Saturday 20 April 2024

Roncesvaux again

 We fought a game based upon this battle again yesterday. A lighter armed Basque force took on heavier armed Franks in the Pyrenees. The players swopped sides and the rules were slightly amended to allow the Basques to only throw javelins at short range with a lesser effect. Their performance in the previous games was disproportionate. 

The armies laid out prior to deployment which was done by each side deploying a unit alternately.
Frankish infantry and cavalry deployed partially in wooded terrain.
Frankish staff slingers occupy boggy ground knowing that they would be safe from Basque cavalry charges. They remained here most of the game. The Basques vacillated and didn’t attack them.
A exciting melee between lighter Basque cavalry and Frankish knights.
The situation over at the left flank.
Frankish knights advance towards the enemy…
At that point I got caught up as umpire in it all and forgot to take more photos.  The game was going to be called a draw due to time factors but we played one more turn at that point which resulted in a significant advantage opening up for the Basques, who were declared winners. All in all another enjoyable old school game ( figure wise) with the dbv rules which as ever need a few more tweaks but still serve.

After the game l worked on some non Minifigs Carolingians to oppose the Arab Conquest figures my opponent is currently painting. Should be interesting to see both these skirmish forces on the table. 


Friday 19 April 2024

Neuss 1474

 Anniversary this year of one of the most fascinating incidents of Medieval German history-

https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/en/ausstellungen/neuss-1474

https://www.zonser-garnison.de/english/



My much stalled dbm army ( mainly plastic Perry figures) is/was/will be based round units present at the Seige.


Wednesday 17 April 2024

Fornovo 1495

 I had a most enjoyable Zoom game last night, hosted by Jon Freitag. He was very patient with a newbie to Basic Impetus like myself and is a most gracious host.


Overall it was a most enjoyable evening with my Italian allies against the French. My dice throwing and tactical sense were not as one might wish! I do hope to get invited again…
Inspired by last night l look these out for a wee read-
They have languished long at the bottom of a pile of reading material by the bed, they will enjoy the light of day at last…


Tuesday 16 April 2024

Bodkin

 My nephew is the creator of this show which is coming very soon to Netflix.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ty0euSYt6I


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVnzw4nP10

I am so excited that it is finally here!



Sunday 14 April 2024

Heads will roll

 Been at the old school converting today-

Looking for suitable heads in the spares box…
Heads found and a few spare Detail Guardsmen ready .
The figures have had their necks drilled out and new heads fitted. Painting later…
In other news l have just finished “The Expanse” on Amazon Prime and would thoroughly recommend it. Quite a Space Opera that keeps you guessing what will happen next. Just started “ Fall out” also on Prime, well worth a watch too.


Saturday 13 April 2024

Wargaming archaeological conservation

 Came across this fascinating video recently-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=_JqDf0G0GvIc70A0&v=SsFib19o58k&feature=youtu.be

If you like Spencer Smith figures and The Wargame you’ll love this! Enjoy!

Norwegian uniforms- experimental and otherwise

 I am greatly indebted to Roger ( from   https://modelrailsandwargames.blogspot.com/)  for the following photos and for popping into the museum to take some of them. Thank you !








Now to think about how to replicate in 54mm by means of conversions…