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Monday 20 July 2020

Unlocking the past & setting up the future at Marauder HQ

This weekend Tony & I ventured deep into the darkness that was Marauder HQ. Like archaeologists opening a long forgotten tomb we picked our way quietly amongst dusty treasures heaped high on all sides. The passing of time has been kind to the contents & no tomb robber had penetrated this far. Suffice to say everything was as we left it after the seals were set in place & traps set when the big Lockdown was announced.

Unlocking the past at Marauder HQ
To be honest it was quite something. We have spent many hours every week locked away playing with our toys at Marauder HQ over the years so the period of enforced absence has been a bit strange.
We have been playing weekly for a few weeks but not Napoleonics & not on our own special 18 x 6 foot slice of terra firma. Good to be back.     

We tidied up a bit & then set up the big table; found the mat & then found some real relics from the past. Snapdragon Studio used to be a big name in resin scenery and mighty fine they were too.
I knew the vaguely cantankerous owner quite well - he hated wargamers but liked me so we got some great kit from him on good terms. It has stood the text of time well so we decided to debut some it here, 15 to 20 years late.

Snapdragon's finest. This heavy weight Russian settlement will soon be hotly contested by acres of 28mm Nappy goodness! 

The magnificence of Marauder length & girth awaits population by warring armies.   

Another Snapdragon classic - this one piece resin casting was painted by Tony using sprays & a sponge only. 

There's plenty of room for sweeping actions & "derring do" by the likes of Seivers & Duka...
Yes! They're back!  

Snapdragon field with Last Valley trees - a perfect combination.

Snapdragon hill. Like the fields these were all handmade. Possibly not ideal for large 28mm units but they look great.  

Last Valley fallen tree - nothing else to be said really. 

Another low down view of the battlefield.

Wooded terrain in one corner - here be jaegers!

Last Valley pool & tree - rugged but attractive gaming scenery. 

I suggest an Emperor of short stature might gain an advantage atop this picturesque yet craggy mound.  

That's your lot for today. I'm supposed be working at rebuilding the fortune I lost during lock down so this is brief.
We have a battlefield, it needs a name, the armies are ready, the players primed, the beers cold & the cannon hot...                Prepare for war - War on 28!         

14 comments:

  1. Looking great Jeremy, now get some of your lovely toy soldiers on there.
    I do recall the Snap Dragon stand at shows of old.

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    1. Hi Scrivs, toys will follow soon I hope. Still a few things to sort out before we play but we're getting there.
      Take care out there old chum, best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  2. Missed my regular fix hope all are safe and well got to say I'm stoked to see the 28's are coming out and I really appreciate the length and particularly the girth lol 😉

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    1. Length & girth should always be admired Robert. 28's to follow as soon as we sort out the final bits at MHQ.
      Stay safe mate,
      Jeremy

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  3. Lovely Snap Dragon terrain pieces. A shame they are no longer available. Cheers Greg (Delta Coy Blog)

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    1. Hi DC,
      great to hear from you. Good to see your blog developing.
      We might possibly off load some scenery at some point, I will try to announce it here first.
      Best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  4. I just love your grove and the fallen tree. You have made some superb and evocative scenic additions.

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    1. I wish I could take some credit UG!
      Not my work at all, I just found them in a box & put them on the table. Acres of Napoleonics should complete the scene nicely.
      Very best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  5. These are all great terrain pieces. The villages are especially nice.

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    1. Yes the villages are excellent centre pieces, soon to be obscured by smoke & drenched in blood! So glad we kept them.
      Best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  6. Cool looking terrain. Snapdragon did make some great stuff.

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    1. Yes they did Ray, the hills might suit skirmish gaming rather better than big battalions in movement trays but hey - we'll cope I'm sure.
      Stay safe, best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  7. Brilliant! Looking forward to the encounter. Great to see the nice big table again and looking forward to the encounter :)

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    1. Cheers Chasseur! We set up next Tuesday night & hopefully get first moves in too. Exciting times.
      Best wishes,
      Jeremy

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