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Reply #90 on: March 27, 2019, 06:25:30 PM
Quote from: judgedredd on March 27, 2019, 05:57:50 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 03:04:37 PM
There now!
Jesus bob - what did you take that picture with? A bin?  ;D

You'll likely get this out before me so I'd be very pleased to hear your impressions.

Also, I know you had Normandy '44...did you say you had Ardennes '44? If so, what did you think?

I'm no great hand when it comes to taking pictures, I must admit - and it was only my phone camera.

Right, I have now cut out and sorted Holland '44 into a GMT tray, but obviously not clipped 'em yet.
As usual, the printing is excellent with little or no colour bleed, but the die cutting is not the best I've ever seen, so a lot of care required. I use a scalpel to seperate the strips from the sprue.

Yes, I had Normandy '44 and played it a lot. Its a superb game if you can get a copy. It only covers the first 20 or so days, and it left me wanting an extension to carry it on a bit further. It is a first class game.

I don't have Ardennes '44 unfortunately, as I don't have the room to set it up and its  bit out of my price range at present. However, I have the rules downloaded and the Vassal mod so I have had a bit of a tinker with iike all the other games in the 4X series, it is first class.


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Reply #91 on: March 27, 2019, 07:12:19 PM
Holland 44 is a lot of fun. The one downside of the series is some of the map layouts are a bit awkward. Ukraine 43 might be the most peculiar because the maps are offset which makes covering with plexi a bit of a pain for example.


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Reply #92 on: March 27, 2019, 07:16:42 PM
Stalingrad '42 will be a big game - 3 maps!

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Reply #93 on: March 27, 2019, 07:34:54 PM
Quote from: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 07:16:42 PM
Stalingrad '42 will be a big game - 3 maps!

Yeah, I'm going to have issues with room for that baby! But maybe it has smaller scenarios on single maps.

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Reply #94 on: March 27, 2019, 07:38:24 PM
Yes it does have some smaller scenarios according to the GMT page for it. Be nice to play it in all its glory, though  ;)

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Reply #95 on: March 28, 2019, 06:13:42 AM
At the risk of annoying BH, what do you use to clip?

I've still not plucked up the courage to spend the money on a 2mm set of Oregon clippers.


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Reply #96 on: March 28, 2019, 06:19:19 AM
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Reply #97 on: March 28, 2019, 06:37:08 AM


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Reply #98 on: March 28, 2019, 06:48:25 AM
I've always used a fairly decent size of nail clipper, but I try and clip as little off as possible anyway - minimalist corner clipping?  :)

From what I gather, 2.5mm clippers seem to be the most widely used size as they are suitable for a variety of counters from 1/2" up to 3/4", but maybe some of the guys who own such luxurious equipment can confirm that.

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Reply #99 on: March 28, 2019, 06:52:19 AM
I have the 2.5mm and it works nicely for a variety of counter sizes.

I may pick up the 2 and 3mm clippers just to round out my collection.


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Reply #100 on: March 28, 2019, 07:23:14 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?

The online shops leave ALOT to be desired when it comes to actually looking for anything. When you do find something that interests you, it's often listed as out of stock.

I can't even get GMT Counter Trays now. All out of stock. There is eBay which lists them (from Italy) at £3.70 each with £20+ postage with additional £4+ per item! So ordering 10 costs £37.00 with an additional ££58.41 - I shit you not!
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Reply #101 on: March 28, 2019, 07:44:46 AM
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Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?


Bc on your side of the pond, whenever someone mentions "wargaming" everyone immediately thinks of "toy soldiers"

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Reply #102 on: March 28, 2019, 07:57:12 AM
Quote from: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 07:23:14 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?

The online shops leave ALOT to be desired when it comes to actually looking for anything. When you do find something that interests you, it's often listed as out of stock.

I can't even get GMT Counter Trays now. All out of stock. There is eBay which lists them (from Italy) at £3.70 each with £20+ postage with additional £4+ per item! So ordering 10 costs £37.00 with an additional ££58.41 - I shit you not!

I just get my counter trays direct from GMT since  the weight is very low. I can get 10 for the same price as you would pay for 4 in the UK (approx £15 last time I purchased).

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Reply #103 on: March 28, 2019, 08:33:59 AM
Quote from: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 07:57:12 AM
Quote from: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 07:23:14 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?

The online shops leave ALOT to be desired when it comes to actually looking for anything. When you do find something that interests you, it's often listed as out of stock.

I can't even get GMT Counter Trays now. All out of stock. There is eBay which lists them (from Italy) at £3.70 each with £20+ postage with additional £4+ per item! So ordering 10 costs £37.00 with an additional ££58.41 - I shit you not!
I just get my counter trays direct from GMT since  the weight is very low. I can get 10 for the same price as you would pay for 4 in the UK (approx £15 last time I purchased).
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Unfortunately, when I log in to GMT and order, it clears the postage and says there's no valid postage option for my area  :'(

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Reply #104 on: March 28, 2019, 09:13:27 AM
Check to see if you can get the GMT trays through Amazon UK.

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