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1 Jan 2019

Wargaming Projects, 2018

Wargaming Projects, 2018

Wargaming Projects during 2018, I've actually been really good this year I've managed to stick with one project all the way through the year, I am hoping to continue this formula during the coming year what time will tell.

Wargaming Projects

The five projects below are my main interests at various stages of completion. further down are a list of distractions which keep me from completing my main interests.

I haven't touched this project since 29 November 2017, and then it was only to write an article the last bit of modelling I did was on November 2014, so it's been 4 years since I touched it. However I did buy both Celtic Warrior Army & Caesarian Roman Army Kickstarter by Lancer Miniatures.


I haven't touched this project since 14 November 2014.


I haven't touched this project since 28 April 2016.


I haven't touched this project since 5 June 2017.


I've done really well this year with this project I've pretty much consistently done it all year, and I hope to continue doing the same this coming year.


I've not really completed any scenery pieces this year, started lots of bits and pieces but not finished any.

Completed Scenery & Terrain
Figures & Scenery Bought 

As you can see I've spent a considerable amount on Figures & Scenery, this coming year I'm only going to buy what I need. Not what I want lol


Rules Bought

I've not spent a great deal this year on rules.


Wargaming Books Bought


Shows & Events

I've managed to attend for shows this year which which is pretty good for me, as you can see I've still got two write ups to do.
Games Played

As always it's been a fantastic year for playing games, as you can see it's mainly been rapid fire this year, I'm also hoping to keep playing a lot of World War II this coming year.

Black Powder Rules 3
Blitzkrieg Commander Rules 3
Cold War Commander Rules 3
Dropzone Commander Rules 1
Hail Caesar Rules 1
Rapid Fire Rules 37


Painting Competitions

The painting competition was definitely a highlight of the year for me I never expected to come anywhere let alone second. So obviously a massive thanks to Leon from Pendraken Miniatures for organising these Competitions.
Previous Years
Below is a list of other projects I do at various stages of completion, however I now class these as distractions.

10mm English Civil War (ECW) Project

  • Texas War of Independence (TWI) Texian Army. 0% complete
  • Texas War of Independence (TWI) Mexican Army. 0% complete
  • Texas War of Independence (TWI) Buildings. 0% complete
  • Painting Texas War of Independence (TWI) Texians. 0% complete
  • Painting Texas War of Independence (TWI) Mexicans. 0% complete
  • Black Powder Rules.
  • Texas War of Independence (TWI) Battle Reports & Scenarios. 0% complete
  • My Texas War of Independence (TWI) Book Library. 0% complete
  • Useful Texas War of Independence (TWI)  Links. 0% complete


10mm Wings of War Project

10mm Sci-Fi Projects




10mm Aliens Project 
  • Colonial Marines. 0% complete
  • Aliens. 0% complete
  • Painting Colonial Marines. 0% complete
  • Painting Aliens. 0% complete
  • Aliens Rules.
  • Aliens Battle Reports & Scenarios.
  • My Aliens Book Library.
  • Useful Aliens Links.

10mm Starship Troopers Project 
  • Mobile Infantry Army. 0% complete
  • Arachnids Army.  0% complete
  • Skinnies Army.  0% complete
  • Starship Troopers Buildings. 0% complete
  • Starship Troopers Artwork.
  • Painting Mobile Infantry. 0% complete
  • Painting Arachnids.  0% complete
  • Painting Skinnies.   0% complete
  • Starship Troopers Rules.
  • Starship Troopers Battle Reports & Scenarios.
  • My Starship Troopers Book Library.
  • Useful Starship Troopers Links.

10mm The War of the Worlds Project
  • Humans Army. 0% complete
  • Martians Army. 0% complete
  • The War of the World's Buildings. 0% complete
  • The War of the World's Artwork.
  • Painting Humans. 0% complete
  • Painting Martians. 0% complete
  • Future War Commander Rules.
  • The War of the Worlds Battle Reports & Scenarios.
  • My The War of the Worlds Book Library.
  • Useful The War of the Worlds Links.

