Greetings…
I haven’t posted any book acquisitions for a while… and I have indeed being acquiring books.
This books comes from my good friend David Crook with Bob Cordery
I got this a while ago… it’s a cracker.
I’ve always wanted to do naval wargames… but I have been put off by the complexity of most rules …and models… full rigging anyone ?
David simplifies the rules intelligently and appears to give a good feel of naval warfare in this period .
As well as the rules there is a short history of early Ironclads and a list of the various wars in which Ironclads saw action by Bob Cordery.
The models that David uses for his games are delightful, simple and evocative… they remind me of old tinplate ships from the turn of the 20th century…
Even better he includes a section on modelling his fleets…
Yes I am of course biased… David is my friend and the rules are good…but I have not been bribed in any way…even though David knows perfectly well that I really like a good single malt whisky 😁.
You can read more of David’s adventures in creating this book here…
http://awargamingodyssey.blogspot.com/search/label/ACW%20%20Naval
Has this caused me to rush out and buy a book on American Civil War Ironclads…
No!…
Honestly…. No!…
I have absolutely not bought any books on American Civil War Ironclads…
None!…
Hmmmmm!….
All the best Aly
Your butterfly ranges far and wide. Naval gaming leaves me all at sea, that I once rammed my own sides flagship says it all😂
ReplyDeleteI have no immediate plans to start naval wargaming Phil…but I do find the subject fascinating… and I am always impressed by lovely model ships…
DeleteSo never say never 😁
All the best. Aly
Hello there Aly,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your kind words old chap - the bottle of single malt is in the post…. :-)
The ‘Black Battlefleet’ is a worthy subject for study and Tumbling Dice make some cracking models in 1:2400th. I have built a single Royal Navy ship for the period - HMS Superb - as a kind of ‘proof of concept’ and indeed, she has seen action against the Turks under the command of Captain Bellend….
The real beauty of naval wargaming is the simple fact that for the most part you can ‘have a go’ very cheaply so it is a great subject for a self contained project so go on, you know you want to….
All the best and many thanks once again, I am still blushing…
DC
Credit where credit is due old chap…
DeleteYes I have had a look at the Tumbling Dice ships… Flutter 🦋
All the best. Aly
The butterfly goes to sea? Iron(clad) Butterfly?? Actually....it sounds like an interesting book...I may have a flutter too.
ReplyDeleteI can see you getting into this kind of thing Stuart…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Careful Aly, things don't end well when butterflies venture out over large bodies of water. But this reminds me that I have full fleets for the Austrians and Italians in 1866...must get them out again.
ReplyDelete1866 Austrian and Italian Fleets!…
DeleteGet them out…. Please 😁
All the best. Aly
Very nice Aly. I’ve followed AJ Wrights naval games as well lately and their is something about First World War actions that does intrigue me. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThe hundred years between 1814 and 1914 see an incredible change in naval warfare… reading about all these changes and in some cases where things seem to stay they same has always fascinated me.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
If you are not careful Aly, you will have to change the name of your blog to Alys Books!
ReplyDeleteVery true Keith… reading the history is as much my hobby as is painting and playing with toy soldiers.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
You'll be building and painting up Ironclads in no time.
ReplyDeleteMaybe… 😂
DeleteAll the best. Aly.
I have enjoyed a few naval games; Ancients, Napoleonic and WWII but lack an enthusiastic opponent or two. I always fancied two Langton Miniatures 1/300 frigates à la Master & Commander but the modelling skills beyond my limited set.
ReplyDeleteIt’s the amount of potential work that puts me off getting into naval gaming…
DeleteThe Langton Miniatures are an excellent example of beautiful workmanship… but the rigging terrifies me….
All the best. Aly
Warrior to Dreadnought is a fascinating period full of odd inovations ,I'm sure you could have great fun with it!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
It is always in the back of my mind to one day do something in this period…
DeleteI am sure it will happen 😁
All the best. Aly