Claymore 2024

[PBR Streetgang]

As an American wargamer and hobby enthusiast, it has always been my dream to attend a UK show some time. I had always heard there were some differences in approach and format (game vs vendor focus, etc). Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Claymore in Edinburgh since I was in town for the Military Tattoo. It was an awesome experience where I met so many industry notables I have read about and communicated with via email for years.







Since I am a 6mm and 10mm enthusiast, I often feel a bit neglected at American conventions (at least when it comes to vendor offerings). Claymore did not neglect my interests at all and I spent many pounds sterling to purchase many pounds of lead! More pictures and story here: https://lecoqfou.blogspot.com/2024/08/claymore-2024.html

[Tom Dulski]

 Damn that ship looks amazing

[PBR Streetgang]

Tom, there were at least two of them! It was a breath taking table. Apparently it was a display game called "Descent on the French Coast" set during the seven years war and was set up by some gentlemen to honor a wargaming friend who had passed on. Very impressive tribute on my opinion.

[ithoriel]

I kept wandering past the Baccus stand intending to chat to Peter but he always seemed to be in conversation with someone - I wonder if one of them was you.

The  two ships were spectacular - the time and care they must have taken makes me glad my unpainted ships are all in the 1/4800 to 1/1200 range, so much less detail!

In your blog post you say," Anyway, I look forward to visiting other UK/European wargaming shows in the future...Peter Berry did say I should attend Joy of Six sometime!" I'll second that suggestion. Small, but perfectly formed, like the figures it celebrates I find it both friendly and fascinating. The morning and afternoon Q&A sessions are always worth attending too.

[dwbullock]

Meanwhile, I'm at Gencon in Indy fighting these crowds....

Does make me wish I could hit the conventions in Europe once or twice in my life.