CLAYMORE 2024 - A WEE INVITATION

[Scolty]

Hi Folks,

Many people in wargaming circles will have known Stuart Insch. He was a member of the Aberdeen and Old Meldrum Clubs, the Wild Geese, an author of several books, a blogger, the painter of multitudinous figures and a planner of many games and campaigns. Sadly, Stuart was taken from us by cancer earlier this year, leaving many plans and ideas unfinished and a big gap in all our lives. Four of his many friends felt that we needed to do something to commemorate Stuart and his contribution to our hobby.

"Descent on the French Coast" is a Seven Years War display game, largely built by Graham Hilditch. Graham, assisted by Stuart (aka Friends of a Military Gentleman) presented the game at Partizan in 2021. The game has never been displayed in Scotland, so it is with pride that we are able to present it at Claymore this year. If you are intending to visit the show, please pop by and say hello.

We would like to thank Stuart's wife, Pauline and son, Lewis for permission to dedicate this game to our dear departed friend.

[streetgang]

It was an absolutely beautiful game. I have shown pictures of the figures and scenery to many of my family and friends and everyone was impressed, especially by those ships! Awesome to tribute to Stuart.

[Ithoriel]

It was an absolutely beautiful game. I have shown pictures of the figures and scenery to many of my family and friends and everyone was impressed, especially by those ships! Awesome to tribute to Stuart.

I'll second all of that.