Sorry for the long delay for day 3 of the Waterloo battle I've had a busy work schedule lately. I made a little video to accompany the blog post so I hope you will find it interesting:
If your not into YouTube here are some pics of the final day with a short explanation as I'm in the middle of painting landwehr at the moment.
A view from the French lines at the start of day 3
View from the Dutch Belgian positions
Large cavalry battles raging in the centre
The Prussians finally arrive on table bit by bit . . .
Faced by an eager French threat
The Prussians can hear the gunfire in the distance!
Napoleon and Wellington fight it out in the centre
Panorama of the centre
Nassau on the move!
Prussian advance bottled up as the cavalry fight it out to their front
Panorama of the battlefield at the end of the battle
Another panorama of the final positions
Give me night or give me blucher, well I'm afraid it would have to be night, however we were well on the way just need a little more time!
The French road block at the edge of plancenoit
Scots greys bravely fighting it out with the polish lancers of the guard
La haie sainte used as a springboard in the centre for assaulting the allied ridge line
Stiff allied resistance
Old Glory old guard artillery deploying
Dutch Belgian artillery in action
More lovely allied troops
This section actually looks pretty solid for the allies
Tabletop eye candy French caissons
Tabletop eye candy
Tabletop eye candy British command stand
Tabletop eye candy allied
Tabletop eye candy the guys done us proud getting all the troops painted for the game!
Tabletop eye candy British hussars
And a big ginger haired fellow in a Prussian t-shirt
Well it was a great 3 days gaming and I hope you enjoy the pics, I'm now off to try and get a few more landwehr figures painted.
Happy warGaming!!
Excellent photos, Scots Greys fighting with Polish lancers of the Guard might have been a great moment! Beautiful vignettes in the last pics...
ReplyDeleteCheers phil, it was brilliant to be a part!
DeleteLooks like an impressive, awesome game!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing those pictures.
Hi Stefan, it was great to be there and thanks for your comment!!!
DeleteThat is a stunning table Paul! Very well done and the vid was really cool. You will have to do more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rodger, I managed to sneak a couple of my prussian commands into the table and other than playing that was my only contribution. Brilliant to be there. I'll try and do more in the future.
DeleteMate that looks absolutely brilliant, a feast for a wargamers eyes :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks jacksarge, I know what you mean. I arrived blind on the friday and i was blown away. That's tge 1st time I'd been so close to seeing so many troops laid out. Usually ive only seen them in magazines or on blog posts.
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ReplyDeleteTotally agree R, I was so lucky to be a part!!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Paul,
ReplyDeleteThe videos and pictures show the spectacle of this battle superbly. Kudos my good sir.
Also to the Falkirk wargamers, an exceptional job! Miniatures, scenery and terrain board. Wow... Just wow....
Martin
Thanks Martin,
DeleteI'm very happy to be able to say I was there taking part if only in a little way. A stunning sight and glad you enjoyed it to buddy, I had a feeling you would!!!
WoW! That's one fantastic looking game Paul!
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I know christopher I was very lucky to be a part of it the falkirk guys done us proud. A huge effort of irganisation by the guys!!!
DeleteSensational photos again Paul. Looking forward to a cup of team and the video later this morning. Really enjoying all of these mate.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carlo, glad you enjoyed it. Brilliant fun!!!
Deleteabsolutely superb! A stunning table.
ReplyDeleteCheers des, yeah the guys done superb with it!
DeleteGreat pics and a most impressive game, Paul!
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter, I know you've been involved in a good number of large games over the years and I'm sure each time you still get that WOW factor!!!! For me seeing the table laid out on the Friday night blew my socks off!
DeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteCheers Steve, it was great fun!!!
DeleteBy the way Paul live the acrylic markers for orders etc. Where did the lads get those mate as I need some desperately!
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Hi Carlo, I've asked around and Alisdair who ran the waterloo game commissioned "figures in comfort" to do them in different colours (Alisdair from what I'm told filled the colour of the lettering in himself). I believe the gents name who did them is Jed. If your going down that route mention Alistairs waterloo game or the videos and he'll know what your on about.
DeleteBest of luck!
Looks like you had a fun time!
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Sure did FMB, was a great weekends loads of emotions and firsts. Glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteReally enjoyed the pics and video Paul - thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian, glad you enjoyed them!
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