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Two projects in one: Jono's World. |
As it seems likely that in not distant enough future an uncomfortable level of chaos is likely to descend upon chez nous, traffic on this blog will probably be a whole deal thinner for the next several weeks or months. My 'Little Great War' will be put on hold (there's three small command stands to add to the Azurian Army anyhow). I had planned a naval clash between the fleets of Azuria and Hellenia (why DIDN'T I call it Hellas?!), but that may have to wait a bit. It was partly a play test, but also an early encounter at the outset of the Little Great War.
In the meantime, I took some pics to test out my new mobile phone...
Two projects are depicted in the above pic. The land forces in 1:300 (6mm) scale are formations of the Ra'esharn, Sa'abia and Kiivar armies. Two infantry and two armoured Divisions for Ra'esharn; two and one for Sa'abia, and a Mechanised Division for Kiivar. These will be companion land forces for the navies that featured in the 'Battle of the Laroc Sea'.
The aircraft are Trumpeter inter-war or early WW2 types that have been drafted into the other Jono's World naval project - the one featuring toy battleships made, I think, in Hong Kong.
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Turcowaz Regular Cavalry |
Just these last few days I finally put together a regular cavalry formation for Turcowaz. It becoming clear that I'll never get hold of any Turkish cavalry from the 1877 war with Russia, I opted for WW1 types instead. As the HaT box comprised 12 horses and 15 riders, I scrounged from among other bits and pieces, the extra horses. It turned out, two of the boxed horses were munted. One of them required a head, the other was irretrievably mangled.
The extra figures became a 12-figure formation, with a single figure Brigade command stand, and a two-figure Division command. That will do for the Turcowaz cavalry.
Şimdilik hoşça kalın!
Unfortunately “real life” sometimes has to take priority and hobby activities are put on hiatus. That’s life. We’ve just become grandparents, so I fully understand this.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a shame you can’t obtain any more 1877 Turkish cavalry, as they are lovely figures. The WW1 types have turned out nicely - perhaps a sign of the increasing modernisation of the Turcowaz armed forces.
Cheers,
Geoff
Geoff -
DeleteIt is as grandparents that matters are becoming complicated. Too bad: them's the breaks. The Turcowaz cavalry will do, and I've finished today the three Azurian command stands. That pretty much finished all four armed forces, but for a possible armoured cruiser for Ruberia.
The annoyance is that matters should reach the pass it has, just as I was ready to set the 'Little Great War' into motion.
Cheers,
Ion
Enjoy the chaos of additional family. Your games will be there when you return. The extra time before the start will allow you to create more diabolical plans for the campaign.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
WEK3
DeleteAye, well... there is that! But let's just say that it's all a deal more complicated, with a nebulous outcome altogether. It's all a bit up in the air at the moment, with some hard decisions having to be made.
I won't be totally bereft of war gaming chances. I do have more compact games available: the FP3x3PW, Memoir '44, Sengoku - and even the 'teeny tiny' navies thing. It's more the uncertainty right now that has me 'hunkering down'.
Cheers,
Ion
It is always frustrating when wargaming activities have to be paused due to other activities. The Turkish cavalry unit looks good.
ReplyDeletePeter -
DeleteThank you! A bit rough, but they will do, I think. I may have a series of army reviews later on, parading the armies in their formations, rather than the amorphous masses they appear to be in their boxes.
Meanwhile, I'll go back to my earlier Medifluvia campaign postings for a little nostalgic read.
Cheers,
Ion
Excellent 1/300th armies and you have done a beaut job of those Hat Turkish cav. It's nice to see how good they look once assembled and painted.
ReplyDeleteAll the best with your non-wargaming 'distractions' Ion.
Regards, James
Cheers, James -
DeleteI hope the distractions don't become too... distracting!
Cheers,
Ion
I'm looking forward to the return of the Archduke once the storm has passed...
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack -
DeleteSo am I!
Thanks,
Ion