ratio of Sabres to Migs when talking about the Korean Air War.  However, that is a bit of a misconception for two reasons:

1. The Mig's main target was intercepting bombers, and not air-to-air kills vs Sabres.  The Mig was better off trying to avoid Sabres to fight another day, and only fight when they had the advantage. 

2. Many US plane losses were written off as mechanical failures rather than actual combat losses.  This gamesmanship was intended to inflate the kill ratio between the Communist and UN pilots. 

These Migs will be a good start to the Communist forces over Korea.   
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: flatpack on January 13, 2022, 10:43:51 AM
Looking good. Interesting period to game.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on January 17, 2022, 03:34:28 PM
I find it interesting as the Jet was relatively new, but the weapon systems were still pre-missile.  Therefore, the tactics of the time were "unique". 

To oppose my Communist air force, I painted up some USAF early jets as well. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx5aW3SqBmhsPqBdNTva0emf4f4pl0VC5zHifiKZwKTWql87HRciv4EXQzazPPvXxNWZwCnauUe-lvqYqK06qWGXqMJT3CSRQf_Kjtk5m77MovGDIPohNvmTM2X7ZIytnR_BVsdeVpMIooM9RGZR-fOV26NcxgJRw5sV2CtKdMaQ6Zwg4gBbJWq-Ge=w640-h430)

Here, we can see the the F-84 Thunderjet in the left front, the F-80 Shooting Star in the right front, and the famous F-86 Sabre to the rear. The Sabre planes have the distinctive Yellow lines all Sabre models seem to sport in the artwork, models, and many photos.  The others I went with red as well based on actual squadron and aircraft pictures I could find from the era. 

The F-84 and F-80 proved to be inadequate platforms for dealing with the Mig-15 threat.  However, the F-84 went on to be the leading strike aircraft of the USAF during the war.  It went through various design changes, and saw a long service life with Air National Guard units.  There was even a swept wing design called the Thunderstreak, but it never saw service in Korea. 

The F-80 was somewhat less successful.  The interceptor squadrons were swapped out to other aircraft in 1951.  However, it still operated as a ground attack aircraft.  At the start of the war, the F-80 was the primary jet interceptor versus the older, prop powered North Korean forces, and it did fine work against such opponents.  However, the F-80 was the first jet shot down by a MIg-15, and the F-80 struggled to protect the B-29's from this new threat.  By the end of the war, the only F-80s still in service over Korea were photo recon birds.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on January 21, 2022, 04:34:19 PM
Next up, I needed to build up the American Bomber force for White Star/Red Star since strategic bombing from B-29's and A-26s was a key UN strategy.  The MIg-15's main job was to stop the B-29s from getting through.  In this job, they were very successful and forced the cessation of daylight bombing.  However, the bombing campaign continued with night raids.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo794SRAb-7F79D3CwmFcIPMajNh12K0LYIF1Ga4gD9WgySIEiOST8uciCUEfeQNxvBwBz58AKX5DUVUKqdH6xmdeAiaDTvVdAmc2Jql2VVj2GRkhIxQ1HNWD8TV50OEFaiUve8pqr5hJors8tlyUYMOV4wtdP_PLy7sB9d458sLtbj_Bez054AiXy=w480-h640)

The B-29 is in the back with the A-26 Invaders in the front.  The Invaders are in an actual paint scheme I found photos of for night attacks. 

