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Title: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 21, 2010, 12:26:09 PM

The Skirmish Wargamers, a group that specialise in 54mm skirmish games and who are a familiar sight at UK shows, ran Western games on both days at last weekend's Attack show in Devizes, Wiltshire. I took a few photos which I present here.

Their games were obviously enjoyed hugely by the participants and it was a great pleasure to meet Mike Blake, one of their stalwarts and a well-known name for those of us who began using his western rules in the 70s.

As a user of 54mm for western games myself, seeing this game (handily located right in front of my trade stand) was a joy.

Doug

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2471red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2472red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2473red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2474red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2475red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2476red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2478red.jpg)


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/CannonOlympus01/Western/IMG_2477red.jpg)

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Silent Invader on July 21, 2010, 12:37:25 PM

That sure is an attractive display!  8)

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Malamute on July 21, 2010, 12:59:51 PM

Awesone stuff, I have his rules somewhere from way back in the day. I think I can spot some Timpo scenery in that display, that certainly brings back happy memories from the 70's.
Thanks for sharing these. :)

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Calimero on July 21, 2010, 01:01:25 PM

Really nice looking game. I think that’s the first time I see a 54mm Old West game 8)

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Driscoles on July 21, 2010, 02:40:40 PM

That is a joy to look at. Great scenery. Beautiful and inspiring.
Thanks for sharing.
Björn

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Mike Blake on July 21, 2010, 03:10:07 PM

Credit should go to Wild Al Winsbury for setting it up and GMing. I have some shots of the quite different set up on the Sat which I will try to post...

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: johnl5555 on July 22, 2010, 05:33:07 PM

That is really awesome!  :o I run a large 28mm Wild West game and appreciate the work put into this. I am also a 54mm fan. I'd love to do it for the Old West. It would just be too hard.

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: fastolfrus on July 22, 2010, 07:25:51 PM

Quote from: Malamute on July 21, 2010, 12:59:51 PM

Awesone stuff, I have his rules somewhere from way back in the day. I think I can spot some Timpo scenery in that display, that certainly brings back happy memories from the 70's.
Thanks for sharing these. :)

And the Britains livery stable with large doors added.

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: VoodooInk on July 22, 2010, 10:11:58 PM

'Watch out for that guy on the roof!' :o

That's a great looking table!

@Mike Blake
I'd love to see those other pictures.

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on July 23, 2010, 09:31:06 AM

Quote from: VoodooInk on July 22, 2010, 10:11:58 PM

'Watch out for that guy on the roof!' :o

If you look closely at the penultimate photo, you'll see that someone did....!

Doug

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Dan on July 24, 2010, 02:37:16 AM

Very nice game.
I had a huge collection of Timpo Cowboys , Indians and buildings that I had to sell when we emmigrated in the 70's :'( I wish I still had them.

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: Sheerluck Holmes on July 24, 2010, 06:42:20 AM

Awesome looking scenery.


 Is the lady in blue doing her knitting???

Title: Re: Skirmish Wargamers' 54mm game at Attack in Devizes
Post by: VoodooInk on July 25, 2010, 08:52:20 PM

Quote from: Doug em4 on July 23, 2010, 09:31:06 AM

If you look closely at the penultimate photo, you'll see that someone did....!

Doug

Thank goodness! Those 'sneaky roof guys' are always dangerous...