Saturday 15 September 2018

Sabre Squadron with 10mm

Your roving reporter attended a game with Stephen & John today, using Sabre Squadron and an absolutely superlative collection of 10mm moderns (Skytrex vehicles, which were always beautiful castings, with superb Timecast infantry).


 It was good to try these with vehicles, and being reasonably new to the set (I've only used them loosely once before), there were questions, but most of the issues resolved on the day such that another game is in the offing. Great fun and hospitality as usual.


 A nice turn sequence, well designed options for actions and intelligent design with regard to just enough 'tech' with just enough 'game'...(though they may have to change the term 'dodge' for vehicles vs ATGMs to 'evade' - just a preference).


The guys' vehicles and infantry is absolutely stunning - enjoy!!!

Also - I have purchased a large amount (600 vehicles+ ) of 1/300 GHQ and similar from Jack over at BlackHawkNet. These too are superb. Some pics at the end...expect more moderns soon :)

 
 We join the action as the Soviet attacking force (circa 1984) has laid down smoke across the British poistion at the junction, though Swingfires on the ridgeline to their left still very active, as the roar of guided missiles is deafening, behind the roll of dice of course.

 Chieftains lie in wait.

 British troops dug in with Carl Gustavs.


 Soviet armour exploitation moves on left and right.


 Soviet armour approaching on their right, determined to take the high ground before the Chieftains can engage at long range as the smoke clears.

 Swingfires poised to inflict damage.

 

Artillery barrage laid down, hits the Blowpipe position, but the Swingfires are still operational.


Fantastic detail on these guys.


 Some ZSU discipline in place for the odd Lynx or Gazelle.


 Political officers in Gaz - aren't going to be enough to stop a Chieftain or two.



British positions prove a tough nut to crack.



Soviet moves on the British left are bearing fruit however.


 ...as a protracted firefight begins on the right.




 



 Soviet dismounts move toward the ridgeline to take the British prepared positions.

  
 
 

 The Soviet attack goes in.

Though we didn't get finished, it was a much needed introduction to a solid ruleset. More to follow I think.



Only part of the tanks I got from Jack, before they were unpacked. These guys will see much arguing over the rules...errr fighting, in the  next few months...


16 comments:

  1. amazing collection and some really nicely composed pictures.

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    1. Yes, the guys have some great stuff there - and superb painting.

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  2. Handsome game but Wow! That is massive collection of armor you acquired.

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    1. Yes I know LOL
      My head gets sore just deciding upon the (1) rules to use (2) scenario potential and (3) how best to conquer the known world with this armoured force!

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  3. Do you want some tanks with that!?!. Beautiful looking game. I have just noticed your (rather fantastic) response on the comments of the last post, please don't think me rude for not responding mate, things have been total chaos in chez sprinks lately and time has been lacking. . Would normally jump at the chance for a round of 'kids theme tennis!'.

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    1. Yes mate, the guys have some great kit...and yes, I've inherited a few tanks ;)

      No problem at all with last post - any excuse for me to post up themes that no one else is old enough to remember :)

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  4. The Brittains Bros 10mm kit is excellent very tempting but then seeing your deluge of new stuff so is 6mm !!!
    And a 'fantasy' period I can relate too :-)

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    1. Yep - it's fantasy and sci-fi rolled into one.
      Some might argue of course that the chance of a T72 ever penetrating an M1A1's Chobham armour is the real fantasy, but I like to remember the old engineering adage from Murphy's rules of combat...'always remember that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder'...

      Should also mention that there is a hack for FoBWWII for modern which allows brigade/division level attacks on North German Plain...another option to try with the 6mm - will email you a copy.

      Will also send you a copy of Alex's 6d6 moderns - which is a nice set.

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    1. Thanks Jack...it's crazy, yes.
      Just thinking about the amount of basing required for something like Spearhead, is a fairly large undertaking.

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  6. Duc,

    I was so excited until... I saw “10mm”. Just kidding, of course ;). It was a fun read, and the toys and table looked amazing, though, for me, there’s still something about the Timecast figures that doesn’t look right in all the pictures I’ve seen. Looking forward to more, and damn that’s a lot of tanks! ;)

    V/R,
    Jack

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    1. Thanks Jack
      Yes - I thought you might have read the title and thought the worst - just timing that the battle was taking place around the same time as 1/285 tank receipt.
      Don't worry, much more to follow in smaller scales.

      Yes - some of the Timecast poses are a little 'gamey' but they work well en masse, I think.

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  7. A beautiful looking game...and a huge, impressive collection!

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    1. Thanks Phil. Yes - some great stuff on show here.

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