tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post1289041232755744..comments2024-03-29T06:05:14.320+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Fleet review ... or two!Robert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-54237332409442625702016-10-15T18:42:42.010+01:002016-10-15T18:42:42.010+01:00Mr Pavone,
Thanks for the suggestion. In fact a f...Mr Pavone,<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion. In fact a friend and I once staged a naval battle on the lawn at COW between British and Russian pre-dreadnoughts that were made from LEGO. (My friend has a huge collection of the stuff!) The joy of using LEGO was that damage could be shown by removing bits from the models.<br /><br />It sounds as if your son is showing all the signs of becoming a wargamer, and I hope that you are able to encourage him.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-39030152846482073582016-10-15T17:52:12.374+01:002016-10-15T17:52:12.374+01:00I realize this is a bit late in coming but I saw s...I realize this is a bit late in coming but I saw something this week that made me think of your wooden fleet.<br />My eldest son (13 years old) has a little display of Lego models he's built in his room. I was admiring his latest work when he showed me a little fleet of his own. Thy had a very sci-fi look to them but he had built a couple aircraft carriers with (very abstract) aircraft, a battleship and what could best be described as a cruiser. <br />I looked around on the internet and saw that many people have built wargaming miniatures from Lego. <br />Just thought I'd share and maybe give you some ideas for future little wars.Mr. Pavonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286558267156792637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-8007097350906550642016-06-08T07:46:26.375+01:002016-06-08T07:46:26.375+01:00Corporal_Trim,
I had originally hoped to paint th...Corporal_Trim,<br /><br />I had originally hoped to paint the two fleets in slightly different variants of the 'Victorian' colour scheme, but decided to go for grey ... for the time being.<br /><br />I am currently looking at making small enough flags to differentiate the two sides, but I am giving serious thought to painting the tips of the masts in red or blue as well.<br /><br />The battle reports (there were several play-test battles yesterday and one will hopefully take place this morning) should - with a bit of luck - appear later today.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-78439305206179143712016-06-08T07:42:21.329+01:002016-06-08T07:42:21.329+01:00Stryker,
Thanks for the very kind compliment.
I ...Stryker,<br /><br />Thanks for the very kind compliment.<br /><br />I have been tempted to build something with more firepower ... but or the present I am sticking to pre-dreadnoughts and ironclads!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-23529257657294246712016-06-08T03:14:48.722+01:002016-06-08T03:14:48.722+01:00Beautifully done, Bob ! I too would have looked f...Beautifully done, Bob ! I too would have looked for more differentiation with say, one side in a more colorful livery. But the flags should do the trick. I look forward to the battle report.Corporal_Trimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376387688651637091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-84529578127990032742016-06-07T22:34:12.032+01:002016-06-07T22:34:12.032+01:00Whatever you do don't be tempted to build a Dr...Whatever you do don't be tempted to build a Dreadnought or the whole arms race will begin again! Two very fine fleets you have there.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-63841834625633507652016-06-07T14:11:25.283+01:002016-06-07T14:11:25.283+01:00Kev,
I have just finished fighting my first play-...Kev,<br /><br />I have just finished fighting my first play-test battle, and have another two or three to fight before I can 'sign off' on the rules. Once that is done, I will write a battle report on my blog.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-21393691890124529882016-06-07T14:03:02.753+01:002016-06-07T14:03:02.753+01:00Excellent Bob- certainly you have captured that To...Excellent Bob- certainly you have captured that Toy-like appeal...the Designs are superb- well done! Next stop IS the Naval Action - looking forward to your Post. Regards. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-12588709343878363112016-06-06T23:58:04.241+01:002016-06-06T23:58:04.241+01:00Fitz-Badger,
Cheers! There have turned out even b...Fitz-Badger,<br /><br />Cheers! There have turned out even better than I had hoped they would ... and I looking forward to using them.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-28753680301667019672016-06-06T23:31:27.971+01:002016-06-06T23:31:27.971+01:00Excellent! Your work has paid off in 2 wonderfully...Excellent! Your work has paid off in 2 wonderfully crafted one of a kind fleets. And seeing them all together (in 2 photos) makes me realize how many ships you built!Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-1144001332259813812016-06-06T22:08:30.003+01:002016-06-06T22:08:30.003+01:00Steven Page,
Cheers! Thanks for the compliment.
