A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

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A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by ashmie » Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:03 pm

One of my favourite finds from the Expo was this 'what if' 1938 battle with lots of character models and flavour.
Thought you chaps would like it: http://youtu.be/oq-S6yK1hTw Character models include Dads Army, Poirot, Dr Who and Black Adder.

They have a forum a very British Civil forum and several clubs around the country. They are currently playing a 'what if' campaign set in 38/39. :)
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Re: A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by Spevna » Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:40 pm

Prim gave me a copy of AVBCW book.

Good read.
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Re: A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by Primarch » Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:30 pm

Already collecting models for it. The entire setting is What If...?
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Re: A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by ashmie » Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:14 am

Good stuff. Great table isn't it. :D
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Re: A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by job » Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:55 am

I like the illuminated gunpowder effect. The table is wonderful.
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Re: A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by ashmie » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:39 pm

What models did you go for Primarch? Did you buy a faction or some flavour models?
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Re: A very British civil war: like cricket but with guns

Post by Primarch » Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:48 am

ashmie wrote:What models did you go for Primarch? Did you buy a faction or some flavour models?
Some civilians with guns (Warlord's Partisan range) and a Russian made armoured car that is suitable for the period.
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