Download or read book Battlefields in Miniature written by Paul Davies and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-05-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you've spent hundreds of hours collecting and painting your miniature armies, they surely deserve ground worth fighting for. Master terrain modeller Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations (eg European farmland or Sudanese desert). There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems etc. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul's inspirational finished pieces.
Download or read book Battlefields in Miniature written by Paul Darnell and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a good general, a good war gamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature war-games are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you've spent hundreds of hours collecting and painting your miniature armies, they surely deserve ground worth fighting for. Master terrain modeler Paul Darnell takes the reader through the process of creating a practical and visually-stunning terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations (eg Sudanese Desert). There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems etc. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul's inspirational finished pieces.
Download or read book Gettysburg in Miniature written by Tristan S Mingus and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The battle of Gettysburg remains one of the most-studied battles in American history. However, few authors have ever used military miniatures, wargames, dioramas, and scale model soldiers and battle scenes as the means of fully illustrating a sweeping overview of the battle, campaign, key personalities, and the aftermath, including Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. A team of gamers and dioramists from across North America and Europe have joined multiple-award-winning wargamer and author Scott Mingus to present more than 200 black-and-white photos of their finest works related to Gettysburg. This is aimed at teenagers but should satisfy most Gettysburg buffs of all ages, as well as gamers and modelers.
Download or read book Painting Wargaming Figures written by Javier Gomez Valero and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The artist known as “El Mercenario” “shares the secrets of his success in this useful guide to painting miniature figures”—includes photos (Stuart Asquith, author and editor of Practical Wargamer). In this accessible “how-to” guide, Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of materials (unlike other available guides it is not linked to any specific figure manufacturer) and preparation of the miniatures to basing and even advice on photographing the finished item. Techniques such as dry-brushing, ink-washing, shading and highlighting are all explained clearly with the help of step-by-step photographs and color charts. Specific case studies tackle a variety of useful subjects across all periods, such as mixing realistic flesh tones for different races; painting horses; guns and limbers; Medieval heraldry; Napoleonic uniforms; WW2 and modern camouflage patterns. Javier also clearly explains how these techniques and processes can be applied to all the major wargaming scales, from 40mm down to 6mm. Whatever historical period (or Sci-fi/Fantasy) and whatever scale the reader is interested in, this book is an invaluable source of practical advice and inspiration. “Very soon after we started up Perry Miniatures we managed to acquire Javier’s outstanding painting services for our figure collections. He is a true genius with a brush, with a great sense of color that turns figures into masterpieces. His military and uniform knowledge adds a great deal to his ability to produce little painted gems.”—Michael and Alan Perry, Perry Miniatures “I have used some of the suggestions here as well as the highlights for some of my own figures and they have produced improved results.”—Mataka.org
Download or read book The Battlefield written by Brent Spivey and published by Bombshell Games. This book was released on 2012-08-23 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jeff Shaara s Civil War Battlefields written by Jeff Shaara and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2006-04-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRAVEL THROUGH A PIVOTAL TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY Jeff Shaara, America’s premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of the ten Civil War battlefields every American should visit: Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, New Market, Chickamauga, the Wilderness/Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg/Appomattox. Shaara explores the history, the people, and the places that capture the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict and provides • engaging narratives of the war’s crucial battles • intriguing historical footnotes about each site • photographs of the locations–then and now • detailed maps of the battle scenes • fascinating sidebars with related points of interest From Antietam to Gettysburg to Vicksburg, and to the many poignant destinations in between, Jeff Shaara’s Civil War Battlefields is the ideal guide for casual tourists and Civil War enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book The Portable Wargame written by Bob Cordery and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Portable Wargame has been developed over the past ten years to meet the needs of wargamers who want a fast, easy to learn, simple to use set of wargames rules that don't require the player to purchase and paint a large collection of figures and that can be staged on a small dinner table, a large coffee table, or something even smaller. The rules are designed to be used with a gridded tabletop made up of squares or hexes.
Download or read book Battlefield written by Peter Svenson and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new Introduction by the Author A finalist for the National Book Award, Battlefield chronicles the author's experiences building a farmhouse on a forty-acre site near Harrisonburg, Virginia, which years before had been the site of the Civil War "Battle of Cross Keys." While reviving his long-neglected farmland, he unearths spent cartridges and artillery shells, and meditates on how best to commemorate the men who fell in battle on his forty acres.