...Steven Page,<br /><br />Cheers! Thanks for the compliment.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-55616120103704283322016-06-06T22:03:34.558+01:002016-06-06T22:03:34.558+01:00Magnificent, Bob.
-steveMagnificent, Bob.<br />-steveSteven Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879645260438845222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-46529806960214521482016-06-06T18:08:48.843+01:002016-06-06T18:08:48.843+01:00Tim Gow,
Damn! Now I need to build a Royal Yacht!...Tim Gow,<br /><br />Damn! Now I need to build a Royal Yacht!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-80092054539730410012016-06-06T18:06:39.515+01:002016-06-06T18:06:39.515+01:00William Stewart,
Cheers! Whilst each individual m...William Stewart,<br /><br />Cheers! Whilst each individual model ship may not be perfect, when seen together they look quite impressive.<br /><br />A battle report should follow later this week.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-70993010286760983642016-06-06T17:57:11.125+01:002016-06-06T17:57:11.125+01:00It's like Spithead on hexes! Splendid stuff!It's like Spithead on hexes! Splendid stuff!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-65654954835543524582016-06-06T17:08:20.721+01:002016-06-06T17:08:20.721+01:00They look fantastic, especially in mass. I look f...They look fantastic, especially in mass. I look forward to the AAR. William Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03047911499131518952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-33695260940227724662016-06-06T14:07:27.603+01:002016-06-06T14:07:27.603+01:00Peter Ball,
Thanks very much!
All the best,
Bob...Peter Ball,<br /><br />Thanks very much!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-73425119479252969432016-06-06T14:06:28.914+01:002016-06-06T14:06:28.914+01:00David Crook,
Thanks very much for your kind comme...David Crook,<br /><br />Thanks very much for your kind comment.<br /><br />I must admit that now they are finished my thoughts have turned to using them in a land-sea campaign ... but that is something for the future.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-43133940514658620852016-06-06T14:01:41.306+01:002016-06-06T14:01:41.306+01:00Dick Bryant,
The two fleets are currently painted...Dick Bryant,<br /><br />The two fleets are currently painted in the same colour scheme, and I hope to use coloured and numbered flags to differentiate ships and fleets from each other.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-50671507399913264272016-06-06T13:58:30.417+01:002016-06-06T13:58:30.417+01:00Conrad Kinch,
Cheers, old chap!
Hopefully they w...Conrad Kinch,<br /><br />Cheers, old chap!<br /><br />Hopefully they will be in combat later this week.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-68672080858588586532016-06-06T13:56:49.549+01:002016-06-06T13:56:49.549+01:00Ross Mac,
I am very please with the way they have...Ross Mac,<br /><br />I am very please with the way they have turned out.<br /><br />I am hoping to use numbered and coloured flags to differentiate the ships in each fleet.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-21921517679673670322016-06-06T13:02:21.087+01:002016-06-06T13:02:21.087+01:00Charming work!Charming work!Peter Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151357767975663350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-60810734539119368552016-06-06T12:49:03.036+01:002016-06-06T12:49:03.036+01:00Hi Bob,
Magnificent looking! They have that quint...Hi Bob,<br /><br />Magnificent looking! They have that quintessential old school charm and will look suitably imposing in action. I also think that using them in one or more of your legendary combined operations games would be a great idea as well.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-66528152985231042822016-06-06T12:26:15.795+01:002016-06-06T12:26:15.795+01:00I can see no difference in the color of the two fl...I can see no difference in the color of the two fleets!Dick Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243435682283381550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-1410479573031923012016-06-06T12:01:48.359+01:002016-06-06T12:01:48.359+01:00A magnificent collection - when will they be launc...A magnificent collection - when will they be launched into action? Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.com