tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post597917580914753773..comments2024-03-27T23:35:31.191+00:00Comments on Devon Wargames Group: Target for Tonight - "The Big City"jcrallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641911656118603234noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-41894258657335771062018-03-16T16:06:21.841+00:002018-03-16T16:06:21.841+00:00Unfortunately there are no Halifaxes in the new ve...Unfortunately there are no Halifaxes in the new version, only Lancasters. I just got the new version yesterday, I am happy with the new shiny finished product but really wanted the Halifax bombers in there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-88334241700508005462018-02-04T04:27:37.777+00:002018-02-04T04:27:37.777+00:00I inquired about other aircraft as well, and got t...I inquired about other aircraft as well, and got the reply that at least Halifaxes were included, in addition to the Lancs. Not sure on the others, but since some of us have posted notes suggesting/wanting them, hopefully those will be included, and/or hints will be provided to come up with adjustments for them. Stirlings had a higher loss rate, generally, than some of the other bombers, later in the war. Not sure about the Ruhr period, but think they did then as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-25509424553816552222018-01-08T09:55:18.496+00:002018-01-08T09:55:18.496+00:00Thanks so much HI, that's perfect. I've al...Thanks so much HI, that's perfect. I've already got a bit of a collection of 1/300 bombers (unpainted mind you), so plan on using them for the rules - is there any reason why you couldn't? Also, are different aircraft included / or easy to add. I've got some Wellingtons, Short Stirlings, and Handley-Page Hampdens and would like to have a crack at some of the very early raids (40-41).<br />Thanks again Ben Fiene (Ansbachdragoner)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07179069100382179511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-32394669457821181992018-01-07T17:21:26.210+00:002018-01-07T17:21:26.210+00:00Hi Ben,
Assuming the rules remain pretty much as t...Hi Ben,<br />Assuming the rules remain pretty much as they are, you will need to create about 27 beer mat sectors like you see in the AAR, with two for the airfield, two coastlines and one North Sea, three flak zones, a target zone and the rest night sectors to cover the journey in and out from the target.<br />You will want a large scale Lancaster, mine are 1/300th, like at least one type of nightfighter and then several smaller model Lancasters for the models to use on the flight track together with some similarly scaled nightfighters.<br />Finally you will need to create an over the target and nightfighter intercept board, I have used a simple cork/wood framed notice board you can pick up in any stationers. You will need to spray it black and mark it up with 48 squares in a 6 x 8 pattern also as seen in the AAR. That's about it on the basic prep. Hope that helps.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-14601883369233596102018-01-07T14:07:59.451+00:002018-01-07T14:07:59.451+00:00These rules look great HI, thanks for the writeup....These rules look great HI, thanks for the writeup. Are you able to provide any specs on the boards - are They scratch built or did they come with the rules. If you could provide some specifications of what is required for a basic game, I'd really appreciate it. Im off work for a few weekz, and would like to get a head start by getting some stuff painted up before the revised rules are released hopefully later in the month.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />BenBen Fiene (Ansbachdragoner)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07179069100382179511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-8421089039508495012017-11-05T13:32:10.986+00:002017-11-05T13:32:10.986+00:00Thanks for your comments chaps.
With regard to add...Thanks for your comments chaps.<br />With regard to additional aircraft, the rules are very accommodating for adding different types so that should not be difficult.<br /><br />The Halifax is included as an option with slightly different stats.<br /><br />The scales of the aircraft on the large target and night-fighter attack board are 1/300th.carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-12811010648120324962017-11-04T17:56:54.586+00:002017-11-04T17:56:54.586+00:00BTW what scales are you using for the big board La...BTW what scales are you using for the big board Lancs and then the nightfighter section of board? Want to start collecting.GGouveiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744907092718114931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-57122425988788162912017-11-04T17:55:12.869+00:002017-11-04T17:55:12.869+00:00Great modifications, hard to find a copy of Enemy ...Great modifications, hard to find a copy of Enemy Coast Ahead. I did think that a d10 to spell trouble was harsh, unless you roll 0 then roll again, love to see this set. Any additions of Halifax bombers?GGouveiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744907092718114931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-21570869055586857702017-10-16T00:25:38.630+01:002017-10-16T00:25:38.630+01:00Good to see you've added in the Halifax and St...Good to see you've added in the Halifax and Stirling, in addition to the Lancaster. Would love to see others added in as well, e.g. the Mosquito, and some of the early twin-engine bombers too, like the Blenheim, Hampden, Manchester, Wellington, and Whitley too, just for grins.<br /><br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-76677331966254344362017-10-15T22:13:06.873+01:002017-10-15T22:13:06.873+01:00Hi JJ,
An excellent report! Thanks for sharing i...Hi JJ,<br /><br />An excellent report! Thanks for sharing it with us, and for keeping this subject, and these rules visible. Sounds like your modifications worked well. I've love to hear more about how the rules for bombing and fuel usage work. Hope these can be made available eventually, to those of us interested in WWII night raids by the RAF.<br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-54424497413785295162017-10-15T14:58:23.946+01:002017-10-15T14:58:23.946+01:00Hello JJ,
I look forward to seeing what your sear...Hello JJ,<br /><br />I look forward to seeing what your searches turn up. Just as a thought: have you tried contacting John Curry at the History of Wargaming Project?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Pete.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668389518826053090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-21593103443345223492017-10-15T14:48:30.391+01:002017-10-15T14:48:30.391+01:00Hi Pete,
Thanks for your comments. I will wait to ...Hi Pete,<br />Thanks for your comments. I will wait to see if anything comes back on this second posting and I still have a few enquiries to follow up and then we will see what we can do from there. <br />I would be happy to provide any mods we come up with once we are confident in the changes.<br />Cheers<br />JJcarojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328566982075412654.post-7715515440670391072017-10-15T14:07:12.685+01:002017-10-15T14:07:12.685+01:00Superb report- I, for one, hope that the rules wil...Superb report- I, for one, hope that the rules will reach a wider audience again. Given that you are amending it in the light of your previous play through: would a fan- modded version be a suitable way forward?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Pete.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668389518826053090noreply@blogger.com