tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post1922644536718344204..comments2024-03-28T19:58:17.811+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: The Waterloo Project: The next stage?Robert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-40833924509027772092016-04-01T15:37:40.426+01:002016-04-01T15:37:40.426+01:00Ross Mac,
Wargaming outside would certainly enabl...Ross Mac,<br /><br />Wargaming outside would certainly enable me to use the entire, enhanced collection; the only problem is the fact that our garden is on a 1:10 slope.<br /><br />Thinking about the cost of owning animals made me realise that my wargaming probably costs less per week than our one cat costs to fed, insure, and keep healthy! I shall remember that the next time I am taken to task about my 'expensive' hobby.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-46379362949659938512016-04-01T13:47:10.357+01:002016-04-01T13:47:10.357+01:00That is quite the addition. You may have to move t...That is quite the addition. You may have to move the game outside! <br /><br />One advantage of being married to someone who breeds show dogs is that my collection may be more numerous but requires less food and looking after.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-25003580344309343922016-04-01T08:35:17.054+01:002016-04-01T08:35:17.054+01:00Gonsalvo,
I hope that you won't be disappoint...Gonsalvo,<br /><br />I hope that you won't be disappointed!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-92105985162896757162016-04-01T02:38:52.304+01:002016-04-01T02:38:52.304+01:00I'll look forward to the next grand review, an...I'll look forward to the next grand review, and to the eventual Waterloo, Bob!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-30654333375261443882016-03-31T23:14:14.989+01:002016-03-31T23:14:14.989+01:00Chris Platt,
I do my best on the diplomatic front...Chris Platt,<br /><br />I do my best on the diplomatic front ... not always successfully!<br /><br />Harry Pearson's book occupies a place on honour on my bookshelves, especially as it is the ONLY book that ever caused me to fall out of bed because I was laughing so much when I was reading it.<br /><br />I did do a grand review of the figures I have varnished and based last year ... and I will repeat the exercise when I have added these figures.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-13715084225090234582016-03-31T22:45:27.243+01:002016-03-31T22:45:27.243+01:00Dear Bob, good to hear that I am not alone in the ...Dear Bob, good to hear that I am not alone in the diplomatic management of the internal security forces. The only answer is, I think from Harry Pearsons book, " you can never have enough of something you did not need in the first place". If no wargame pending with this collection, how about a review ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878782120365298424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-43764795821284253122016-03-31T19:16:05.287+01:002016-03-31T19:16:05.287+01:00Gonsalvo,
I only began seriously collecting Napol...Gonsalvo,<br /><br />I only began seriously collecting Napoleonic figures when the Del Prado part-work RELIVE WATERLOO came out some years ago. I put the figures into storage as they were delivered, and intended to use them once the part-work ended ... but I didn't.<br /><br />I only got them out if storage when I was discussing with a fellow wargamer the fact that I had never re-fought the Battle of Waterloo ... and discovered that he hadn't as well. We agreed that we really ought to 'do' the great battle, and I agreed to varnish and base my figures so that we could. Since then the collection has grown ... and we still haven't re-fought Waterloo yet!<br /><br />7,000 figures will be quite some collection ... and I must admit to a degree of envy!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-58990615333617690442016-03-31T18:56:27.191+01:002016-03-31T18:56:27.191+01:00Tim Gow,
Enough is an expression I use when my wi...Tim Gow,<br /><br />Enough is an expression I use when my wife asks how many more toy soldiers I will need!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-77552427207530594362016-03-31T17:27:36.168+01:002016-03-31T17:27:36.168+01:00What's this 'enough' concept you menti...What's this 'enough' concept you mention. I'm not familiar with it....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-13220920061664037612016-03-31T17:24:11.459+01:002016-03-31T17:24:11.459+01:00That's starting to be a real Napoleonic Collec...That's starting to be a real Napoleonic Collection! :-)<br />(my own exceeds 6500 28mm figures, acquired/painted over 40 years, and will likely top out at about 7K when I am "done".)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-53825924839670090962016-03-31T16:01:11.389+01:002016-03-31T16:01:11.389+01:00Arthur1815 (Arthur),
Thanks very much. I look for...Arthur1815 (Arthur),<br /><br />Thanks very much. I look forward to reading them and giving them a go ... when the opportunity arises.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-24093011146951387032016-03-31T13:59:00.973+01:002016-03-31T13:59:00.973+01:00Bob,
Waterloo Squares sent to your wargamer1950 e...Bob, <br />Waterloo Squares sent to your wargamer1950 email address - I hope that is okay?<br />Regards,<br />Arthurarthur1815https://www.blogger.com/profile/12333670394529977263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-110885154761034472016-03-31T13:17:39.816+01:002016-03-31T13:17:39.816+01:00Kev,
Once I have re-based all the figures to matc...Kev,<br /><br />Once I have re-based all the figures to match my existing collection, I estimate that it will include something between 750 and 800 figures. That should be enough for my needs for the foreseeable future.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-45437741067335989332016-03-31T13:14:04.966+01:002016-03-31T13:14:04.966+01:00Arthur1815 (Arthur),
You are right ... but I have...Arthur1815 (Arthur),<br /><br />You are right ... but I have one or two other projects that I want to finish before I really begin using these figures. (The old wargamers lament; too many projects and too little time!)<br /><br />The rules sound interesting and I would certainly appreciate a copy of them. Are they related to the ACW game that has a similar name?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-73515850652277622492016-03-31T12:05:58.581+01:002016-03-31T12:05:58.581+01:00Wow- this is quite a haul BOB. Add Stuart's Co...Wow- this is quite a haul BOB. Add Stuart's Collection with that of Tim's Find - and indeed you have an enormous Collection. Well done indeed. Regards. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-43200683571837909222016-03-31T10:35:25.620+01:002016-03-31T10:35:25.620+01:00Bob, you have a splendid collection that deserves ...Bob, you have a splendid collection that deserves to see some action rather than languishing in their boxes!<br />I recently came across a print'n play game called Waterloo Squares which uses a square grid. Troops are portrayed by counters, but you could easily enlarge the size of the gameboard and deploy bases of figures instead.<br />If you're interested, email me and I'll send you the files.<br />Best wishes, Arthurarthur1815https://www.blogger.com/profile/12333670394529977263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-69014534447508826772016-03-31T10:21:39.977+01:002016-03-31T10:21:39.977+01:00Xaltotun of Python,
It will certainly enable me t...Xaltotun of Python,<br /><br />It will certainly enable me to add quite a few more units to my existing collection.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-58069924764091201212016-03-31T10:17:19.738+01:002016-03-31T10:17:19.738+01:00Looking to be a nice collection.Looking to be a nice collection.Rob Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533996736711014752noreply@blogger.com