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by toggy
Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: New Project
Replies: 8
Views: 8354

New Project

Hi guys, Following on from the Waterloo weekender I have decided to attempt to collect Reille's 2nd Corps,Kellerman's 3rd cavalry Corps & Guyot's guard heavy cavalry Division. This should only comprise of around 1100 infantry & 350 cavalry plus 50 guns (on a 1:1 ratio, can't remember what we used fo...
by toggy
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: FIRST REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE WEEKENDER
Replies: 87
Views: 70114

Can't believe its been a week since we were setting up the game.Have been reading some more accounts of the real battle, and it seems uncanny how accurate our refight was. As Barry is still writing his detailed report won't reveal any details, but I can definitely say the game did justice to all of ...
by toggy
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: FIRST REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE WEEKENDER
Replies: 87
Views: 70114

Hi guys, just to reiterate what's already been said,a truly fantastic weekend.Many thanks to both Barry & Dave for running a quite remarkable battle,I don't think there was a single form of combat, shooting or manouevre that we hadn't covered by the end of the game. As a 1st time player I was very i...
by toggy
Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: FIRST REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE WEEKENDER
Replies: 87
Views: 70114

Hi guys,
as Ray says around 24 hours to go really looking forward to the whole weekend, gets even better with 2 games going on.
I have a little further to travel coming from Lincolnshire but hopefully will be there around 4pm.
See you all tomorrow
Vive L'Empereur
Bob
by toggy
Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: Napoleonic General Board
Topic: Brunswickers in the Peninsular
Replies: 5
Views: 5767

Thanks for the information guys,looks like i could use some of the Perry's chaps with a little conversion work.Would probably use them as independant light companies similar to 95th or 60. Did know about the osprey book Dean,but thought it only covered 1815 period,will have to try & pick it up somew...
by toggy
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Napoleonic General Board
Topic: Brunswickers in the Peninsular
Replies: 5
Views: 5767

Brunswickers in the Peninsular

Trying to get a bit of variety in my allied forces & noticed small numbers of Brunswick troops were involved,albeit of dubious quality.Was wondering if anyone can shed some light on what troops actually fought, as Haythornthwaite & Windrow seem to show different uniforms.Also would Perry's figures b...
by toggy
Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: FIRST REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE WEEKENDER
Replies: 87
Views: 70114

Hi Barry
looking forward to the weekender,wargaming,golf & haggis couldn't be better.Just got to read up about where the French cocked up & try not to do the same.
see you in April
Bob
by toggy
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE WEEKENDER - your views
Replies: 23
Views: 19702

Hi Barry
just sent you an e-mail regarding the weekender all seems very exciting.
Hopefully enough guys can make it so that we can experience that LoA display game feel & also play a great set of rules.
Cheers Bob
by toggy
Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE WEEKENDER - your views
Replies: 23
Views: 19702

Hi Barry very interested in this idea, Mr Imrie told me at the other partizan that you had some ideas in the pipeline regarding participation events.Looks like he was telling the truth,will await further news with eager anticipation.
by toggy
Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: Got our copies today.
Replies: 52
Views: 38711

What can you say apart from absolutely superb.Top quality from front to back cover,a real gem.Just need to paint another 500 figures to do the rules justice.
Anyway must dash got a new book to read.


Well done Barry & Clarence.
by toggy
Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: What are you working on?
Topic: BLACK or WHITE?
Replies: 20
Views: 19100

not in mr.Imrie`s class, but i find that several thin covers of the base shade usually gives a good foundation to work from.
by toggy
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Napoleonic General Board
Topic: STOP THE PRESSES!
Replies: 40
Views: 32266

looks like xmas has come 7 weeks early, just hope the postman knows how much i want this.
by toggy
Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Napoleonic General Board
Topic: Its a dark day.....and its all your fault Barry.
Replies: 26
Views: 20309

nappys

nearly 30 years since i last painted napoleonics but seeing Barry`s game at Partizan 2 got me so enthused, i have joined in the fun. Just can`t wait to get my hands on the rules.