tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post372882556625459550..comments2024-03-01T15:09:19.824+00:00Comments on doctorphalanx: Bloody Big Battles! - Blocks or figures?doctorphalanxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-53252490761461458482016-08-26T20:53:57.356+01:002016-08-26T20:53:57.356+01:00Hi Clay
The blocks with the flags represent comma...Hi Clay<br /><br />The blocks with the flags represent commands for when they are required, but they are the same size as the other blocks.<br /><br />Good luck with your efforts.<br /><br />Richarddoctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-89564209198700104212016-08-26T19:05:51.151+01:002016-08-26T19:05:51.151+01:00Thanks for the block labels. I was wondering if y...Thanks for the block labels. I was wondering if you have done any smaller lebel sheets with just leaders? That is the only thing that seems lacking in what you've done. I've ordered a bunch of wooden blocks from Columbia Games to start down this path myself. Thanks.<br />Claycoopman827@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816255942435931695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-54901426086807482982016-07-12T12:11:02.975+01:002016-07-12T12:11:02.975+01:00Hi David
Good to hear from you. Your Jenga blocks...Hi David<br /><br />Good to hear from you. Your Jenga blocks were my major inspiration though I eventually decided on the Mah Jongg tablets partly because they required less work.<br /><br />A friend of mine has since used balsa blocks mounted on card. These have the advantage of being soft enough to sport pins with flags on them and this adds a nice touch. I will be posting an AAR showing these when I get time. The Mah Jongg blocks could also be put on their sides in C&C-style. <br /><br />I've also got some mini-Jenga blocks and plastic equivalents, but no immediate plans to use them. Many years ago I also created some bases using matchsticks mounted on green card. That would be another interesting option if you could buy matchsticks in appropriate colours.<br /><br />You can email me direct using the name of this blog @gmail.com.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />Richarddoctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-37625611552543400882016-07-08T12:45:56.067+01:002016-07-08T12:45:56.067+01:00I really like the blocks (I have a large collectio...I really like the blocks (I have a large collection myself - see 'a war gaming odyssey' for some of the actions I have used them for - on Hexon but primarily Command and Colours based) and have recently acquired a copy of BBB for which they are crying out to be used for. I used imitation Jenga blocks sawn in half and labels prepared using MS Paint. the symbols are pretty much NATO standard and I have a choice of 7 colours.<br /><br />Happy to swap block stories - drop me a line to discuss further - and I am delighted to not be the only one using them!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-13152925689960978472016-04-16T18:16:11.878+01:002016-04-16T18:16:11.878+01:00I've often thought about 2mm but never committ...I've often thought about 2mm but never committed myself. It's something about still wanting to see models and know what they are without reading a label. This is less important for the 19thC where one side might be grey and the other blue. But I don't think it works so well for, say, Ancients.doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-21923842082723347722016-04-16T18:08:25.873+01:002016-04-16T18:08:25.873+01:00I actually use 2mm blocks from Irregular Miniature...I actually use 2mm blocks from Irregular Miniatures to play BBB with. I laid on a game at the authors BBB Bash day recently, using the 2mm figures to run the Balaclava scenario. It looked nice (people said) as you get a real impression of big units of men moving from your God-like view. And they are easy to paint too.Uncle Minkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159687702702012845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-31966685643667220762016-04-16T17:30:04.544+01:002016-04-16T17:30:04.544+01:00'Smoke and mirrors' but I think it will wo...'Smoke and mirrors' but I think it will work! Note Sam Mustafa's views on the future of wargaming...doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-46922696160081571532016-04-16T10:18:47.095+01:002016-04-16T10:18:47.095+01:00Recently I considered the idea of representing lar...Recently I considered the idea of representing large battles using blocks for an 18th Cent scenario..I haven´t the time to paint up enough figs, base then etc, build the landscapes or the Money to buy them in the first place. I read up on the prussian game "Kriegsspiel" but thought it looked a bit boring with the blocks looking all the same but then I saw your "preparing for Gettysburg" post and thought, "that#s the way to go" :-DPaul´s Bodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698894821198907112noreply@blogger.com