What a great day was had by all of Posties Rejects.
But I've gotta admit I'm paying for the Marathon session I walked all day Saturday. My knees and back are killing me......but its well worth the pain!!!
Luckily for us Reject HQ is only a 40 odd minute drive away. Postie, Dave and myself met Essex boy BigLee there and we were in at 8.15, courtesy of some Press Passes from organiser Matt Still.
Cheers Matt!!
Its taken me an age to sort out all the photos I took, I really wish clubs would have info on or near their tables to say who they are and what the game is, it makes it so much easier!!
Its a very long post so get the sarnies ready.
We normally get a selfie as we enter, as we did we were joined by Mr Panzerkuput Pete Barfield
First stop was Warbases to collect an order, Postie got in on the photo
Next stop was Col Bills
They do love to pose for piccies!!
As does Barry Hilton at the Warfare minis stand.
Barry's looking very pleased with himself!
Another selfie. Least said about this one the better!!!
At 9.55 myself and Lee went down to check on the horde of customers, we had to make a quick exit for fear of being trampled!!
There were a number of tremendous looking games, I'll post the pics of those first
| Dalauppror - Battle of Danholm 1807 - Stralsund - Swedish Pomerania |
Michael Leck and Gang's brilliant Napoleonic game. France v Sweden
The French attack on a fort just outside of Stralsund.
Winner of the Rober Bothwell Memorial Award.
The British are seen skulking away abandoning the Swedes to their fate.
Sounds familiar doesn't it???
Charles Singleton showing off his new book from Helion & Co "Charles XI's War. The Scanian War between Sweden and Denmark 1675-79. I resisted the temptation but know it'll end up in my collection before too long.......
Crewe & Nantwich Wargames Club - The Horror of Aughrim 1691
What's not to love about this game, its great to see a game from my favourite period to paint and collect. Hats off to the Crewe and Nantwich boys!!!
Rob chatting away at the Reiver Casting/ Northumbrian Painting Service stand
I didn't actually get a chance to have a chat, every time I came back to the stand Rob was busy.
Another brilliant game...
The Friends of General Haig - Lutzen 1632
Andy from Friends of General Haig blog
We bumped into 2 well dodgy blokes from Milton Hundred Wargames Club
Alan & Mark
Simon Miller - To the Strongest - Boudicca v Romans
Mancetter 61 CE
Mancetter 61 CE
You can never miss Simon and his Hawaiian shirt!
Warlord - Black Seas
Warlord - Cruel Seas
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Crawley Wargames Club - Aztecs v Conquistadors
Forth Quarter Miniatures - American Football game
Abbeywood Irregulars - Mission Command Normandy
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Gentleman's Wargame Parlour - VBCW -Things to Come
Tin Soldiers of Antwerp - 1830 Belgian Revolution
More pics from Dalauppror Swedish game
Micheal Leck discussing the rules
Royal Air Force Wargaming - Stargate
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Warbases - All for One
Three Musketeers
Sidney Roundwood getting in on the action.
Gripping Beast demo games
South London Warlords - The Pilum or Pike
Wargame Association Reading - Mammoth Hunt
7TV
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Graham from Crann Tara Miniatures with not a banner in sight.
Wargamer Games Studio - Anno Domini 1666 board game
George Moraitis & John Kersey - Battle of the River Dan 320 BCE
Ardhammer - The Second Sino-Japanese War 1937
Whitchall Warlords - The Panthers Claw - Helmand Province, Afghanistan 2009
Battle of Little Big Horn
Wargamer Poland - Ottoman v Tsardom of Muscovy
Warlords - Moonbase
South London Warlords - The Pilum or Pike
Society of Ancients - Battle of Harzhon 235AD
Newbury & Reading Wargaming Society - Battle of Heraclea 275BC
Arab-Israeli War
Back to the Future
Necromunda
Pendraken - Blitzkreig Commander v4
Gaslands
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Warlords - Stingray
Wigmore Warriors - France 1944
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Gravesend Gamers Guild - Skirmish at Staplethorpe
Dispatch war rocket Ajax....to bring back his body!!
For those of you who know me, I don't do Fantasy but I absolutely loved this!!!
Flash Gordon with Lego!!
Jersey Privateers Wargames Club
The Old Guard - Command & Colours Napoleonic game
Plastic Soldier Company - Red Alert
Paper Soldiers
Iain McDoanld and Dave Imrie
Street Wars
Street Wars
A selection of the new Flags of War '45 Jacobite Rebellion figures
Batman
Great Escape Games - Seven Days in the River Rhine
Fallout
Peterborough Wargames Club - Bloody Omaha
Loughton Strike Force - General d'Armee - The Battle of Ligny 1815
Spirit of the Game - a 40mm Wild West skirmish game "Blaze of Glory"
TooFatLardies - Malaya 1942
Tunbridge Wells Wargames Club - 1940 Dogfight over Kent
Art of War
Lance & Longbow Society - The Battle of Bauge 1421
Rafael Fonseca & Friends - A Seven Years War 'what if' battle.
Continental Wars Society - The Battle of Pastrengo 1848
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Maidstone Wargames - Dogfight 69, The 100 hours war - The last dogfight between WWII aircraft during the war between El-Salvadore and Honduras.
40K - Some worlds are better left alone
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Gringo 40's - The Black River Debacle
Carnage City Chronicles
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Grubs up!!!
Hornchurch Wargames Club - WWII Demo game
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The Battle of Mohi 1241 - Terrain and Figures by Kallistra
There's them two dodgy blokes again, not sure what Mark's doing with his hands?
they certainly weren't discussing little lead men!!!
Great pics Ray! :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Tamsin.
DeleteStunning AAR Ray, so many great pictures, thank you very much :)
ReplyDeleteNo problem Micheal.
DeleteGreat report! Thanks, Ray 8)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteGreat pictures Ray, a pity about Lee's tongue in your ear, my finger is now killing me!
ReplyDeletetee hee
Deletedirty boy!
DeleteAwesome amount of pics. Great day.
ReplyDeleteCheers Carl.
DeleteSo much delightful eye candy here, Ray. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNo problem Bryan.
DeleteGreat review - best I’ve seen
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon!!!
DeleteGreat photos Ray!
ReplyDeleteCheers Alastair
Deleteif a picture is a 1000 words you've written, by my calculations, a lot of words
ReplyDeleteTell me about it, this was less than half of the pics I took as well!!!
DeleteWow - great photo report, Ray! There were so many great games there, and good to see the pictures, especially of the ones I missed completely. Thanks for the photo and mention; fame at last :-)
ReplyDeleteI was really chuffed to meet you in person, after following your blog, and it was great to have a chat.
T'was my pleasure Sir!
DeleteGood to see the show report. Many games there that are of interest.
ReplyDeleteI don't Know I this helps but ???9 |I suspect is "Gaslands" if that helps. Probably too little too late.
Indeedy!!!
DeleteSpectacular and splendid tables lucky men, thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteNo probs Phil.
DeleteWOOOW
ReplyDeleteYep!
DeleteGreat photo report.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteGreat set of photo's mate, you got a few tables that I somehow missed. I know what you mean about the absence of labelling or signage on tables making it hard to identify games...especially in a huge event like this. I try to work my way systematically around the hall so I can usually work out what the table is by referencing the Map and my photo's of the tables either side (a painstaking and long-winded process!).
ReplyDeleteWorth the wait. Well done old chap!
I usually do that but this time I seem to have zigzagged a bit??? Would be helpful with labels and such though!
DeleteWell done Ray and thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Cheers Chris.
DeleteThese are looking great. Many many interesting games and subjects like Harzhorn - wow! Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteNo problem.
DeleteThanks for sharing this. I read the report with my breakfast sarnie: spot on, finished both at about the same time! This 17th Century enthusiat's heart was warmed to see Aughrim, Lutzen, and "One for All" under the same roof at this major show. Clearly, the hobby is moving in the right direction :), although my heart also went out to the fellow with the American Football game (I hope he had some company at some point). Always good to keep an eye on...er, I mean...follow the doings of Postie and Company.
ReplyDeleteThere were quite a few great games, right up my alley. Its always nice to see a Grand Alliance game too.
DeleteGreat photos, saw you and Big Lee on the Victrix facebook feed and thought 'Blimey the Rejects have got in early'. It all makes sense now.
ReplyDeleteMy knees were already killing me at that point!!
DeleteSuper show photos, Ray! Did you pick a favorite? The Aughrim and Lutzen games look superb to me.
ReplyDeleteAughrim, Lutzen and Danholm 1807.
DeleteTerrific photos - shows me how many games I missed! I had assumed the Little Big Horn game was a no-show.
ReplyDeleteThe photos didn't come out well for that game.
DeleteFantastic coverage, thanks Ray.
ReplyDeleteNo worries FMB
DeleteLovely pics. Just to note the Stingray game was by the Naval Wargames Society rather than the Warlords :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave, I'll swap that over asap.
DeleteThere should be a post-Salute prize for most pictures posted. Perhaps Tamsin won this time but it must be a close run thing. I'm dizzy after looking at all those.
ReplyDeleteShe always wins Pete. We have to let her or she moans.
DeleteGreat photos Ray, it was the first time in years that i didn't go so it's great to see all the games covered on your blog.
ReplyDeleteCheers Oli.
DeleteFab pics mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon.
DeleteA lot of interesting games there and really good photos. One of which reminds me that I have an Aztec pyramid under the bed.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan!
DeleteIt was a grand day. I'll be back for next year
ReplyDeleteGood to hear Miles.
DeleteFantastic! Thank You for a photos!
ReplyDeleteMy newborn will be older and I will definitely come next year;)
Be great to meet you Michal.
DeleteGreat to see some pics of tables and games that I hadn't seen much of on other blogs- thank you for another great post.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, glad you've enjoyed the post.
Deletegreat photos
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteOMG Ray, are you sure you gave us enough pics? :PPP Looks like a dangerous fellowship indeed!
ReplyDeleteSure was Dez!
Deletemerci ray pour la balade !!
ReplyDeleteune version diaporama pour les photos serait bien !
Thanks Max.
DeleteGreat pictures! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete/Mattias
No problemo Mattias.
DeleteWOW! Great photo journal, Ray. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jay.
DeleteGreat photos Ray of some amazing looking games!
ReplyDeleteCheers Cyrus.
DeleteSome great looking games Ray - one of the things I miss from the UK (even though I left in 1988!) - we have nothing like this type of show in NZ!
ReplyDeleteNext trip back to the UK you'll have to tie it in with a big show, just don't tell the Mrs though.
DeleteThanks for the report.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephane.
DeleteThank you for a wonderful selection of excellent photo's.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work from you inspiring wargaming blog.
Happy gaming,
Will Harley.
Thanks for the kind words Will.
DeleteGoodness! So many AMAZING-looking games! Thanks for sharing these, Ray!
ReplyDeleteNo problemo Tim!
DeleteSome great looking games
ReplyDeleteCheers Neil.
DeletePhew, that's some great looking games - lots of eye candy.
ReplyDeletethanks for the photos.
No probs Joe, glad you enjoyed the post.
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