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Miniatures Adventure => The Great War => Topic started by: GilmoreDK on February 02, 2016, 07:26:44 PM

Title: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on February 02, 2016, 07:26:44 PM: Again this year the In Clouds of Glory design team aka Svend and Thomas is heading for the Hamburger tactica convention in February for two days of absolutely the best of European table top display games... So for those of you attending: Come visit us the 27-28th this month.

Again this year we will bring a bit of gaming materials for sale at around purchase prices... Plane minis, flight stands, adhesive for making turn templates etc.

More on our presentation game here:http://www.hamburger-tactica.de/?p=9507&lang=en (http://www.hamburger-tactica.de/?p=9507&lang=en)

(http://www.hamburger-tactica.de/wp-content/uploads/2016_clouds_of_glory_01.jpg)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 02, 2016, 08:00:42 PM: Fantastic set up :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on February 02, 2016, 09:15:48 PM: Working hard to get all the bits ready for our two new front boards (4 planned in total).. test piece shown. along with some new houses to beef up the village a bit...

1/350 scale

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2872837_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2872838_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2872839_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: grant on February 03, 2016, 02:51:27 PM: Oh just wow! As a die-hard micro armour gamer, your buildings and terrain are stunning.

You really should up them to -:285 scale and then make them available ;)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Andym on February 04, 2016, 06:56:00 AM: WOW! That's some great(right word for such a small scale?) terrain building! :-*
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Drachenklinge on February 04, 2016, 06:42:19 PM: What I especially remember of that game is that the move-engine seemed very well thought out and quite realistic. What I could do and where I would be after the turn was what I expected, according to my actions during flight.
Also, where the others would likely be according to their actions. Stall, accelerating, overheating engine, choking the prop, etc.
So, as close as one can be while tabletopping, I somewhat felt the wind in my hair. ;)

I also like is this special lucky-shot rule (do not quite remember the name of it), when someone tries to hit you. If he roles a 1 (on a d20?) the target gets a bullit through his scarf and so is a VERY lucky pilot, hence the target (!) gets a lucky point or something. Very useful in campaigns, I recall. :D
Hope, that still in the rules!

Looking forward to have a real eye shot on that terrain, then.
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: fred on February 04, 2016, 10:40:49 PM: Great terrain, that trench line is very detailed, looks great.

And all this for an aerial game, too!
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Driscoles on February 06, 2016, 11:15:06 AM: Your tables are always a joy to look at.
Björn
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on February 06, 2016, 10:56:38 PM: Some work in progress from today.. Tactica is this month :'( .. But we will get there..

Positive mock-up on board number 2 in casting sand.
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2878619_lg.jpg)

Used the7 hours, 2 persons to cut, fit and mount all the trench sides and a bit of sandbags and make the mock up:
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2878630_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2878631_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2878632_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2878636_lg.jpg)

one full board plus a lot of detailing to go..
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 06, 2016, 11:12:48 PM: Great stuff 8)

Best of luck getting it finished :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Andym on February 06, 2016, 11:37:14 PM: Wow! :o

Btw, what's casting sand?
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on February 07, 2016, 09:08:56 AM: Quote from: Andym on February 06, 2016, 11:37:14 PM
Wow! :o

Btw, what's casting sand?

The boards are cast using building spray foam (the caramel coloured expanding foam used for isolating around windows etc). The cast is made from casting sand normally used for casting stuff in metal. It is a mixture of oil and fine grained sand. It can be molded like clay. We then make a negative model (hills are med as depressions etc) of the board and then close the mold - spraying foam into holes in the closed mold.

here is a negative model used for the mold of a river board:

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic1940123_lg.jpg)

And here is the river board coming out of the mold:
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic1940124_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Andym on February 07, 2016, 01:55:31 PM: Interesting! Thanks for that!
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on February 29, 2016, 08:48:55 PM: A couple of pics of the two trench boards we got ready for Hamburger Tactica:

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2911834_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2911837_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2911838_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2911842_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: fred on February 29, 2016, 09:14:34 PM: They look excellent, are the long black poles for more aircraft, or balloons, or something else?
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on February 29, 2016, 09:20:19 PM: Quote from: fred on February 29, 2016, 09:14:34 PM
They look excellent, are the long black poles for more aircraft, or balloons, or something else?

Planes on all of them .. a demo game is going on. We ran games back to back both days with the In Clouds of Glory rules.. At the topmost one the Halberstadt CL.II ground attacker is dropping a pair of 12 kg bombs on the advancing British Troops.

(http://icog.dk/ICOG/Main_page.html)..
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: fred on February 29, 2016, 11:05:54 PM: Thanks - so the aircraft can move up and down the rod to reflect their altitude very clever. For some reason I had assumed the aircraft where on the top of the rods, and out of the picture.
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Andym on March 01, 2016, 06:58:03 AM: Wow! Brilliant stuff! :o
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: smirnoff on March 01, 2016, 06:58:39 AM: That is superb terrain
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Drachenklinge on March 01, 2016, 08:18:30 AM: Seen the terrain in real, very very amazing stuff! Let allone the mechanics of flying.
If it wasn't for too many projects already ... but Clouds of Glory is on the list.
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 01, 2016, 09:58:07 AM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on March 01, 2016, 02:03:15 PM: Quote from: grant on February 03, 2016, 02:51:27 PM
Oh just wow! As a die-hard micro armour gamer, your buildings and terrain are stunning.

