What can I say about Partizan other than WOW!
Postie, BigLee and myself drove up to Newark early on Sunday morning, stopping for a fry up on the way, what a great show Partizan is. I'd go so far to say it and its sister show The Other Partizan are my favorite shows to visit. The quality of games on show were breathtaking. I'd advise anyone, "If you can only go to one show a year, make it Partizan!"
I took loads of photos, so I'll be splitting the pics into 2 posts, or you'll be here all night!
We arrived around 15 minutes before opening time, there wasn't as many cars parked up as we thought?
Three full of energy Rejects, just about to join the queue.
The queue!
I didn't take any photos until after a lunchtime cup of tea, as we walked back out we were stopped by Nigel from Cambridge, who very nicely congratulated all three of us on our blogs, saying he followed all of our crazy exploits online.
Thanks for the chat Nigel.
Glasgow Tradeston Wargames Club - 15mm 30 Years War
Battle of Lutter Am Barenburg 1626
Forest Outlaws - 15mm Seven Years War
Vellinghausen 1761 Reimagined
Kallistra/Forest Outlaws - 28mm Wars of the Roses The Battle of Bosworth Field 1485
Steve Spence - 28mm Ancients - Battle of Metaurus 270BC
The Bunker - 20mm Moderns - Raid on Entebbe
1st Corps - 28mm American Civil War Gettysburg Day 1 - McPherson Ridge
We bumped into Phil & Jenny, who were lending a helping hand.
Simon Miller - To the Strongest - The Battle of Ipsus 301BC
A beautiful looking game! So many brilliant looking figures.
Mr Miller himself!
Bramley Barn Wargames Club - 28mm Napoleonic - The Klomburg 16th October 1813
Lincoln Miniature Warfare Society - 15mm American Civil - War With a Rebel Yell
League of Gentleman Anti-Alchemists - 28mm Colonial
Leeds Night Owls - Epic Scale 30K Horus Heresy - Battle of Terra Beta
Not my usual cup of tea, but this does look the Biz!
Eagles & Lions Wargaming - The Battle of Gheel Sept 10th 1944
The Old Guard - Napoleonics
Very British Civil Forum - 28mm VBCW - Who controls the Villages, controls the Levels
Retired Wargamers Reloaded - 15mm WW2 - Eagles and Lions at Carentan
Derby Wargames Society - 20mm WW2 - 1941 Eastern Front
I bumped into lots of friends both the online and flesh kind.
Here's me with David from Suffolk
Martin from Warbases
Matt Williams from Storm & Conquest
Martin Cooke from 28mm Heroes
Dave Docherty - One Man and his Brush
Colonel Bill, working hard while Postie and Scott pose
Iain McDonald from Flags of War
Well that's it for Part 1.
Part 2 soon!
Thanks for the roundup Ray. Some great photos including a few of games that I hadn't seen elsewhere. Terrific stuff.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the post Lawrence.
DeleteThanks Ray, agree that it was a cracking show and ‘the one’ to go to.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it's a perfect show
DeleteSo many fantastic looking games! McPherson's Ridge is a magnificent layout. My favorite, I think.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great looking game Jonathan, bet you got a big ACW fix out of it as well.
DeleteThanks for taking the time to take and post so many wonderful photos Ray! Looking forward to part 2:).
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve, it was a great day out.
DeleteIt was good to catch up Ray. It was a good show.. now where is yer stash!
ReplyDeleteThe stash will appear soon.....
DeleteGreat photos Ray, so many amazing games!
ReplyDeleteYep, it's hard to pick my favourite.
DeletePartizan certainly does look like one heck of a treat for the hobby-eyes! Thanks for being so thorough in recording what was there Ray. Looking forward to that second part.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great show, so much eye candy everywhere you look.
DeleteGreat pics all around. My favorite is the Gettysburg table. I also like how you included pics of actual people. š
ReplyDeleteIt was a fabulous looking game and it's great to meet up with fellow bloggers too.
DeleteIt was a fabulous looking game and it's great to meet up with fellow bloggers too.
DeleteAmazing array of beautiful games! Thanks for posting, Ray.
ReplyDeleteNo problem Dean, it's my pleasure!
DeleteCracking post Ray, some top notch looking game son show, plenty to go back and pore over for some inspiration looking forward to part 2!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, every game was a joy to behold.
DeleteAh! Awesome show. Thanks for a photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal, glad you enjoyed the photos.
DeleteIt was indeed a cracking show Ray…
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Certainly was Aly!
DeleteGreat pics Ray.
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard.
DeleteLooks like a great show. I makes me hungry for attending a show myself. Sadly, wargaming shows in Belgium have been wiped out post-Brexit.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to pop over to the UK Phil?
DeleteThanks Ray, fantastic pictures as ever, and a great show. Nice to meet you and chat, too!
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure David.
DeleteThanks for that report. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the post!
Deletegreat to see you, was a fantastic show
ReplyDeleteT'was indeed a pleasure!
DeleteFantastic photos Ray. I hope to make it to a UK show one day.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you here soon?
DeleteWhat an amazing panoply of games Ray - well worth the hike from "dahn Sarf"
ReplyDeleteCertainly was Keith!
DeleteWonderful eye-candy from historic to even Sci-Fi !
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your photos and time, excellent wargaming eye candy.
ReplyDeleteWillz.