I have been working on my 18mm Martian game lately. I'm testing a new scenario
right now, but have not got the canals finished yet so no pictures. When I get it all finished I will post some pics, and maybe a tutorial if I can manage it.
Anyway, here are a couple pics from one of the games we ran using my first scenario "Aristotle Down". The rules were my own home rules Her Majesty's Martian Expeditionary Force or M.E.F for short.
The situation: The transport "Aristotle" went down in Syrtis Major. The troops, and her cargo were relatively untouched, including the two new Gardener MGs. The British have hastily fortified their camp, but there is a large force of Imperial Martians heading straight for them. The Brits have cobbled together a relief force out of various elements of the M.E.F. , and is on the way as well. However there are other interested parties. The wild Green Martians and the Prussians are also very interested. Where is John Carter when you need him?
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| HMSS "Aristotle" assaulted by red Martians. Will they hold? |
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| Part of the British relief force. |
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| Imperial Martian artillery takes the high ground and opens up. |
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| The British artillery answers. |
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| Green Martians thunder in from the wasteland attacking anyone in their path. |
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| Imperial Martian flyers at work. |
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| The battle is joined in earnest by all sides as the Prussians arrive only to side with the Green Martians! |
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| Imperial Red Martian Cavalry supports an infantry Utan. |
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| The John Carter Brigade comes to the rescue. On the side of the Red Martians! |
In this game the Brits squeaked out a victory, but it was very close. Especially since everyone else basically ganged up on them! Every time I have run this game it somehow turns into a bloody free for all!
Nice work on these. Couple of questions/specifics:
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2) Love the splinter pattern on the tank.
3) Using the octosaurs for limbers: good job!
Thanks J, glad you like. The flyer is a scratch build out of balsa, wire, and bits. The gun is an old ACW piece I had from Mnifigs. Unfortunately the gun crew was taken out by the time this shot was taken! The flag is the "John Carter Brigade" standard, and was done in MS Paint. You can just see the brigade, comprised of ex-patriot Confederates, moving into action below the ship.
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