I had a conversation with Tim at the club where he expressed an interest in "A Very British Civil War" (VBCW). After a couple of very brief chats on the subject I joined the VBCW forum. I was also lucky enough to have a full day to myself. So I got busy. I think Tim wants to do VBCW in 20mm. While there is nothing wrong with this as a scale the over abundance of tank model kits puts me off as I feel it could degenerate into an arms race. Again this is fine for some games it strikes me as the wrong approach to VBCW. As I like 28mm for skirmish games I rumaged around until I found something suitable in the attic. I thought I would start with some basic troops. These figures are 28mm WW1 lowland Scots that I have quickly repainted, re-based and added appropriate VBCW arm bands. 8 figures in all that I originally bought 2nd hand on eBay (unpainted) as such I cannot be 100% sure of the manufacturer. However that is not important at this stage. You will note the arm bands, on each figures right sleeve, they clearly identify the figures as aligned to the Anglian League. The Glenn Gary hats also carry miniature George crosses which again indicate their political affiliation.
I have kept the back story of these troops vague at present until I am more immersed into the VBCW background. I chose the Anglian League simply because there is a link to a map on the VBCW forum which shows the dominant powered in that area and the SE of England is mostly Anglian League (at least on the surface). Below the surface any faction could be active and small unit actions between any faction seem possible. Granted there is less likely to be Cornish Independence Party members but there could be a Kent Independence Party (Kent was a separate Kingdom back in the Dark ages, along with Wessex and Mercia) so should players really want to fight for Cornish Independence there is no reason for them not to. Likewise all other political parties could potentially be worked into the background dependant on what club players want.
There are a few more of this unit to finish and I hope to have them done by the time I Post on this blog again on Friday. Until then, thanks for reading take care and try not to do too many impressions of "Giraffes on roller skates" in the snow and Ice!.
I really love what you've done with them, I was talking to Ray about doing a little skirmish for this period but he said it was fantasy as it didn't happen!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angry! If as a club we get this going feel free to pop down you'll be most welcome. (especially if you offer to make the tea!!)
DeleteHe'll come down, but you can forget about the tea!!!
DeleteNice work though Clint, I like the sound of the Kent Independence Party, that's the great thing about this period, you can do whatever you want!!
That's OK I don't drink Tea. But he's still welcome. As are you. There are a couple of Irish factions as well from what I can discern. As for being able to do anything you want.... yes within limits!
DeleteCracking work there sir!
ReplyDeleteFor skirmish games, I reccomend Brink Of Battle universal skirmish rules. They're a bit complex at first but pretty intuative when you get the hang of them.
Thanks JP I'll look into it.
DeleteVery nice figures...and picture, great work!
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Thanks Phil, It's a good start at least.
DeleteSuperb! I've often been tempted by this myself because, as you say, you can pretty much interpret as you like.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mate. Yes it is open to interpretation which people will either love or loathe. As long as the interpretation is in keeping with the setting there should be no real problems though.
DeleteThese are superb Clint. I follow a few people who game this period. I love the mix of uniforms and vehicles being used custom made. I quite like the sound of the K.I.P
ReplyDeleteThanks Brummie. I agree the setting is so ripe for anyone with imagination. I don't think the Kent Independance Party (KIP) will really go anywhare as a faction, but who can tell.
DeleteI say Clint these are very nice and for me 28s is the way to go as you said an arms race isnt very British. But the most important thing is you enjoy what you do and hang all the others.
ReplyDeleteMy concern about the "Arms race" is that everyone will want Matilda Tanks because they should be the very toughest. I shall post again later today, but current thinking is 20mm and not 28mm now (Now that I have finished something! Typical)
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