A couple of weeks ago I accepted an invitation from Pete (see his blog) to explain some of the mysteries on Megablitz to him and Evan. Based on the toys I knew Pete had to hand I dusted off the Ukraine 1944 scenario I had used to demo the game at shows in back in 2002. See the WD/Megablitz site for more chat about the scenario which was basically a means of gently running players through a few game turns. I brought a few extra toys - including the 1/144 B-25 which finally turned up for it's 'dawn raid' at noon...
We only played a few turns - let in with a great deal of chatting, tea, biccies and other such essentials. The few photos make no attempt to tell the full story but I thought you might like to seen them.
The Romanian artillery regiment, engineers (centre) and Div HQ (right). Mostly Raventhorpe figures. 100 points if you can identify the gun model.
12 comments:
Hi Tim,
Isn't that an Airfix WWI Royal Horse Artillery piece? I have a few of those serving as Soviet 76mm infantry guns.
Regards,
John
The Ferrymen
Only 20 points for that answer, I'm afraid! Keep trying.
I'm no help on the gun, but I do love that B-25 in Soviet livery. Very unusual.
Poor Romanians - "Thin Brown Skidmark" maybe?
Michael Peterson
I have 2 Soviet B-25s. What can I say - I needed a pair of Sov bombers in a hurry and I had the kits in stock.
Gun: Airfic ACW artillery with some add ons (shield and breech block... thingy). I like the this brown streak line (and the Mad Padre's skidmark - which might actually be as much literal as figurative in the circumstances).
I might have to start rethinking all my projects, and Megablitz is starting to look like the sort of option I should go for given my limited spatial resources.
Cheers,
Ion
Archduke Piccolo
Full marks sir! It is indeed the Airfix ACW gun (and limber and wagon) with a shield added. My poor old Romanians!
Great stuff Tim, was an ideal introduction to the rules, many thanks.
You'd be more than welcome back up to the wilds of West Yorkshire anytime.
Cheers,
Pete.
Nice pics. The B25 is a real treat in VVS colours.
The IL-4 is living up to the reputation that it forged at Shrivenham then?
Regards, Chris
Pete
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks again for your hospitality.
Paul Foster
Given that it was a rush job I'm glad it still looks OK.
Chris Kemp
It's serviceability seems to be in keeping with its accuracy....
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