Trafalgar, First game.

Gday,
Yesterday i ran a game of Trafalgar for my mates. This was the first outing for my 1/1200 ships ive worked on this year.
Was a simple action with 2 3rd rate ships aside. I have to say i am rather pleased with how the rule set played out. Im no sailor or rivet counter so im probably more easily please. Yes there is a bit of gaminess with saving throws but there is enough flavour of the period for my liking too.
I read alot of people are unhappy with the wind mechanics and I was told to leave it out but against their advice we played as written and found we enjoyed it.
Few mistakes here and there on my behalf but have reread those after the action, so hopefully next game will run smoother.

Some pics of the action below.
Cheers
Matt.

French Frigate

Greetings
This has been sitting half finished on my desk for soooo long. Finally pulled my finger out and cracked on. Not the best pictures but overall im happy with it. Bit more of a rush job compared to previous ships.
On the way i have some 6mm napoleonic russians. Already having buyers remorse as im sure its another misadventure but oh well.
Cheers
Matt

Vive la France

Hello hello,
Back at it again. Today i have finished of the French 74 Gun Scipion. The rigging only took me an hr or so this time YAY!! Hopefully will breeze through the last 3 ships before i move onto my next project.
Cheers
Matt

Land Ahoy!!

Greetings.
Not a lot to report on the hobby front since my last post. Haven't been in the painting fever as much. I have painted up some islands for Trafalgar. Nothing too flash just quick and easier. There is a 5th larger island yet to come im just waiting on some buildings for it. Obviously i wont use them all in a game but i at least have some variation to choose from.
Up to book 10 of the master and commander series, god i love them. If you haven't read the series i cant recommend them enough. Hands down my favorite book series of any genre.
Have also started watching Sharpe which is giving me an itch to paint up a 15mm British Napoleonic army. I really know i shouldn't as i still need to finish off the Chinese. Will sleep on it a few days.
The last of my Qin Chinese have arrived, once i have finished painting the 4 french ships they may get some love.

Cheers
Matt

Rule, Britannia!

Greetings!

Finished off the last ship this morning. Protip: Never attempt to rig a ship when you have a cold. Urgghhhhhh was a mission but i was determined to finish of the Squadron.

Name tags were also added and you may note the names have changed. Have decided this because makes sense for all the ships to be from Collingwoods Lee division at the Battle of Trafalgar.

So we now have:

Royal Sovereign 100

Colossus 74

Tonnant 80

Polyphemus 64

Up next the French and some terrain.

Cheers

Matt

Heart of Oak

Hi
Just a quick update, crook as a dog today. Damn man flu, but ive managed to get some paint on the British 74.
Have done a slight deviation from the last 3, plain wood on the gunports and a black stern.
Quite peased with the outcome so far. Have also started cleaning and drilling the french squadron. Consists of an 80, 76 and two 74s.
Also on the horizon some more Qin dynasty chinese.

Cheers for visiting.
Matt

HMS Caesar

Greetings.
Finished the 80 gun HMS Caesar today. I dont feel its as good as my last two ships as i rushed to get it done before the holiday weekend.
Up next a 74 gun, hopefully by the time i finish my french squadron will have arrived from langton.
Happy Easter everyone, stay safe.
Matt

HMS Agamemnon

Finished!
Second ship was worlds easier to do. Few things ive found make life easier so yeah next sure be even quicker!
Cheers
Matt

HMS Agamemnon

Trafalgar

Greetings.
Another tangent yes! This time its the age of sail using the the warhammer historical Trafalgar ruleset.
Orders were placed money was spent.
Much reading of the Master and commander series is being done.
Cheers
Matt