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David Manley
04-02-2016, 07:06
I have requested a table for Sails of Glory at the IPMS Show in Thornbury on August 7th. Assuming we are successful in our bids for tables there will also be a "Wings" table.

Capn Duff
04-02-2016, 07:36
I dont mind supplying the sails kit Dave, unless someone else want to of course

TexaS
04-06-2016, 14:10
Did David Manly get made post without wetting the swab?

Congratulations on your promotion! :salute:

Capn Duff
07-29-2016, 02:46
This show is on next weekend, 7 Aug, we will be putting on a sails game for people to try out, anyone in the area pop in and say hello and have a game.

Capn Duff
08-07-2016, 14:14
A quiet show today at Thornbury, took a few pics but not much in the way of games.
I had a total of three games, one young lad played in all three and really enjoyed the experience, so much he asked if we would be back next year and could i bring sails... Bless him.
Two other games included gamers from a local group who had the game but had not played so was able to go through the rules for them, had a few discussions explaining the game but no takers.
Will get pics added soon

Bligh
08-08-2016, 01:05
Thanks for the report and your holding the fort at Thornbury Chris.
I look forward to any pictures that you had chance to take.
Rob.

Bligh
08-10-2016, 08:01
Here are a couple of photos taken by Neil Ford at the show.

https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8793/28830150435_48d7dc40bf_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KVC4ie)DSC_3292 (https://flic.kr/p/KVC4ie) by Neil Ford (https://www.flickr.com/photos/smudgypixels/), on Flickr


https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8521/28546160660_c03693a584_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kuwx2N)DSC_3293 (https://flic.kr/p/Kuwx2N) by Neil Ford (https://www.flickr.com/photos/smudgypixels/), on Flickr


It is great to have sails represented at yet another venue.
Rob.

Herkybird
08-10-2016, 12:47
Yes, good show there Sir!

Hjl
08-10-2016, 13:01
good pics. How did the Com de Mar do?

Bligh
08-10-2016, 13:31
Will have to await Cptn. Duff's report to ascertain the answer to that question Hugh.
Rob.

Capn Duff
08-11-2016, 12:56
Some Pics from last weekends show.
As previously stated not very busy this year and the sails table once again did not attract many players. A few stopped to admire the models, which was nice and to have the game explained but no takers to play except those already mentioned.

The Display. All my ships are neatly esconsed in KR Sails Trays, I cannot recommend these enough, perfect to store and seemingly impervious to damage, at least so far.

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24672&d=1470940516

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24671&d=1470940495

The first outing of my harbour complex, not finished as need to put in the roads but thought it may attract

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24670&d=1470940454

The Protagonists for the days actions, each side having a 1st Rate and two Third rates
The French, Commerce de Marseilles, Redoutable and Commerce de Bordeaux


http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24673&d=1470940533

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24667&d=1470940413

The British HMS Royal George, HMS Bellerophon and HMS Spartiate

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24674&d=1470940545

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24669&d=1470940441

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24668&d=1470940427

Last a close up of Commerce de Bordeaux, rigged and ratlined and Penented , if that is a real word

http://www.sailsofglory.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24665&d=1470940356

The first game saw the two third rates taking on each other, this ended up with a British victory, mainly because I stayed at the back and let the new players sail forward and beat each other up, then I swooped in and raked in the glory,,, aint I a stinker :)

Game two saw me swap sides and take a French ship, the action this time was a lot different, although the French won this time, my partner, the young chap already mentioned in an earlier post, partially destroyed a British ship , but was then boarded and captured, I then took out the Btissh ship that captured him, the last two ships circled each other and finally came in for a boarding action which I as luck enough to win by one crew box.

Last Game saw the Three deckers take on each other, unfortunately we ran out of time with both ships taken damage although myself in the Commerce de Marseille was ahead by two box.
Apologies no pics of the games, they came out very blurry and so of no use.

Anyway an enjoyable day out playing sails, I just wish more people would try it out

Bligh
08-11-2016, 13:18
Thanks for that Chris.
The harbour is looking good, and the pictures give an overview as to what was going on very well.
Rob.

Hjl
08-11-2016, 14:23
oh no! IPMS Houston was on Aug 2nd! Seeing this makes me want to go!

Herkybird
08-12-2016, 11:52
Nice to see the game! and le Redoutable!