The B-29 tried to attack infrastructure, but it was soon learned that North Korea had only a handful of key infrastructure items.  Meanwhile, the Invaders were attacking more tactical targets such as troop concentrations, logistical cross roads, etc.  Most of these bombers were based out of Japan, and had to travel long distances in order to launch their attacks.   
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: flatpack on January 22, 2022, 08:33:56 AM
Keep up the good work, looking great.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: has.been on January 22, 2022, 11:21:15 AM
I like what you are doing.
Tumbling dice have had quite a lot of money from
me over the years. Maybe I should paint up some
of the aircraft ;D. Don't have any jets...yet.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: flatpack on January 23, 2022, 09:11:21 AM
Pete....dare you ! Do it.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: has.been on January 23, 2022, 05:00:33 PM
Quote
Pete....dare you ! Do it.
I might weaken at a show...Hammer-Head is coming up  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on January 24, 2022, 03:22:12 PM
They are dead easy to paint, and you can get a lot done in one sitting. 
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on January 28, 2022, 03:19:24 PM
Next, I turned to the Communists air forces again.  This time the North Korean's in the early war will be the focus. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg47sn0tyLgoRNi05H6X3zO3FJoz6gQ96eRayrE94262hIP83lJYVjb42naTGvPtrCjP1BAwSaJxTt-rBNUxMRnGm1KQLCeclmcbvfTItuGgtw29q8NKihp9kCzarJ66ieIawZmVifxIqY_AMx7hY9RK9NfZThLF_vKz_lcGE9k0amxBVZy2L29V6Hx=w640-h490)

Here we can see the late WWII model aircraft used by the North Koreans.  Their air forces was small and mostly focused on ground attack and support.  However, it was supplemented by a few interceptors. 

To the left is the La-9 (or La-11 in a pinch) with the red cowlings.  The right has the Yak-9 with the red nose cones.  In front of them is the Yak-19 Maxx which was primarily used as a night-time, nuisance bomber, recon aircraft, and trainer. 

The La-9 and Yak-9's would lead the effort in the Air Battle for South Korea in the first month or two of the war.  The planes and pilots performed effectively, but were no match for the much larger, better trained, and better supported UN air forces that arrived.  The North Koreans lost the Air Battle of South Korea decisively and allowed the USAF almost unfettered control of the air over Korea.     

However, the arrival of the Soviet MIG-15 would change the air war yet again.   

 
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on February 02, 2022, 05:21:19 PM
I have a playtest of a V2 set of White Star/Red Star up on my blog.  V2 I made some significant changes to the rules to see what happens on the table!   

http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2022/01/battle-report-white-starred-star-cap-in.html

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIFG2SaZzjI/YWCne6ZX9uI/AAAAAAAAPyQ/WR7UrzBd8tUTrgEbiykPLI8JH4avUF0gwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_1707.HEIC)

Sadly, this was completed BEFORE I painted up all my fun new models.  Paper templates ahoy!
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on February 16, 2022, 03:37:14 PM
Work continues on the 1/600 Tumbling Dice aircraft for the Korean War.  Here is the "Old school" USAF with F-51 Mustangs, F-82 Twin Mustangs, and a couple of A-6 Texans/Mosquitos. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5bhkonMrnakSP1Z_a4De6eBQcd65qWljdvbkZ8EQ_nTz2KnR9Mm_wskkD1rEAdStM6t93Xc9fRyzqDEE0b2t6QHzcB0himeZ6NFGtZrjpRcP8z7O-qBRSzp1UEWXzlEWrYNbJ5v-M7SMPTIV2ZEWBtuQrkiP3TU_sZL1QkbXi-MKNQToAZaepsG8t=w640-h540)

In addition, I have a play test battle report with most likely the "final version" of the rules for White Star/Red Star on the blog here:
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2022/02/battle-report-white-starred-star-combat.html

The next battle report will have fully painted aircraft in it!
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on February 22, 2022, 03:56:07 PM
Welp, the game is out in the wild on the Wargame Vault now.  You can find it here:

https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=blood+and+spectacles&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=

So far, it is number 6 in the top sellers category!  I hope it lasts! 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyuijdbeBJFT2vNwpYou0XtDyVvaItkzBw_HnLdXaKETc-JKDmru8gX591RoNQuqosTrtU_NVRAgbZAdbWB3T6x6Z7n0X6h5VUNPCm9NXC5MAWaJgik2Rgc-fH7sbZ5iwcZlNHi-fSbs2-h1PkDVeXUenSETDnqNy5C_oCpvUXvYIGsLG9xQVUqfdz=w480-h640)
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on March 07, 2022, 10:34:35 PM
Some Bombers.....

