• Bligh's Avatar
    Today, 02:38
    :hatsoff: No surprises here either, Mr Bush also takes the Silver Top Thread starter medal for the third month running.:medal: This is...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    Today, 02:30
    :hatsoff: And for the third month running Lt. William Bush takes the medal for monthly top poster. This time the silver.:medal: Congratulations yet...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-30-2023, 13:23
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    And here is the completed fort.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-30-2023, 13:06
    Just read your Cold Wars post Eric, so I guess that answers my question. I will leave that one with your good self. Rob.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-30-2023, 13:03
    What a great idea Eric. We could even dedicate our Copenhagen fight at Doncaster at the end of September to the anniversary. Do you have any shws...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-30-2023, 11:09
    Well Fall-In will be right around the 10-year anniversary of SoG, so you will have to put on a big game! :happy:
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-30-2023, 06:44
    Oh no you misunderstand, I wasn't thinking about medals for that, I just wanted to point out that this year coincides with the 10th anniversary of...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-30-2023, 00:28
    I don't expect that Keith will want to release another medal for that Eric. These are just related to the Anchorage itself, like the founder members...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 16:21
    Right but I meant the game itself was not released until 2013. The final game components were shown at Essen Spiel October 2013 and the Kickstarter...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 11:56
    As you can see Eric my own membership dates from Nov 2011 and I was not involved in the play testing. Rob.
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  • TwoSheets's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 10:05
    I have not yet been to the downtown Lancaster venu. This year would be tough as I'm planning on going to Origins and Gencon. I'll need a break in...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 09:32
    DeRuyter replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    I have a model of the Trekronner fort but in 1/2400 scale. Hallmark made all the ships for the 1801 battle in that scale, which I have all painted...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 09:28
    I try not to miss Historicon because I really like the Lancaster Convention Center venue. I will probably run a Napoleonic naval game but using Kiss...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 09:26
    DeRuyter replied to a thread Master and Commander in Wardroom
    Good observation. It was a Russian Foxtrot class attack sub. When I was there in 2021 the public was not allowed on the sub, so extensive was the...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-29-2023, 09:15
    The Kickstarter was in 2013 though or at least my spreadsheets are dated to 2013, which is why I mentioned it. The rule book is copyrighted 2013....
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-28-2023, 15:13
    Bligh replied to a thread Master and Commander in Wardroom
    I believe that is Mr Fulton's latest upgrade to his invention Lt. :happy: Rob.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-28-2023, 12:46
    Very poignant Eric, although the Sun is also technically another day nearer to death too. It is also true that the actual game started a bit...
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  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-28-2023, 10:48
    DeRuyter replied to a thread Master and Commander in Wardroom
    Definitely preordering this one! The HMS Rose/Surprise can use some publicity for much needed funds!! The dream of course is for Russell Crowe to...
    5 replies | 167 view(s)
  • DeRuyter's Avatar
    03-28-2023, 10:39
    Thanks. That also means that SoG has been out for ten years! Whenever a ten year anniversary comes along I can't help but be reminded of a...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-27-2023, 12:37
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    The white building was scratch built save for the frontage which is based on this one from Langton's.I cut the top down and bent the two ends just...
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  • TwoSheets's Avatar
    03-26-2023, 11:18
    There's preserverence! Well done Eric. :beer:
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-26-2023, 09:35
    :hatsoff: On behalf of the Board of Admiralty ,it gives me great pleasure to announce the award of the Ten Years of Service award to Eric DERuyter....
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-26-2023, 09:22
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    The fort is now painted and grassed, just awaiting the placement of its batteries and the raising of the Danish Standard.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-25-2023, 02:10
    Here is one I just happened to find whilst looking for a book. Admirals Old J Dark Spiced Rum.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-25-2023, 02:06
    Bligh replied to a thread Master and Commander in Wardroom
    Looks very interesting Dobbs and is available on Amazon Kindle from May. Rob.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-25-2023, 01:50
    I looked at the Caribbean mat under magnification and like the rather choppy sea option Paul.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-24-2023, 01:26
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    Undercoated and now ready for painting the details.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-24-2023, 01:05
    I think mine is also a DeepCut one. If I recall it could well be the Med one. I have had it for quite a few years now. My Wings one with clouds is...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-23-2023, 16:23
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    Thanks Dobbs. One of the advantages of my good eye being really shortsighted. I can follow very small details as long as the lighting is very...
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-23-2023, 13:42
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    And now the fort is completed and ready for the first undercoat tomorrow.
    22 replies | 822 view(s)
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