Games Played, 2019

Games Played, 2019

Games played during the course of 2019 at either the Grimsby Wargames Society or my Operations Room, (Purpose built shed at the bottom of the garden) using the various rules I use.

Aliens Rules 0
Black Powder Rules 3
Blitzkrieg Commander Rules 
Cold War Commander Rules 1
Dropzone Commander Rules 3
Hail Caesar Rules 0
Rapid Fire Rules 11
Zombie Rules 0
Kriegspiel is what i use for running campaigns.

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

14th Oct 2019, Russians vs Germans, Club

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

7th Oct 2019, Russians vs Germans, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? - Dropzone Commander
2) What armies were confronted? - Scourge vs Shaltari
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? - Yes
4) and... was this the first time you used this ruleset? - No
5) How many players were in the game? - 2

12th Aug 2019, Dropzone Commander, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? - Dropzone Commander
2) What armies were confronted? - Scourge vs Shaltari
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? - Yes
4) and... was this the first time you used this ruleset? - No
5) How many players were in the game? - 3

29th Jul 2019, Dropzone Commander, Club

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

22nd Jul 2019, Russians vs Germans, Club

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

15th Jul 2019, Russians vs Germans, Club

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

1st Jul 2019, Russian vs Germans, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? - Dropzone Commander
2) What armies were confronted? - Scourge vs Shaltari
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? - Yes
4) and... was this the first time you used this ruleset? - No
5) How many players were in the game? - 2

24th Jun 2019, Dropzone Commander, Club

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

15th Apr 2019, ACW Game, Club

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

8th Apr 2019, ACW Game, Club

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

1st Apr 2019, ACW Game, Club

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

16th Mar 2019, Arnhem at Collins

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

25th Feb 2019, SYW Game, Club

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

11th Feb 2019, Russian vs Germans, Club 

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

21st Jan 2019, Russian vs Germans, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? - Rapid Fire
2) What armies were confronted? - NATO vs Russians
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? - Yes
4) and... was this the first time you used this ruleset? - No
5) How many players were in the game? - 3

19th Jan 2019, Cold War Commander, Club

1) What ruleset do you use in your last game? - Cold War Commander
2) What armies were confronted? - Russian vs German
3) Did you feel comfortable with the ruleset? - Yes
4) and... was this the first time you used this ruleset? - No
5) How many players were in the game? - 3

14th Jan 2019, Russian vs Germans, Club

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

11th Jan 2019, Russians vs Germans, Club

Wargaming Expenditure 2019

Wargaming Expenditure 2019

Wargaming Expenditure for 2019. 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.

Figures & Scenery Bought

B & Q
Filler
£3.00

Pendraken Miniatures
£75.00

NOCH
Summer meadow grass
£13.00

10mm WW2 / german - 12 trucks from eBay
£27.01

Preiser 9010 Railway Personnel
£2.94

Pendraken Miniatures
1 x FRE15 - Civilians / refugees (6) £1.75
1 x GEA4 - Sailors £5.25
1 x GRA1 - 20mm AA with limber and crew (formerly code GR59) £2.95
1 x GRA2 - 20mm quad AA with crew (1) (formerly code GR56) £2.95
1 x RP7 - Cossack cavalry £5.25
1 x SVV26 - Tachanka (formerly code SV49)
£24.10

Pendraken Miniatures
1 x HUM-EV-2 - Evoco brush, size 2 £1.10 2 x HUM-PA-3/0 - Palpo brush, size 000 £2.30 1 x NW11 - Pack mule team with mountain gun £5.25 1 x NW12 - Pack mule team with maxim gun £5.25 1 x RP7 - Cossack cavalry £5.25
£24.45

Hornby Controller from eBay
£4.95

Pendraken Miniatures
1 x RO-AP WWII Romanian Army Pack
£17.00

Books Bought

Red Road From Stalingrad: Recollections of a Soviet Infantryman
£0.99

Rules Bought


Total
£

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