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The B-29 was the main USAF bomber in the war.  The TU-2 Bat was the main Chinese bomber.  However, the TU-2 Bat and strategic bombing was not a large part of the Communist plans.  Instead, tactical bombing and support bombing was more common.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Golgotha on March 07, 2022, 11:22:08 PM
It may be worth looking at the old Avalon Hill boardgame called flight leader sure it would have some mechanics you would find inspiring it was a great board game.

See: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3711/flight-leader

Will these rules be freely available or are you hoping to package and sell them in some form?
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on March 11, 2022, 11:03:42 PM
I put them up on the Vault, and later this year pitching them around a bit further. 

The market for Korean Air War is pretty.... niche.... so I expect the best place for them is probably the Vault until I can prove there is a market for them.   
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on April 04, 2022, 09:07:24 PM
Some more Bats and a bunch of Il-10 Beasts. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJft3T4oHYgET-dkm3t5OI8A7N9v2AjULfgo2QYWWmDytyf7KZDKdDhilKDd3jHhVBbiRVxo16iezoV8Tp9cTRIRT3NhKmTeXhIFzKdYCt1j0lZ6iSZou_TmCDvEp9mtfNAnzaoQpB1VbVIztZfooDDYPnJ1TRhoI_-2VwOOuk-_jPu7V_eUXxT4Yf=w640-h478)
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on April 05, 2022, 07:23:53 PM
Oh yeah, if you are interested you can find the rules on the link here:

https://www.wargamevault.com/product/387677/White-Star-Red-Star--Korean-Air-War

(https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/11064/387677-thumb140.jpg)

I think I have painted all my USAF and Communist craft.  I am mulling over if I want some USN/USMC and Commonwealth craft as well. 
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Golgotha on April 05, 2022, 08:03:03 PM
Love the look of the aircraft and good battle report - may unfortunately be a while before I can get these rules.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on April 08, 2022, 04:02:04 PM
I see Warlord and Blood Red Skies has a growing range of Korean War applicable aircraft, such as the Sabre, MIg-15 in the the MIG Alley boxed set, as well as the F4F Bearcat, F-51 Mustang and the F-80 Shooting Star.  I am interested to see what else they add to their range. 

There scale is a bigger than the Tumbling Dice 1/600, and the cost goes up with the larger scale too.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0309/8965/products/775102055_-Lockheed-F-80C-Shooting-Star-squadron2.jpg?v=1627314550)

https://us.warlordgames.com/products/lockheed-f-80c-shooting-star-squadron





Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: AKULA on April 09, 2022, 07:28:01 AM
A great looking project  8)
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on April 18, 2022, 09:53:54 PM
Here are some random photos using my Tumbling Dice collection.....

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZZF_mIg0EK_BeL181NNSi219676Pr2rg0VR4zW0dbNMDQVHOAr-gw37hV3mmfoIKdpW3GPT7ruTI4oV44WzxG1DaGEg6D1FnMNKgdBeDBcKvTeoktYYNhzoG5HvErgrJuM1bbRZe0fZQlGwXb0J8nb-lQKRw4aDdwS019CE6wGYT3q49duUvnrOU/w512-h640/4AE876EA-AEC4-4253-9715-723E4563554B.jpg)

F-84 ThunderJets make an attack run on a North Korean dam in '52.  It is well protected by NK anti-air artillery.  The ThunderJet was the most prolific and effective fighter-bomber of the Korean War.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6CWNFMS9NLnt4eDpVjN-6f2fqCiX53i1VbyxIlMbJVZotYcRhbUCURkcygTEzSpcRsbJkdKXyTDFjjmlRKmXr4I7jabdMVxTVxhYIcIiO9JRK4mN9ItPBauAT6yac0cL3UvUONDNaKveW4CnYOlchnrbnyEf5Q_4nYxxvvwBpzDx7JMDVrzAb75v/w480-h640/IMG_1945.HEIC)

