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Nightmoss
09-21-2013, 15:28
I was just checking out the latest posts on The Miniatures Page and saw this convention announcement. I don't think I'll be attending, but there are some nice photos from previous years and generally good information on naval wargaming.

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=320424

http://www.navcongames.com/

Enjoy!

David Manley
09-21-2013, 15:29
navcon is an excellent show from what I've heard. One day I'll find a good excuse to be on the other side of the pond and in the neighbourhood when its on :)

Nightmoss
09-21-2013, 15:36
I just noticed from looking at these pictures that they're using the interlocking anti-fatigue mats as the base for the naval action. The non skid surface would be great for the ships staying in place.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/war_artisan/sets/72157633234784442/

We use these in our model railroading, but for the floor, not for table top use.

http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-Anti-Fatigue-Interlocking/dp/B001EJI6CK

7eat51
09-21-2013, 15:48
We will be at a WoG scramble that day, but this is something to put on the calendar for next year. It looks like a great gathering.


navcon is an excellent show from what I've heard. One day I'll find a good excuse to be on the other side of the pond and in the neighbourhood when its on :)

You will have a place to stay and a ride if you come.

Andy Blozinski
09-21-2013, 18:33
I just noticed from looking at these pictures that they're using the interlocking anti-fatigue mats as the base for the naval action. The non skid surface would be great for the ships staying in place.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/war_artisan/sets/72157633234784442/

We use these in our model railroading, but for the floor, not for table top use.

http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-Anti-Fatigue-Interlocking/dp/B001EJI6CK
Those mats looked pretty cheap until I spotted the $18.50 shipping charge.

Nightmoss
09-21-2013, 19:07
Those mats looked pretty cheap until I spotted the $18.50 shipping charge.

I expect you could pick the same thing up at a local hardware superstore, Lowe's or Home Depot, for a reasonable price?

Andy Blozinski
09-21-2013, 20:05
I expect you could pick the same thing up at a local hardware superstore, Lowe's or Home Depot, for a reasonable price?

You're probably right. I did go directly to the manufacturer web site. Amazon wants $30 for it and they're selling it for $11. They have an overstock and they're trying to get rid of of it. It didn't specify shipping.
The manufacturer makes the same thing in blue, but it's too bright of a blue.

Moideeb
09-22-2013, 09:33
navcon is an excellent show from what I've heard. One day I'll find a good excuse to be on the other side of the pond and in the neighbourhood when its on :)

I agree Navcon sounds great, thogh possibly a wee bit too far. Do you know of any decent equivalents to this in our neck of the woods?

Wear Ship Dave
09-22-2013, 09:50
WalMart.com has a pretty large variety of anti-fatigue mats. Many items that they sell can be ordered "Site to Store" for no shipping charge. They simply put your order on a Wal-Mart truck as it makes a regular delivery run to your local store. You get an e-mail when the item has arrived at your store and you can stop in to pick it up at your leisure.

David Manley
09-22-2013, 11:31
I agree Navcon sounds great, thogh possibly a wee bit too far. Do you know of any decent equivalents to this in our neck of the woods?

Actually yes, the Naval Wargames Society holds a naval wargaming weekend at the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport, Hampshire each June. I've organised the last three, and I demonstrated Sails of Glory at the 2013 show. I confidently expect that SGN will have a very prominent place at the 2014 event too.

Old Ironsides
10-01-2013, 18:22
I will be there this year....I missed the last two years due to the timing of my last deployment. It is a great event, probably the best I have ever been to for naval gaming. This year they official expanded it to Friday night as well.

I was really hoping SoG would be here in time, but alas I can hope for RockCon. As a result I am running two WWII Naval Thunder engagements with one of my gaming friends.

Here is a link to the second scenario I put together.
http://rallyroundtheflag.blogspot.com/2013/10/pearl-harbor-counter-strike-dec-8th.html

If you are in the area it is a do not miss event IMO.

djbar
10-01-2013, 19:10
I'll be at Nav-Con too. Hope to get in on the Java Sea or Dec. 8, 1941 Naval Thunder battles!