Three Rejects set off on the long journey from Gravesend to Sidcup on Sunday
for a maybe our last visit to the September Skirmish show.
Speaking to one of the organizers, the April show may be being dropped from now on leaving
just the September one if you're lucky??
I sat at entrance with the 2 loonies above waiting to be let in, Ian was being......well Ian?
just the September one if you're lucky??
I sat at entrance with the 2 loonies above waiting to be let in, Ian was being......well Ian?
Achtung Gringo - Mexican Revolution 1910-1920
Had a good chat with two chaps from Crush the Kaiser, who were playtesting their new rules
for the Mexican Revolution, which will be out on sale at Crisis on on the 7th November
The rules will be supported with figures from Shellhole Scenics and Early War Miniatures.
Greek Myth Skirmish - Skirmish Wargames
WWII - Herne Bay Wargames Club
Had a good chat with Larry, we put the world to rights on decent wargames rules??
Tunbridge Wells Wargames Society - Medieval Siege
There was some really strange looking siege weapons on display!
Love the castle!
Rainham Wargames Club - 15mm ACW
Reject Clint in his alter-ego role as a member of Rainham Wargames Club
The Privateers of London - The Battle of Koh Chan 1941
Gravesend Gamers Guild - Warhammer
Hornchurch Heroes Gaming Club
Had 3 games on the go, one was Star Wars, not sure what the other two were?
Anyone?
Medway Wargames Society
Old Guard - Not sure of the game?
Milton Hundred Wargames Club - Corporate Takeover (Gruntz) 15mm Sci-Fi
And lastly here's my show loot
3 bottles of Army Painter Quickshade Strong, Dark & Soft.
3 packs of Unfeasible Miniatures Tuarag's
Foot with Spear, Foot with Swords and Foot with Rifles
Why I hear you ask?
For Moors for my Tangiers project of course!
The figures are true 25mm, so are a tad smaller than the Artizan Moroccan above.
I can live with the difference in size, just look at me and midget Postie after all??
Great pictures Ray but the reporting of the show was seriously lacking punch and panache, sad to read and a shadow of previous show reviews!
ReplyDeleteAnymore of that and you'll get a punch in your panache, but of course it may have to wait a while?
DeleteGreat post Ray! Far superior than that ne'er do well Clint's. His didn't have any pictures.
ReplyDeleteI can only agree as I forgot my camera! A serious lapse on my part. But thast is the reality of my life!
DeleteThat was the first thing Clint said to me. I've forgotten my camera!
DeleteLOL!
DeleteThe Warhammer set was really cool. Was the Mexican one set in snow?
ReplyDeleteNot snow, but a light dusting of sand.
DeleteImpressive show of so many games
ReplyDeletesome beautiful tables here ....
(I don't know how many posts I've missed since my last visit on blogger ... shame on me !)
Yes! Shame on you Pascal.
DeleteCracking post Ray, and grateful to you for showing some great piccies of an event I'll probably never manage to get to - so very much appreciated. Sad to hear they're thinking of cancelling the April show - not enough attendees I suppose? Nice little haul too, and I'll be looking forward to seeing those Moors painted up :-)
ReplyDeleteIts not a bad little show, its more of a filler show for us though, with SELWG next month. Its primerily a Toy Soldier show and not a wargame show
DeleteWas disappointed not to make this year's show, but had to crack on with terrain and other painting for our SELWG game.
ReplyDeleteA man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!
DeleteCan anyone identify the Oriental game?
ReplyDeleteChuck S - re Oriental game: my guess would be RONIN by Osprey. I think this would have been a bit too close to the release of DAISHO, and it looks like counters (Ronin) next to some of the figures. Whatever it is, it looks good - nicely done up table!
ReplyDeletePossibly Ronin???
DeleteAlways good to see photographs of a show, your's are far better than a certain "Paint Monkey's", bit sad the organisers are dropping a show from the calender though.
ReplyDeleteif you forget your camera what can you do!
DeleteBad Monkey!
DeleteAwesome photos as always!
ReplyDeleteCheers Chris!
