Wargaming Projects 2014

ACW Project

14th November 2014, Some gun emplacements all finished the can be used for FIW, AWI and ACW.

AWI Project

AWI American Army
AWI French Army
AWI British Army
AWI German Army
Painting AWI American
Painting AWI French
Painting AWI British
Painting AWI German
Black Powder Rules
AWI Battle Reports & Scenarios
My AWI Book Library
Useful AWI Links

6th November 2014, Pendraken Star Fort all finished complete with British and American flags which Malcolm Taylor very kindly did for me. However as the fort is in British control I can’t see it being captured by the American traitors.

5th November 2014, 5th and 38th regiment of foot all based.

5 November 2014, 5th and 38th regiment of foot all based.

23rd October 2014, First AWI regiment started 38th regiment foot.

AZW Project

20th August 2014, Battleground Zulu huts all painted up and Pendraken Zulu huts.

20th August 2014, Old Glory Rorkes Drift.

March 2014, Orders of battle have been completed for my Anglo Zulu War Project.

The Battle of Inyezane, 22nd January 1879
The Battle of Isandlwana, 22nd January 1879
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift, 22nd January 1879
The Siege of Eshowe, 22 January 1879 to 3 April 1879
The Battle of Intombe, 12th March 1879
The Battle of Hlobane, 28th March 1879
The Battle of Kambula, 29th Match 1879
The Battle of Gingindlovo, 2nd April 1879
The Battle of Ulundi, 4th July 1879

February 2014, My Anglo Zulu War entries for the Pendraken Painting Competition 2014.

6th February 2014, Five regiments of natal native horse based.

1st February 2014, Five regiments of natal native horse started.

27th January 2014, Painted and based some mounted infantry, based some engineers for my Anglo Zulu war project.

16th January 2014, Some British officers for my Anglo Zulu war project.

4th January 2014, Painted and based some Natal Native porters.

CGW Project

October

21st October 2014, Stonehenge and the Greek Temple this was made by my very good friend Malcolm Taylor for my Celts and I think you will all agree it’s just brilliant.

17th October 2014, Some Roman slaves to serve the Celtic nobility. let that be a warning for any other unprovoked attacks.

8th October 2014, 5 Celtic commands this except one last warband and a couple of tiny bits completes my Celts.

3rd October 2014, 3 mounted Celtic generals finished.

2nd October 2014, The last thing for my Celts was a hillfort which is now completed.

2nd October 2014, Some buildings, the first two are from Battleground Scenery Buildings, the second lot of is from Kallistra Buildings and thirdly some building from The BaggageTrain Buildings.

September

23rd September 2014, 8 Celtic commands this except one last warband and a couple of tiny bits completes my Celts.

19th September 2014, One of several not so secret weapons for the Celtic horde.

13th September 2014, My last lot of baggage for my Celtic nearly finished painting units just odd bits left. Then start painting buildings.

6th September 2014, Celtic cavalry command finished.

August

28th August 2014, Here’s a British chariot command we have finished hope you enjoy it. Putting the transfers on was a real pain.

26th August 2014, Some more skirmishers completed for my Celtic army. I’ve not got much more to finish the army now. one more lot of skirmishers, one lot of light cavalry, some command bases and few odds and ends.

22nd August 2014, Here’s a Celtic warband painted by a very good friend Malcolm Taylor. Also two other fantastic mates have also painted warbands for me, Andy Hamilton and Steve Graham. I would just like to say thank you very much.

7th August 2014, My British chariots are now completed.

July

26th July 2014, A unit of Celtic slingers completed for my Celtic army which is growing very nicely now.

20th July 2014, 3 units of Celtic wardogs completed they just need feeding on some nice and tasty Romans.

7th July 2014, Another Celtic division completed that now makes 28 warbands to stop the invading Romans plus a few units of dogs which should be ready by the 21st.

2nd July 2014, My order has arrived today from Eureka Miniatures I’m extremely impressed with them they will make fantastic wardogs for my Gallic/Celtic hordes. Romans beware of the dogs enter at your own risk, actually do enter they need feeding.

