Latest topics on the forum http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/ en-gb Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:02:34 GMT Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:02:34 GMT wargaming ASP.NET 3.5 Copyright 2010 Peter Andrew Jones 15 Self propelled guns (without turrets) are normaly treated in wargames the same as tanks, moving and shooting at will. In practice, they were at a real disadvantage in an armoured battle. BKC only allows limited visibility but a STUG can still drive, turn and fire. I sugest that non turreted afvs should have a -1 modifier if they have moved in that turn. They would then be best used in static defensive positions as I believe is historicaly correct http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=22&TopicID=12186&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=22&TopicID=12186&ForumPage=1&GUID=0 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:30:29 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ For those who follow the UK way of writing the date, it is yet another pallendrome. One more month until the next![8)] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12185&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12185&ForumPage=1&GUID=1 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:36:16 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Just a reminder that Nik, KD, Gunpit-Paul and I will be putting on a SCW demo game at Colours this weekend. We are on the second floor, location Z2, and going under the name of the Dunbristenham Gaming Collective. So if any of you are at the show, it would be great to see you and have a chat, time permitting. TTFN. Steve J. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=57&TopicID=12184&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=57&TopicID=12184&ForumPage=1&GUID=2 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:21:49 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Anyone here remember Battle comic from the mid 70s? Such classic strips as DDay Dawson, Rat Pack, Major Easy etc was browsing on flea bay and someone has the first 100 issues on dvd,just had to buy them as i still have about 5sq feet not full of toys/games theyre great, takes me back 35 yrs, matchbox models 30-55p in 3 color too, best bit is dvd is easily hidden, 100 comics arent http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12182&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12182&ForumPage=1&GUID=3 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:32:40 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Has anyone tried using the scenarios from the GDW hex based game Team Yankee from the Late 80s for CWC games? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=38&TopicID=12181&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=38&TopicID=12181&ForumPage=1&GUID=4 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:08:21 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi, Ive done some tweaking on my blog so theres the option for some user interaction (Eg the ability to recommend blog posts to others, a facebook I like button, a twitter link Etc). Can I ask a couple of you to head over to my blog and try the recommend and I like buttons out so I know if its all working OK. Thanks, Craig http://www.ww2games.blog.co.ukhttp://www.ww2games.blog.co.uk http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12180&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12180&ForumPage=1&GUID=5 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:54:46 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ That's blown it! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11258649http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11258649 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12179&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12179&ForumPage=1&GUID=6 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:59:28 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Pondering on playing BKC in a slightly different way I was thinking of trying out the following. 1. Play is (nearly) simultaneous 2. In attack/defence games the attacker goes first 3. In other games its rolled for at the beginning of each turn For attack defence I'll describe how it works The attacking player rolls his first HQ command roll and then doing all that is required, the defending player then has the option of rolling his first (or taking an iniative 'move'- note the attacker could have done this - ie fired but not moved). Assuming the attacker had a successful roll he can now do his second or - pass to another HQ and start with that one. Then the defender can either have his second roll (assuming he passed his first or used initiative) or start with another HQ. The defender can skip starting a HQ but once he has activated it he must continue til either he fails a command roll or finished with a unit/units - ie can start with another unit if he hasn't failed. The idea is to allow a bit more balance with more interaction in each turn - counterattacks etc. Also by pooling HQ's together you might be able to better handle low HQ armies by having multiple HQ's it the point of most danger. I would assume artillery/aircraft etc is called in as usual (as a command roll) and close combats worked out to resolution when they happen. Anyway, though it was worth mentioning and giving a runout to see how it plays. Might be an idea in multiple payer games where all players of one side get to run a roll at the same time. eg Team one activate first command then all of team 2 get to activate a command (under their authority). http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12178&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12178&ForumPage=1&GUID=7 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:09:39 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Took a few decades but now Ms. Steinbach from german CSU party(Christian Socialist Union) said who was the real guilty for WW II! It was Poland! [8)][8)] As lady said Poland did mobiliziation of its army in march 1939! Therefore the german attack was only a respond![8)] Lady meantime resigned. Cheers Kalle http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12177&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12177&ForumPage=1&GUID=8 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:40:10 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Can anyone give me advice as to whether the H&R 6mm minatures are any good? I have only be able to find a few not to good photos of them. They seem to be a good bit cheaper than GHQ, but would rather not waste money on them if they are not a fairly good standard. