tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post2238856357474649788..comments2023-09-11T08:26:12.004-07:00Comments on BlackHawkHet: 15mm WWII British for NW EuropeJust Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-34651830603463364002021-06-25T06:53:37.878-07:002021-06-25T06:53:37.878-07:00Shaun,
Is that right? Just goes to show that Tex...Shaun,<br /><br />Is that right? Just goes to show that Texas could take Australia, all by itself ;) But you are absolutely correct, I do need to play a game, don't I? And I'm not committed to RFR, I'm really leaning towards some sort of modification of Fistful of Lead. My favorite part of RFR is really the scale it's at, moving battalions around; in any case, I've got to get off my butt and then we'll see.<br /><br />But not this weekend... This weekend I need to try and get the Japanese finished.<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-17543621862314908742021-06-25T04:56:15.120-07:002021-06-25T04:56:15.120-07:00You have more 15mm Brits there than my entire 20mm...You have more 15mm Brits there than my entire 20mm British that I have been collecting since 1979? Awesome stuff! You do know you need to play a game or two with them now don't you? If Rapid Fire Reloaded doesn't work for you, there are plenty of other rules for you to give a go.Shaun Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691522858410783769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-10532993425797016702021-06-24T17:37:27.998-07:002021-06-24T17:37:27.998-07:00Yes Sir, it should get me where I'm trying to ...Yes Sir, it should get me where I'm trying to go ;)<br />Now I just have to see if RFR is how I'm going to get there.<br /><br />Thanks Peter!<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-40132502663415224292021-06-24T17:36:36.930-07:002021-06-24T17:36:36.930-07:00Thanks Jim, I appreciate it!
V/R,
JackThanks Jim, I appreciate it!<br /><br />V/R,<br />JackJust Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-16722794730089213092021-06-24T17:36:14.840-07:002021-06-24T17:36:14.840-07:00Thanks Chris, and that's a cool idea, even tho...Thanks Chris, and that's a cool idea, even though I tend to game barefoot ;)<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-6137414677287777492021-06-24T14:31:40.751-07:002021-06-24T14:31:40.751-07:00It is a very nice, and large, collection you have ...It is a very nice, and large, collection you have built up there. Good luck with your gaming with Rapid Fire reloaded.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-22403831347742715972021-06-24T12:18:13.161-07:002021-06-24T12:18:13.161-07:00Wow! That's quite a collection. Very impressiv...Wow! That's quite a collection. Very impressive Jack.Jim Jackamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418123950779160903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-35101933814505010572021-06-24T11:04:10.394-07:002021-06-24T11:04:10.394-07:00That's quite an impressive haul. I use pins st...That's quite an impressive haul. I use pins stuck into the backs of FoW-sized bases to show step losses. It's fine as long as you don't lose them in the carpet and pad about in socks! :-)<br /><br />Regards, Chris.<br /><br />https://notquitemechanised.wordpress.com/Chris Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784847480097649252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-63436634926408814672021-06-24T09:33:45.020-07:002021-06-24T09:33:45.020-07:00Steve,
Yeah, I think I’ve finally passed my “buy ...Steve,<br /><br />Yeah, I think I’ve finally passed my “buy 15mm stuff and sell it” phase ;) And you’re right, that cat’s got quite the flavor saver going there. And you’re not kidding anyone, your troops and terrain look fantastic. Oh, and I forgot to show it, but I finally got me a water tower, too!<br /><br />Thanks for the thoughts on RFR. I never played any of the previous versions (and haven’t yet played these), so I have nothing to compare them to, but I have no problem with the abstraction/bath-tubbing, that’s largely what’s drawing me to them. I’m tired if writing about squads and platoons, I want to write about companies and battalions! ;)<br /><br />Thanks buddy, glad you like them. I’ll post the Germans this evening.<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-80876624381983315292021-06-24T09:27:00.452-07:002021-06-24T09:27:00.452-07:00Martin,
Yes, I always have an eye towards the abi...Martin,<br /><br />Yes, I always have an eye towards the ability to play different echelon fights with the same miniatures, so those 24 rifle stands can also be 3 companies at 1 stand=1 squad, or a company at 2 stands=1 squad.<br /><br />Thanks for the info on the Kangaroos and de-frocked Priests, and that’s quite a handy tip about simply removing turrets from Shermans to make more Kangaroos!<br /><br />Regarding the red berets, I bought some Vickers light tanks for the Western Desert, and they had some red berets, too.<br /><br />Yeah, I don’t love the fact the crocodile trailers are permanently affixed and was already thinking to take a look and see how feasible it would be to remove them, and that’s a great suggestion regarding that single Churchill with the exposed tracks.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch!<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-35820305858183433802021-06-24T03:13:58.370-07:002021-06-24T03:13:58.370-07:00Jack,
Man, where to start here??? First of all, D...Jack,<br />Man, where to start here??? First of all, DONT EVER SELL THESE.<br /><br />Outstanding collection and they look good!!! I've never heard of a British armored unit wearing red berets but what do I know. The 'stashe on that guy is impressive, though, even if it itches his stiff upper lip.<br /><br />The chateau is super nice and I wish I had nice terrain like that to fight over.<br /><br />Finally - the rules. I have really, enjoyed my games of RFR. It's more streamlined than regular RF2. Some people dont like making the stretch in their imagination that 8 figs is a company. Personally I like this approach and you get a good story from the battle (and frankly it's just more fun to roll dice and shoot things so why omit that stuff). If I remember correctly I had one or two questions as I was playing that I couldn't answer from the book, but I cant remember those questions now. Suffice to say in their effort to really streamline the package, they may have went a bit too far. If I remember, I'll send you an email.<br /><br />Really beautiful and impressive looking army there!Disgruntled Fusilierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995610821904415726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328749298871119665.post-37311128469055687182021-06-24T00:35:47.064-07:002021-06-24T00:35:47.064-07:00The infantry basing should work for all sorts of r...The infantry basing should work for all sorts of rules, and having the extra support weapons means they can go up or down command levels too.<br /><br />The Kangaroos and defrocked Priests were used as armoured infantry carriers, assigned on a mission specific basis. Being a cheapskate, I'd use one model to lift a company. If you want to lift the whole brigade, just take the turrets off some of your Shermans (that is all I do).<br /><br />Not sure about the tanker in the red beret! One of the cavalry regiments might have worn red berets (maybe 11th Hussars? but I think they were in armoured cars). I'd paint it black.<br /><br />If you want to beef up the Churchill numbers, how about separating the Crocodile trailers? I based my Croc trailers separately. The Churchill with the exposed tracks could be simply converted into an engineer vehicle with maybe a big fascine on it, or just take off the turret and put a bridge section on it.<br /><br />Lovely stuff anyway! You have been busy. Martin Rapierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788664847205341619noreply@blogger.com