In my files of magazine clippings, I found a couple of articles that described John Ruddle's garden wargames.
The first article was by the late Stuart Asquith and was published in PRACTICAL WARGAMER in November/December 1990.
A British fortress, garrisoned by Royal Marines.
A typical coastal fortification that is positioned on a hill so that it can defend a small harbour.
A 'Palmerston Folly'. It overlooks an area of disputed territory.
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Made of concrete IIRC.
ReplyDeleteWasn't there a garden railway as well? With the lawns as "sea" between the countries?
Sounds an ideal way to incorporate your model railway fascination as well......
Perhaps the portable wargame meets "garden wargaming" can morph into "window box wargaming"?☺
Neil
Neil Patterson (Neil),
DeleteThere certainly was a garden railway. I think that it was O-gauge, but it might have been slightly larger. As to the buildings, they were certainly made from concrete which made them very durable.
I’d love to combine my model railway with my wargaming, just as HG Wells and John Ruddles did. Who knows, I might even manage it one day!
All the best,
Bob
Bob,
ReplyDeleteInteresting B&W photos you have found of John's modelling in the Garden- thanks for posting. You have me thinking Bob- I've began building some Stanizburg buildings- so far one building completed to test out materials and methods -with more to follow in the next few weeks - soon to be followed by the drawing of a Map for my Mystic Horizons Project. Best Wishes. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteThere are more photos to come, some of which are in colour.
I’ll be interested to see your buildings and your map. In the past I’ve admired the models you have built for other projects, and I suspect that you will bring your artistic talents to bear when it come to producing your map.
All the best,
Bob
I was always impressed by this project, thanks Bob.
ReplyDeleteIndependentwargamesgroup,
DeleteIt was always something that I wanted to emulate. Perhaps I will … one day!
All the best,
Bob