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=12176&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=12176&ForumPage=1&GUID=9 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:24:42 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I've long wanted to make some armoured jeep conversions, and just found a good excuse to do so for my Canadians! Belgian 5 SAS Regiment was attached to the II Canadian Corps in Holland and Germany. Through 1945, they had a total of 50 armoured jeeps in 3 squadrons. Has anyone statted these out yet for BKC? I presume each squadron would work out to 3 jeep stands? --Mo http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12175&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12175&ForumPage=1&GUID=10 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:55:29 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I'm usually pretty confident in my ability to understand rules, but the arty support has not come easy. Anyway, I'm playing through a solo game where I've thrown in a bunch of different units to work through the rules. I have Naval Rockets scheduled on a point. They are going to hit that point because it is scheduled, correct? Their AP & AT value is 16. So, I would roll 16 dice against each unit that falls under the 30cm diameter circle template, correct? That's some powerful equipment. If I were to schedule it as a barrage, the template would be 20x20 square and I would divide the 16 by the number of units, in this case 1, so again, I would roll 16 dice against each unit. Is this all correct? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12174&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12174&ForumPage=1&GUID=11 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:52:19 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi All, We use the recce rule where a recce units can spot enemies and communicate with CO/HQ. But what about Recce Support Units? I assume that they are NOT able to spot & communicate. Correct? But since the Recce Support UNits are in the REC arm I further assume that I can issue commands to them without a distance penalty. Correct? Thanks in advance, Ulf O http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12173&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12173&ForumPage=1&GUID=12 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:55:32 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I'm not sure this is the place to show this off but it will be used at some point in a CWC game. For your consideration, an A-10 from the 442nd fighter wing, Whiteman AFB. http://greathallgamers.org/forum/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=44&photoid=583http://greathallgamers.org/forum/photos/show-al... These used to fly over the Boy Scout summer camp in southern Missouri all the time. Let me know what y'all think. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=12172&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=12172&ForumPage=1&GUID=13 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:58:10 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ OK, its time for these to go... Whose up for: 90+ painted Syrians 90+ painted Egyptians 101 part painted Israelis Tanks, AFV's, Aircraft all included in sale. Sensible offers and can provide lists if needed. There is also some infantry which I havent yet counted up but again all painted and based. For photos see my Day of Atonement scenario in the CWC downloads http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=12171&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=12171&ForumPage=1&GUID=14 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:45:09 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ From the BBC: "The Payments Council has set a target date of October 2018 for the phasing out of cheques, if adequate alternatives are developed." That'll affect some wargames companies still working in the Dark Ages [8)][:D] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11233827http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11233827 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12170&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12170&ForumPage=1&GUID=15 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:03:22 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I wasn't sure whether to put this under Rules Queries or here, but as it's not a rule question per se... Ok, after I'm done with assembling forces for my hypotethical Russia vs Poland standoff (soon), I want to tackle with something more realistic, namely Vietnam. The idea is to field US mechanized infantry battalion (1 stand=platoon level) and that's what I came with after some googling: 3 companies, each with: 3 x M113 3 x infantry 2 x HMG 1 x 81mm Mortar 1 x M125 + support company with 2 x M106 And now three questions: 1. Could anyone confirm I got the company composition right? 2. M113s seem to sometimes have the white star markings, sometimes not - are there any specific rules covering that? 3. So far I had little luck finding VC TO&E. Do you know where should I look for one? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12169&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12169&ForumPage=1&GUID=16 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:35:32 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I have been using the rules changes from BKC II in my games of CWC (terrain saves, new blunder tables etc.). Well most, anyway... One other major change I’d like to usein my CWC games is different AP / AT values for the various troop types (like in BKC II). So I was wondering if Pete could tell us whether there is a guiding principle / formula / method to calculate the AP / AT values, so that we can do this ourselves for CWC equipment? eg: Is the AT value based on ammo type / calibre / velocity / accuracy /penetration / something else?? Is the AP value based on Qty of MG’s / ammo type / calibre / velocity / beaten zone / ROF / Fragmentation / something else?? I'd calculate myself if we can be given the method. But ideally, it’d be great if everyone could be given access to common CWC lists updated to include AP / AT values. Maybe this could be implemented via updated PDF lists on the website? Or even better, through the Battlegroups tool (that way people have paid for the work required and for access to the lists)? Regards, bish http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=35&TopicID=12168&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=35&TopicID=12168&ForumPage=1&GUID=17 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:26:22 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Last night, in a post D-Day battle, the British CO (cv9) completed seven orders in the same move, the last a double (command bonus). The German force was devestated and the battle as good as over. Has anyone else seen this? Or even bettered it? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12167&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12167&ForumPage=1&GUID=18 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:02:52 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi lads, after playing with other's miniatures on other's tables I'm going to host my first own BKC game in the next few weeks. Theatre will be North Africa and I'm going to teach the rules to a player who isn't a wargamer at all (yet *gg*)! I have some Germans ready (~10 infantry stands, ~15 tanks, some guns and trucks) and I'm painting Brits at the moment. I have no terrain available that is made for 6mm gaming. So I wanted to ask what do you think what I should come up with? A simple x points vs. x points game? A scenario? How can I build up a quick North Africa table? What and how much units should I use? Did you host sort of these games before? Any thoughts on this? I'm looking forward to your comments. :) Regards Sebastian http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=9&TopicID=12166&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=9&TopicID=12166&ForumPage=1&GUID=19 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:51:58 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ 1. Rules state: Los is blocked by intervening li ear, low area, high area, high ground and smoke screens. Then under low and high area there are visibility limits discussed. If a wooded area is only 4cm thick does that mean a unit can see through it or not? Or, does this mean if a unit is touching the base of the area terrain? 2. On page 7. Why does tank "C" have LOS to the T-34 "in" the buildngs?It looks like the blue LOS line crosses the BUA of the buildng on the right. Unit A can't see it 'cause its line would cross the BUA of the left building. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12165&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12165&ForumPage=1&GUID=20 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:47:41 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Pete, I just thought I'd drop a quick message to say thanks. You probably dont hear it too often but BKC is a bloody good rule set and supported well by yourself and the forum. Not sure what brought on this little outburst but regardless we probably dont say thanks often enough to those who help make things tick along[|)] As you were, Craig http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12162&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12162&ForumPage=1&GUID=21 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:13:41 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Am I correct in assuming that as Assault troops are equipped with jump packs that they take up two spaces in a transport vehicle ? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=12161&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=12161&ForumPage=1&GUID=22 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:46:25 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ So, assuming my hand/eye coordination is up to it, what sort of markings could I add to my mid-80s Belgian AFVs etc. to add a little colour? :) Cheers Andy http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=12160&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=19&TopicID=12160&ForumPage=1&GUID=23 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:07:36 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi, If my troops are dug in and concealed is there anyway they can be targeted by a FAO,or is it just if I am unlucky enough to be caught by scheduled artillery? Cheers, Craig http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12159&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12159&ForumPage=1&GUID=24 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:02:19 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I just thought I'd share this with you folks. I ordered some 20mm items with SHQ some weeks ago. When they didn't appear in the postbox, I dropped Peter Edwards of SHQ a mail last week, asking whether something went wrong with my order. He answered me promptly, announcing that a new parcel would be in the post on Tuesday right after Bank Holiday. Well, my wife found me a very happy man today because there was a nice parcel in the post today [:D]. Can't complain about SHQ since this is the first time I had problems with an order (well, no problems actually after all). http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12158&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12158&ForumPage=1&GUID=25 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:09:36 