Warhammer Gret War and where are the plastic figures?

[CarlLeyland]

Hi Guys,

I have a couple of questions that have probably been asked before (1 has because I asked it...) so sorry to be a newbie but...

Will the Warhammer Great War book ever be reprinted? Ebay does turn up the odd copy but at eye watering prices. I suspect it will never be re released so is there anything similar? I do like Contemptible Little Armies (or anything else Chris Peers writes) but I do wonder what is popular at the moment?

Lastly has any manufacturer shown an interesting in producing WW1 figures in plastic? One needs more infantry than a WW2 game and every period other than this seems to be getting the plastic treatment!

Lastly Renegade figures have blown me away-who is compatible with these large fellows?

Thanks in advance.

Your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated

[fastolfrus]

Not sure about anyone else, but Plastic Soldier Company did a range of plastic infantry, artillery and tanks in 15mm for the "Commands and Colours" board game "The Great War". They sell the figures separately too.

[CarlLeyland]

Thanks Fast, I have never seen the 15mm stuff but I was looking for 28mm due to old age eyesight!

[Sir_Theo]

I doubt we'll ever see Great War again.  Through the Mud and Blood by the Lardies is good.  As a simple soul if I was to venture into WW1 gaming I'd be tempted to go with one of the Bolt Action mods doing the rounds as I already know that game. 

My favourite minis are Great War Miniatures.  Beautiful sculpts.  Muttonchop (I think)  recently did some fantastic looking BEF. 

I just sold a copy of The Great War on eBay.  Unfortunately you missed out by mere weeks

[armchairgeneral]

As Sir Theo said I would go with Bolt Action. It doesn't need amending that much. I like 1:1 LW period though where platoons were self contained with mutually supporting sections i.e. rifles, close assault bombers, rifle grenades (artillery) and LMGs. Makes for a great games tactically which works well with BA.

If you want something a bit larger in scale and you like Rapid Fire then you could try Crush the Kaiser?
 
Rob Broom of Scarab Miniatures who co wrote The Great War rules is bringing out his own set "Zero Hour" imminently I understand.

There is a Gaming Day on 16th October near Bristol where these new rules will be used for a Somme game in which participates are welcome.

http://scarabminiatures.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2214

[The Dozing Dragon]

Victrix had planned on WW1 minis but never went further than the CGI sketches.

[grant]

Victrix had planned on WW1 minis but never went further than the CGI sketches.

Those look very odd. Victrix does some stellar work, that's not their best.

[CarlLeyland]

Thanks for the replies, I have Bolt Action so will look for the WW1 mods. The Victrix renders look really interesting, I do wish someone would cover the period.

I will look up Mutton Chop miniatures, I have not heard of these before.

Again thanks for the info....this all started because of a picture of a model of the Marconi 1500 wireless truck.

[Steve F]

I will look up Mutton Chop miniatures, I have not heard of these before.

Available from Empress:
http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart76.htm

[aircav]

Great War miniatures fit in well with renegade miniatures. I haven't seen mutton chop in the flesh, he did the musketeer range & they were smaller than renegade, so I assume that they would be the same

[James Morris]

Scarab Miniatures are also an excellent fit with the large Renegade models.

[aircav]

Scarab Miniatures are also an excellent fit with the large Renegade models.

Oh yes James is right, I forgot about Scarab (Rob won't be happy  )

[CarlLeyland]

Despite looking everywhere (it seems) I cannot find a quick reference sheet for the Warhammer ruleset....I was rather hoping to piece the book together. I play solo so no one will be complaining!

[Emir of Askaristan]

I have a copy of Great War. I picked it up fairly cheaply.

I was especially interested in the 1914 part of the war and have had a few good games with it. I've also played with a set of Bolt Action Mods. The latter was a good game but some how lacked a little "flavour". It was a challenge for those used to lots of auto attic weapons and the MG really dominated the table.

Drop me a pm and let me know what you want to know about WHGW I might be able to help.

[CarlLeyland]

Could I ask just generally does the Warhammer set use the ballistic skill chart to determine hits? If so what is the average skill of a Tommy/German or Frenchmen please?