Palate cleanser: Jolly Good Chap Drinks Cup of Tea in Zomba c. 1891

April 23, 2020March 14, 2021 Warburton Darkest Africa, Historical, VSF British Empire, Mark Copplestone, Wargames Foundry

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I quickly painted this Wargames Foundry Darkest Africa British Gentleman (from their DA091 Stouthearted Brits pack) as palate cleanser from ‘eavy metal style bright colours. I imagine this chap’s name is something like Sir Reginald Thomas de Pfeffel Taylor-Walker KBE CMG and he is a member of good standing in the Athenæum Club. Continue reading →

Mordheim [RtheC] Game 4 Battle Report

August 18, 2019August 18, 2019 Warburton Mordheim, Warhammer Estalians, Games Workshop, Mordheim, Norse Marauders, RtheC, Sartosa, Wargames Foundry

Estalian Ambush — J’s Norse wander aimlessly, while the Estalians ambush from the bottom right hoping to concentrate force in the quarter and overwhelm the stronger Norse before the rest can come to the aid of their friends.

Lost in the bog…. Norse Marauders wander aimlessly, right into a trap laid by ambushing Estalians! in this scenario from Empire in Flames. Continue reading →

[Mordheim] RtheC campaign – Game 2

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 Warburton Mordheim, The Estalian Armada, Warhammer Estalians, Mordheim, Radheim, Radheim RtheC, RtheC, Sartosa, The Estalian Armada, Wargames Foundry

Games 2 vs Norse Marauders. Fighting the Street Brawl scenario this time to represent the Norse arriving in Sartosa. This time it is the Sartosan highlands, as that is what terrain I have at my place!

The set up:

The Norse are coming down from the hills, whilst the Estalians form up in the valley below.

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RtheC Mordheim Sartosa Campaign – Game 1

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 Warburton Mordheim, The Estalian Armada, Warhammer Estalians, Mordheim, Pirates, Radheim, RtheC, Sartosa, The Estalian Armada, Wargames Foundry, Warhammer

Sartosa Tourism Commission photograph

A cyclone has smashed Sartosa; buildings are wrecked and inundated by water. Buried treasure has been washed ashore or uncovered by extraordinary tidal action. Unfortunately for the citizens of Sartosa rescue parties do not arrive. Only murderous cutthroats bent on looting and pillaging for their own gain. However these rogues will find they are not the only ones so inclined… Continue reading →