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Well actually, Julie Kavner, who plays Marge in the Simpsons, was born today in 1950. Her influence on American societal bias is immense and should be recognised by her motherland. Happy Birthday Marge. [;)] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12157&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12157&ForumPage=1&GUID=26 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:18:36 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi All Next week we will be playing scenario 8 'Encirclement'. The deployment there is a bit different from other scenarios in that the attacker 'should use mobile deployment along either table edge adjacent to the defender' We are assuming that this means that the defender sets up as normal up to a 1/3 from his base edge and that the attacker enters from the short edge(s) of the table i e from the flank(s) of the defender. Correct? Can the attacker enter from just one flank or from both flanks? The phrasing seems to imply only one flank (it says 'either', not 'both' or 'either or both'). Thanks in advance Ulf O http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12156&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12156&ForumPage=1&GUID=27 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:52:51 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi All Next week we will be playing scenario 8 'Encirclement'. The deployment there is a bit different from other scenarios in that the attacker 'should use mobile deployment along either table edge adjacent to the defender' We are assuming that this means that the defender sets up as normal up to a 1/3 from his base edge and that the attacker enters from the short edge(s) of the table i e from the flank(s) of the defender. Correct? Can the attacker enter from just one flank or from both flanks? The phrasing seems to imply only one flank (it says 'either', not 'both' or 'either or both'). Thanks in advance Ulf O http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12155&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12155&ForumPage=1&GUID=28 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:51:12 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I just spotted this on e-Bay for someone really looking for a load of stuff. http://cgi.ebay.com/GHQ-micro-armour-CinC-miniatures-collection-ww2-part-2-/150487815937?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2309c5d701http://cgi.ebay.com/GHQ-micro-armour-CinC-minia... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12154&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12154&ForumPage=1&GUID=29 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:11:06 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ G'day all I am presently in the middle of a campaign that we've called Kruschev's Gambit - a limited Soviet invasion of West Germany in March 1963. In addition to my BAOR battlegroup (who in 2 closely fought battles so far have given the Soviets what-for both times) I have decided to build a small German battlegroup. A mechanised group equipped with M48s and HS30 APCs, backed up with mortars and M109s (that have been in service with the Bundeswehr since 1960 according to one source). Anyway, my question concerns the colour scheme for my German vehicles. I'm pretty sure the tri-colour pattern was not around in 1963, but cannot find any conclusive evidence. I've seen some photos from the era that show M48s with some sort of camouflage pattern, but the pics are always in black & white. I've even seen photos from the late 1980s that show a basic green was used alongside the tri-colour scheme. I'd really like to use the tri-colour pattern as it looks very smart, but would it be historically accurate? Any help or a definitive answer would be much appreciated. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12153&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12153&ForumPage=1&GUID=30 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:38:35 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ http://baddave.pbworks.com/US+Para%27s+-+The+Ardenneshttp://baddave.pbworks.com/US+Para%27s+-+The+Ar... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12152&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12152&ForumPage=1&GUID=31 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:37:24 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi! I just noticed that the subject of T-62/T-64 and their usage in 80s surfaced on this forum twice recently. It seems there are some doubts and guessing, so allow me to share what I know, maybe it will be useful to someone: As for the question whether T-62 was used by Warpac countries: It was offered by Soviet Union to Poland and East Germany (and probably to Czechoslovakia too, considering the fact it was produced there) in the 70s, but has been rejected because of the combination of high price and "low improvement value over T-55". It was however bought by Bulgaria. As for the T-64 there are two popular beliefs which are untrue: 1. T-72 was developed as an alternative to T-64 (which was both expensive and unreliable), but it was hardly "simplified T-64". These two designs were largely independent (with T-72 being based mostly on T-62), developed by two different teams (T-72 by Uralvagonzavod and T-64 by Morozov's bureau in Kharkiv). 2. T-64 was supplied not only to "elite frontline units", but to second-line formations as well (but it's still true it was never exported). http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12150&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12150&ForumPage=1&GUID=32 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:50:51 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Guys Forgive this one but I jus twant to make sure... When the Hit Defintions tables state that : "Troops in the Open are hit on a 4+, Troop in soft or partial cover on a 5+ and Troops in hard full cover on a 6+" I assume that the term "Troops" means units in general i.e. you need to roll 5+ to hit a Tank in a Wood. a ^+ to hit a tank in buildings etc.? Regards Andy http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12149&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12149&ForumPage=1&GUID=33 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:04:19 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I have been doing a WIP on a 6mm inn over at my 6mm place. It is being done for my Napoleonic games, but there is no reason why YOU can't use one for your CWC/BKC/FWC games, after all the building is still there today.. http://angelbarracks.forumup.com/viewtopic.php?t=551&mforum=angelbarrackshttp://angelbarracks.forumup.com/viewtopic.php?... