Wargamer & Re-enactor?

[Katsuhiko JiNNai]

I noted that a considerable number of my re-enactors friends are wargamers too.
I'm a medieval re-enactor and member of a reenacting group too.
There are other re-enactors in this forum?

my group Speculum Historiae (XI-XIII-XV centuries)
http://speculum-historiae.org/

The "Coordinamento M&D", my group adheres to it.
http://www.coordinamentomilleduecento.it/

myself as a XIII century north-west italian crossbowman (about 1240-1290, County of Savoy, Montferrat Marquis, Marquisate of Saluzzo)




me and members of my group during a medieval reenacting battle in Cassano D'adda (Cremona) 2013, North Italy. Soon we will be there again in 28-29 of june 2014.

Some sources:






https://www.flickr.com/photos/signoredipiega/5838455795/in/photostream

[Ray Rivers]

That red hat yells out...

SHOOT ME FIRST!

 

[grant]

This idiotski takes his wargaming very seriously:
http://www.businessinsider.com/r-elusive-muscovite-with-three-names-takes-control-of-ukraine-rebels-2014-15
http://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/05/04/live-fire-for-russian-historical-reenactor-spy/

[Mad Doc Morris]

Katsuhiko JiNNai, that's a seriously good kit, very nice impression! Good to see your group's not focussed on the usual knights and ladies.

There's indeed an easy crossover between reenactors and wargamers as both require some interest in (historical) research and immersion. Although some deny any linkage wholeheartedly.
I've had my share of reenactment –or living history rather–, started with a Roman kit (mid-2nd century AD), migrated then to a late 13th century impression and finally hit the Late Medieval period (about 1475 AD). Had to sell most of my kits due to lack of time and money, and my last outfit is sadly stowed away until I get the proper shape again to wear it; 15th century fashion is rather unforgiving in that respect, and I've seen enough well-fed reenactors in all too tight clothes for a lifetime.

[Katsuhiko JiNNai]

Katsuhiko JiNNai, that's a seriously good kit, very nice impression! Good to see your group's not focussed on the usual knights and ladies.

There's indeed an easy crossover between reenactors and wargamers as both require some interest in (historical) research and immersion. Although some deny any linkage wholeheartedly.
I've had my share of reenactment –or living history rather–, started with a Roman kit (mid-2nd century AD), migrated then to a late 13th century impression and finally hit the Late Medieval period (about 1475 AD). Had to sell most of my kits due to lack of time and money, and my last outfit is sadly stowed away until I get the proper shape again to wear it; 15th century fashion is rather unforgiving in that respect, and I've seen enough well-fed reenactors in all too tight clothes for a lifetime.

Thanks 
I tried to create an historical accurate crossbowman. Fortunatelly there are many sources about XIII century and many before me found interesting informations.
We have a knight, but only one, most of us reenact crossbowman, infantryman, archers and civilians.
In our group and expecially "Coordinamento M&D" we have strict rules about a correct reenacment.
Sure we could do some mistakes, sometime, but we try to correct them. Have you some pictures of your reenacting?

Here a gallery about an italian army of central italy, from the "Gonfalone del Bufalo" reenacting group (member of the "Coordinamento M&D too)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.535181099924972.1073741858.366506866792397&type=3

the book done from italian reenacting groups about XIII century clothes and military equipment in Italy (especially central italy):
http://www.coordinamentomilleduecento.it/coordinamento-mille&duecento-progetti-M&D-adla.asp

and for you that love XV century, here an excellent italian group:
http://www.silverflower.org/ (there is an english version too)

[Conquistador]

LOL!  Hardly serious re-enactor but I did the "Italian Crossbowmen" (Irish Father/Italian Mother background story, First Crusade era,) bit in the SCA for years.  unfortunately my armor was hardly completely appropriate (all I could afford was a coat -of-plates for someone about 50 - 60 pounds heavier than I was then (Hey, that means it would fit today!) but I dropped out when I moved to Seattle from Sacramento.  It just wasn't as much fun as when I was in Household Rote Mähne and while in Seattle I was married to an LDS lady who never quite had (or made) time for the activities.

Honestly don't miss it.

Gracias,

Glenn

Happy to spend money on miniatures instead of armor/clothing

[Sterling Moose]

Wargamer and former ECW Parliamentary Dragoon, until I moved to Canada.  Not much call for it here   

[OSHIROmodels]

Wargamer and former ECW Royalist pikeman here but the arthritis doesn't let me fight anymore, let alone camp and get drunk 

cheers

James

[Captain Blood]

Well you're still camp James, so all is not lost 

 

Grant, the 'tache is a brilliant accessory for the RCW, somehow it doesn't look quite right on a Roman. Get yourself a stick-on one 

[OSHIROmodels]

Well you're still camp James, so all is not lost 

Ooo, get you 

 

cheers

James

[v_lazy_dragon]

Wargamer and former Anglo-Saxon warrior. Hoping to get back to it if I can get my health ontrack...

[Silent Invader]

Surely the Perry twins are the most 'famous' wargamers/reenactors?

[OSHIROmodels]

Surely the Perry twins are the most 'famous' wargamers/reenactors?

I don't think they'll comment here though 

cheers

James

[Silent Invader]

I don't think they'll comment here though  

Maybe one day.... After all, LAF is awesome and has much Perry awesomeness on show!  

For my own part I confess to bouts of reenactment - what can I say, I like dressing up  

[Old Goat]

Wargamer & WW1 Guards NCO...

It's a big year for my mob...