Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Sunday, 1 July 2018

Sudan - Big Game On

One  of the drivers for the Sudan project has always been the recreation of games from my youth that were put on by Peter Gilder at the Wargames Holiday Centre and appeared in various publications of the time . Well after 6 years work I am finally giving the full game a run out at old friend Mark Freeth’s WHC over the first weekend of October. Of course I still have a few bits and bobs left to finish off - and this will be a good deadline to get those items done. I will also be at The Other Partizan in August with some of the guys from the Old Guard group , so hopefully the will give some elements of the game a run out too .

Yes I know they didn’t carry standards in the Sudan , but hey it’s my army!
Really looking forward to this .

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25 comments:

  1. BigLee1 July 2018 at 20:56

    Stunning photo. Looks like game will be a visual feast!

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    1. DaveD2 July 2018 at 08:09

      Cheers Lee. Indeed, a feast of eye candy..

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  2. Matt Crump1 July 2018 at 21:58

    Exciting a BIG game 😜

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  3. fireymonkeyboy1 July 2018 at 22:02

    That's a fantastic picture.

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  4. WSTKS-FM Worldwide1 July 2018 at 23:47

    Agreed! A stirring scene.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  5. Phil2 July 2018 at 05:55

    Sounds great!

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  6. Millsy2 July 2018 at 07:58

    What I wouldn't give to be at the WHC for that!

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    1. DaveD2 July 2018 at 08:08

      There will be plenty of pictures and video!

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  7. DaveD2 July 2018 at 08:10

    Cheers... defiantly river game for Partizan

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  8. Michael Awdry2 July 2018 at 08:48

    Really very exited about this.

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  9. Carlo2 July 2018 at 11:14

    Wonderful to hear Dave and especially looking forward to seeing the games, pictures and video.

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    1. DaveD2 July 2018 at 11:27

      Thanks for the help and inspiration Carlo

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  10. Blaxkleric2 July 2018 at 12:12

    Stand out stuff, Dave. An outstanding collection :-)

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  11. Zabadak2 July 2018 at 12:17

    Looking forward to the photographs and the chance to see it in person.

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  12. Moiterei_19842 July 2018 at 20:02

    My congratulations on getting that beast of a project so close to the finish line. If I ever make it to your part of that island I‘d really love to get a game in.

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    1. DaveD2 July 2018 at 20:26

      Nick.. you will be more than welcome

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  13. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)2 July 2018 at 21:48

    I'm sure it's a very rewarding feeling to see all your hard work come to fruition. Congrats and enjoy your big game!!

    Christopher

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  14. Curt4 July 2018 at 21:23

    Outstanding Dave! You must be very stoked to feature your collection in this kind of setting. I wish I could make it out for that - it's going to be an amazing event.

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    1. DaveD5 July 2018 at 15:30

      Ah indeed I am . Plenty of photographs to come too

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  15. Colin Ashton7 July 2018 at 10:26

    Shame I would never be able to manage the WHC, but see you at the Other Partizan and probably bump into you a few times in Antwerp if you’re going.

    You could of course give your game a run out at The Burrow 😜🤔

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    1. DaveD8 July 2018 at 13:53

      Sounds like a plan. Should be at Antwerp as well, just as a punter .

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