Keep Your Powder Dry

In a moment of madness I wondered if it would be possible to recreate Streeter's famous plan of Naseby using my 15mm figures. Streeter's Plan of Naseby Bit of a problem, haven't got a copy of Streeter's Plan; I do however have an original copy of Sturt's Plan. (If you don't know what I'm talking about see here for an explanation.) My original Sturt Some 'egging on' meant it was happening... Some caveats: topography wasn't going to be in the recreation, nor were the correct regiments in the correct places (shoddy, I know) for example Waller's dragoons stood in for Okey's at Sulby Hedges (there is a little bit of real Sulby Hedges grit on their basing though - does that count?). Figuresare ture 15mm, buildings form Hovels, Total Battle Miniatures, Naseby windmill is my own conversion of an Ironclad Miniatures Russian windmill. hedges are from S&A Scenics, and roads from Fat Frank. Naseby village t...

Any excuse to shoehorn the title of a Cocteau Twins song in... As I don't have the luxury of a permanent, dedicated battlefield my battlefield components have to be storable and adaptable. Roads and rivers are courtesy of  Fat Frank , they've stood up to a number of years use and abuse with no sign of wear or tear. Recommended. Fences are courtesy of  Museum Miniatures  and give the right feel. I saw some hedges at Salute from  S&A Scenics  and picked up a couple of packs. Added a couple more since. Gabions from Baueda via  Magister Militum . Cheval de frise, stocks and pillory all from Magister Militum If you enjoyed reading this, or any of the other posts, please consider  supporting  the blog.  Thanks .