Cold War Commander 1st game.

Just a quick post. 
Played first game today was 2v2 and alot of fun.

A fire within my storm....

Hello hello.
Today I finished off the last of my commission work. Fell a bit behind with these guy but they are now all but done. Took these pics after I sprayed the sealer on. Feeling a tad burnt out from painting at the moment. Have just started re readibg red mars so hopefully a bit of a rest will recharge my batteries.

Going to my monthly man day tomorrow. Have some Cold War commander on the cards followed by more Force on force. 

Cheers
Matt

Liebster come at me!

Big thankyou to local wargamer barks over at http://wargamingwithbarks.blogspot.com.au
for nominating me. Im going to do some shameless copy and pastes because in the great words of Vince Vaughn "Im not a talker" :p

Liebsters are passed from blogger to blogger to spread recognition of smaller, less well known but deserving bloggers and hobbyists.

There are so many great bloggers out there it is hard to sort out who to nominate (who hasn't already been nominated in the past few weeks!). Regardless, here's an even half-dozen for your consideration:

http://littleleadarmsrace.blogspot.com.au/

http://daddyslittlemen.blogspot.com.au

http://nsevenswords.blogspot.com.au/

http://trojanpoints.blogspot.com.au/

http://aleadodyssey.blogspot.com.au/

http://ambushedinthealley.blogspot.com.au/

Please head on over and check them out, some great work being done and I am glad we are able to share and view each others work on this means.

Now, I have to answer some questions... I hope I get them right

Why did you start blogging?
Im an attention whore!!!!  Lol no, well yes but no. Wanted to share my work, connect and get some feedback.

If you could change one thing about the wargaming hobby, what would it be?
Power gaming, that shit pisses me off to know end, Gaming is about fun. If you want to be a douche bag and have a win at all cost cheesy power list attitude then GTFO.

What is best in life?
To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

 

Do you want to live forever?

Fame or fortune?
Fortune because I can be famous with my frivolous spending :p

What miniature are you most proud of having painted?
Every single one I paint, I paint with love.
How do you deal with hobby burnout?
Put my brushes down and do something else for a bit, read a book play a game. Seek inspiration else where.

Why is a raven like a writing desk?
In the grim dark of 1856 there was a man, a raven, a man and a desk.

Star Wars or Star Trek?
Love them both but I've always been more of a starwars guy, such a beautiful and rich universe.

If you could only buy from one miniature company from now on, which one would it be?
Couldn't do it and cant pick it. Such a smorgasbord of manufacturers at the moment.
What is your favourite take out?
Chinese COME AT ME !!!!!!!!!!!

The Reds are coming!!!!!! 6mm Soviets

Hello Hello,

Finished my soviets. Not happy with them but they will do. The camo turned out completely different to how I would have liked. I think I may grab another combat command from GHQ to try again.

Cheers
Matt

6mm Soviets

Greetings!
Made a quick start on my 6mm soviets for cold war commander today. Got moat of my force based bar infantry and support. Got to say it again, wow GHQ minis are stunning. Really looking forward to painting these guys. Not sure of I am going to go 2 tone or 3 tone camo.
Stay tuned.

Cheers
Matt

FORCE ON FORCE: Bush war!

 

 

Guten Morgan!



 

 Ran my first Bush wars scenario I created myself last night. Went fairly well I think but i definetly handicapped the SADF who were hard pressed to make it off the table. Terrain set up will need to be modified as well as we got bogged down by the river.

 

In the end FAPLA won the day as they prevented the SADF from existing the table with any of the 4 squads.

 

Cheers

Matt

 

 

Exfil - Scenario

Scenario Information

A SADF paratrooper recce patrol has been caught with their pants down operating deep in Angola close to a large military base. If they are caught this will sway international opinion against South Africa which is already feeling the pressure from the UN.
Duration of Game: 8 Turns
Initiative:  Kinetic – SADF have initiative for the first turn. From turn 6, FAPLA hold the Initiative.
Fog of War: Determined normally by Reaction Test rolls
Table Size: 6’x4’

Terrain: Hills Block Line of sight. Bush terrain is impassable but can be shot through up to quality. Trees are passable and can be shot into and out of quality.

End of Game

Game end on completion of turn 8 or when all SADF troops are dead/have exited the table.

SADF MISSION OBJECTIVE
Escape the AO do not get killed or caught.

SADF VICTORY CONDITIONS
Each FAPLA Unit broken or destroyed +1
Each sqd off the table +15

SADF FORCES

Deploy within 6’ of short table edge.

SADF Basic Attributes
Confidence Level: Confident
Supply Level: Normal
Troop Quality/Morale: D10/D10

Priority air support.

Elusive.

4 Sections consisting of

1 Troop Leader w/ R4

1 RPG

1 Mag 58

2 Troopers w/R4

Support-

Priority air support.

At the start of SADF turn roll a Troop Quality dice, on a 4+ helicopter comes in.

On a roll of 1 Cuban MIGs have chased off the chopper for the current and following turn.

 Alouette III K Car W/ 20mm cannon

( Armour 3d8, Hvy AP5/AT2, TQ/M D10/D10) Pylon attacks

FAPLA MISSION OBJECTIVE

SADF forces have been caught operating in our country seek, locate, detain or kill these troops. Do no let them escape!

FAPLA VICTORY CONDITIONS
Each SADF soldier captured +15
Each SADF soldier killed +2
Prevent all SADF from exiting the table Ultimate Victory

FAPLA  FORCES
Deploy anywhere outside 12” of ANZAC deployment edge.

 VC Basic Attributes
Confidence Level: Confident
Supply Level: Abundant
Troop Quality/Morale: D8/D8

Poor Intiaitve

4 Sections of

1 Leader

1 RPG

1 RPK

3 Soldiers w/Ak47

 FAPLA Reinforcements

From the start of turn 2 the FAPLA player rolls a D10 and consults the Reinforcement Table. These troops come on from the SADF deployment zone and count as having activated for the turn.

REINFORCEMENTS RECEIVED
Local Force FAPLA are Troop Quality/Morale: D8/D8

D10 Roll	Reinforcements Received
1	T62 Tank 115mm AP4/AT5, HMG AP4/AT1
2	No support available
3	BTR-152 MedMG AP3
4	No support available
5	1 Leader 4 soldiers w/Ak47
6	No support available
7	No support available
8	1 Leader 4 soldiers w/Ak47
9	1 Leader 4 soldiers w/Ak47
10	1 Leader 4 soldiers w/Ak47

 



the initial SADF set up

 

 Running troops out into the open in front of 4 enemy positions is never smart. This was the turning point and it really bogged us down. My fault.

 

With heavy causalities in the squad left in the open we reinforced the covered position. 

 

 We still ad 3 foot of table to run down by turn 4

Unlucky for us FAPLA called in a T62 for support ....

 

 

 Unlucky for FAPLA we called in the whirlybird. The crack door gunner put a round through the deck immobilising FAPLAs toy.

 

We called it game here at turn 6. We no longer had the initiative and no way could run the 3 ft up the board. 

7 Year War

Something different.
For my regular tuesday night wolfpack we like to mix it up, so this week it was deep historical 7 Year War. Austrians fending off the Prussians. This was my first "true" historical game. Was alot of fun.

Cheers
Matt

6mm BAOR

Almost finished these guys. Just the jeeps and infantry to finish off.

Cheers
Matt