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.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Gaming - the ‘Nam campaign



 Friend Martin and I are revisiting the ‘Nam with a long term Tour of Duty campaign . 

My guys are Bravo company , 2nd Battalion , 9th Regt . 3rd Division USMC . Ironic these had a nickname of “The Walking Dead” . 

We played a few games with Martins company - and he’s on a real dice downer at the moment with two of his three squads now being seriously depleted- and on of them have 9 MIA and taken prisoner last week . This week he was off seeking redemption. It didn’t work , any my Bravo company boys were sent it to add some proper steel . They landed , dealt with the NVA , found the hidden prisoners , found the arms  cache ,  burnt the village , back home to base and be loved long time . Good fun was had 

 

 


 



NVA look on 
Martins chopper get taken out by an NVA RPG . Big boom , time , all the crew were captured .

 
Bravo company clear the village and find the stash . 
Burn out the VC supporting village. 

Pre game recon pictures show VC heading to the village 

Dug in positions 

More VC on the trail 

I will have it out at the upcoming games day 







5 comments:

  1. It was fun but my guys need lots of RnR and a new Lt

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  2. Looks and sounds like a great game, Dave.

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  3. Fun stuff! I''m getting ready to start up my own 28mm Vietnam games, too!

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    1. Excellent news then. Look forward to seeing it

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