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=55&TopicID=12148&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=55&TopicID=12148&ForumPage=1&GUID=34 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:19:02 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi, Steve J and I are playing a Late Eastern front Campaign, and I have found myself in somewwhat of a hole [:D] Having won the initial game and kept Steve from taking the bridge over the Vistual, I started game 2 on Friday with a slight advantage in points. Through a combination of bad roles, ineptitude, and Steve's good use of cover, this advantage was soon lost and Steve's Russian whooped my arse, by taking 9 units including a PAK40, Panzer IV and a Puma. I killed just 1 of his stands. So game 3 looms, and it transpires due to my losses I now have just 955 points against his massing Russain horde of 3K points.I am on one side of the river, he on the other. There is one fixed Bridge, and in line with the rules for "River Assault" Steve gets free bridging equipment. I dont have air superiority as we are playing late Eastern front and can only buy 2 assets of scheduled artillery. So the question is with 955 points of Germans how do I stop 3K of Russians getting across the water? Cheers,Craig [|)] http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12147&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12147&ForumPage=1&GUID=35 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:02:56 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ If anyone wondered what these strange little tractors look like I have a couple of the new 15mm QRF models on my blog. http://wargamerblue.blogspot.com/2010/09/belgium-utility-tractor-infantry.htmlhttp://wargamerblue.blogspot.com/2010/09/belgiu... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12146&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12146&ForumPage=1&GUID=36 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:11:38 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ To the link to the info on the 6th(?)Panzer Div history? http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12145&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12145&ForumPage=1&GUID=37 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:34:36 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Has anyone (or their friends etc) experienced surprise at how differently the game plays between BKC II and BKC? In the game today a group of T34/85s rolled up to some dug in infantry, and found that it was a far harder task to kill them under BKC II. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12144&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12144&ForumPage=1&GUID=38 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:47:11 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Does anyone have any information on what current day Iranian forces are equipped with in the way of MBT's an IFV's/APC's? Thank you. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=38&TopicID=12143&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=38&TopicID=12143&ForumPage=1&GUID=39 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:19:41 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Ordered a few guns from Hät (lIGs and 37mm Pak). But now have the problem that I have no transports for them in this scale. Could darkly remember that I must have at least one Krupp-Protze. Therefore started a search.... Found a box full with 1:72 modells. Had no intention that I still have this. Must be from the late 70s![:D] Some usefull among them![:p] But still didn´t found the Krupp-Protze.[}:)] Must start another search! Cheers Kalle http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12142&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=42&TopicID=12142&ForumPage=1&GUID=40 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:15:36 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ [i]Bonjour Messieurs![/i] I'm sure it must look, at first sight, like some concerted to invade these boards en force, but let me assure you it is not so. Not at all... this is just another player from across the Pas-de-Calais getting drawn into the game and humbly submitting his musings to your wisdom... I'm intending to game the mid 80s period (the Cold War at its apex ) and see how well (or poorly) the French forces of which I could possibly have been part would have fared in the face of the Soviet juggernaut. I started with a few guidelines - Build and paint two armies - As it's likely the French Army would not have been facing the first push of the Soviet forces somewhere in the Hof Corridor, but rather a second echelon after the first had ben blunted by NATO, it seems sensible to think it would have faced second line Soviet units lacking the most moderrn hardware, but sensibly well equipped. So, no T72 or T80, but still game t64 and T62, a good match for the somewhat thin skinned AMX 30s. - Make some units organisation, from which players will be free to pick what they like (as attrition has already taken its toll... to quote Foch, "You win wars with leftovers") So, here are the lists I'm coming with at the moment. Just keep in mind, if they don't seem balanced, that of course not everything will be fielded at the same time. FRANCE Command 1 x CO 1 x FAO 1 X FAC 1 Armoured Rgt 1 x HQ 12 x AMX 30B2 4 x AMX 10P 3 x Reg Inf + LAW 1 x Milan ( or Milan 2) 1 Infantry Rgt 9 x AMX 10P 6 x Reg Inf + LAW 1 x HMG 2 x