MIG-15s engage their primary targets, the B-29 Superfortress in a bomber intercept mission.  Daylight raids had to be halted in late 1950 as Bomber losses grew to be too high.  They resumed on and off again through the rest of the war depending on the strategic and tactical situation. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D2aNXzhJZx_s9i6LVJ4E84AHpnEhVvZlYY8kHpm_GYNH7np5p0Hgou_sZuvZbJPxt2YVLlEUSgGpf4c3_ypeRAvDD0dxZMLMHalZSKJ98BoVV-TVyU4b8AvUSloMDTW06iit7pnsnBqATFEini2SZxgt2qzlmY6RT20hK6TPEznNuKgNdeZJ7SLk/w480-h640/IMG_1951.HEIC)

The first USAF kills in the war were from F-82 Twin Mustangs against North Korean La-9s near the Suwon Field airbase.  This engagement took place during the opening days of the war. 

Hope to get these guys on the table for a game or three before the end of the year.     
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: flatpack on April 18, 2022, 10:34:23 PM
Great looking aircraft.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on September 06, 2022, 02:32:23 PM
Greetings All,

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQ7KnSYA7IFx0pYIw9GrVfnNN1J6lgcd5XTydOMYegi7k8A3vL4-7vsmf96a09sXsOIQw1GzIjf1DdPENT6ZiaqMkyFL8M2sGLpEQjFQg0zOY4n3STsNyYWBS6TftcWyI4XnVpH3u46cInN3VVOvUgT8e1TG9Co7tJPVNbRGSOS90mqbD0LK2Z0_u/s320/White%20Star%20Red%20Star%20Cover.jpg)

I have put up some Designer's Notes on the blog for my Korean Air War game called White Star/Red Star.  Hopefully, they will give you insight into my design process for the game, and you can see if it is something that may interest you. 

You can find the blog post here:
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2022/08/wargame-design-white-starred-star.html

These were the core design goals, so take a look and see how I managed to achieve these goals in the rules. 

1. Simplify flying and assume that all pilots know how to fly, the player do not have to
2. Use action economy to differentiate pilot skill
3. Make detection a key component of the game
4. Finish games quick while including critical player decision making
5. Represent the key tactical challenges and aircraft of the Korean Air War
6. Scale and Model agnostic

White Star/Red Staris currently up on the Blood and Spectacles page on the Wargame Vault.
https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=blood+and+spectacles&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=

Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on September 07, 2022, 03:27:07 PM
I noticed Warlord are continuing to expand their Korean Air War line.  They have now released F9F Panthers into the mix.  I think that gives them the Sabre, MIg-15, Shooting Star as well as any later WWII planes like the Corsairs, Spitfire and Mustang into the mix. 

https://us.warlordgames.com/products/grumman-f9f-panther-squadron

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0309/8965/products/775102054_Grumman-F9F-Panther-squadron2.jpg?v=1627314507)

They need a few more Communist craft if you ask me, but no one did.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on September 12, 2022, 02:15:21 PM
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEz_HQVT3zgpyvOoFgnowgWJV4JQXmjM9H_wG0HcoWG8m5rKWsBR5dEujJk6bevf3NnkYLlpLFJlRle0Tduh60Hwf3sdxHCBOXQi2yjkFA3coPqZKKX24iUDhlqyoVu_dEUDikxSJNl0VsVQjP66eXz8AqrJNpCTXnGWVYzCrm-1j22DvRu2TTq0lJ/s320/White%20Star%20Red%20Star%20Cover.jpg)

July 19th, 1950 the USAF sought to establish air superiority against the invading communist forces.  This was know as the Air Battle of Korea.  At this stage in the war, the USAF was using a combination of piston and jet engine aircraft for this mission.  The primary opponents were the North Korean air force using propeller driven late WWII era aircraft. 

