A little project for my convalescence ~

As you may know from my main blog I’m scheduled to have a hip replacement operation next month. I doubt I will be able, or wanting really, to sit at my painting desk for several weeks. I shall however be able to sit at the dinning table and so I’ve been looking about for small projects which might suit the location and can be tackled in short time slots. Terrain seems the obvious answer, but what exactly?
Well, on a visit with Sue to the local Garden Centre’s aquatic supplies area I found this model of an Indian/Arabian building ~

Now at close examination it’s obviously not 28mm scale, but I think it will pass muster as a palace or mosque on the table with some work. We shall see. It would also make a nice Gurdwara for Sikh Wars games I think, not that I’m planning any you understand. Price? £5.99, a snippet really. I’ll keep you posted as and when it’s finished.

Soviet Meddling in Rhanzlistan

After what was really too long an hiatus, Phil and I dusted off our forces for a return to our Rhanzlistan campaign. The forces of the S.P.I.F.F. lead by the dastardly General Robinski sought to force a passage of the river Rhan and raid deep into territory vital to the governance of the Province and the maintenance of supplies to the Field Force ~

The Bridge is well defended by Ghurkas supported by the Gordons.

Early SPIFF moves are cautious, fearing the fire power of the defenders?

The Ghurkas are dug in amongst the ruined village of Rhanli.

Soviet bribery and lies wins over the Bhurpas! The mountain gun is in some

danger now!

Brigadier Bykleigh orders the Gordons forward to support the hard pressed

Ghurkas. They would pay a heavy price for their gallantry...

Realising earlier hesitation had damaged his plans Robinski throws caution

to the wind and orders a general attack.

As night falls (the end of Turn 7!) the defenders are bloodied, but unbowed

while the Soviets are short of their objective... a draw, but really a tactical

victory for Robinski and the SPIFF.

As usual we used Bolt Action 2 for the rules, setting the game's duration at 6 Turns, plus a 7th on a throw of 4-6 at the end of Turn 6. Phil's initial caution left him short of the objective while my force was still in place, though severely mauled! I conceded a tactical win to Phil, so when we return to Rhanzlistan it will see the S.P.I.F.F. attempting to carry off their plundered supplies before their escape route is cut of...