So finally the Border Reiver show arrived. It was an early start to get to the club and pack up everything we needed for the game. Double checked we had everything, even took along some glue, just in case of any emergency repairs that may need to be undertaken on arrival. When we checked in we had a good location on the left near Colonel Bills and Galloping Major. The table was quickly set up then realised a road and junction were in the wrong place and needed moving further to the right. With most of the club members arriving on time we were all set with 10 minutes to spare before the doors opened to the public.
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Our only real issue was our table that was provided was 6ft wide, I had only planned for 5ft, but we managed. It did give an added bonus with plenty of room to deploy the troops, especially on the Parlaimentarian side.
Once the doors opened I found myself in the role of spokesperson so I kind of lost track of the game and probably didn't take anywhere near enough photos. Thankfully we had plenty of visitors to the table and many conversations about the battle, the figures, asking to take photos of the game and discussions around the rules. I hope I didn't miss any visitors to the table, but I know my throat is rather sore from all the chatting. Below are the few photos I did manage.
All in a very good day. From what I can recall of the actual game. Cromwell fell at the hand of Prince Rupert, who despite the disparity in numbers was giving the Roundhead and Scottish left flank a bit of a going over. Over on the other flank Goring and Fairfax had pretty much fought each other to a standstill. The infantry in the centre were getting heavily involved in a musketry with duel with honours about even. So we called the game to a draw.
I'd like to thank Mitch, Neil G, Neil B, Sean, Thom and Robbo for helping to run the game. Would have been a nightmare without them. Was it worth it? in the end yes as it was great to see a year's work come to fruition. Now to rest up for a couple of weeks while we make plans for next year's game, someone else ca take the lead on that one.
Fantastic stuff Scotty....just a shame Parliament and the Covenanters couldn't replicate the historical outcome! All those figures look marvelous in bulk like that, a real feast for the eyes....I hope you plan to carry on using this collection for other, smaller battles, after all the hard work and effort put into the project 👍
ReplyDeleteCheers Keith, they'll definitely get used again in smaller games
DeleteSuper looking presentation, Neil! All of your hard work paid off. Was this a demo or participation game?
ReplyDeleteCheers Jonathan, it was a demo game
DeleteWOOOOW! that's looking amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michal
DeleteSpectacular looking game Neil. It looks epic. A great reward for all your hard work.
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard.
DeleteLooks the business to me. Nice job! after all the effort I'm glad that getting it on the table was worth it.
ReplyDeleteonly the best looking and with the most charisma can act as the spokesperson. 😁
Cheers Stew, It was well worth the effort in the end.
DeleteBrilliant stuff Neil and an impressive game. Having watched you gradually paint all the figures the end result is suitably epic. Well done 👍
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Matt
DeleteSensational looking game Neil. "...plenty of visitors to the table and many conversations..." makes all the effort worthwhile too, I assume.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Cheers James. It was a great day and indeed made the effort all worthwhile
DeleteEpic stuff Neil. Now that is a proper ECW game. Very fine in the paper and now in the field too!
ReplyDeleteCheers trev
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