You really should up them to -:285 scale and then make them available ;)

We just did that.. Most of them can be found here in (6mm) 1/285.. http://www.shapeways.com/designer/mugin/creations

You are welcome to make resin molds out of the prints.. We are not in it for profit.
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Kingscarbine on March 01, 2016, 06:53:07 PM: :-*

Outstanding! Did you use any PzGrey buildings? If so can you post some photos to put on the shop and FB page, please?

Here's the link to the shop: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/pzgrey

Cheers,

Nuno
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on March 01, 2016, 09:42:27 PM: Quote from: Kingscarbine on March 01, 2016, 06:53:07 PM
:-*

Outstanding! Did you use any PzGrey buildings? If so can you post some photos to put on the shop and FB page, please?

Here's the link to the shop: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/pzgrey

Cheers,

Nuno

There are LOTS of PZGrey buildings in there.. Along with some specials (the bridge, ruins, the church, the tailored angled corner buildings etc) designed by Thomas Greve (the other designer of the game).
Pics:
White glue stille wet a few places on this...
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2913886_lg.jpg)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xchDOm1RpHw/VtRCXl0gFRI/AAAAAAAAErU/3X8MMCgLsxk/s1600/112.jpg)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 02, 2016, 08:09:41 AM: just stunning :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Kingscarbine on March 02, 2016, 08:26:40 AM: Thumbs up! Thanks for the photos.

I've moved between three different countries in as many years and have all my ICOG stored back home waiting for better days.

Cheers
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: fred on March 02, 2016, 09:36:09 PM: Cracking!

I really like the way the sunlight is on the second shot, it makes it appear like a gap in the clouds, over half the village.

Did you say the terrain is 6mm? It has a really good sweeping look to it. And considering this is really just the backdrop to the air game, its even more amazing.
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Elbows on March 02, 2016, 11:16:33 PM: Lovely table. I love the detail, love the planes...but this is one of those things where the rods/stands ruin the entire visual for me. It pisses me off, because there is no real way around it. There's no alternative than using some kind of rod/etc. lol
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on March 03, 2016, 06:48:06 PM: Quote from: Elbows on March 02, 2016, 11:16:33 PM
Lovely table. I love the detail, love the planes...but this is one of those things where the rods/stands ruin the entire visual for me. It pisses me off, because there is no real way around it. There's no alternative than using some kind of rod/etc. lol

Unfortunately, our R&D team has failed our expectations to deliver on their promise of anti-gravity tech for the planes.. >:(

That said.. When playing we do not really notice the stands as they are very thin (1,5mm), but they always seem to look big on pictures due to the small scale of terrain elements and especially the planes..
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Kingscarbine on March 03, 2016, 09:53:39 PM: Quote from: GilmoreDK on March 03, 2016, 06:48:06 PM
Unfortunately, our R&D team has failed our expectations to deliver on their promise of anti-gravity tech for the planes.. >:(

That said.. When playing we do not really notice the stands as they are very thin (1,5mm), but they always seem to look big on pictures due to the small scale of terrain elements and especially the planes..

I want to try this for the Vietnam War with 1/285 scale planes. Lot's of work to convert the rules though...

Oh! And those Star Wars Armada ships are just asking for a bash at it. :D
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Golgotha on March 03, 2016, 09:57:34 PM: Have to say that is cracking - not only one of the best Great War tables I have seen but also one of the best here on LAF. Feel free to lavish us with more pics of pure joy.
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on March 04, 2016, 01:39:58 PM: Prototype trench:
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918880_lg.jpg)
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918881_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918886_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918887_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918890_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918893_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918894_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918895_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918899_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918903_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918905_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918906_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918908_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918910_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918911_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918912_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918913_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918914_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918915_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918917_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918918_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918919_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918920_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918921_lg.jpg)

Game in progress at Tactica
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918923_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918924_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918925_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918927_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918929_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918930_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918931_lg.jpg)

Some picture of the build and casting process:

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918936_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918934_lg.jpg)

A trench table modelled in casting sand. Trenches protruding..
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918939_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918933_lg.jpg)

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918932_lg.jpg)

The raw board - painted and drybrushed.
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918940_lg.jpg)

Resin trench sides:
(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic2918938_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Andym on March 04, 2016, 05:12:29 PM: Wow!.....just wow! :-*
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: von Lucky on March 04, 2016, 10:20:07 PM: Latest pis of last set not showing :/
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on March 05, 2016, 12:05:39 PM: Quote from: von Lucky on March 04, 2016, 10:20:07 PM
Latest pis of last set not showing :/

All the pics were not showing.. Its fixed and some extras added..
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: Belgian on March 05, 2016, 12:38:13 PM: Looking great such an astounding amount of nice details and features! Would you mind sharing some more information about the tile making and the casting as it looks very interesting?

Edit: just found the information of the first page - was again too excited to check first lol

That corrected, is the finished tile sturdy enough to survive wargaming?
Title: Re: In Clouds of Glory at Hamburger Tactica 2016
Post by: GilmoreDK on March 05, 2016, 02:05:18 PM: Quote from: Belgian on March 05, 2016, 12:38:13 PM

That corrected, is the finished tile sturdy enough to survive wargaming?

Yes.. they are surprisingly sturdy.. They have a bottom of blue-foam (as can be seen on one of the pics and the top surface gets a bit of strength (and texture) from the thin red crust of casting sand stuck in the foam.

With the air game (In Clouds of Glory) we stick the needles in the end of the flight rods directly into the foam terrain.

But I am currently also working on a WWI late war (1917-18) microarmor set-up using the boards.. Ruleset modified from either Landships! or a unofficial WWI conversion of Big Chain of Command.

Here we play a modified version of Mein Panzer! on the boards:

(https://cf.geekdo-images.com/images/pic1973270_lg.jpg)