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SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:07 pm
by barr7430
Just back via Flodden with TogMeister - great weekend but somewhat underwhelmed by the show.
It was said by many to be turning into a Sci-Fi event. Historical games probably at an all time low.
Saw lots and lots and lots of the gang.. that was nice
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:21 am
by obriendavid
Most of the photos I've seen seem to be of fantasy/sci if games but the historical ones did look good.
Did you enjoy Flodden? They have made a great job of signposting the battlefield.
Cheers
Dave
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:40 am
by toggy
Dave
Neither Barry or myself got much of a look round, but the show certainly seems to have become sci-fi/fantasy dominated (probably due to companies paying the Warlords huge sums for trade stands).
There were some nice historical games, particularly the 7YW game from Bill Gaskin & a 40mm Napoleonic game.
Flodden was fantastic, my first visit, you could really picture the battle & how events unfolded on the day & yes there are several picture boards indicating what happened at the part of the battlefield. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
Bob
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:44 pm
by arthur1905
Salute lived up to expectations I thought this year, although not finding Barry has to be my low point for the year I think.
I agree with the comments of the games, Bill Gaskin's 1762 and Ian Smiths 40mm Napoleonic games were my highlight along with a great Russo-Finish game on what I think is my favorite snow terrain.
There seams to be a increase in small games run as promo's to company's latest releases this year.
Mark
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:32 am
by barr7430
Actually Mark - that was a kind remark
Many others would have written..
finding Barry was the low point of my year so far... particularly the Churchill fans
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 4:20 pm
by Friedrich August I.
If anyone is interested "The Terrain Tutor" has put up this Video on his Channel about Salute 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1LviZ8MVVc
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:50 pm
by yar68
Here's a few pics from the show....there's loads more on my blog!
I enjoyed the show, far too much Fanatasy, Sci-Fi crap for me though!
Got a great pic on the blog of you Barry, didn't wanna put it up here in case I get banned!!!
http://onelover-ray.blogspot.co.uk/2016 ... art-1.html
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:18 pm
by toggy
Ray
You should be knighted Sir, not banned
Toggy
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:33 am
by Friedrich August I.
Sir Ray!
Hails to the able photographer
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:59 am
by barr7430
Wonderful pix Ray you did a grand job. I hope they paid you some bloody money for that.
By the way, you managed to make me look like a combination of Ronnie Corbett and an East End market trader!
I tried to comment on your blog but it kept making me join facebook, something I refuse to do.
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:56 am
by toggy
Friedrich August I. wrote:I tried to comment on your blog but it kept making me join facebook
I think that's Face Gurning Book in your case
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:13 am
by j1mwallace
I like the photo chaps. Barry with the "I promise it was this size" and bob looks like an extra from fiddler on the roof "oi vay"
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:31 pm
by toggy
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 2:34 pm
by barr7430
Hey, Hey, Hey!
That makes you the one with the short, fat hairy legs!
Re: SALUTE 2016 - What did we think?
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:20 pm
by Friedrich August I.
