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Title: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 28, 2015, 08:53:29 AM
We had an all day game at the usual BLAM location on the Sunday, set on Mars with a cast of literally hundreds (well, about 170-180)  :D

A renegade Martian Prince was being taken on a troop review of the Japanese forces stationed outside New Victoria but unfortunately word got to the closest Sky Martian Clans who wanted a souvenir...

A blurry view of the table set up with New Victoria at the bottom and the Japanese encampment just of centre near the top
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/D0DF7A17-D88C-4A31-BB78-C91D0E373AE7_zpsrelfzdb3.jpg)

A train moves along the Albert viaduct
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/87583CF6-E05E-49CF-80C3-4F0E784404F6_zpstiwdlroy.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/C6AC378E-C53C-4B2F-B9D2-173F36766AAA_zpsn7vnvc8b.jpg)

The Japanese encampment
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/9DC5CCBA-7BB5-4CB6-A6E9-6953A2C06F36_zpssy6clre1.jpg)

Martians!!! Attacking from three sides the Martians make straight for the Prince.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/0D4EC78A-D485-4457-8665-AC72E74DCAF2_zps5tcf3q1z.jpg)

Meanwhile in New Victoria the British look on in ................ (fill the blank as none of knew what they were doing  lol )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/0297C08B-987C-4546-9218-548F4C34419D_zpswpzpbuwy.jpg)

The fighting around the camp gets viscous as Sky Martians para send from their skiffs
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/5E2701E6-8F1C-4893-B203-9C1857205910_zpsreoc63qr.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/28256AFF-60C9-4D6B-8DCD-C60D78E73D72_zpst3s85lg0.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/D3460F8D-7885-495D-B8F0-0D6FFD52C3E7_zpswscnjhwy.jpg)

Stout chaps those Japanese, not even turning round to face the enemy without getting the order  ::) lol
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/9E73D3F5-9008-4F89-A09C-71927DECABC5_zpsvttsl7qc.jpg)

Martians board the train only to find it empty with only one crew aboard (who was quickly dispatched). The crewman falls on the controls sending the train steaming ahead to New Victoria station...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/F83C1C2C-9752-478D-A420-BEF8F8AE9526_zpsuble7dcr.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/3755E8D1-5C00-40E2-A223-27F83A66CE88_zpskpvygits.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/292D98D6-98A9-4C39-9F3F-74B88AA1DEED_zpsmetdtri8.jpg)

The Japanese make a brave stand but is it too late for the navy to save them?
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/960E383A-9B33-46A1-B6E7-335301ECAF52_zpsshfn1wzt.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/44FED2CD-8F14-4F68-A87F-7AEE9BE13F87_zpsvkurc6ya.jpg)

Yes, it was but the navy displayed some superb flying skills... (avoiding not getting buried in a cliff face was considered superb  ;) )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/C4B3BBA1-4954-4DCF-87B4-0F11D1EC3BD7_zps8zz6elyv.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/23C205CF-0261-40C5-9BC8-88BEEE0A3B6B_zpsqqbfzyuc.jpg)

The British finally come out to see what all the fuss is about and stroll up next to a Martian trade delegation and have some tiffin.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/1D3D8695-6C93-4846-A9D8-DA51B8E431D8_zpsgvpxcod0.jpg)

An overall view of the action so far
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/54AB9FA0-F6F3-4A19-9FF1-3859CA525D4B_zps9i7bpp8f.jpg)

What are those Aak Naks doing cowering behind the wall  :o
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/A06566E5-AECB-4EAD-A63C-552860F3C843_zpst35gok44.jpg)

The trains boiler blows up in spectacular fashion (this picture of course was taken just before the event..) and when the steam clears some Aak Naks try to tip the train onto the Sky Martians below...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/51394556-D825-48BC-AE1D-087B69D827A2_zpspbeuskb9.jpg)

With hilarious results (it fell back on them almost wiping them all out  lol )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/76F8C44B-BFE7-472C-BAF6-E945D9A500DD_zpsq3xyoeqr.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/B527A17E-8C31-466D-9A24-8011A390335A_zpsz35tmb0z.jpg)

The fighting continues however with the Prince and most of the Japanese getting butchered
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/7B1014A5-9246-4447-B5B8-1F91E0ECB2A1_zpsrik1xh4a.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/115F7C85-B272-4B40-A179-D1B5CBCB5E99_zpsdjosjacn.jpg)