June

25th June 2014, Re-based and touched up my Celtic army which I bought of eBay I’m rather pleased how they came out. Anyway I’ve ended up with 3 divisions 2 infantry and one cavalry.

June 2014, Some finished baggage for my Celts.

June 2014, Another Celtic division completed just skirmishers and command to add.

10th June 2014, Another couple of Celtic Warbands completed and another on the stocks.

May

19th May 2014, I made a Hill Fort for my Caesars Gallic War Project you can view the tutorial Making Celtic Hill Fort.

FIW Project

Sci-Fi Projects

Aliens Project

WWI Project

WWII Project

My World War II project will be an ongoing process and I would imagine will take many years to complete.

February 2014, My World War II entries for the Pendraken Painting Competition 2014 (see below).

Making Scenery & Terrain

I have finished the following scenery pieces.

20th September 2014, Completed Making Celtic Villages.

19th May 2014, Completed Making Celtic Hillforts.

9th January 2014, Mat-O-War Wargaming Mat.

Shows & Events

Vapnartak 2014 Wargames Show York

Games Played

Games Played 2014: Games played during the course of the year at either the Grimsby Wargames Society or my Operations Room, using the various rules I use.

Grimsby Wargames Society

The Grimsby Wargames Society, based on Six Hills Street, provides diverse gaming opportunities, including historical, sci-fi, and fantasy wargames, as well as board and card games. We meet every Monday and Thursday from 7 PM.

My Operations Room

In the Operations Room, historical wargaming sessions feature various rule sets. Intricate miniatures and dioramas create a fun, immersive atmosphere, while strategic depth keeps players challenged and entertained.

Games Played 2014

Kriegspiel is what I use for running campaigns.

29th Dec 2014, Antietam Game, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? – Black Powder
2) What armies used? – Confederates vs Union
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? – Yes
4) First time you used this ruleset? – No
5) How many players were in the game? – 6

19th Nov 2014, Romans vs Celts, Operations Room

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? – Hail Caesar
2) What armies used? – Romans vs Celts
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? – Yes
4) First time you used this ruleset? – No
5) How many players were in the game? – 4

17th Nov 2014, Romans vs Celts, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? – Hail Caesar
2) What armies used? – Romans vs Celts
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? – Yes
4) First time you used this ruleset? – No
5) How many players were in the game? – 4

15th Nov 2014, The Battle of Soor, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? – Black Powder
2) What armies used? – Prussia vs Austria
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? – Yes
4) First time you used this ruleset? – No
5) How many players were in the game? – 8

13th Feb 2014, Cold War Commander, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? – Cold War Commander
2) What armies used? – Russian vs British
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? – Yes
4) First time you used this ruleset? – No
5) How many players were in the game? – 4

29th Jan 2014, Germans vs Russians, Operations Room

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? – Rapid Fire
2) What armies used? – Russian vs German
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? – Yes
4) First time you used this ruleset? – No
5) How many players were in the game? – 4

Painting Competitions

My entries for the Pendraken Painting Competition 2014. To see what everyone else submitted, visit the Forum Discussion.

Categories:

Foot – Pre-20th C. – Min: 3 / Max: 16 figures on a single base, and pre-1900.

24th Regiment of Foot

Natal Native Contingent

Natal Native Pioneers Corps

Royal Artillery, 5th Brigade

Royal Engineers

Mounted – Min: 3 / Max: 10 figures on a single base/movement tray.

Mounted Infantry

Natal Mounted Police

Newcastle Mounted Rifles

Vehicle – Single vehicle on or off base.

Cromwell

Crusader AA

M10

Sexton

Sherman

BA 64

T34

SU 152

SU 76

KV 1

Katyusha

KV 2

IS 2

Open – Single Base – Anything which doesn’t fit into the other categories, with a max base size of 100x100mm. Includes single figures, artillery bases, command stands, etc.

Russian Commands

Open – Army! – Armies, Units, Dungeons, whole table setups, anything!

Anglo Zulu War British

Wargaming Expenditure

Wargaming Expenditure 2014, This is an attempt for me to actually record how much I spend in a year on wargaming, so if I can keep up adding stuff to it, it will be interesting to add it all up in December.