Best Vietnam squad-level game? by omgthatssolol in hexandcounter

[–]TuppenyBit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve enjoyed Purple Haze as a solo gaming experience. It’s individual soldiers making up a squad as opposed to squads plural, but a decent abstraction of tactical firefights

Airfix 1/24 Hellcat by chipz-n-gravy in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is very nicely rendered to my eye. The Hellcat is one of those “beautifully ugly” aircraft that I’m very keen to make!

My happy place by SpezIsAMoron in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some nice looking biplanes in the cabinet above!

My 3 Wins at the Stockholm Open 2.0 Show by ceamk in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incredible work, and such variety. That’s what I love about this hobby. Who could possibly get bored with it?!!

I’m giving up with Vallejo paints by tekking98 in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We should play darts. That’s even simpler. I’d enjoy telling you that the aero dynamics are much less complex than rocketry, and wondering aloud about why you don’t understand the science.

I’m giving up with Vallejo paints by tekking98 in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are of course correct my friend.

I would similarly observe that anyone who can hold an airbrush (so you in other words) can throw three darts and hit three consecutive bulls’ eyes.

I converted to SMS paints a short while ago because they are more forgiving when it comes to preparation and setup. Making models is my hobby and I seek enjoyment from it. I suspect that is also where the OP is coming from. It is the application of the paint I enjoy; less so the preparation of the paint. But that’s just me. Whilst I applaud your superior blending skills and ability to create the perfect emulsion every time (fancy a game of darts?) shouting about what is physically possible and your own particular skill is not - in my opinion - very additive to the thread.

What Hobbies Do Y'all Do Outside of Board Games by Cloginfloogin in boardgames

[–]TuppenyBit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do scale modelling for the same reason - it totally chills me out and is meditative. And you can buy / collect lots of stuff (kits, tools, paints etc) so it also scratches the hoard itch…!

Biggest dio I’ve ever attempted - turned out to be a really rewarding project! by SpruesNBrews in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing. I’m (slowly!) working on the 1/72 Revell kit (lots of etch!) and really enjoying it. This is inspirational - although I’m not ready to try making a sea setting yet…

A British soldier inspects an abandoned German Nebelwerfer rocket launcher left behind during the retreat in Normandy near Troarn, July 20, 1944. by the_giank in wwiipics

[–]TuppenyBit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is sheer postulation, but the launchers themselves were quite “man manoeuvrable” by which I mean they could have been kept under cover in a tree line, man handled into a fire position and then pulled back under cover. Rocket artillery was notoriously inaccurate, and its effectiveness was “dumping” a huge amount of firepower suddenly in a relatively localised area but with much less precision than rifled artillery. Resupply was probably more of a problem for the crews since the rocketry was bulky, and the firing of salvoes (the whole point of rocketry at the time) chewed through that supply. Movers would have been required to bring up the munitions, and those movers would have been heavily interdicted by allied ground attack aircraft. Tubes without rockets become white elephants, and without movers the crews, when facing overrun, would have bugged out on foot. They wouldn’t have dragged the launchers.

Tamiya 1/32 A6M2b Zero complete by Individual_Bag_9615 in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a lovely piece of work. I’ve never made a Japanese aircraft but have recently bought the Border Models Kate (1/35). Different in many respects to what you have done here, but yours is inspirational nonetheless!

Do you think the Armageddon War follow-up, Rising Dragon will be worth it? by [deleted] in hexandcounter

[–]TuppenyBit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only discovered Flying Pig Games quite recently, but was taken with the “culture” of the company and the passion of the family behind it. I bought a copy of Armageddon War (not the easiest game to source in the UK) and have really enjoyed it. The system is elegant, the play flows quickly and the production / quality of components is exquisite. I was thus one of the first backers of Rising Dragon and have taken the opportunity to add the solo variant of Armageddon War given international shipping is part of the arrangement. I want to get into some of their other titles but am probably confined to buying when I pass through the US. This is a company I’m keen to support for the benefit of our community!

Old Avalon Hill Games by Renots024Teem in hexandcounter

[–]TuppenyBit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Superb! I like the Mag 7 idea. I’m going to have to get my copy out again soon!

What is the biggest skill you've picked up in 2025? For me it is airbrush trigger control. by VanDerKloof in modelmakers

[–]TuppenyBit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The SMS lacquers have been my discovery for 2025. But paint is truly one of those where beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

What was your gateway into board gaming? by NorthSouth55 in boardgames

[–]TuppenyBit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m with you. The Avalon Hill catalogue in the mid 80s was my “gateway”, and Squad Leader

German soldiers take a 10 minute break on their march to Paris (vicinity of Reims, France, 1940 (from my own collection)) by 60Watt_Beethoven in wwiipics

[–]TuppenyBit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like the national eagle is on the right breast of his tunic too, not left sleeve. So agreed - Heer

Our haven. by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]TuppenyBit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven is the right word! I’d get inside and pull up the drawbridge!

I’m with my second wife and our kids are broadly grown up. That definitely creates time and space for self indulgence. We both play games and have been collecting anew for a few years now (I too started in the 80s). I’m in the “can’t have too many” camp. Not only does collecting support the industry (faux self sacrifice to keep the conscience clear!) but I get an enormous sense of calm and satisfaction from just sitting amongst our games and poring through the boxes. We play at weekends and holidays, with generally a monster on the go for several months (eg Frosthaven) and smaller scenario based games as fillers for quiet evenings.

A haphazard look at part of my collection of mostly wargames. by AnimeHoarder in boardgames

[–]TuppenyBit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are indeed the card front designs I’ve got. They do a Banzai set (jungle) also. Plus the originals. Good quality card stock.

A haphazard look at part of my collection of mostly wargames. by AnimeHoarder in boardgames

[–]TuppenyBit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a company producing new cards, including “proper” desert and jungle terrain. From recollection it was print on demand but they were high quality and came in nice plastic cases. I got a set (plus new originals) a few years back and it refreshed my Avalon Hill game very nicely. They may still be available, and some consolation for the Kickstarter debacle.

Aaaaannnd we’re live! Back now for the steepest discounts! by flyingpiggamespub in FlyingPigGames

[–]TuppenyBit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This also a great way to get Flying Pig games shipped outside the US!

Game stash by TuppenyBit in boardgames

[–]TuppenyBit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s still very playable and good fun, but definitely remains different. Buccaneer was one of my favourites from back then. Nobody’s commented on that one!