tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post2593504460726678967..comments2024-03-29T11:57:40.881+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: The Portable Colonial Wargame Book: Another progress reportRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-71735412578168047852020-03-11T09:55:54.280+00:002020-03-11T09:55:54.280+00:00Tradgardmastare,
I am suggesting methods for basi...Tradgardmastare,<br /><br />I am suggesting methods for basing both multi-figure and single figure bases, and the rules can be used with either.<br /><br />My personal preference for Colonial wargaming is to use single figure bases, especially for post-1900 battles. If I get a chance, I’ll send you a copy of the draft chapter for you to have a look at.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-57320409013005253522020-03-11T07:51:09.055+00:002020-03-11T07:51:09.055+00:00That sounds the ticket. Can you tell us anything a...That sounds the ticket. Can you tell us anything about your suggestions for figure/ basing yet? If I am indoors a lot in the coming weeks I am looking for projects to work on...<br /><br /><br /><br />tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-4003424825453253502020-03-09T17:37:14.721+00:002020-03-09T17:37:14.721+00:00Tradgardmastare,
I’ve not included a specific set...Tradgardmastare,<br /><br />I’ve not included a specific set post World War I rules, but I have included suggestion for changes so that players can use light armoured vehicles and aircraft. The latter are based on the rules in DEVELOPING THE PORTABLE WARGAME, and would be suitable for both Colonial conflicts (e.g. the 2nd Italo-Abyssinian War) and small border wars (e.g. the Chaco War).<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-90322879941366094682020-03-09T16:07:55.640+00:002020-03-09T16:07:55.640+00:00Looking forward to seeing it. Will you take the co...Looking forward to seeing it. Will you take the colonial theme as far as the 1930s? There are some utterly splendid figures etc for that interwar period by Empress Miniatures .tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-87280109245842187752020-03-09T15:12:13.700+00:002020-03-09T15:12:13.700+00:00Maudlin Jack Tar,
I’m hoping that you won’t have ...Maudlin Jack Tar,<br /><br />I’m hoping that you won’t have to wait too long!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-85334276044617789702020-03-09T11:56:47.336+00:002020-03-09T11:56:47.336+00:00Looking forward to reading/playing it Bob.Looking forward to reading/playing it Bob.Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-61247317123526086472020-03-09T10:43:47.481+00:002020-03-09T10:43:47.481+00:00Kev Robertson,
The end is now in sight, and I’ve ...Kev Robertson,<br /><br />The end is now in sight, and I’ve really enjoyed writing this book. I’m looking forward to getting some Colonial wargaming done soon.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-67109935389264574092020-03-09T10:05:47.708+00:002020-03-09T10:05:47.708+00:00Hi Bob,
Your work is coming together nicely- I'...Hi Bob,<br />Your work is coming together nicely- I'm sure it will all prove to be a real Zenith for you as Colonial is certainly a favorite era for you. Best Wishes. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.com