That absolute gentleman, Mr Nick Jones Esq, was kind enough to send me a copy of his work in progress Napoleonic naval rules yesterday, which use a grid system for movement and gunnery. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, this has given me an opportunity to give my mothballed French fleet of Tumbling Dice ships a dust off and a lick of paint, ready for some games in the summer holidays. As you can see, this is a squadron of ships of the line, 74's, 80's and a 118 gun flagship, together with a few frigates and brigs. I'll get cracking with these instead of my Norwegian Campaign project this week, while also painting up the last of my pre-dreadnoughts. Splendid!
Blumineck, Jim! You're quick off the mark! I look forward to seeing your fleet painted up (probably by the weekend, knowing how fast you are with the brush)
ReplyDeleteHad these piled up gathering dust, so no time like the present when there's an interesting set of rules to spur you on. Love the names thing by the way. Admiral Compton Pauncefoot and Captain Shepton Mallet will be setting sail at some point!
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