If you are a regular visitor to this blog you will have
noticed that over the last few weeks I have turned my attention to the new VBCW
(Very British Civil War) project.
Eager to see how all this was going to look on the table I
was keen to lay out my toys and try to recreate an English Country side with
fields, copses, a village and road network. With a lot of stuff still sitting
on the table I was restricted to a 2 metre x 1.5 metre area but I think the
effect looks great. I am especially pleased with the way that the roads work
and how the Conflix buildings fit into the scene.
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| In the distance a picturesque English Village (Conflix Buildings) |
It has however become apparent that there are still more
things that need to be built or sourced
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more hedgerows - the next batch will
include some gates – probably need a couple more metres
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some more telegraph poles – another half down
will suffice
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some road signs
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a pub sign
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a telephone box – I have seen some cheap ones in
the local tacky tourist shop that should do the business
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a road bridge that is sufficiently long enough
to cross the big rivers (please note that I have not put out the rivers on this
board)
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and of course the raised embankment for the
train track – this will of course need its own paraphernalia including signals,
level crossing and maybe a railway station/platform.
How far are we away from games – probably a few months
given I have to paint up around 150 figures – these have all been prepped,
based and primed. Basecoats of uniforms went on last night for about half of
them.
I also need to source some armoured cars, some tanks and
tankettes – but hey we are getting there
The following pictures are a selection of progress so far –
hope you enjoy
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| Traffic along the country lanes |
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| The crossroads by the old War Memorial |
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| The Quiet English Village |
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| Somebody in a hurry! |
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| Looks like a scene from Postman Pat |
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| Traffic around the village |
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| Passing Christmas Tree Wood on our left |
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| The outskirts of town |
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| Across the board |
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| Helicopter view |
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| Passing through - wheres the pub ! |
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| Backdrop coming into play |
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| My new telegraph poles... |
The cricket meadow outside the village...
Hope these were fun...
Fantastic, I love these pictures!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! You have a sense of terrain (for a better word) I have seldom seen in others - the layout and combination of pieces really conjures up the scene.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir - setting the scene is half the battle (pardon the pun)
DeleteJust superb. Wargame terrain as it should be!
ReplyDeleteThanks Legatus
DeleteThis looks so cool!! Fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI must say it all looks delightfully quaint
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott - I'll create some sepia photos next
DeleteI love your blog, its one of my go to places for terrain inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am blushing - thank you
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteCheers Thomas
DeleteExcellent work. That'll make for some beautiful gaming!
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter
DeleteLove it! You really ought to add a church and grounds.
ReplyDeleteI have a cemetery - church soon..
DeleteWow - impressed.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir
DeleteBrilliantly executed! My aim is to try and make enough terrain for a Cotswolds village this year, so this is very inspirational, thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease to inspire ;-)
DeleteLook forward to seeing your pics - is there a blog?
Fantastic looking village.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rubble
DeleteCracking stuff. Very believable both in terms of layout and feel. I'd love to play on that table sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael - if you are ever in the SW London are let me know you are more than welcome to join in - send me a PM on the Lead Adventure Forum or TMP
DeleteFantastic. I love he scope of this project, and the throw away comment that a couple if metres more of hedges are needed. Are your walls home made too?
ReplyDeleteDo you not think 2 metres will be enough?
DeleteSadly the stonewalls were bought many years ago - I do however have a cunning plan to make some later this year.
The opposite, I love that you have loads of hedges already and still want more! I'm intrigued by your dry stone wall plan.
DeleteStarted testing already!
DeleteVery 'chocolate boxy' England ~ but just what is wanted for wargaming: strong visual appeal, instant recognition and fine layout for the game. Loved to see this, now to see it in action!
ReplyDeleteThank you sir - action will happen
DeleteI am sure I still have some of the Pub Signs from the old plastic sprues for the Morheim buildings. If you want one I can drag it along (sounds difficult but it is like a square 2p in size) to Salute for you.
ReplyDeleteThat's very generous of you John but I have already decided to put together something out of balsa and a reduced down picture.
DeleteWe should however say hello at Salute.
Lovely, a true look of a green and pleasant land!
ReplyDeleteCan I ask where you got your 'fir' trees from?
ReplyDeleteThe Fir Trees were bought in Modelzone years ago - I then based them on the boards
DeleteI think the brand was called Guage Master - A dozen trees for about £18
They firs come in a variety of sizes and colours
Just had to have another look. Such a lovely place. Did you plan the layout from the start or did you get creative with the bits on hand?
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming back again - tell your friends !
DeleteWas it planned? No....Just threw it on the table ! Sorry if that sounds like bragging.
My shed/man cave has filled with terrain over the past 10 years - I am now in the process of rebuilding much of it or adding stuff that I haven't done before.
The blog is a great way of tracking progress and sharing my learnings with others
That is a gorgeous board you have there.
ReplyDeleteVery jealous