Our New Web Site is here

Hip Hip Hooray did i hear you say... Yes after much delay and some hair pulling we now have a brand new web site with loads of products already installed and much much more to come. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think.
www.battlelinescenics.com.au

cheers
Kevin

ACW Game

I know its been awhile since i last posted but we have been busy getting a new web site up and running which i hope will solve any of the old issues. A little while ago i had an ACW game with a mate of mine Mark Temple. Once again it was very enjoyable with the out come being a draw. The Union left flank was about to become under a lot of pressure as it was being flanked whilst the confederate left flank was giving way under similar circumstances. Attached are some Photos so enjoy.

Die Kriegskunst SYW

On Saturday Scott Robertson, Mark Piper, Russell Nichols, my son James and myself played a SYW scenario using the new Die Kriegskunst General de Brigade variant rules for SYW. The Scenario was Moys 7th September 1757 fought originally between the Prussians and Austrians. Since we lacked any Austrians we decided to play using the French as the defenders and a combined British and Prussian army as the assaulting force. The battle started as per the scenario with the French losing the Heights by about the 4th turn. From that point on it was a fairly even contest until the Heights were again over run by this time a Prussian Assault. The game concluded pretty much a draw with the French most likely being forced to withdraw. I have included some pictures below which i hope you enjoy. The table and figures are my own in what i call the war games room. Another friend of mine who could not stay for the game Gavin Shanks called in to pick up some nice figures and scenics (thanks for the sale mate) hope you can stay next time.

Xmas WW2 game

Every year my friend Mark Temple puts on a couple of days of WW2 skirmish games. These are well organised and highly enjoyable. Its almost a Christmas "must do" each year which my son Oliver looks forward to as he has a great WW2 collection in 28mm and loves gaming the period. This year the Americans can on with a recon force which to Marks delight got into all sorts of trouble with a German 37mm A/T gun. Although out number and with limited reinforcements the Germans actually came out on top. Its played with all 28mm figures using our own in house rules which play quite well for skirmish type games.

Latest Projects

Well its been a fair while since i have last posted and there has been lots happening with alot of new products and bits and pieces. My new years resolution is to up date my blog alot more regularly so this is the first step. Below are a couple of pictures of some of the new Victorix figures that we currently have in stock painted by my son Oliver who is without doubt getting to be one of the best painters i have seen around my neck of the woods. Unfortunately the photos do not do justice but it gives you an idea. The Spanish Napoleonic artillery gun and crew was painted by yours truly using the Army Painter Quick shade system which i think turned out quite nicely, i have not completed the basing as i wanted to get the pictures on here. Victorix Figures are currently selling for the introductory price of $44.00/box. If your interested drop me an e-mail.

One for the Republic

Last weekend Scott, my son James and myself played a Republican Roman V Turkish Allied army game. It was the first outing for my newly purchased Romans (thanks Scott) and their first victory under their new command. We played the game at Scotts place using his excellent desert terrain and the War Hammer ancient rules. It was a great day of Wine, Beer and victory enjoyed by all and one which i hope we will play again soon. The objective was to capture the enemy's camp or force a retreat. The Allied army come out of the town to meet the Romans and although superior in Cavalry did not have enough quality troops to win the day especially when their best infantry unit turned and fled back to the town without laying a blow.

War Hammer Great War

About a month or so ago Scott Robertson, Mark Piper, James Jowett, and myself decided to have a early War ww1 Game here at my place. Both Scott and myself have played the War Hammer Great War rules a few times now and have both agreed that they are a simple and enjoyable set of rules for this period. At present we are limited in the size of engagements due to troop numbers but both of us are going to work on increasing the troop numbers. I have started an early war French battallion and Scott has ordered quite alot of Austrians and already has a great number of Russians for this period. I have included some photos of the game which i hope looks ok.