Sunday, 1 November 2026

Floppy Hats

       Clarence Harrison posted these figures from the Warfare 28mm Resin range. The ruleset apparently will be printed early 2027.                                                                                                                                                           

Lord North & Grey's and Rowe's regiments, based up for the upcoming ruleset Floppy Hats!

Friday, 30 October 2026

Battle near RakovnĂ­k 1620

This weekend is the reenactment of  the battle of Rakovnik 1620. This is this evening's parade. 

New book by Stephen M Carter

 

Honours of War

 This artwork caused a ruckus on my forum Seven Years War Living History. The artist G. Rava posted it and someone said their coats would be buttoned across in cold weather and the artist got very upset. 

Honours of War is a tabletop wargame simulating European battles of the Seven Years' War, using simple, fast-playing rules that emphasize historical tactics and command challenges. 

Honours of War: Wargames Rules for the Seven Years’ War: Osprey Wargames Keith Flint Osprey Publishing - Osprey

The Seven Years' War was the pinnacle of 18th-century warfare, with dramatic campaigns and battles, famous leaders, and wide variety of colourful uniforms. Compared with the later Napoleonic Wars, tactics were simpler, armies more professional, and battles tended to be smaller. Using these quick-to-learn rules, players can bring this period to the tabletop, recreating anything from a small skirmish to a major pitched battle. Although simple, the rules allow for a wide range of tactics and reward historical play. That said, fog of war sometimes produces unexpected results and units don't always obey their orders! The game moves quickly, and players must be prepared to regroup and counterattack or to press home an advantage – a lot can happen in one move!

These look good. Anybody tried them? 

Thursday, 29 October 2026

1689; Queen Dowager's Regiment

 Thanks to Stephen Tindle. From Issue 60 of the Regiment. This is interesting for me as one of my reenactment buddies recreated this regiment for this period. 

, Grenadier & Sergeant

1689; Queen Dowager's Regiment, Drummer, 1689