1938 A very British Civil War

[AKULA]

Have some of the GWM cav to paint up - there is less flash on the cav than the infantry.

Having said that, if and when Musketeer bring some out, i'll definitely buy some, as the quality of the sculpts AND the casting on the 50 or so i have so far is excellent!

 

[Trooper]

Like Hammers said earlier I am also something of a "Johnny come lately" to this idea, but have to say its one which grips the imagination. I will also be able to align it to my Back of Beyond armies as well. This has now become the new project, shortly after I said to myself "no more new projects".

The beauty of this being that it can be as large or small as you want it to be. So I am now working up ideas to take the conflict to East Anglia.

Also, Hammers beat me to the punch, but I can heartily recommend that people get hold of the Ian McKellen version of Richard III which he has set in the 1930s, with Richard becoming a fascist dictator. The battle scenes though limited are fun, and provide food for the imagination, despite their anachronistic use of a T55/T62. The flavour of this 1938 scenario is there.

So thanks a bundle Lead Adventurers for taking me down a path I had tried to forswear. Just kidding, thanks for planting the seed.   

[Bungle]

Pick up "the Leader" by Guy Walters from Amazon...... 1p plus postage 

1938... Moseley in power.... very 39 Steps ish

[Big Martin]

I'm still waiting for my GWM cavalry (to use as 1938 Yeomanry) so I'm not able to comment on them yet. North Star were supposed to be posting them on Monday. I expect our poor postie can't fight his way through the snow with them yet.
I've got a limited number of their infantry types and wasn't desparately impressed I've got to admit. Add to that the pack of "German Support Weapons" is missing the barrel of the mortar and I'm thinking I'll go for Renegade when I expand my late WW1 collection for The Great War rules later this year.

[Orctrader]

I've got a limited number of their infantry types and wasn't desparately impressed I've got to admit... Add to that the pack of "German Support Weapons" is missing the barrel of the mortar...

Glad it's not just me who is disappointed with the quality.

...I'm thinking I'll go for Renegade when I expand my late WW1 collection for The Great War rules later this year.

I love Renegade figures 

Would their early war cavalry fit in with 1938?  The ones in gasmasks appeal...

[Geudens]

I love Renegade figures 
Would their early war cavalry fit in with 1938?  The ones in gasmasks appeal...

They do, don't they?  I went for the ones in peaked caps, but the ones in gasmasks could easily be sinister BUF cav raiding the countryside at night conceiling their identity.  They could smoke out the farmhouses with no hinder to themselves.  I heard their captain is a certain D. Turpin... 

Rudi

[Westfalia Chris]

I heard their captain is a certain D. Turpin... 

"Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore, pom-pa-rom-pom-pom..."

[Hastings]

With the apparent demise of GWP site at the moment my 1938 news and notices ill be putting on here. The more narrative stuff like the Severn valley campaign you can find at http://www.falkirkwargamesclub.org.uk/

Ok to business. Im going to try and crack on with organising the 'big game' this coming week. If anybody has any strong preferences for dates please let me know  solwayminiatures@aol.com. The rough plan is a Friday night pub-diplomacey style gaming bringing about the battlefield alliances which will be played out over the weekend in three linked games set at Tewkesbury, Shrewsbury and the finale Worcester itself. I aim to get players from all factions involved if possible. The weekend will be more about creating the narrative and acts of daring-do than winning the war!

At some time this week I will be announcing the Winner of the Flag competition we set as part of the book launch.

And while we are on the book Solway has only 20 copies left! Bill at Musketeer has about 15 left and he will be selling them at shows including the Tonbrige event. We hope that we will have more stock by Salute/Triples. Bill is doing Salute for us and we will both be at Triples. I also aim to have some sets of vehicle transfers available by then and the delayed first issue of 'Albion's Trumpet' the 1938 AVBCW Newsletter.

Im pleased to announce work is underway on book 2, Lots more very useful info, illustrations, scenarios etc and we are looking for an autumn release date. We are also looking to expand the team of contributors. If you are interested in being part of this email me at solwayminiatures@aol.com We are also looking for some additional artwork this time eg possibly cover, figure and or vehicle plates. If anybody can recomend anyone please let me know.

Cheers gang
Simon
Solway Crafts and Miniatures

[twrchtrwyth]

Any news on 20mm flags etc?

[Hastings]

Sorry yep on my list to get 20's up on ebay - hopefully this week, if its the 2 welsh sheets you want email me at solwayminiatures@aol.com and ill send you paypal request
cheers

[Hastings]

Anyone up for taking part in a 1938BCW game at Legionaire Exeter Uni first weekend in May?

[twrchtrwyth]

Sorry yep on my list to get 20's up on ebay - hopefully this week, if its the 2 welsh sheets you want email me at solwayminiatures@aol.com and ill send you paypal request
cheers

E-mailed.

[Hastings]

Flag competition results
Highly commended- Bungle's Maningham Banner
Winner -Jim Hale's Wirral Volunteers.
Congrats all round

[AKULA]

Flag competition results
Highly commended- Bungle's Maningham Banner
Winner -Jim Hale's Wirral Volunteers.
Congrats all round

Congrats to both Jim & Bungle.

Bungle's is somewhere on this thread - have you got a photo of Jim's to share?

 

[Hastings]

Jim's flag will be on either the next LDV sheet or possible the second sheet for the 'Liverpool Front'. Either way it will be available at Sheffield in April- hopefully ill have a painted standard bearer with it on our display as well.