As I have mentioned, the old cancer has made a come back and whilst the consultant tells me my response to chemo last time was remarkable (7 months without the need for further treatment) who knows what will happen this time. So just in case, I have various bits and pieces that I have made or Jack has made which have never been on the table so I decided to go the whole hog and put all those elements out. So we have buildings: cattle; a ship; gunboats; a train; defences; potentially rebellious forces; cavalry; infantry; ships guns; naval crews and marines all in one place. Heaven knows how the rules - or we will cope - but it may make for some pretty pictures if nothing else!
So this is the scenario.
In essence the Confederates are
repairing their river raider (scratch built by Jack) and restocking it. Supplies are being brought in by train
(Sarrissa). The Union aim is to capture
it. The Boilers are not working properly
and require two turns of (not consecutive) D6 to light and get them
moving. It moves at 3 inches first
turn. The train must also be saved using
the same formula as it has no steam.
If the union forces cannot be
defeated, as many Confederate troops should be evacuated or give their all to get
the ship away!
The Confederates have regular and
militia troops
The Confederate raider has 2 guns and a ship’s crew who are on board.
A party of militia pickets look after the grazing cattle
The Union force has as well as land
based troops have a ‘Boat Squadron’ of marines and sailors who’s aim is to try
to capture the Raider in tact by a surprise river attack. Can they coordinate with the land forces?
This is the 'naval forces available - a unit of marines, armed sailors and gun teams.
Next is finding the time when I am up to playing the game!
What a nice collection of figures , I especially like the boats .
ReplyDeleteYes it is more of less there first airing 'en masse' no idea if it will work but it should look nice if nothing else. I think this is part of my collection which is destined to go on sale as I don't think Bob will want them. They are a bit specialist. We are only occasional ACW players.
DeleteThe first goal is achieved, its already produced pretty pictures!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping modern medical miracles work well.
Glad you liked the pictures, the old cancer is a bit unpredictable so I thought I get everything on the table for a game 'just in case'. Had another round of chemo and had an infuser fitted to release one of the drugs more slowly, last time I wound up in hospital for 5 days had a bad reaction to the drug in pill form. So far so good. Thanks for the support.
DeleteLove the boats - who made them?
ReplyDeleteHi Rob. The original boats are Brittania Napoleonic Royal Naval Landing Boat with crew. I then got Redoubt ACW heads, kepi and sailors and did some head swaps, a lot simpler than you think, trimmed off the soldiers lapels and paint covers a multitude of sins.. Jack then got all excited and made some more boats out of cardboard. You used to be able to buy just the crew and gun when I went to shows so it saved a bit. I struggled to track them down as I bought them years ago. This is the link https://www.grubbytanks.com/product-category/britannia-miniatures/28mm-ranges/britannia-rules-the-waves/napoleonic-ships/
DeleteThanks for the link but at £25 I think I may likewise follow the cardboard route - at least it will fit in better with my handmade buildings.
DeleteVery cool. Great looking game!
ReplyDeleteI hope the game lives up to expectations, the Union force already looks a bit under strength so I am going to give them another brigade of infantry.
DeleteGreat beauty parade :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Norm Glad you liked them. I do like the beauty parade pictures the grey skies through my loft sky light and dulled some of the pictures a bit. Here's hoping when we play the game it is a bit brighter.
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