tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post7795036770916620620..comments2024-03-28T12:19:54.572+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: More acquisitionsRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-68580363437654066162015-04-22T16:24:35.660+01:002015-04-22T16:24:35.660+01:00Jim Duncan,
Thanks for the timely reminder.
The ...Jim Duncan,<br /><br />Thanks for the timely reminder.<br /><br />The A4-sized sheets that I have bought will have enough strength to be used as strength counters, but are probably not strong enough to 'hold' larger metal figures in place.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-21721435296598479902015-04-22T15:56:44.893+01:002015-04-22T15:56:44.893+01:00Hi Guys
Please be aware that some of the cheaper ...Hi Guys<br /><br />Please be aware that some of the cheaper magnetic sheets have minimal strength in their magnetic pull.<br /><br />That may or may not be what you want.<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-89483284718248164012015-04-22T14:26:16.351+01:002015-04-22T14:26:16.351+01:00Bluebear Jeff (Jeff),
Thanks for the tip. I may w...Bluebear Jeff (Jeff),<br /><br />Thanks for the tip. I may well try that method when I get around to making my sabot bases.<br /><br />I am pleased to read that you have bought a copy of the gunboat book; I am sure that you will find it very useful.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-48095550821818547892015-04-22T14:04:46.489+01:002015-04-22T14:04:46.489+01:00Bob,
One of the things that I've found with m...Bob,<br /><br />One of the things that I've found with my "magnetic paper" sabots is that it does help to have a slight "lip" on the sides of the sabot. I use those thin square balsa strips but most anything to check sliding would work.<br /><br /><br />-- Jeff<br /><br />PS, I also ordered that book on Gunboats . . . thanks for the tip.<br /><br />Bluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-85501843904180586482015-04-22T13:23:33.306+01:002015-04-22T13:23:33.306+01:00Kev,
I also have Osprey's book about China Gu...Kev,<br /><br />I also have Osprey's book about China Gunboats, and I think that this is even better than that was. If you like gunboats you will love this. It contains lots of very useful illustrations and will hopefully generate a great number of ideas for possible wargames.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-43706065036218126872015-04-22T13:08:22.021+01:002015-04-22T13:08:22.021+01:00Hi Bob- WW1 Gunboats looks a most interesting book...Hi Bob- WW1 Gunboats looks a most interesting book by Angus. There is also a simular Title available about China Gunboats- or Gunboats on the China Station- very interested in Gunboats. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-85537430777729149642015-04-22T12:44:01.598+01:002015-04-22T12:44:01.598+01:00Bluebear Jeff,
I have plans to do something simil...Bluebear Jeff,<br /><br />I have plans to do something similar. I am presently adding thin pieces of steel paper to the undersides of my Napoleonic multi-figure bases, and most of my 20mm-scale individual figures are mounted on steel washers or steel coins (the newly issued 1p, 2p and 5p coins used in the UK are all made from plated steel ... and are often cheaper to buy than washers of the same size!).<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-52780238872376032022015-04-22T12:40:47.913+01:002015-04-22T12:40:47.913+01:00Jhnptrqn,
They are one of my favourite types of w...Jhnptrqn,<br /><br />They are one of my favourite types of warship as well. The real naval 'maids-of-all-work' during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the book when it arrives.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-47356547705824442942015-04-22T11:32:49.180+01:002015-04-22T11:32:49.180+01:00Bob,
I have used those sheet magnets on top of my...Bob,<br /><br />I have used those sheet magnets on top of my sabots (with steel pennies or sheet steel for figure bases).<br /><br />Note that you can paint the magnets without harming their "grip" so that they can be used to help keep figures stable (and they can be cut to size using scissors).<br /><br /><br />-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-66860449064024695932015-04-22T11:30:09.437+01:002015-04-22T11:30:09.437+01:00Gunboats are one of my favorite subjects. I will h...Gunboats are one of my favorite subjects. I will have to order a copy after work today. Thank you for showing it.jhnptrqnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.com