On July 19th, F-80's from the 5th air force took on advanced elements of the North Korean Air Force.  They engaged in a dogfight near Taejon.  In the engagement, the F-80s managed to down 3 enemy Yaks.   


I am super excited to get my Tumbling Dice miniatures out on the table to see how they look and feel on the table!

Mission:
We used the rules from the book to determine the Sortie for today and came up with a Combat Air Patrol in clear weather.  This is a simple scenario to kill the other sides planes. 

Forces:
We have decided to use the North Koreans and USAF lists. 

USAF
3 F-80 Shooting Stars
- Experienced pilots

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKesXJmFEDbTS48dw15BWR-bL_ZWqulXNLmWa_AfpsY1VjJzFAnkStrI6YUeT0SMUVFujUekvZ8zxbiANDSaFyb-mBddszvJ_5qiZBhKhzrxa1YwFCxaRTu0C_k1a9NlEQreo26asVGsdeBSJaBzaKEcsFLmeDNyPRPbULPaEOB2FxzKC3YVpMWkB/w562-h640/IMG_2486.HEIC)

North Koreans
4 Yak - 9 Franks
- 3 Rookie Pilot
- 1 Experienced Pilot

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaGuALSfjnK00yOP7PsysofS_i3O95McWDx5qz_7HGTSb5rpB0afuO71xqGBi6_svttl_YaGTgLSpmuK9HK_KOSw5K_sLQ1ENgfNj3ING7YGiryzyRgYgrTYWxpFWqiDvhymyMmd9QRAthBtLR5EmL6NCIdwjJNiWBQmle845ZTgxDl4AmnCAYvsV/w596-h640/IMG_2485.HEIC)

Set-up:
This games starts off with both players undetected.  There is also no need for terrain, but we added some for the look. 

The game is taking place on a 86 x 86 MU board.  1 MU is equal to 1/2 and inch. 

Two of the Yaks are connected as wing-men.  Everyone else is individuals in this furball.

For reference, if a plane has no stand, it is at low altitude, stand is combat, and on top of a dice on a stand it is High altitude. 

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicG2XjP8ZUsvE8yrqtgcDAZkY2lEUkbd9l8bmxQ4sAMMCwf8CYhkVTSer4J8pc2qruFabev8qc57VBKuWz2s4BkDu4wt1PJjChPehAOH5NyaPBO1YR0rIwy4M9NXLBxsl_-ziGSKK7kriGba1FVEQdLFqnwwBWBUPk3pc2LwCc_-OSP8FVgER6I_RJ/w320-h318/IMG_2487.HEIC)

You can read the full report on the Blood and Spectacles blog here:
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2022/09/battle-report-white-starred-star-cap.html

The rules are from the Wargame Vault:
https://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?keywords=blood+and+spectacles&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=

Enjoy!
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Mako on November 07, 2022, 02:11:55 AM
Nice looking minis, and the rules sound interesting.

I'll have to read over your postings, and/or battle reports, since I'd like to learn a bit more about them.

The Korean War is an interesting period.

Don't forget the British Meteors, which performed rather abysmally vs. the Mig-15s, but still are good for a challenge for the allies.
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Easy E on November 14, 2022, 09:14:00 PM
The trailer for the new Devotion trailer makes me want to pick up the US Navy aircraft for the period!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCDEGP6VjYY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCDEGP6VjYY)

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7693316/mediaviewer/rm866650369/?ref_=tt_ov_i)
Title: Re: White Star/Red Star- Korean Air War
Post by: Golgotha on November 14, 2022, 09:22:14 PM
Well, that gets the adrenaline running. It is funny how everyone who remembers the Korean War refers to it as the forgotten war in which case it's hardly forgotten. What is forgotten is which countries took part with even the likes of South Africa having participated. At any rate, your rules continue to be intriguing, and still hope to give these the full throttle and take to the skies...