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...