DeleteGreat looking games; love the siege game, as well as the Greek mythology one too.
ReplyDeleteThe siege game was very impressive.
DeleteGreat batch of pics Ray! Thanks for the report!
ReplyDeleteNo probs Jason.
DeleteNice one Ray. Pretty good pics as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul
DeleteGreat pictures mate, pity I missed the show. I had every intention of attending but it wasn't to be....still, it means my shopping list for SELWG will be longer!
ReplyDeleteWe did keep an eye out for you. Like you said more dosh for next month!
DeleteGreat looking show. That siege game reminded me of pictures in books I had as a kid with all the siege equipment in use at once...brilliant stuff.
ReplyDelete\the nice chap at the table explained what some of them were called and what they actually did in battle, but alas, my memory not what it used to be.......just ask the Mrs!
DeleteThanks for posting the pics mate.
ReplyDeleteIf you keep putting picks of me on your blog people will stop visiting here, so you may want to rethink that approach!
Okay a couple of things, THE SHOW WILL CONTINUE> date already set for 20th April next year. But with different organisers, but it may not continue indefinitely. They are going to run the show in April and judge the response, but they are looking for a bigger and better response from both traders and customers.
The Old Guard Game was "Lion Rampant" with some high fantasy elements and played at 36 points a side, in all they managed over 7 games in the day so quite fast paced. They also had bases of figures as opposed to individuals so unless you chatted with them quite difficult to work out! (And who apart from you, does not like to see a dragon on the table!?)
I really like your Tuarags I am tempted to get the laurel and Hardy figures despite having no use for them.
Addendum: The Rainham club game was 20mm ACW. Figures a mix of Kennington and newline Design. (Not 15mm)
DeleteCheers Clint, I shall change some of the info over. I've already got the Stan & Ollie figures, can't wait to get them painted up!
DeleteFantastic pictures and tables! Greek mythology and siege are my favourites...
ReplyDeleteThey were both top looking games Phil.
DeleteGreat pics Ray :)
ReplyDeleteHope to see you at SELWG in a couple of weeks
Indeed, me lady!
DeleteGreat photos of some impressive games. Thanks Ray!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the pics, Rodger.
DeleteIt looks like a great show Ray, sorry to hear that it may be winding down, or I did I read that wrong?
ReplyDeleteWell according to the chap at the door, they're dropping the April show and keeping the September one, but Clint seems to think they're both gonna still be on under new management, so I'm none the wiser I'm afraid???
DeleteThe Old Guard were playing a fantasy version of Lion Rampant. We eagerly await the release of Dragon Rampant.
ReplyDeleteAha, Thanks for the info Mark.
DeleteNice photo journalism, Ray. I especially like the "Postie Head Lock Move" on a sleeping conventioneer. Then there is the inexplicable floating dice and tape measures!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had fun.
As for the headlock, Ian ddidn't agree that it was his turn to buy the bacon sandwiches, Postie put him right!
DeleteTough crowd.
DeleteExcellent day out for you boys! Many interesting looking games too.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jonathan!
DeleteGreat pictorial report Ray thanks mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander.
DeleteLooks an interesting show for you southern softies ;-)
ReplyDeleteIan
Aye lad, and not a cloth cap, pork pie or whippet in sight??
DeleteRay what did you buy Fran for his B-day :)
ReplyDeleteExactly what he bought me on mine.................bugger all!
DeleteI bought you that book you wanted!
DeleteI told you I wanted a new car, not a book!
DeleteWas it least a book about cars?
DeleteGreat pictures! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Thanks Peter!
DeleteIt must be tough going to these things without Fran ... to protect you from the lunacy.
ReplyDeleteFran was the worst culprit Robert, but he is still missed..................ah bless................the shitbag!
DeleteKiss my ass git!
DeleteAll of the pictures are great but man, I love the sand and the water. So flippin' cool.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ivy!
DeleteNice photography - if only I could find away in blogger to combine Ray's photos with Clint's prose - now there would be a show report!
ReplyDeleteIf only, ah Miles!
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