ALY MORRISON'S "BUTTERFLY" ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF WARGAMES AND TOY SOLDIERS

Saturday, 26 June 2021

Books,Books,Books…

 Greetings…

The painting may have slowed down a bit recently… but the reading (book buying)continues with vigour…




I picked up these books by Simon Macdowall because I am continuing my reading around the Roman history in the 3rd century and beyond… I have no plans to start any armies at the moment but the subject is interesting.

I have started reading the Vandals which is so far an enjoyable and informative book…



Another set of Napoleonic rules…

These are a rather nice looking quick play set… I will certainly give them a go when I have enough shiny toys painted…


 

King Philips War…

Well because it’s interesting…

Although Brigade Games does have a range of miniatures…🙄😳😂

https://brigadegames.3dcartstores.com/kpw_king_philips_war_1675-76




Again something I have always been interested in… 

I have had a quick scan through and it looks very interesting…

Also my friend Florian did the illustrations…


I have also finished my Shiny Napoleonic French 18th Line Infantry… I am just waiting for a flag to come from GMB…

Keep safe and well…

All the best   Aly







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  1. Matt26 June 2021 at 22:51

    Someone's got a lot of reading to do!

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 01:36

      It’s a tough job… but I think I am up to it 😁

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  2. Jonathan Freitag26 June 2021 at 23:05

    When the painting slows, the book buying does not. Same here!

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  3. Phil Robinson26 June 2021 at 23:17

    One can never have too many books.

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 01:38

      “Too many books”
      Nope… I have no idea what you are talking about…😁

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  4. Steve J.27 June 2021 at 06:53

    Space issues mean I have to be selective in my book buying, but I still treat myself now and then:)

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 13:00

      Treating yourself to a book …or three… Is good for your soul 😁
      So it is well worth the effort…
      Fortunately as part of my up and coming home improvements… I am planning for another bookcase…

      All the best. Aly

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  5. David27 June 2021 at 09:04

    Plenty to inspire there, oh, and fuel that butterfly we all harbour...😉

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 13:02

      Yes… though in my case fuelling the butterfly is fairly easy 😁

      All the best. Aly

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  6. rross27 June 2021 at 09:51

    A nice collection of books there Aly and I am sure you could stretch to painting some Franks, Goths and Vandals....not to mention Huns and Scythians!

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 13:07

      Yes… Belisarius fighting the Vandals in North Africa does have a certain appeal.

      All the best. Aly

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  7. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com27 June 2021 at 12:15

    Simon always did love his Goths and friends. When we were in college, he was painting up a unit of Minifig Goth unarmoured cavalry when a fly landed in a puddle of not quite set epoxy. He quickly impaled it and it became their standard. Never known a unit so lucky with their dice until the day...but that's another story.

    Tempting books all!

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 13:10

      They are indeed nice books…
      The new standard probably gave them the extra buzz they needed to fight better 😬

      All the best. Aly

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  8. Ed M27 June 2021 at 14:23

    There is much growing interest in King Phillip's War among our group--a nice combination of the pike and shot era with colonial/French and Indian War flavorings (and as a group in Northern New England, being located in the seat of the conflict adds to the zest). Wasn't aware of this Osprey: it will be of much interest to our fellows!

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 14:47

      It’s a period I didn’t know much about, but then I saw that Mark over at the My Brave Fusiliers blog had started it as a new project…
      https://bravefusiliers.blogspot.com/2021/06/what-i-worked-on-this-week.html

      And then I saw the book… 😁
      Which is very good indeed…

      All the best. Aly

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    2. Ed M27 June 2021 at 23:43

      Funny you should mention Mark: he's a friend and member of our little gaming club.

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  9. Phil27 June 2021 at 16:04

    Not enough in a lifetime to read what needs to be read ...Nice choices!

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    1. Aly Morrison27 June 2021 at 19:26

      Yes indeed Phil…
      And then there are all the toy soldiers to paint…

      All the best. Aly

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  10. caveadsum147128 June 2021 at 10:56

    Nice selection of books, I did smile when I read" I have no plans to any armies at the moment..." it's good that you left, at the moment in, just in case!
    Best Iain

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    1. Aly Morrison28 June 2021 at 13:02

      You never know where the wargames butterfly will land next Iain…😁

      All the best. Aly

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  11. Matt Crump28 June 2021 at 17:25

    Interesting collection Aly…….I am really trying no.t to buy more books unless they are absolutely vital. I just have too many😢

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    1. Aly Morrison29 June 2021 at 14:47

      Too many books… ???
      I recognise the words… but when you arrange them in that way… I simply don’t understand what it says 😂😂😂

      All the best. Aly

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  12. Old Nick29 June 2021 at 05:31

    I hope you like the book on King Philips War. I enjoyed it very much. The Sudbury fight and the actions at Lancaster are in my area.

    The War of 1812 naval history, Revenge in the name of honour is on my reading list so I would be most interested in your opinion.

    If you get over to this side of the pond I would be delighted to give you a tour of the sites.

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    1. Aly Morrison29 June 2021 at 15:16

      I read King Philips War as soon as it arrived… it was very good.
      I have only had quick scan over Revenge in the Name of Honour… it certainly looks interesting…
      I would love go for a tour… hopefully sooner rather than later 😁

      All the best. Aly

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