tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post3366030415180246757..comments2024-03-28T17:50:17.529+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: I have been to ... Skirmish 2010Robert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-52693043442334016602010-03-24T10:25:10.528+00:002010-03-24T10:25:10.528+00:00Stryker,
I am actually looking forward to seeing ...Stryker,<br /><br />I am actually looking forward to seeing the film, hopefully some time over the Easter holidays. I will reserve judgement until them.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Bob<br /><br />PS. It is nice to hear that there are plenty of beards featured in the film!Robert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-20235103246539225952010-03-24T08:27:31.584+00:002010-03-24T08:27:31.584+00:00Actually I thought Gods & Generals was pretty ...Actually I thought Gods & Generals was pretty good and there are still plenty of decent beards included in the film. The battle scenes of Fredericksburg are superb!<br /><br />IanStrykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-17678849567265626262010-03-22T12:21:22.881+00:002010-03-22T12:21:22.881+00:00Chris J,
I am sorry to say that I cannot remember...Chris J,<br /><br />I am sorry to say that I cannot remember the name of the trader who was selling the moulds, otherwise I could have put you in touch.<br /><br />I had heard that GODS AND GENERALS was not as good as GETTYSBURG, but any film that deals with the ACW in even a half decent way must be worth watching. As to the how good a general Stonewall Jackson was, well that is a matter for debate ... and it is one that I will not encourage to take place here!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-64906748007203755072010-03-22T12:03:11.299+00:002010-03-22T12:03:11.299+00:00Man, I wish I could have been there for the 54mm F...Man, I wish I could have been there for the 54mm Franco-Prussian War molds. As it is I'm using plastic, but home-made lead figures are much more appealing. Oh well.<br /><br />As for the ACW movies, you've already seen Gettysburg so you are aware of its excellence. I'm afraid you may be rather disappointed in Gods and Generals. It had its moments, but it is vastly inferior to the first movie, unless of course you belong to the "Saint Stonewall" society. I definiely don't, but I'll leave it at that, so as not to start some kind of flame war. What's really too bad is that because it did not do well commercially, there was no interest in filming the third book (The Last Full Measure), which was an excellent work, almost as good as Killer Angels.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />ChrisChris Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820168773794240735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-24745165054776065952010-03-22T10:14:23.927+00:002010-03-22T10:14:23.927+00:00BigLee,
It is very similar to the very early warg...BigLee,<br /><br />It is very similar to the very early wargames shows I went to; small, friendly, interesting, and local. It is a pity that so many similar shows have died out as the hobby has grown.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-52667596407292474462010-03-22T10:09:42.997+00:002010-03-22T10:09:42.997+00:00I missed this show, although I did attend the late...I missed this show, although I did attend the later one last year. A small friendly event with lots of interesting stuff to look at.BigLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-77944382117796827462010-03-21T22:45:17.645+00:002010-03-21T22:45:17.645+00:00Fraxinus,
I have never run a wargames show ... ju...Fraxinus,<br /><br />I have never run a wargames show ... just a wargames conference, so I cannot be of much help to you. I could always write a blog entry mentioning a potential show in the Canterbury area if you would like me to. Just let me know when and where, and I will do my best.<br /><br />As Canterbury is not too far from where my father-in-law lives, I can always swing a visit there on a weekend as long as I combine it with a visit to see him. I would certainly give a show in that part of Kent my support by attending.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-57407257663883706702010-03-21T22:33:13.727+00:002010-03-21T22:33:13.727+00:00Ogrefencer,
I went to one of the Dartford shows y...Ogrefencer,<br /><br />I went to one of the Dartford shows years ago, and actually ran a stand where I sold off a lot of surplus lead and kits.<br /><br />There was a lot there that was inspiring, including a 54mm game that used Heroscape terrain with one figure per hex. Very simple, very neat, and very quick.<br /><br />One thing that I did see on sale and seriously thought about buying were some 1970s German rubber moulds for casting your own WWI and FPW figures. What stopped me was that they were for 54mm figures ... but they were a very neat idea nonetheless. Had they been 20mm or even 30mm I would have bought them, no question!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-75943032662393880022010-03-21T22:28:43.635+00:002010-03-21T22:28:43.635+00:00gosh missed this show & sort of 'kentish&#...gosh missed this show & sort of 'kentish'.I have the Gettysberg/generals set...good ACW stuff...& yes lots of beards feature! was not aware of the Omar film or that Pegasus did that mixed KV1/2 set!<br />Contemplating starting a wargames show in Canterbury to support a local threatened community venue any good contacts who can give good advice on such an undertaking welcomeFraxinushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187862690231771844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-7126781714341093262010-03-21T21:57:14.946+00:002010-03-21T21:57:14.946+00:00Hi Bob,
I was scheduled to go to this but missed ...Hi Bob,<br /><br />I was scheduled to go to this but missed out due to domestic stuff. It looks like you managed to get some bargains (the DVD boxed set I have and you will really enjoy it!)and I must confess that this is one of my favourite shows as it has a very 'relaxed' feel about it.<br /><br />A couple of years ago - when the show was still held at Dartford - there was a really inspiring 18th century 'imagi-nation' game using 30mm Spencer Smith plastic figures. It looked really nice and they also had some clever ideas for buildings using model railway brick and slate paper.<br /><br />As it is mainly a plastic soldier show it is also a great place to pick up odds and ends in 20mm plastic.<br /><br />I will certainly hit the September show!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />OgreDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.com