Diving into 10mm head first: project log

[toxicpixie]

Spearhead is a favourite for large scale games for ww2 but we also play BKC for smaller games. I actually quite like the mechanisms for Bolt Action in smaller scale even if it needs better scenario set up than "as written".

Fantasy we use Impetus (the Basic rules and the fantasy supplement are free) but the new Warband looks pretty tasty! We did play Warmaster but it didn't grip us as a group.

[BeardedHammer]

I've been reading Impetus Basic this morning and I'm rather liking the mechanics, I'm going to have a friend read it and if he likes it I think we'll keep it 

For world war 2 we are planning on using Panzer8 rules with some house rules for making it fire team based instead of platoon based, but would be willing to try others.

On a modeling note, I started to add foliage and water effects today

[getagrip]

You are an absolute machine when it comes to modelling; looks like it's going to be another goody

[BeardedHammer]

Thank you! The funny thing is that I never used to enjoy making terrain for 28mm. I did it so we could have nice battle fields. But building 10/15mm stuff is so much more fun in the fact of you cut out a lot of the detail work, so you can focus on the piece as a whole. Less  and more 

[Subedai]

Thank you! The funny thing is that I never used to enjoy making terrain for 28mm. I did it so we could have nice battle fields. But building 10/15mm stuff is so much more fun in the fact of you cut out a lot of the detail work, so you can focus on the piece as a whole. Less  and more 

That's the thing about the smaller scales when it comes to terrain. You get to use a lot more and the variation keeps the building of it interesting. Plus of course it's a lot quicker than 25mm.

[toxicpixie]

You can get caught up in annoying detail, take ages and end up with something that's only just satisfactory as a whole; 10mm & similar scales let you do a broad sweep that looks great in actual use with decent speed!

Hope Impetus Basic appeals, the full rules are definitely worth it you're happy after tasting

[BeardedHammer]

Here is the mountain pass  (sorry the pic is a bit blurry)

[toxicpixie]

Cracking! And very usable, too

[getagrip]

Cracking! And very usable, too

Couldn't agree more; the slopes are gentle enough to take figures.  Top job

[Womble67]

Excellent thanks for sharing

Take care

Andy

[paulr]

Looking good 

Where was that going on the board again 

[BeardedHammer]

The corner opposite of the hill. The road that crosses the river leads right to it.

[Techno]

Looks damn fine !!
Cheers - Phil

[BeardedHammer]

Toxicpixie, how long does a game of impetus take on average? I'm looking for fast play games if at all possible.

[BeardedHammer]

And I just make my first big mistake for terrain making 

I poured the second layer of the river too soon and it bubbled