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Fox
11-04-2018, 07:26
hello
I made 2 or 3 games and during these games we sometimes forget if the guns reload or not so I use some "markers" (? ) instead of using "pions"
guns are firing
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2510.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3674)
guns are reloading
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2465.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3673)

Bligh
11-04-2018, 14:04
Hi Fox.
I do the same with the smoke markers from the Anchorage Store.
I paint the unmarked side with a wash of swirling grey smoke and turn them over on to this for a move after they have fired. It works very well for the big battles with lots to remember.
Rob.

Dobbs
11-04-2018, 15:54
I also use the Anchorage smoke markers. We leave them where the ship fired as the ship moves on, and remove them when the ship is reloaded.

TalkMonkey
11-05-2018, 13:43
hello
I made 2 or 3 games and during these games we sometimes forget if the guns reload or not so I use some "markers" (? ) instead of using "pions"
guns are firing
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2510.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3674)
guns are reloading
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2465.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3673)

Fox, fantastic idea! I had a similar idea floating around in my head using Q-tip heads as the smoke plumes! Your “fire” markers look like a similar idea to my “flame” markers for Wings. Very nicely done!

Bligh
11-06-2018, 07:51
What did you use for your fire Fox.
Rob.

Fox
11-06-2018, 08:10
I'm using this (don't know the name in english) .You can find them in Art and craft store or Toy's store I think.
It's a wire with sort of "wool" on it.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2514.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3691)
First I cut them and twist it
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2515.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3692)
After I paint them
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_2513.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/3690)
Really easy and fast

Bligh
11-06-2018, 08:27
AH! Pipe cleaners Fox.
Thanks.
Rob.

TalkMonkey
11-06-2018, 09:05
Fantastico! I have been studying images and videos of cannon firing to see how best to replicate this on such a small scale. I think you have done a great job here Fox! Rep coming at you!

Comte de Brueys
11-06-2018, 10:43
Nice idea.

I prefer a strict management of the ship logs.

If it gets too complicated I use a chart and mark which ship fired in which turn.

Of course, I use the AA smoke markers too, but only to signal: This ship fires the broadside.:cannonboom::cannonboom: