Welcome to our forums. The Bristol Big'Uns are a group of people who enjoy fantasy, science fiction and historical wargames. We tend to play mostly table-top wargames but you will sometimes see CCGs, CMGs, RPGs or board games. If this sounds like a hobby you currently enjoy then why not come along. The club is based at Iron Acton, between Bristol and Yate, in the recently refurbished Parish Hall and is held Sunday evenings from 6 pm until 10 pm. There are tables and chairs available plus various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames. Please bring with you any drinks or snacks that you require.
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Well Friday was a bit of a red-letter day, not only was it 6 months ‘till Christmas, but I ordered some figures for the first time in years.
Having completed the Irregular Miniatures Austrian infantry that I mysteriously discovered – probably a ‘good idea’ purchase from over a decade ago, I spent a week or so gazing at the cavalry & artillery I had, but remained uninspired to put a brush to them; so, I put together an order for Baccus figures. In addition to cavalry and artillery I ordered Grenadiers to provide some backbone for the army - a Corps of Veteran Infantry.
I’m figuring that although there will undoubtedly a size issue between Baccus and Irregular the different arms should hide these. Of course, the Grenadiers were the biggest and bravest infantry chaps.
There is an added bonus to the switch to Baccus as they come in strips of 4 infantry and 3 cavalry, rather than 6 & 4 for Irregular, so less painting, hopefully!
Cheers for now
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John.
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The figures I ordered from Baccus on 25 June arrived on 19 July. What with the heat and other things I’ve only just got round to sorting out and checking the figures. What really struck me, after I got over the realization that I now had 530 more figures to paint, was how clean they were with virtually no flash.
I’ve decided to make inroads into the Austrian Grenadiers, which I now realise I can field not 2 but 3 Divisions of! So, I now have half a Division primed.
They were worth the long wait for them; even if I now have more figures to paint than I had before my big effort in June to get table ready, 474 figures. Doh!
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Looking forward to seeing them.
I made a start on my Brits from Irregular today. A few new casts but mostly figures bought ten years ago and never painted, until now
Some questions answered:
Q: Where is the club?
A: It is at Iron Acton Parish Hall. The postcode is BS37 9UH.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: This club sounds great, how much does it cost to join?
A: There is no membership fee. The club runs a play and pay system whereby you only pay subs if you have a game.
Q: Wow! How much are subs?
A: Subs are £4.00 per night.
Q: I'd like to play but don't have any stuff. Does the club provide this?
A: No. You must bring any models, cards, board games, books, dice etc that you need. The club provides tables, chairs, various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames plus a bunch of like-minded individuals.