Anyway, since the table wasn't fully cleared after the last game, I decided to replay it in a different period and scale. Then I tried to figure out what my "least played with recently" collection was. I came up with just one "didn't get out this year" candidate! My old 30mm SYW troops!
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| 30mm figures. I purchased these figures from Figurines Historique in 1973 after I got my copy of Charge!. They were leftovers from a bespoke range which were designed for a diorama of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham which used to be on display in a museum in Quebec back in the 70's. They were my first metal wargaming figures. |
I had based these armies in 2013 for a go at the Portable Wargame with Ron. Since they were least used and Bob had published the rules this year, it just seemed an ideal combination for my last game of the year.
They look splendid fellows. Many thanks for all the excellent posts this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
DeleteReally nice that you still have your first lead figures - and fine chaps they are too.
ReplyDeleteI have a number of regrets about things that I got rid of that today would hold sentimental value for me at least.
I have too many sentimental things hanging about!
DeleteIt's good that you still have your first wargaming figures , sadly mine are long gone !
ReplyDeleteWell, first metal ones....
DeleteMagnificent Grenadiers Ross. It was seeing some examples of those embroidered caps in The maritime museum, Greenwich as a child that got me into military history.
ReplyDeleteThese poor lads didn't get painted before I switched to 25mm ancients. They had to wait 30 years before being converted to French grenadiers only to be finally restored to what they were always meant to be just a few years ago.
DeleteSplendid stuff - glad to see the old fellers are getting and outings.
ReplyDeleteI am very much in favour old old fellers getting outings :)
DeleteGreat looking figures! I'm wondering if this is a period where many of us are hitting 50 years of gaming and enjoying seeing our older figures back on the table.
ReplyDeleteI have met people nostalgic for their earliest wargame figures...from the 80's! All relative I suppose.
DeleteHappy New Year, Ross. It is a great practice to start the new year by revisiting pleasant times from past ones. And the grenadiers look smashing as well. Thanks for a brilliant series of blogs in 2017 - you've wet my appetite for the next instalments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being along and for all the comments, suggestions and questions.
DeleteLovely figures and great terrain, I am anxious to see the battle report!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for all the marvelous things you shared with us in this 2017.
My best wishes for the new year Ross!
Thanks Cesar. Best wishes to you as well.
DeleteYes, it looks like it will be another goo one. I too am eager to read the post-game write-up. Love those old figures of yours too. I've still got my 15mm Jacobite British and French Napoleonics, but somehow that's not quite the same thing as your stately 30mm fellows. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
This one will just be a quickie but I have a feeling they might be out more this year.
DeleteHappy New Year to you and yours Stokes!
Great looking Louisbourg Grenadiers! Best wishes for 2018!
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Great looking Louisbourg Grenadiers! Best wishes for 2018!
Thanks Dean the same for you.