Author Topic: Seventeenth Century Naval Action (Read 2915 times)

The Grim Mariner · « **on:** June 21, 2016, 07:51:41 AM »

Okay not quite "Big Battalions" but certainly belonging to that age. Last weekend the premier wargames centre in the area "The Grimsby Wargames Society" hosted a recreation of the Four Days Battle in 1666. Three Dutch fleets at anchor rapidly hoisting sail as four English fleets descend on them. The game had over a hundred and fifty superbly modelled ships from club members Steve & Andy and it was a real pleasure to play the game.

After a day long wargame the outcome was a draw since the English had forced more Dutch ships to retire but the Dutch had managed to capture two ships including one of the English flagships.
A great game and great fun.

Dr DeAth · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2016, 07:54:33 AM »

That's and impressive collection of tiny ships you've got there.

Dr. Zombie · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2016, 08:59:01 AM »

I am awestruck!

That looks absolutely brilliant.

What rules did you guys use?

Costanzo · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2016, 10:25:58 AM »

Very beautiful!! Great work!!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2016, 11:52:34 AM »

That does look very impressive

cheers

James

Marine0846 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2016, 04:19:47 PM »

Very nice looking ships.
Just watched the Admiral yesterday.
This thread is perfect timing.

PAULSPENCE · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2016, 04:40:00 PM »

Bonjour,

Splendid looking vessels chaps!

Who makes the ships and what rules did you use?

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Paul

juergen c. olk · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:46:13 AM »

Really great looking naval action.

Stecal · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2016, 02:50:23 AM »

just wow! I've rigged about a dozen ships like that. Can't even imagine doing 150.

Sparrow · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2016, 05:19:35 AM »

Simply fantastic!

The Grim Mariner · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:47:37 AM »

Rules used were a set written by the guys themselves for quick play but based on "Topsail & Whipstaff".

All the models are from Langton Miniatures.

And very many thanks for the positive comments.

marianas_gamer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:59:01 AM »

Very exciting looking game!
LB

fastolfrus · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2016, 08:08:54 AM »

Saw them at Newark show, they look even better in real life than on photos.

baxterj · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2016, 01:12:03 PM »

just lovely

von Lucky · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2016, 11:08:42 PM »

Simply stunning - Stecal I haven't even bothered to rig any of my Langton's, so anyone that does at least one gets my respect. But 150? That's madness.

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