Four Rejects headed up north last Sunday for what's
becoming IMHO THE best 2 shows to visit.
The
Other Partizan and its brother Partizan are a bit of a bit of a trek for us,
but what a treat for the eyes it was!!!
It was a great run up only taking around 4 hours, that of
course included two stops the first halfway up the A1 when we had to stop
because all 4 of us had nosebleeds going that far north! The second was much
more enjoyable, a slap up breakie at a Premier Inn!
We arrived just after 10 o’clock just as the queue was
being let in.
As we entered the doors, we spotted these two below, wonder how much extra Stuart pays to be right by the doors?
Col Bill & Scott doing his pornstar pose!
I purchased a few bits from the chaps including some late 17th century ships crew, they will surly come in handy for my ever expanding Donnybrook saga, (yes, I will do a game with them soon!)
Martin brushing noses with his customers.
Next stop was Warbases we're I picked up a pre-order for some bases as well as paints and other stuff.
Congratulations go to Glenn, he's tying the knot very soon!!
Now on to the eye candy!
Kallista/Forest Outlaws - The Battle of Adamclisi 101AD
12mm Romans v Dacians
Old Guard Wargames Club - Up Country - 28mm Veitnam
Martin says "You need more trees"
Dave D explaining the rules.
Chesterfield Old Boys - 28mm Indian Mutiny
Steve Spence & RAF Cranwell Wargames Club - 15mm WOTR
The Battle of Tewkesbury 1471
Newark Irregulars - A Skirmish at Upton
Donnybrook English Civil War
Pleased to see some Donnybrook action.....at least someone's getting some!
Love the look of the town with wattle fencing!
Artorus Games - Wachau, Leipzig, 1813
Soldiers of Napoleon 28mm Napoleonics
Steve's Painting Shed - Return to Pont de la Croix
20mm WWII
Phil Olley - The Wars of the Vaubarian Succession
Derby Wargames Society - 20mm WWII Desert War
I remember walking round and thinking "I've never heard of Dereby before?"
John Kersey 1/72 Games - 1/72nd First Sino-Japanese War
The Battle of Pyongyang 1894
I loved the background to John game, he explained from left to right the pictures told the story of the battle, which I thought was pretty cool!
Shrewsbury Wargames Club - 28mm Dark Ages
The Battle of Newark 1066 Vikings versus Normans
Bramley Barn Wargames Club - 28mm ACW
Very British Civil Forum - 28mm VBCW
Webbed Feet Would Help!
Caliver Books - 28mm War of Austrian Succession
The Battle of Fontenoy 1745
James Morris & Chums - 28mm Wars of the Roses
The Battle of Mortimer's Cross 1461 Cross 1461
The Old Guard - 28mm Napoleonics
Austerlitz 2nd December 1805
Old Pikey's Wargames Group - 28mm WW2
The Battle of the Bulge 1944
Durham Wargames Group - 28mm Medieval
1066, William, Harold and all of that
League of Augsburg aka Barry Hilton - Chocim 1660
One of my favourite games of the show, well it would be if you know me?
And there ends Part 1
Part 2 soon.
that is a lot of photos. gutted I missed it (with the rest of the trees and figures). Catch you guys next time
ReplyDeleteYeh, sorry we missed you Martin, hope your feeling better now.
DeleteSo many fantastic games, Ray. Thanks for the photo barrage.
ReplyDeleteNo problem Jon!
DeleteIt looked like a very successful show, great games there too ( and not an orc, elf or dwarf in sight).
ReplyDeleteNope not one!
DeleteSuper post Ray, so much inspiration to take in, looking forward to part 2!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie, it'll be published tomorrow.
DeleteAmazing looking show! Thank you so much for a photos sir!
ReplyDeleteBest regards
No problem Michal.
DeleteWhat a marathon Ray! I am very jealous.
ReplyDeleteIts a great show Mark!
DeleteSome huge setups. I like the ones utilizing planes. The desert one is cool although not very colorful. (Of course, one doesn't want to be colorful in the desert.)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely not Alex!
DeleteExcellent pictures mate. Still trying to hammer mine into a slideshow vid but it's taking forever.
ReplyDeleteTakes a bit of time doesn't it?
DeleteA visual treat Ray, thank you.
ReplyDeleteNo probs!
DeleteExcellent report and glad you enjoyed the day. I firmly believe Partizan is the best show in the country the balance is just right
ReplyDeleteMe too Graham.
DeleteI always enjoy your show reports Ray. A great summary of some wonderful games.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lawrence!
DeleteGreat pics of what looks a super show. Such a pity Boris never got that tunnel sorted between here and Scotland !! :-)
ReplyDeletelol!
DeleteGreat games and great photos Ray!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them!
DeleteThanks Ray, very good of you to put so much stuff up. I wasn’t able to make the day, so your post is much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteNo problem Norm.
DeleteFantastic show! So many pics and so many wonderful games and displays. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Glad you enjoyed the pics Ross.
DeleteEnjoyed the catch up with the guys over the day. Thanks for the pictures ,I was generally so busy I didn’t get round the games
ReplyDeleteI bet you were!
DeleteGreat pics Ray, just as well we don’t pay for film anymore :)
ReplyDeleteTell me about it!
DeleteSome absolutely wonderful images of a host of outstanding games there Ray - a visual feast and no mistake - roll on part II!
ReplyDeletePleased you enjoyed the post Keith.
DeleteGoodness! Each and every one of those games was a feast for the eyes! Just gorgeous tables and armies that were simply beautiful. Thanks for taking so many pictures!
ReplyDeleteNo problem Dai.
DeleteDereby - Wonder if it was deliberate error to act as a tug on the eyes. I passed an estate agents that had a similar howler but I stopped and looked
ReplyDeleteCould be? It worked if it was.
Deletethanks Ray, great pictures and some lovely looking games - that 'Donnybrook' town looked really good!
ReplyDeleteAnd there's more to come? Wow.
Thank David. Afraid so, I took loads of photos most have not made the cut.
DeleteThanks Ray for peek into the show. Look forward to the next installment.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rich, shame you couldn't make it.
DeleteGlorious... be interested to hear your top 3.. for me, the desert war game, and Fontenoy look clear leaders!
ReplyDeleteI no particular order and just the games in this post. Shrewsbury's Viking game, LOA's Chocim 1660 and Morris & Chums Mortimers Cross
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