Download or read book Pea Ridge written by William L. Shea and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1862 battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas was one of the largest Civil War engagements fought on the western frontier, and it dramatically altered the balance of power in the Trans-Mississippi. This study of the battle is based on research in archives from Connecticut to California and includes a pioneering study of the terrain of the sprawling battlefield, as well as an examination of soldiers' personal experiences, the use of Native American troops, and the role of Pea Ridge in regional folklore. "A model campaign history that merits recognition as a major contribution to the literature on Civil War military operations.--Journal of Military History "Shines welcome light on the war's largest battle west of the Mississippi.--USA Today "With its exhaustive research and lively prose style, this military study is virtually a model work of its kind.--Publishers Weekly "A thoroughly researched and well-told account of an important but often neglected Civil War encounter.--Kirkus Reviews "Offers the rich tactical detail, maps, and order of battle that military scholars love but retains a very readable style combined with liberal use of recollections of the troops and leaders involved.--Library Journal "This book is assured of a place among the best of all studies that have been published on Civil War campaigns.--American Historical Review "Destined to become a Civil War classic and a model for writing military history.--Civil War History "A campaign study of a caliber that all should strive for and few will equal.--Journal of American History "An excellent and detailed book in all accounts, scholarly and readable, with both clear writing and excellent analysis. . . . Utterly essential . . . for any serious student of the Civil War.--Civil War News
Download or read book Horizon Wars written by Robey Jenkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond today's horizons lie uncountable wars still to be fought by mankind – on battlefields, against foes, and with weapons that can only be imagined. With Horizon Wars, wargamers can bring these future conflicts to the tabletop, no matter their exact vision of the future of warfare. Combining the feel of real-world combat and tactics with versatile and quick-to-learn rules, Horizon Wars is a 6mm company-level game that incorporates ground forces, aircraft and the titans of the battlefield – mechs. Whether you want to pit a handful of mechs against each other in quick clash of patrols, or line up combined-arms forces for a huge battle, the game remains fast-moving and enjoyable. Also included are full rules for building units from the ground up, allowing players to tailor their forces to suit the mission objectives or their figure collections.
Download or read book Gettysburg Soldiers written by Justin Reber and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "GETTYSBURG SOLDIERS" is an innovative gaming rulebook for the American Civil War (1861-1865), designed to accompany tabletop wargaming with miniature figures. The game can be used to recreate historical battle scenarios, or create your own battles with opposing sides equal in strength. "GETTYSBURG SOLDIERS" offers a sensible harmony between playability and historical accuracy, to encourage tactical and strategical challenges between players; and provide an afternoon or evening's entertainment. The game also has special provisions to simulate the element of surprise, the ebb and flow of momentum, and the fog of battle.#13; #13; The "GETTYSBURG SOLDIERS" rules are written as simple and logical guidelines that make the game easy to both teach and learn, appealing to new gamers and experienced players alike. The rules are numbered for quick and convenient reference; and the Firing and Melee Charts are provided in a handy easy-to-read format. Opposing players take alternate turns to Maneuver and Fire, with a unique competition to gain the initiative during each game turn. The "GETTYSBURG SOLDIERS" rules can be played with 10mm, 15mm or 25mm scale miniature figures. Basing of the miniature figures is flexible as long as both opposing sides are based similarly; and the game rules can accommodate the basing of figures from most other rules sets.
Download or read book World War 1 The Western Front to Verdun and the Somme written by Minifig Battlefields and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Visual Guide of the Western Front to Verdun and the Somme, using scenes created in Minifig Battlefields pieces. Features commentary on World War 1 about notable events during this period and the campaigns of the British, French and German Armies
Download or read book Oathmark written by Joseph A. McCullough and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empires have fallen, and the land is broken. The great oathmarks that once stood as testaments to the allegiances and might of nations have crumbled into ruin. In this lost age, fealty and loyalty are as valuable as gold and as deadly as cold iron, and war is ever-present. Created by Joseph A. McCullough, designer of Frostgrave and Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago, Oathmark is a mass-battle fantasy wargame that puts you in command of the fantasy army you've always wanted, whether a company of stalwart dwarves or a mixed force with proud elves, noble men, and wild goblins standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the battle-line. Fight through an integrated campaign system and develop your realms from battle to battle, adding new territories, recruiting new troop types, and growing to eclipse your rivals... or lose what you fought so hard to gain and fall as so many would-be emperors before you.
Download or read book Flames Beyond Gettysburg written by Scott L. Mingus and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gettysburg Campaign has been examined in detail from nearly every aspect but one: the key role played by Richard Ewell's Second Corps during the final days in June. This is the first in-depth study of these crucial summer days that not only shaped the course of the Gettysburg Campaign, but altered the course of our nation's history.
Download or read book Painting World War II Miniatures written by Mike Davidson and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War II saw a large variety of uniforms on battlefields around the globe. Mike Davidson turns his painting skills to twentieth century warriors. Starting with commercially produced figures, he guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting, and mounting. There are also formulas for mixing a variety of World War II uniform colors to enhance any World War II figure the reader may choose.
Download or read book Painting Miniatures for the American Civil War written by Steve Barber and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American War is one of the most popular periods to wargame, and rightly so; it is a fascinating period of history. This book offers the opportunity to learn how to paint wargames miniatures from someone who has been an experienced sculptor and painter. All of the main styles that are used for painting wargames miniatures are covered in great detail. For anyone wanting to start painting for the first time, these pages contain a wealth of information that will help you get started. The book covers: miniature preparation; layer painting; painting with washes; basing; horses and artillery and buildings and scenery. Each chapter is full of detailed step-by-step tutorials on how to paint wargames miniatures for the American Civil War. Superbly illustrated with 205 colour photographs that clearly show each stage of the painting or modelling process.
Download or read book Battlefield Evolution written by Matthew Sprange and published by . This book was released on 2008-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world has entered the 21st century with the problems and conflicts of the past still relevant. Although the weapons may be more effective than ever before and mechanisms for preventing warare in place there is still the chance of direct confrontation accross the globe. Battlefield Evolution: Modern Combat allows for British, American, German, Russian, Chinese and Middle-Eastern forces to engage in battles to decide who shall rule supreme once the smoke has cleared. Battlefield Evolution: Modern Combat is a ruleset for miniatures featuring conflict in the modern age. With rules covering armour, infantry, artillery and air assets it offers a comprehensive and fun game for wargamers everywhere.
