Monday, 20 November 2017

Wellington in India 1805.

Last night we had a 100% turnout(plus Charlie Wesencraft "popped" in to say hello and invite us to his club's Xmas game!) so we ran through the game we are putting on at Stockton on Saturday.
It has been pointed out,by some "knob" that strictly, Wellington in India is incorrect,and that it should be Wellesley in India!!-we know,but it is accepted in Historical circles that Wellington is the name to use!!!!!!!
Not wanting to spoil the visual treat too much,I'll just print a few photo's so you can see what we are hoping to represent.

Most of the table can be seen in this shot-Dave is advising us on tactics-all of the figures are from his expanding collection.
Native troops attacking the village-spectacular!
One of the many gun batteries in action.
Brian's medication seems to be wearing off quicker and quicker these days-worrying!
A view from the village,as the second attack is about to start.
One final shot of the action around the Fort.
Roll on Saturday.































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10 comments:

  1. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com20 November 2017 at 17:18

    A colourful if not downright exotic series of campaigns, full of romance and calling out to be gamed!

    Also looks damned well in the photos.

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    1. william coutts20 November 2017 at 20:51

      Hi Ross Mac.until very recently I knew nothing about the campaigns,but Dave is a good "driver" and my reading so far would back up your comment to the hilt-what characters the commanders were!!
      Thanks for comments,
      johnc(william)

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  2. Springinsfeld20 November 2017 at 17:24

    Great looking display. The fort reminds me of one in Miniature Wargames years ago by Ian Weekly. Those were the days.

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    1. william coutts20 November 2017 at 20:52

      Hi Springinsfeld(mike) goos to hear from you-Dave bought the fort from E-bay so could well be the same!!-it looks good enough to appear in many scenarios to come.
      thanks for your comment.
      johnc

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    2. Anonymous22 November 2017 at 22:36

      At a guess it's from Colonialsteamboat. He takes commissions

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    3. william coutts24 November 2017 at 20:06

      Chris,how do you know so much?-I must live in a little geordie bubble-see you soon(?) I hope
      johnc

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  3. Anonymous20 November 2017 at 21:37

    It looks (Wellington) bootiful. Enjoy the show :-)
    Cheers
    Chris

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    1. william coutts22 November 2017 at 19:59

      Cheers Chris-the show this year is enormous with 37 traders and 23 games!
      We will have a 100% turnout too-hope everyone at your end is well.
      johnc

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  4. Independentwargamesgroup21 November 2017 at 19:33

    John,
    I am really looking forward to seeing this game.I know very little about the period but you have done a cracking job with the figures.I promise not to correct your mistake about Wellesley.

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    1. william coutts22 November 2017 at 20:00

      Hi Robbie,I wish I could take credit for the figures,but I can't-they are all from Dave's collection-see you on Saturday!
      johnc

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