Sunday, January 20, 2013

Photos from Naval Game Pt 1



These are courtsesy of Curt.  The ships are GHQ 1:2400, the Germans are by Sylvain.  I provided the convoy, Royal Navy and Polish ship (one Hunt class DE).  Curt supplied the table, sea mat and fire markers.
HMS Hero on fire (the markers are very effective).  

The Admiral Scheer and Lutzow 

The convoy runs, trailing black smoke while the escorts cover their tails with white chemical smoke.  The Lutzow is in the upper left and the Royal Navy cruisers are marked by the yellow triangle.  The RN cruisers are still only a blip on the Kriegsmarine's Dete sets.

The cavalry has arrived, or at least the cruisers.  We have HMSs Gloucester, Ajax, Arethusa and Euryalus from nose to tail.  Meanwhile, three escorts run for safety.

A longer range shot at the same game point.  I can't recall if that is still the Hero on fire, or another escort.

The same group of cruisers.

Sylvain's model of the Admiral Hiiper.  Very nicely done - I especially like the aircraft identification markings.

12 comments:

  1. Tremendous, those markers are really effective.

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    1. Thanks, I think that the markers are by Litko. Dead simple but really effective.

      Cheers
      PD

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    2. That's right they're Litko. I think I spent a good portion of the night putting them on and then (thankfully) taking them off.

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  2. Great looking models and basing. The markers are cool too. Best, Dean

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  3. Excellent looking models. If you gents are so inclined, I would like to feature your battle/models in the Summer Fall edition of BattleFleet. Please post me if you are interested. chorney.jeff@gmail.com
    Jeff

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    1. Jeff

      I'll check with the lads, but I'm a fan of Battlefleet and it would be an honour to be featured.

      Cheers
      PD

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    2. It is a pleasant honour. You have my blessing.

      Sylvain

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    3. Umm, we need to take better pictures (and I want to squeak in some of my ships) ;)

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  4. Lovely models Peter. I must read the action report again!

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    1. Tim

      Thanks. I've been enjoying your latest weird and wonderful productions. A portuguese Blenheim ?!? - I did like the markings though.

      How is your naval raid campaign going?

      Cheers
      PD

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