Milan ( or Milan 2) 2 x 120 mm Mortars 2 x VAB Support Recce 3 x ERC 90 Sagaie Artillery Regiment (part of) 3 x AMX AuF3 155mm 1 x AMX 13 DCA 1 x Roland (or Crotale) 3 x VAB HOT 2 x Gazelle HOT. 2 x Scapecat Jaguar SOVIET UNION Command 1 x CO 1 x FAO 1 x FAC Tank Regiment Tank Batallion 1 1 x HQ 9 x T64 Tank Batallion 2 1 x HQ 9 x T62 Motorized Rifle Batallion 1 x HQ 10 x BMP1 6 x Reg Inf + RPG7 3 x Conscript + RPG 7 1 x SAM 7 2 x 120 mm Mortars 2 x MT-LB 6 x S122 Gvodzika 1 x SA 13 Gaskin 1 x ZSU 23/4 Schilka Soutiens 2 x Mi24 Hind A 2 x SU 17 Fitter 6 x SU 152 Akatsiya 6 x BM 21 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12141&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=10&ForumID=18&TopicID=12141&ForumPage=1&GUID=41 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:59:23 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Went to Duxford a few weeks ago. There's a new(ish?) exhibition of British airborne kit. It's utterly superb, models used for planning, weapons, trolleys etc - even the pretty little wellbike. BUT, they gave me this web address http://www.paradata.org.uk/http://www.paradata.org.uk/ It's a potted history of British airborne forces. It may not be as exhaustive as many books BUT you can view the operations orders etc... Really intersting stuff and great to set the "atmos" for a scenario. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12140&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12140&ForumPage=1&GUID=42 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:15:24 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I all, during the game last night I was using the 25pdr (8 gun) field artillery. The stats are AT6/AP6. Should I roll 8 x 6 D6 per unit in the blast area or 6 x D6? Same goes for the 25pdr (4 gun) Thyanks http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12139&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=58&TopicID=12139&ForumPage=1&GUID=43 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:06:22 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ this has been brought up in the house rules part but want to find out what others think. if you have infantry in buildings should you still get Terrain saves when fired at by units like Sturmtiger's and Brummbar's etc. as when a building was shot at by a unit of this kind there was not much left of a building after, if anything i would think the unit in side the building would take more damage from the building its self because of the amount of rubble and parts of the building falling down. http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12138&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12138&ForumPage=1&GUID=44 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:26:06 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Not my scale- and they are not cheap- but for the well-heeled gamer wanting 1/144 vehicles, there is an interesting selection of resin models by the Japanese maker Fairy Kikaku scheduled for releases. A 1939 Polish AA Battery amongst others. http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Dis=-2&GenreCode=Mil&Maker1=FIR&Title=1/144%20Military%20Resin%20Kits%20from%20Fairy%20Kikakuhttp://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Dis=-2&GenreCode=M... http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12137&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=6&TopicID=12137&ForumPage=1&GUID=45 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:40:32 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi Can anyone tell what use a scheduled air strike is. I have a British army for North Africa who can`t use an FAC until 43 so the problem is that they can only use scheduled air strikes. The desert terrain is pretty featureless so there aren`t many terrain pieces to declare as the target. Also I`m going to use a hurricane for close air support which as in the title would have to co-operate with the ground forces. So how could an aircraft flying close air support miraculously turn up just when it`s need at the exact point the enemy are without talking with the troops on the ground.How many points would it cost for telepathic pilots or is that from FWC. Jim http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12136&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=2&ForumID=4&TopicID=12136&ForumPage=1&GUID=46 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:15:59 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I have the following vehicles left: Dragon Armor Type 59 PLA MBT – 1 – $7.50 USD USD M1 Abrams – 3 – $7.50 USD USD (2 NATO Camo, 1 Desert) Dragon Can.do HMMWV TOW – 2 – $3.00 USD USD (Desert) – Plastic Would do all of the above for $30 and postage if anyone is interested. Thanks! http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=12135&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=11&TopicID=12135&ForumPage=1&GUID=47 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:11:08 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ Hi Can you fire both in the iniative phase and in the command phase of a turn, ie twice in a turn ,or only in one or the other? Richard http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=12134&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=13&ForumID=48&TopicID=12134&ForumPage=1&GUID=48 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:15:32 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/ I'm just starting out and looking to learn the game. I'm slowly building 6mm 1944 American an German forces. Also looking to use Battletech/Mechwarrior minis for the FWC. But if there's someone who's playing at a different scale and has the armies to play, I would appreciate the opportunity to learn the game from an "expert" http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=17&TopicID=12133&ForumPage=1 http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/Content/Forum/Topic.aspx?CategoryID=12&ForumID=17&TopicID=12133&ForumPage=1&GUID=49 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:18:13 GMT http://www.specialist-military-publishing.co.uk/