• Bligh's Avatar
    Yesterday, 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
    Yesterday, 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
    Yesterday, 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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  • Bligh's Avatar
    Yesterday, 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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  • 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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    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.
    5 replies | 152 view(s)
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.
    22 replies | 808 view(s)
  • 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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    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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    03-24-2023, 01:26
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    Undercoated and now ready for painting the details.
    22 replies | 808 view(s)
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    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...
    9 replies | 280 view(s)
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    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...
    22 replies | 808 view(s)
  • 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 | 808 view(s)
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    03-23-2023, 13:39
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    Cutout now completed and ready to add to the fort.
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  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-23-2023, 13:21
    I can't show you any before photos from before Paul because I have been deleting the ones from before but the after ones are like this.
    9 replies | 280 view(s)
  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-23-2023, 09:53
    Interesting Paul, because I have just had my electrician in to wall mount spot lights by my Wargames table so that I can bounce light off the walls...
    9 replies | 280 view(s)
  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-23-2023, 02:09
    Thanks for a very exciting and also informative AAR Dispatch Paul. It was great to see these earlier ships in action against each other. Rob.
    2 replies | 106 view(s)
  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-23-2023, 01:55
    Thanks for adding these ships to the showcase Paul, and what a fine sight they all make sailing together. Rob.
    9 replies | 280 view(s)
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    03-23-2023, 01:48
    Bligh replied to a thread Disturbing trend shipmates. in Wardroom
    Firstly, welcome to the Anchorage Peter, and thank you for your very useful comments. With the production of so many printed ships to fill the gap...
    40 replies | 2569 view(s)
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    03-22-2023, 13:04
    Bligh replied to a thread New members signing on. in Wardroom
    Today we have another new shipmate from the USA. He is Peter, aka Mengjiao from North Carolina. Rob.
    427 replies | 313418 view(s)
  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-22-2023, 02:50
    Congratulations Lt. Bush. I trust that I and the rest of the Board of the Admiralty will appreciate and commend your Despatch when it is delivered....
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    03-21-2023, 14:30
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    I also completed the backscene of Copenhagen ready for September. Just the 3d side models with the costal batteries to add now.
    22 replies | 808 view(s)
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    03-21-2023, 14:20
    Bligh replied to a thread Doncaster 2023. in UK Fleet
    The main building is now completed and I have pasted up the template for the final section of the outer works prior to roughing it out on the Abra...
    22 replies | 808 view(s)
  • Bligh's Avatar
    03-21-2023, 14:10
    Good to hear that Mr.Bush. You have the Port Admiral's permission to remove the Quarantine flag from your masthead prior to sailing to join your...
    30 replies | 503 view(s)
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    03-20-2023, 16:27
    Bligh replied to a thread New members signing on. in Wardroom
    This evening we are joined by a new shipmate from the USA. He is Brian, aka CT_Sailor from Connecticut. Rob.
    427 replies | 313418 view(s)
  • Diamondback's Avatar
    03-20-2023, 10:43
    Good news is, IF I can get past the Ares 28m floor (hopefully Dust Games can change that) I think I have a few clusters already starting to form....
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About David Manley

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About David Manley
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David
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Wargaming, photography, naval history, photography
Biography:
I've been wargaming for 40 years or so, and a naval wargamer for most of that (having been brought up on stories of my father's time and that of his brothers in the navy during WW2). I've been an age of sail wargamer for 25 years or so, and have published several set of rules on AoS and other naval subjects, as well as playtesting and aiding in the development of many others. I'm also a very keen WoW player, and my other interests include 15mm SCW, ACW and colonial gaming.

Outside wargaming, I'm a naval architect specialising in warship survivability and weapon effects. This is an excellent job as I get to blow stuff up on a regular basis, and sink things every now and again :)

Married with two kids, both of whom play WoW :)

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Draft Land and Boat Rules : First attempt at variant rules covering boats and land units. 11-04-2013 114
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Awards Showcase - 13 Medals - 65 Guns
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Name: Sails of Glory Service Medal
A prestigious medal award to a select few for their dedication of time and knowledge to helping to keep the Sails of Glory Anchorage website a reality.
Issue time: 12-02-2011 19:45
Issue reason: A prestigious medal award to a select few for their dedication of time and knowledge to helping make the Sails of Glory Anchorage website a reality.


Name: Reputation 100
Award to members who have received 100 or more Reputation points from their peers.
Issue time: 01-05-2017 09:24
Issue reason: Award to members who have received 100 or more Reputation points from their peers.


Name: Top Monthly Thread Starter - Bronze
Awarded to the Sailor that starts the most new threads for two months.
Issue time: 02-18-2013 22:32
Issue reason: Top Thread Starter Nov 2012.
Top Thread Starter Dec 2012.


Name: Top Monthly Poster - Gold
Awarded to the Sailor with the most posts in four months.
Issue time: 02-18-2013 22:27
Issue reason: Top Poster for Aug 2012
Top Poster for Sep 2012
Top Poster for Nov 2012
Top Poster for Dec 2012


Name: 250 Photos
Awarded to members who have uploaded at least 250 photos to their Albums.
Issue time: 12-25-2011 03:17
Issue reason: Awarded uploading at least 250 photos to your Albums.


Name: Doncaster GM - 1 Year
Doncaster Event Sails of Glory GM
Issue time: 10-03-2022 09:21
Issue reason: Doncaster Event Sails of Glory GM


Name: Doncaster Participant - 4 Year
Awarded to members who sailed the seas at the Doncaster event for four years.
Issue time: 10-03-2022 09:14
Issue reason: Awarded to members who sailed the seas at the Doncaster event for four years.


Name: Minor Con GM Medal - U.K.
For Anchorage members who GM an approved, minor U.K. convention SoG event.
Issue time: 02-21-2017 05:11
Issue reason: For Anchorage members who GM an approved, minor U.K. convention SoG event.


Name: Sails of Glory Demo Game GM
Awarded to members who GMed registered Sails of Glory events at a convention during 2013
Issue time: 11-12-2013 20:48
Issue reason: GMed at Naval Wargames Show, Colours, and Reveille


Name: Sails of Glory Kickstarter - Early Bird Captain
Awarded to those members that supported the Kickstarter campaign at the Early Bird Captain level.
Issue time: 12-05-2014 08:24
Issue reason: Awarded to those members that supported the Kickstarter campaign at the Early Bird Captain level.


Name: I0 year Anniversary Medal, with Fouled Anchor
Awarded to Anchorage Officers who joined between the 23rd of November 2011, and the 23rd of November 2012, and are still actively posting during this year.
Issue time: 11-23-2021 02:51
Issue reason: Awarded to Anchorage Officers who joined between the 23rd of November 2011, and the 23rd of November 2012, and are still actively posting during this year.


Name: 5 Years of Service and 3000 posts
Awarded to members for five years of service and 3000+ posts.
Issue time: 10-24-2020 12:13
Issue reason: Awarded to members for five years of service and 3000+ posts.


Name: Sails of Glory Anchorage Founding Member
Awarded to those members that donate to the founding of the Sails of Glory Anchorage website.
Issue time: 12-10-2011 09:55
Issue reason: Awarded to those members that donate to the founding of the Sails of Glory Anchorage website.