Blast those sneaky Martians!
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/A6E00F30-0403-4C0B-B01B-5734A3D72A86_zpsvyrymzvw.jpg)

The Martian trade delegation decide to go for an amble in the canal...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/BC3DA2A2-92A4-438B-B0AB-C5BB910829C1_zps9rrwbvla.jpg)

With the Prince massacred along with the Japanese, the British finally taking an interest and with skiffs falling out of the sky from the navy's 'warning shots' the remaining Sky Martians beat a hasty retreat to their enclaves deep in the desert...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/VSF/Pirates/0E5C5C80-B2E7-447C-867F-9943D0648D7E_zps0psnboia.jpg)

Much fun was had, many thanks to those who showed up and thanks to Mark for GMing and allowing me to play (first time I've played on the full set up  :D ).

cheers

James
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Malamute on January 28, 2015, 09:01:33 AM
A splendid day out full of VSF goodness. ;D
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Mason on January 28, 2015, 09:08:24 AM
Quote from: Malamute on January 28, 2015, 09:01:33 AM
A splendid day out full of VSF goodness. ;D

Oh, yes!
 ;D

I must point out that the Martian was not butchered.
He had a much worse fate in store for him.... ;)

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Post by: pocoloco on January 28, 2015, 09:12:54 AM
Oh, that was just out of this world! (pardon the pun)  :-*

You lucky buggers you, getting to play that fine game.
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Malamute on January 28, 2015, 09:13:49 AM
Quote from: Mason on January 28, 2015, 09:08:24 AM
Oh, yes!
 ;D

I must point out that the Martian was not butchered.
He had a much worse fate in store for him.... ;)



The dreaded M' aar - Mite finger.... :o
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Mason on January 28, 2015, 09:15:38 AM
Quote from: Malamute on January 28, 2015, 09:13:49 AM
The dreaded M' aar - Mite finger.... :o

 lol lol lol

Is that how it is known on Mars?
 :D

Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Dr DeAth on January 28, 2015, 09:51:45 AM
Spiffing game - highlights for me were:

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Post by: Bugsda on January 28, 2015, 05:12:17 PM
Excellent visuals as usual, love those stylish skiffs  :)
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Post by: wulfgar22 on January 28, 2015, 05:22:28 PM
Wow! What a set-up and game!
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Post by: Mason on January 28, 2015, 05:59:37 PM
Quote from: Dr De'Ath on January 28, 2015, 09:51:45 AM
  • The scotch eggs in the pub!  :D

Couple that with the baked beans and chips that you had and I bet Bullshott had a fun time driving back with you in the car.
 :o :o

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Post by: FramFramson on January 28, 2015, 06:34:27 PM
Aces! Well done those dastardly martians making mincemeat of the unprepared earthmen.  lol

You've got a bloody junction now, Jim? If we leave you alone long you're liable to build a direct physical rail link to Mars by hand.  ;D
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Dewbakuk on January 28, 2015, 06:38:04 PM
The British line held the walls against the Martian threat. When said Martian threat wasn't forthcoming they moved out to support the Japanese. Unfortunately the Japanese commander had chosen to place his camp on the far side of a canal... With no bridge...

The British 'taking an interest' resulted in wiping out three full Martian groups. More than the Japanese managed.
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Post by: VSF Gamer on January 28, 2015, 06:57:37 PM
What a great set up and game! Well done!
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Post by: Captain Blood on January 28, 2015, 07:02:19 PM
So that's what was going on over there / taking up the other 80% of the room!

 ;)

A grand spectacular. Well done chaps. Was it Kev who got his aliens squashed by the choo-choo?
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Post by: Thunderchicken on January 28, 2015, 07:04:00 PM
Sooooooperb! A great yarn chaps!  :-* :-*

Do those pesky Martians have the tech to get to Earth (developed by themselves or nicked)?
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Post by: Damas on January 28, 2015, 07:13:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Blood on January 28, 2015, 07:02:19 PM
A grand spectacular. Well done chaps. Was it Kev who got his aliens squashed by the choo-choo?

Yes indeed, I claim the dubious honour of earning the first Martian Darwin Award!  :D

Were you not entertained?!?  ;D
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 28, 2015, 08:45:44 PM
Quote from: Dewbakuk on January 28, 2015, 06:38:04 PM
The British line held the walls against the Martian threat. When said Martian threat wasn't forthcoming they moved out to support the Japanese. Unfortunately the Japanese commander had chosen to place his camp on the far side of a canal... With no bridge...

The British 'taking an interest' resulted in wiping out three full Martian groups. More than the Japanese managed.

 lol

Ooo, get you  ;D
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: Captain Blood on January 28, 2015, 08:55:36 PM
Quote from: Damas on January 28, 2015, 07:13:45 PM
Yes indeed, I claim the dubious honour of earning the first Martian Darwin Award!  :D

Were you not entertained?!?  ;D

That was quite an entertaining moment, even from the perspective of our neighbouring 1455 battlefield  ;)
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Post by: Dewbakuk on January 28, 2015, 09:56:15 PM
Quote from: jimbibbly on January 28, 2015, 08:45:44 PM
lol

Ooo, get you  ;D

Get me indeed. Got back in time for tiffin too  :D
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Post by: Elk101 on January 28, 2015, 10:08:42 PM
Stunning game!
Quote from: Mason on January 28, 2015, 05:59:37 PM
    Couple that with the baked beans and chips that you had and I bet Bullshott had a fun time driving back with you in the car.
     :o :o

lol

Does the pub still have that lovely light ale on tap?

So who was the anti-social Japanese army commander then?
Title: Re: Get the Prince! Picture heavy
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 28, 2015, 10:20:39 PM
Me  :D
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Post by: Elk101 on January 28, 2015, 10:36:23 PM
Quote from: jimbibbly on January 28, 2015, 10:20:39 PM
Me  :D

Ah...... :)
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Post by: warburton on January 28, 2015, 10:44:35 PM
Fantastic stuff; very inspirational pictures. It looks like it was a fun game :)
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Post by: Bullshott on January 28, 2015, 10:53:45 PM
As a result of this, the Japanese will be the first nation to be awarded NEGATIVE fieldcraft ratings - for camping outside the city walls with a canal between them and reinforcements/sanctuary behind the city walls  lol
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Post by: joekano on January 29, 2015, 04:58:59 PM
Bravo!  Absolutely amazing looking table!  :-*
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Post by: The_Beast on January 29, 2015, 05:31:52 PM
Quote from: Dr De'Ath on January 28, 2015, 09:51:45 AM
Spiffing game - highlights for me were:

    ...
    • The overall look of the game - James's terrain is superb and the table looks great.
    ...

Especially after watching it built all these years...  lol

I particularly love the trestle to nowhere. Very evocative; here's hoping the points are properly locked down.  lol lol

Thanks! Ever so jealous! Of anyone playing a full game, as it turns out.

Doug
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Post by: DLIinVSF on January 29, 2015, 07:12:29 PM
Bravo gentlemen! Bravo!  :D
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 29, 2015, 07:13:53 PM
Thanks gents  :)

Plenty of notes taken on the day of little jobs to finish off on the board as it is at the moment but the bloody new list just keeps growing  ::)

cheers

James
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Post by: Blodwin on January 29, 2015, 08:09:38 PM
Beautiful - inspiring - eye candy :-* :-*
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Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on January 30, 2015, 05:25:44 AM
Well up to your usual standards! I enjoyed working through those pictures and following the unfolding game.
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Post by: Silent Invader on January 30, 2015, 07:23:50 AM
The terrain was fantastic, seeing all those laser etched buildings at first hand was a treat  8) 8) 8)

Quote from: Dewbakuk on January 28, 2015, 09:56:15 PM
Got back in time for tiffin too  :D


Wink wink. Nudge nudge. Ooooo-er missus.

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Post by: Phil Robinson on January 30, 2015, 09:16:38 AM
Splendid stuff.

A Mars a day helps you work rest and play.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 30, 2015, 09:30:09 AM
Thanks again gents  :)

No rest with this one I'm afraid  lol

cheers

James
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Post by: Wargamer Dave on December 28, 2016, 10:37:12 PM
Lovely game! May I ask what rules were used?
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 29, 2016, 08:15:22 AM
Ooo, good question  o_o

Er, I think it was a Sharp Practise mod but we've moved on since then and are now using a Muskets and Tomahawks mod I believe (I'm not the rules boffin of our group, I just make and paint shit  lol).

cheers

James
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Post by: Romark on December 29, 2016, 02:52:24 PM
Great looking game guys   :-*