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by ochoin
Mon May 20, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: SYW French on the march
Replies: 10
Views: 101

Re: SYW French on the march

Excellent display of fantastic plastic and metal 18th century eye candy, full of inspiration. Willz. Thanks, Will. I am not satisfied with the limber horses. Most are galloping & it looks silly. Suitable, standing horses in this scale are not really attainable - you can get a few if you buy thi...
by ochoin
Mon May 20, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: SYW French on the march
Replies: 10
Views: 101

Re: SYW French on the march

Stunningly gorgeous. I was going to wax lyrical about 1/72 plastic armies, but I see that the infantry at least are mostly metal Wodensfeld (and some Old John 'specials'). Iain The cavalry & artillery are all plastic - Revell, Zvesda & Red Box. No one makes French SYW so you have to improvi...
by ochoin
Mon May 20, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: SYW French on the march
Replies: 10
Views: 101

SYW French on the march

I really love my SYW French army. They rarely win but they have colour, presence, panache. Anyway, on display: 19 infantry battalions, 8 cavalry regiments, light troops, artillery etc: https://i.postimg.cc/3Jj47ZvV/fa2.jpg The van, guarded by light troops: https://i.postimg.cc/Nfv9Wn5R/fa1.jpg https...
by ochoin
Sun May 19, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: AWI Collection gets an airing.
Replies: 8
Views: 152

Re: AWI Collection gets an airing.

A very attractive game. As I expect from you. Can I ask a question on flag size? Please keep in mind you could write what I know about the AWI on the back of a postage stamp. Are these flags in scale or have you made them larger for visual impact purposes? Please note, this is in no way a criticism;...
by ochoin
Sat May 18, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: Airfix 1/76 Guards Colour Party
Replies: 16
Views: 245

Re: Airfix 1/76 Guards Colour Party

I have always thought that sellers overprice items. Willz. As I've sold thousands of mostly painted figures over the past 2 years, I tend to agree. The seller often has an emotional attachment added to the price that will not be met. But it also works the other way. Let me say, diplomatically, thes...
by ochoin
Mon May 13, 2024 4:02 am
Forum: Loose Wargames
Topic: "Siege of Louisbourg 1747" Legionary 2024.
Replies: 10
Views: 225

Re: "Siege of Louisbourg 1747" Legionary 2024.

I hate to concentrate on such a small detail in what is, overall, an outstanding display of figures & terrain - your chevaux-de-frise. It is remarkable. By using a tree trunk, it looks so very real. I did ask to see your figures in action & I am totally satisfied with this feast of photos. A...
by ochoin
Thu May 09, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: SYW campaign
Replies: 9
Views: 285

Re: SYW campaign

That's very useful, Neil. I believe I'll follow your plan.
Many thanks, donald
by ochoin
Thu May 09, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: SYW campaign
Replies: 9
Views: 285

Re: SYW campaign

Perhaps I'm not making myself clear - understandable as I'm not entirely clear myself about what I want. The battles should be linked by a narrative. For example, Battle #1 represents the Prussians seeking to advance into Saxony against Austrian & Saxon opposition. If the Prussians win that batt...
by ochoin
Mon May 06, 2024 11:28 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: SYW campaign
Replies: 9
Views: 285

Re: SYW campaign

Thanks, Neil. I appreciate your advice. This is something along the lines of what I was thinking, albeit a bit more complex. I don't think I'm there yet. Battles will be the centre of my mini-campaign - 3, to be precise, from a possible 9. No maps.No supply depots. No points. KISSS (Keeping it super...
by ochoin
Sun May 05, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: SYW campaign
Replies: 9
Views: 285

SYW campaign

They tell me that campaigns are the height of wargaming. I've never participated in one. I've been thinking - always dangerous - I'll try to run a short, SYW campaign for 2 of my pals & me. I want to participate not umpire but awkward number, 3,so there you go. My proposal is to fight three, lin...