tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post5914218994301907622..comments2024-03-28T19:58:17.811+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: A (not so) Grand ReviewRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-15558870183346574862016-08-14T20:22:10.348+01:002016-08-14T20:22:10.348+01:00Arthur1815 (Arthur),
Because I had not had any co...Arthur1815 (Arthur),<br /><br />Because I had not had any comments from you recently, I assumed that you were away from home, probably on holiday.<br /><br />The renovation, varnishing, and basing of my collection continues, and I hope to complete the task this side of the New Year so that I can begin using them.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing a copy of Chris's rules. I have written a simple set of Napoleonic rules, but I'm always on the lookout for new and better ideas. I particularly like the idea of an Army-level game, although I might need to use larger hexes!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-33847766470508200212016-08-14T19:36:06.203+01:002016-08-14T19:36:06.203+01:00Bob,
I've been away in Wales and Durham with n...Bob,<br />I've been away in Wales and Durham with no internet, now back and catching up with your blog. You have amassed a splendid collection of troops for the Waterloo campaign and I look forward to reading their exploits on the battlefield.<br />Wargame hermit recommended Chris Salandon's simple Horse & Musket rules on his blog recently. I discovered they were published in MWAN 102, purchased a copy on sale at Wargames Vault and downloaded it. I've copied the text of the rules as a Word document, stripped out unnecessary advice about painting &c., so that the Basic Game rules are only one side of A4, just what I like! I'll email a copy to you as soon as I finish this comment.<br />Although the Basic Game is designed for squares on a chessboard, I think it would be simple to convert it to hexes. One could use the larger area of a hex to contain more infantry figures, with a few cavalry and a gun to portray a division and its integral cavalry and artillery support, for army level games.<br />Best wishes, Arthur arthur1815https://www.blogger.com/profile/12333670394529977263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-87741609164516444982016-08-13T09:48:43.876+01:002016-08-13T09:48:43.876+01:00Ross Mac,
Thanks for the suggestions. I was think...Ross Mac,<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking along similar lines ... although I would like to have some Uhlans for the Brunswickers as well.<br /><br />As to Artillery ... well both the Belgian and the Hanoverian Artillery wore similar uniforms to those worn by the Royal Artillery, so that should be easily 'cured' with a couple of simple paint conversions. The Brunswick Artillery wore a black uniform which was a mixture of styles, and in their case I may have to buy some figures that I have to paint myself ... but as they are black that should not pose too many problems for me.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-57835323912496665722016-08-13T00:00:29.151+01:002016-08-13T00:00:29.151+01:00iir the only Brunswick and Hanoverian cavalry at t...iir the only Brunswick and Hanoverian cavalry at the time were Hussars so they should be fairly easy to fudge . Black for the Brunswickers (Prussian maybe?), Blue for the Hanoverians (British or KGL ones should do).Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-4520680807101723182016-08-12T21:13:30.372+01:002016-08-12T21:13:30.372+01:00Stryker,
The Dutch-Belgians, Brunswickers, and Ha...Stryker,<br /><br />The Dutch-Belgians, Brunswickers, and Hanoverians represent less than a quarter of the figures in my collection!<br /><br />This project has grown far more than I ever expected it would, but once the current phase is completed, it should serve me well for many years to come ... I hope!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-28480355493314613612016-08-12T20:42:43.132+01:002016-08-12T20:42:43.132+01:00I think it really is a grand review. This project ...I think it really is a grand review. This project seems to have grown beyond your original vision?Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-44959285867174359342016-08-12T16:12:06.787+01:002016-08-12T16:12:06.787+01:00Jonathan Freitag,
Each unit is a Regiment ... so ...Jonathan Freitag,<br /><br />Each unit is a Regiment ... so each army is approximates to a Division.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-33237961828985473612016-08-12T16:09:02.709+01:002016-08-12T16:09:02.709+01:00Kev,
I have some spare figures that might be suit...Kev,<br /><br />I have some spare figures that might be suitable for conversion into Dutch-Belgian and Hanoverian Artillery, but Cavalry may a slightly more difficult problem to solve. Another trawl through eBay may be the answer ... but I am going to leave that for the moment.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-19853629687859747232016-08-12T13:56:05.569+01:002016-08-12T13:56:05.569+01:00Nice pocket armies, Robert. With two stand units...Nice pocket armies, Robert. With two stand units, what does a "unit" represent on the table top?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-11288213191472325932016-08-12T13:37:27.437+01:002016-08-12T13:37:27.437+01:00Yes, Artillery and Cavalry for those Armies that h...Yes, Artillery and Cavalry for those Armies that have none at the moment would complete them...looking forward to seeing them in a later Battle. Regards. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.com