Battle of "Toledo"

As promised, the report on the game that Russ and I played last sunday. Another view of the "village" used as terrain in the game. The village was placed on my right flank.

Same shot of the Church that I featured earlier.

Blacksmith hard at work, unaware that not very far away are two armies about to join in combat for who has the right to rule.

a local Squire about to bring in supplys for his "Boss".

I title of this slide is "The Young Infante and his personal Standard Bearer" joining the army, ready to do battle against the King. In the background are Andalusian Allies.

The Infante has now taken up postion with his personnal "Household Knights". These were placed in the centre of the battle field.

The Infante's close "Friend" "The Bishop Of Castille" (Figure holding the Standard) In the "WarHammer El Cid Rules" I payed extra points making him a "Crusading Bishop". The unit that has this character is a powerfull force to be reckoned with. Leadership of 10 subject to Hatred.



Two photos of the very same Bishop coming to blows with the Kings unit. I am sorry to say the Bishop lost the combat, resulting in the entire unit running away. I had to throw panic tests for three of my units, guess what happened, yes, your right, all three failed, which resulted in all three running off the table, leaving my left flank exposed. After this poor excuss for dicie throwing I surrended the game to Russ.

My Battle line looking down the left flank. The unit in the foreground are another Andalusian infantry unit.

Russ' Right flank, showing a number of crossbow men in skirmish formation.

My skirmish archer unit facing the Might of Russ' infantry

Unit of Caballeros charging my mercenary bow unit. This combat lasted 2 turns before my unit decided they had had enough, so they ended up going to the Inn in the village Ha! The Caballeros swept all before them opening up my right flank.

Ballesteros,Crossbow men about to recieve a charge from Caballeros light cavalry. I thoght by standing and shooting I could inflict 25% on the charging unit, but alas I failed leaving the Crossbow men to fight gallantly on. In the end they just could not hold and ended up making off in the direction of the Inn. Yes! the Inn Keeper on the day made a fortune. He was last seen sun tanning on the local beach.

My Infantry looking on Russ' Battle line. Note the middle flag of the unit in the foreground, this I used as my "Battle Standard". The flag features the "Virgin Mary holding Christ" as you have not already worked out, the day did not go to plan the Renegade Infante ended up running away. The photo below is the same one as featured above "How did that sneak in"?
I always enjoy using "WarHammer El Cid Rules" Russ and I use them whenever we play a medeval game, which I must say is a favourite period of mine. Hope you enjoy looking at the photos, as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Village Church Scene

First of all it has been a while since I last posted any news, so I thought I'll open up with a couple of photos of a section of the village incorporated in the game that Russ and I used as terrain in the game played last weekend, more about the game later। I think this is a fine shot of the Church, which is a fine piece to display on the table. The
trees lend that touch of realism, what do you think? The Waterfall, scatch-build - the idea came from a "Railway Magazine" I read at our local library.

(editors note: here's a link to two such items held by the excellent Brisbane City Council Library, 'Australian model railway magazine' & 'Model Rail')

Battle of "Teledo" cont;

Well here I am again, I've just come in from constructing a trench in preparation for a World War 1 game Titled "Take The Village". This will be in the Future, more on this when the date is set and the game has been played.
Now for the long awaited photos taken during the game "Battle Of Teledo". This photo shows a better view of the Battle Standard and the unit protecting it. The unit by the way did not come to "blows" with the enemy



The Infante's Unit, just to remind you this unit was in the centre of the Battle line. Foregive the movement try, I ment to flock it prior to the game, but never got round to doing it.


A close up of the Andalusian allies


Mecenary Light Cavalry in skirmish formation this unit had two rounds of combat then decided to run off the battle field. They were last seen heading for the Inn in the village. The actual view is the right wing of my lay out.
Just to let you know, I have just finished painting my first 3 units of Japanese 1905 Infantry and cavalry 2 x 12 infantry and 1x10 cavalry, the Cavalry I mounted on Fenlon Horses. Placing the Cavalry figues on the Fenlon brand of horse makes them look good. I have started on painting 3 more infantry units, by this rate, I hope to have all the Japanese painted with in 4 to 5 months. If I don't have time to paint the Russians I intend to use my World War 1 Russian Figures. You may say, that the uniforms may not be the same, well the cut of the Russian uniform did not change much only the colour, which eventialy changed from White and green to that of Karki. I shall post photos of the Japanese units in the next day or two.