The Forest's Growing Quickly ...

I now have more than enough trees to use in Plattzdorf (at least, once the glue on these latest ones below dries).  I've already done some in longer strips one tree wide.  Not all the stones will be there when they're finished - I pour lots on where I've put glue, then shake off anything not sticking once the glue has dried.  

The figures are just to give an idea of size.  I don't want trees to proper scale, as they would end up about 12 inches high which would be inconvenient when moving figures around the table.  As long as there's an impression of forest, that'll do me.

Rules ...

Originally intending to write my own rules (everybody did that when I started wargaming) I soon realised it would take too long.  Mind you, there's been occasional workable rules comprising just both sides of an A4 sheet.  Der Alte Fritz has such a set.

I've decided to use the "Honours of War" rules - although the "lite" version called "Post of Honour".  These may be seen on the HOW website, together with a download of Malburian amendments I'll be incorporating.

The HOW website has a forum covering use of the rules and various aspects of 18th century warfare.

So - another couple of steps nearer to returning to battle...

No - I really mean it this time ...

No - I really mean it this time …

In the previous post, I said I'd enough figures for the opening battle of Plattzdorf.  Well, as usual, I got distracted when unearthing other figures and spent time basing them.  But no more figures until everything else is ready...

Following are photos of the last lot of figures, not in any particular order.

Not all parts of the Kingdom can muster full sized regiments

Some may notice a slight resemblance to a well known Commander towards the end of the Century.  Yes - the great-great grandson of this Artillery Brigadier did acquire his looks and interest in artillery from this soldier

I couldn't have a battle without the presence of at least one regiment of Ottomans

So - the odd bit of terrain to do, paint the edges of the bases, then make a table, and I'm ready to go