Command Decision - Test of Battle

Play Aids :: RE: smoke and dust

Author: Bill Owen
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:56 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

And Hobby Lobby packs of tiny pom poms ($.99 for dozens!) are good for micro armor sized markers for suppression.
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Play Aids :: smoke and dust

Author: grumble 87106
Subject: smoke and dust
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:02 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

I was reading an old thread on chits that morphed into discussion of cotton balls and the difficulties of dyeing them.

Hobby Lobby sells pompoms of many sizes and colors. I buy large (2" across) black, brown and tan ones (two to a package for about $1 last I checked) and tear them apart (very easy to do). I end up with lots of black, brown and tan fluff which can be fixed to a washer or other base.

The black is for destroyed vehicles. The brown I used to use in CD3 for disabled vehicles, and the tan is for desert dust.

They work really well and you don't have to get ink on your hands from dyeing cotton.

Play Aids :: RE: Order concealment

Author: grumble 87106
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:23 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 2

Very pretty. My only complaint was that in the confusion my British commandos were given command markers with US flags on them. Only later did I realize that there were extras and I could have been using the Union Jack.

I ran off copies of the markers from TOB and then glued them onto 1" squares of cardboard. On the margins I can pencil in the name of the unit being used in that particular game, so there is no ambiguity. Of course, I have to be creative with the phantom unit markers.

General Discussion - Miniatures :: RE: 2 pounder portee

Author: daryl
Subject: Karrier KT4 Field Artillery Tractor
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:42 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 69

Hi,

Does anyone know of a book with pictures and information about the Indian Army Karrier KT4 Field Artillery Tractor that was used by the British and Indian forces in North Africa 1940 -1942

General Discussion - Test of Battle :: RE: ATG limbers

Author: Retep Yelkao
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:06 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 5

Looking at CDIII's Armies of the Second World War you see Soviet, German, French, Polish, Japanese formations with horsedrawn ATGs. I can't see these being towed by the same limber that is used field guns so I was wondering how different in size and design would limbers for ATGs be. I think I have the same picture of the French 25mm ATG being towed. It looks like a large ammo crate on wheels with two shafts and a single horse between the shafts. I am hoping that there might be some pics out in the world wide web that people can steer me to.

Cheers!

Game Finder :: RE: Heat of Battle- New Orleans

Author: Jack Radey
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:20 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 11

My, you southern boys may spell funny, but you sure do set a good looking table! Bravo!

General Discussion - Test of Battle :: RE: ATG limbers

Author: Jack Radey
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:14 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 5

Soviet 45mm AT guns were usually horse drawn, and not infrequently (especially earlier in the war) 76.2mm guns. I have some photos, but not the capability to scan or post them easily (Photobucket defeated me). Essentially you have a rectangular box, foot rests front and back, and 2 to 6 horses pulling. Because of the amount of space taken up on the table, I usually try to do with 2 horse limbers, though I have a few 4 horse ones, and keep them for the heavier guns. Primarily, the limber is table dressing, looking good, but cluttering the table when not in use.

TO & E :: RE: Swedish TOE question

Author: Bob_Mackenzie
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:15 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 4

I'm not sure of a definitive answer. German weapons stands have 4 MMG and 2 8cm Mortars

I'm pretty certain that some have 2MMGs and 2 Mortars
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Play Aids :: RE: Order concealment

Author: Bob_Mackenzie
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:12 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 2

quote:
I also really liked the use at Historicon (the Pantelleria game) of unit-specific order caps. Avoids a lot of confusion about remembering who gave which order to whom.

They were pretty too!
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General Discussion - Test of Battle :: RE: ATG limbers

Author: Bob_Mackenzie
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:11 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 5

Most ATG's are motorised

The only gun I can think of that is consistently horse drawn is the French 25mm. I do have a pic of its limber
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Play Aids :: Order concealment

Author: grumble 87106
Subject: Order concealment
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:43 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 2

Question: what creative means have people devised to avoid setting out Overwatch markers so obviously? It sort of sends a message to opponents "Hey, these guys aren't moving, so the others in the unit are!"

I guess you could be really devious and set Overwatch on some stands of a company that has a Hold order. Keep them guessing!

On another note, I plan to use the idea of the bottle caps to cover the order cubes. I will paint the caps tan and flock them as desert shrubs. However, the top of the cap will have the command unit marker glued right on it. And maybe a Pin marker inside the bottle cap!

I also really liked the use at Historicon (the Pantelleria game) of unit-specific order caps. Avoids a lot of confusion about remembering who gave which order to whom.

Daniel

Play Aids :: RE: Chart Builder Working?

Author: pnzr12
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:27 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 35

I'm still havig the same problem. All the links in the text work, but none of the drop down buttons are working for me.

Could it be the security measures on my system?

Game Finder :: RE: Heat of Battle- New Orleans

Author: pnzr12
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:03 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 11

Nope, they stayed and wrecke havok.

Rules Questions :: RE: Direct Fire HE Splash Damage

Author: pnzr12
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:02 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 3

Well.......it can damage the stand fired on as well. AKA eliminate it or force it back.

General Discussion - Test of Battle :: RE: ATG limbers

Author: Retep Yelkao
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:59 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 5

Not really. Anyone who is using ATGs that are horsedrawn will do.
Thanks