Latest topics on the forum http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/ en-gb Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:01:40 GMT Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:01:40 GMT wargaming ASP.NET 3.5 Copyright 2012 Peter Andrew Jones 15 http://baddave.blogspot.com/2012/02/bkcii-german-breakthrough-attackhere.htmlhttp://baddave.blogspot.com/2012/02/bkcii-germa... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=9&TopicID=14812&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=9&TopicID=14812&ForumPage=1&GUID=0 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:32:56 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ If a unit moves in a minefield at which point does the opponent get to declare opportunity fire? Options as I see them are: a) As soon as the player starts to move the unit. b) Once the player has moved the unit and thus revealed how many attacks it is to be subjected to, but could choose to fire at an earlier point reducing the number of attacks if the opponent wanted to keep the unit in the minefield. The attacks form the mines and the opportunity fire would all count as a single order and thus cannot force the unit to fall-back. c) Once the player has rolled the attacks from the minefield and made any saves/suppressions, but the opportunity fire would all count as part of the same set of attacks, i.e. it cannot force the unit to fall-back. d) As c) but as a new attack and thus could force the unit to fall-back and hence be knocked out as it is in a minefield. My view would be b as it would allow the opponent to limited the movement of the enemy as you can with normal opportunity fire and keep the unit pinned down in the minefield but means the decision to use opportunity fire is made before knowing the effects of the minefield. If the attacks by the minefield were sufficient to KO the target then the opportunity fire would be wasted, but that's the choice you make. I'm sometimes surprised by the questions new players can ask and find myself not knowing the answer. [:X][:)][:D] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14811&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14811&ForumPage=1&GUID=1 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:09:04 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ A little hypothetical for you... No, I'm not talking about 2014. After Nik's recent posting (http://tinyurl.com/7exfv45)http://tinyurl.com/7exfv45) I was think more of 1936ish. You see, I'm now hooked on the idea of AVBCW in the North-East, so I'm thrashing out some ideas and concepts for factions involved; Blackshirt militias, royalist army units rushed up from the south, German/Italian volunteers, and on the other side of the fence heavy industry unions and Communist parties objecting to Teesside steel supplying Franco's armies, and perhaps a few regular army troops who declare against the King and a Mosley government. You know. that sort of thing! So if, in this fictional setting, Scottish nationalists declare independence. Let's also assume they have fairly broad support north of the border. What happens to 'Scottish' British Army units? Do they break off and become the nucleus of a Scottish Armed Forces? Hypothetically of course. I only ask because I think a 'Flying Scotsman' column rushed down through Northumberland in exchange for the NE of England recognising Scottish independence would be a wonderful unit to support my union and communist militias [:D] Of course, it is all fiction so I can do whatever I damn well please in the end! Thanks, Fletch http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14810&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14810&ForumPage=1&GUID=2 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:16:37 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wargaming-Guide-Books-World-War-Two-/170775938370?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item27c30a0542http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wargaming-Guide-Books... [8D] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14809&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14809&ForumPage=1&GUID=3 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:13:43 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi all its been a while since I've posted but finally come back to the fold.My question is what size bases do you guys use for 3mm stuff. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=14808&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=14808&ForumPage=1&GUID=4 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:25:20 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YQIMGV5vtd4http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_emb... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2095437/The-swarming-quadrotors-day-help-troops.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14807&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14807&ForumPage=1&GUID=5 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:50 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dave_fielder/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3984http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dave_fielder/m.html?_... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14806&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14806&ForumPage=1&GUID=6 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:26:14 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Just received my copy of FWC (Thanks Pete). Only had a skim read so far, but wondered if you long time players could point me in the direction of some background to the different races/factions etc? I've had a look on some of the websites (albeit some are blocked by work) but background appears to be minimal. Thanks in advance for your help. Gary PS If this has been covered before, apologies. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=47&TopicID=14805&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=47&TopicID=14805&ForumPage=1&GUID=7 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:28:35 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Does anyone know if it’s possible to buy individual Bazooka or Machine Gun teams in 15mm anywhere? I’m just after a couple of teams for some 15mm skirmish forces I’m putting together and everyone seems to only flog them in whole platoons of packs of 8 if I go to Peter Pig. Specifically I’m after: 1 x US Bazooka Team (NW Europe) 1 x US .30 cal Team (NW Europe) 2 x German 2 man MG42/34 Teams (NW Europe, not on tripod) 2 x British Airborne Bren Gun teams If any 15mm players have any of these languishing in their bits box and want a couple of quid for them let me know. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14804&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14804&ForumPage=1&GUID=8 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:03:52 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi, After a period of illness, I returned to the painting job, of a few models from Wargames-South, I received before Christmas (thanx Jeff). Here's the result! http://obrigadeiro.blogspot.com/2012/02/sherman-dd-1144-bit.htmlhttp://obrigadeiro.blogspot.com/2012/02/sherman... [;)] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14803&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14803&ForumPage=1&GUID=9 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:32:11 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I won the lottery tonight, a massive £61 for four numbers! What shall I do with the money? [|)][:D] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14802&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14802&ForumPage=1&GUID=10 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:46:59 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Anyone know of a manufacturer of the Indian Pattern Carrier, or failing that a suitable proxy, in 10mm or 1/144? I need some for Central India Horse before they depart for Italian East Africa [:D] Thanks! Fletch http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14801&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14801&ForumPage=1&GUID=11 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:28:41 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I have a query about the set up for the defender in the Pursuit scenario: "The defender deploys first in the centre third of the table, then the attacker chooses which of the two table edges to use as his baseline. The defender may then pivot any units to face the attacker." My question is this: Does the Defender place any minefields, barbed wire etc before or after the attacker chooses his table edge? I would have thought after as the defender would have his defences to the front and would not choose to retreat through his own minefields etc. However, that is my interpretation but I await feedback from Pete and other members[:)]. Steve J. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=5&TopicID=14800&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=5&TopicID=14800&ForumPage=1&GUID=12 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:48 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Oooh...something cropped up as i read through the rules last night. When do actions happen? Iniative Say 4 INF react to the closest enemy INF. 2 want to fire at it and the other two want to close assault. The 2 shooters have different attacks (1 has 3 the other 4). When do they shoot? When are the effects of shooting applied? When do the other 2 move in to close assault? On orders HQ orders 4 INF units to act. 2 shoot, and 2 move in to close assault one enemy INF. When do their actions and effects apply? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14799&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14799&ForumPage=1&GUID=13 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:30 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I apologise to all. Have discovered a sporting event that I had missed. Thought Beach volleyball was great? Check out Lingerie Bowl! Dear Pete If this gets me banned or the post removed I totally understand. . . [V] There so pretty and unobtainable! [:D][:p] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14798&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14798&ForumPage=1&GUID=14 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:54 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I've just put up another AVBCW AAR on the Storm Clouds Gather site, linked below. Hope you enjoy it. https://sites.google.com/site/avbcwstormcloudsgather/battle-reports/battle-of-keynsham-hamshttps://sites.google.com/site/avbcwstormcloudsg... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=9&TopicID=14797&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=9&TopicID=14797&ForumPage=1&GUID=15 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:01:49 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Will be using the table top sale at Vapnartak in York this Sunday as a chance to unload some defunct 10mm projects while I concentrate on my 10mm western desert armies. There are 5 painted and based 50 figure British Marlburian regiments plus some loose unpainted figures. An unpainted starter set for Anglo Zulu with 140 british inf,4 gatling guns, 3 cannon, limbers and 5 ox drawn waggons, 2 resin buildings and 250+ Zulus. An unpainted Jacobite rebellion starter set with 250+ Jacobites and cannon and 300+ Government inf, cavalry and cannon. Hoping to use the funds for more WW2 10mm! http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14796&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14796&ForumPage=1&GUID=16 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:14 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I have quite a bit of 20mm WW2 britannia/SHQ British and Russians if anyone's interested?? Infantry largely based singly with the exception of crew served weapons. Vehicles unbased Message here and I'll email you off forum with details. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14795&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14795&ForumPage=1&GUID=17 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:32:19 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi guys, can anyone tell me what the colour scheme was for the fleet air arm during WW2? I have just got back into naval wargaming and now have a carrier plus several 1/600 scale aircraft. Cheers http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14794&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14794&ForumPage=1&GUID=18 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:53 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ At the 31th of January 1943 the battle for Stalingrad was nearly over. What was the last german radiogramm received from 6.Army: a) from unknown station: "Precipitale eulogies undesired" b) from Army HQ: "Enemy at the door. We demolish equipment. Long live Germany" c) the daily weatherreport Cheers Kalle http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14793&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14793&ForumPage=1&GUID=19 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:48:32 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Fixed Turrets (stuck with epoxy resin) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10 x Pzkpfw IIc 10 x Pzkpfw IIF 26 x Pzkpfw 35(t) 8 x Pzkpfw IVD Loose Turrets ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10 x Pzkpfw 35(t) 2 x Pzkpfw IVD 5 x Krupp Protze Vehicles ~~~~~~~~ 5 x Opel Blitz Canvas Tilt 3 x kfz 15 Command Cars 2 x kfz 17 Radio Cars 2 x Steyr-Diamler Trucks Office Body 3 x Steyr-Diamler Command Cars 80p per vehicle, plus P&P at cost. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14792&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14792&ForumPage=1&GUID=20 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:35:23 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Off-loading this lot at half-price, so £3/pack compared to £6/pack direct from Kallistra. Postage at cost. All in blisters. 3 x H-901 100YW Men-at-Arms 9 x H-903 100YW Longbowmen 3 x H-904 100YW Mounted Men-at-Arms 3 x H-905 100YW Light Troops 3 x H-906 100YW Medium Spears 3 x H-907 100YW Billmen 1 x H-909 100YW Multi-barrelled guns 1 x H-908 100YW Command 1 x H-910 Siege Guns 3 x H-911 100YW Mounted Sergeants 3 x H-912 100YW Billmen Advancing http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14791&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14791&ForumPage=1&GUID=21 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:56:48 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I need to shift some of my stock, so come and get 'em while they're hot [:p][:D] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=47&TopicID=14790&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=47&TopicID=14790&ForumPage=1&GUID=22 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:58:07 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Brigands: Painting Diary: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4496.0.htmlhttp://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic... Battlegroup: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4499.0.htmlhttp://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic... BUF: Painting Diary: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4532.0.htmlhttp://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic... Battlegroup: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4541.0.htmlhttp://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14789&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14789&ForumPage=1&GUID=23 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:07:28 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Do recce units need to have a line of sight to use a designator. Logic say yes, but you could say it's been lugged forward by an individual operating infront of the main patrol body. IanS http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14788&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14788&ForumPage=1&GUID=24 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:50:42 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ When building your own units, how do calculate the points costs of secondary weapons? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14787&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14787&ForumPage=1&GUID=25 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:48:38 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Can orbital bombardments be used for counter battery fire? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14786&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14786&ForumPage=1&GUID=26 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:05:42 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Was out at crusade today and had a good look round the bring and buy. I hope what I saw does not portend of things to come, namely the prices being asked for stuff, now correct me if I'm wrong, amd no doubt someone will, I thought bring and buy was there to vlear out what.you dont need at an acceptable cost, not equalling or costing more than new, or am I missing the point http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14785&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14785&ForumPage=1&GUID=27 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:15:15 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Picked a random late war date, October 44. Russians v Germans at 2000 points, tried to get a good mix of everything (ignoring aircraft for the first outing) We rolled randomly for a scenario and played.... (I am sure that we should have agreed the scenario before we created the lists as I had to reduce my points by half) We learned as we played and stopped the game short at 2:30am. A few pics below.. Starting lines.. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennister/DSC02497.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennis... Pak 40 eye view http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennister/DSC02496.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennis... Russian advance http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennister/DSC02502.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennis... Better Pak 40 eye view [:)] http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennister/DSC02504.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennis... "Ok turn 3 and I get my scheduled smoke bombardment" (he measures 20 x 20) "wait how many guns do you have firing?" "6" "You have 6 templates" "Thats a S*** load of smoke" "we don't have enough cotton wool to mark it" "I have an idea...." http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennister/DSC02508.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennis... Last Photo http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennister/DSC02509.jpghttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/glennis... I was then chewed up by the Ruskies in close assault.. We thoroughly enjoyed our 1st game [^] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=14784&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=14784&ForumPage=1&GUID=28 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:04:39 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I recently purchased some 6mm minis from Plasmablast Games and am pondering how to base them. I fancy doing something different and was thinking of using circular bases. Anyone tried this? Front, flank and rear can be determined by the vehicle so not worried about that. I'm going to use APCs to represent infantry, so that's not a concern either (hell, these guys are gonna be dropped on inhospitable planets, why would they get out of the safe confines of their vehicles? [|)][:D]). Another thing I thought about was using transparent bases so the minis could be used on different terrain layouts and would blend in with all of them. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=52&TopicID=14783&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=52&TopicID=14783&ForumPage=1&GUID=29 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:22:57 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-16745015http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-16745015 An interesting piece. Steve http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14782&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14782&ForumPage=1&GUID=30 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:13:09 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ My work in progress: http://stenicplus.blogspot.com/http://stenicplus.blogspot.com/ http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=55&TopicID=14781&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=55&TopicID=14781&ForumPage=1&GUID=31 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:49:01 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Any chance anyone has an unloved copy lying around that they would be happy to sell and post to New Zealand[?] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14780&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14780&ForumPage=1&GUID=32 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:23:07 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hello, In the 'battlegroups on line' the M13-40 has an 'R' in the notes for restricted. Any reason for this, as it has a turret? I understand it contained 2 crew (within the turret) and as such it is described as not as efficient, by this I take it's movement. Is this the reason it is given the 90 degree rather than normal 180?? thanks http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=41&TopicID=14779&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=41&TopicID=14779&ForumPage=1&GUID=33 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:02:03 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ the above are in the army lists, notes 2.3 and 4.(I'm looking at the German late war eastern front)but cannot find any reference to either. where are the bonus/penalty modifiers in the rules? Thanks in advance, Ivan. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14778&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14778&ForumPage=1&GUID=34 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:09:31 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Ok - came up in a game last night - 1) laser fences - how do you clear them, particularly snc no list seems to have any engineers. 2) Which weapons need set-up, ie a deploy order. The problems arose with a heavy blaster (HMG equivalent I think), and Lt Mortar - thats on the Red Guard list but dont know which list the other is on. TIA IanS [?] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14775&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14775&ForumPage=1&GUID=35 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:12:49 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Gentlemen,it's time to put on your thinking hats! I'm playing an early war BKC game in a couple of weeks - Germans vs Poles. My opponent (Poles) has just bought the Battlefront Armoured Train model and would ideally like to field it in the game. Any idea of how to go about using this piece of kit in BKC? We have no idea of points costs, armour, speed, firing capability etc. Do we just use it as onboard artillery? Do I try to capture/blow it up? Or do we just forget it and play without it? Any ideas would be most welcome. thanks, John http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=14774&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=14774&ForumPage=1&GUID=36 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:29:14 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi all, OK, so i'm trying to settle on a colour scheme for a new force and wondered if anyone had any good ideas. OK, first off... Figures used: DRM Pax Arcadia Setting: 40k (32nd Millenium, during the Age of Apostacy) Force: Frateris Templars (Emperor-worshipping soldiers of the Ecclesiarchy - religious zealots) Environment: Industrial semi-desert So, there are (apparently) no sources that detail what these chaps looked like, what colour schemes etc. so i'm free to make it up. What colour scheme would you use? I'm thinking the two main colours would be a rich chocolate brown and a deep navy blue. I've used it on my Dune Harkonnen troops and it looks really good, but that doesn't seem to sort of 'fit' with the sort of 40k grim dark 'Religious nutter' feel. Not sure why. I'd like to avoid red, but other than that i'm open to suggestions. Would you do a colour livery at all? Perhaps going 'desert camo'? All help and opinions greatly received! [:D] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=52&TopicID=14773&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=52&TopicID=14773&ForumPage=1&GUID=37 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:20:38 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi All, I am looking for a small battalion of 24 napoleonic infantry or 12 cavalry figures made of Prince August figures. Preferably unpainted but painted would be ok either. You know those made with your own molds? I have some fantasy/SF miniatures from that famous manufacturer from teh UK that I would be happy to trade. Anyone has some? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14771&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14771&ForumPage=1&GUID=38 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:49:59 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ So in going through CO and HQ I see the bit about dismounting infantry from APCs, but I don't see an HQ infantry dismounting with them. HQ infantry makes sense since once the APC move on who commands the ground troops? The same would go for air bourne or air assault. It is possible I just missed it or it is so obvious that it doesn't need to be mentioned. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=35&TopicID=14770&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=35&TopicID=14770&ForumPage=1&GUID=39 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:55:12 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I've added a post to my Blog showing how I made some simple 2d planes for use in my BKC games. Details can be found below: http://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/http://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/ As always comments via the forum or my Blog are most welcome[:)]. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14769&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14769&ForumPage=1&GUID=40 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:09:56 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ This jumps around a bit, but it's an attempt to give non-BKCers an overview of the game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clhJVLZXRsshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clhJVLZXRss Give me your feedback...I can take it... I hope! http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=14768&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=14768&ForumPage=1&GUID=41 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:18:05 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ i ordered to&e from micromark...does it come in the mail or email? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14767&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=14767&ForumPage=1&GUID=42 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:49:56 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Game situation - I have a battalion of infantry advancing across open country with a cross-attached squadron of Shermans. My infantry spot an enemy anti-tank gun and are within 20cm of their HQ who has a 3" mortar on tap. I roll my command dice and succeed, I want the infantry/tanks to continue to move and the mortar to fire on the anti-tank gun. My opponent calls opportunity fire on the moving tanks. Which is resolved first, the opportunity fire or my mortar fire? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14766&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14766&ForumPage=1&GUID=43 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:54:58 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I have some extra painted and unpainted Pendraken stuff I am looking to move. The painted stuff is very nicely done, above average for sure. I'll try and shoot some pictures later on if anyone is interested. Painted Stuff – $6.00 USD apiece British Sherman 75mm (Camo Netting on turret) British Sherman Firefly British Sherman Flail Tank German Jagdpanzer IV/70 German Bergepanther German Panther (4 different – 2 w/ Camo Bushes/Netting) Unpainted Stuff British – Mixture of Infantry Figures (2 3" Mortar, 2 Vickers MG, 11 figures – officers, PIAT) – $1.00 USD German – 2 8 cm Mortars, 1 PAK 40 AT, 1 Mobelwagen 37mm AA, 3 Sd 251/1 Halftracks, 2 120mm Mortars, 2 MG42 – all weapons are crewed. – $12.00 USD Take it all for $55.00 USD – shipping is at cost to you, should be able to ship in a small flat rate for $5.00 USD in the US – Thanks! http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14765&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14765&ForumPage=1&GUID=44 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:17:18 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320833720800?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1203http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320833720800?ssPageNa... Vehicles: Tiger I x 2 (1 still in packet, 1 assembled) Panther G x 1 (£3.05) (assembled, bare metal) Tiger II x 1 (£4.10) (assembled, bare metal) 75mm Pak-40 ATG + Crew x 3 (still in packet) 88mm Flak-36 ATG + Crew x 2 (assembled, bare metal) Sdkfz 251/16 + Flamethrower x 1 (assembled, bare metal) Pzkpfw IVH + 75mm Long (I think!) - x 1 (assembled, bare metal) Pzkpfw IIF x 1 (assembled, bare metal) Sdkfz 251/1D (I think!) x 3 (assembled, but all 3 missing the HMG -- possibly amongst the infantry) Sdkfz 250/3 Command Vehicle x 1 (I think! assembled, bare metal) Nashorn (I think) x 1 (assembled, bare metal) Kubelwagen x 1 (assembled, bare metal) Infantry: German Infantry x 30 (approx) German Infantry Support Weapons x 20 (approx) German Paratroopers x 30 (approx) There's also a Swiss army rucksack / Helmet for sale if you're into that kind of thing! [:o)] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14764&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=14764&ForumPage=1&GUID=45 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:10:57 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi All, Just checked out the 2012 new release schedule on Models2U -Matilda, Sdkfz 222 + Lorry AA variants. Looking Good ! Ian http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14763&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=14763&ForumPage=1&GUID=46 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:12:27 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Enjoys [^] http://clubleshakko.blogspot.com/2012/01/la-drang-operation-silver-bayonet-14.htmlhttp://clubleshakko.blogspot.com/2012/01/la-dra... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=38&TopicID=14762&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=38&TopicID=14762&ForumPage=1&GUID=47 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:52:41 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Excuse me Pete I have a little doubt about LOF and LOS. Unit "A" want to see unit "B". B is partially in cover and so: "A" can always see "B" but can have a LOF and hit "B" if the half of B is not in cover.Is it right? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14761&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=14761&ForumPage=1&GUID=48 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:36:19 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi all, OK can i get some clarity on the rules around preliminary bombardments (PB) please? 1. PBs are conducted by artillery units that you've purchased as part of your list? (Like all artillery they are not deployed on-table)? 2. The +20 points for a PB is additional to this and allows one artillery unit to shoot once as a preliminary bombardment? 3. Each PB occurs after setup, before the first turn, and; 3.1 can target anywhere in play 3.2 applies automatically (no command roll needed) 3.3 does not deviate 3.4 affects 20cm area at full Attack value or 30cm area at half Attack value Is this right? OK, so random example - DRM Pax Arcadia army p62. I take an Artillery Unit (Firemouth) 130pts Attack 6, and also a PB for 20pts. As a PB this unit can make a single automatic, undeviating artillery hit before the battle, either concentrated (hitting everything in the 20cm area with 6 attacks each) or barrage (hitting everything with 30cm at 3 attacks each). Is this correct? Cheers Ludd http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14760&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=14760&ForumPage=1&GUID=49 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:28:57 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/