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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The Cruel Seas
Picked up a copy of Wargames Illustrated today with one of the Warlord Games plastic ship sprues attached.
Two boats per sprue. Nice detail and very easy to put together.
The "Narrow Seas" battles have always interested me.
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Which ones did you get Andy?
My Mrs picked me up a copy on the weekend and I now have a couple of nice German boats to paint up :0).
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I may have accidentally bought two copies - oops - so I have both British and German.
Need to do some research on colours/camo or were they all just "grey" ?
I may pick up the full game but that will need to wait until after Christmas.
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Andy why am I not surprised ;0).
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There are some painting guides on YouTube but include painting the faces and life jackets on the crew!
Alternatively the Osprey Duel 34 E-Boat vs MTB is very good and has colour illustrations of both types of craft. It can be bought on line from Books etc for £7.71 post free.
It certainly looks like a fun game.
Mike
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Thanks Mike.
Looks like a few relevant books are in the Osprey sale at the moment too
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Might have to look out for that issue
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Rob, NorthStar have the Cruel Seas sets listed on their website.
Would they be available to purchase via your good self?
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Yes we should be able to get anything North Star lists - so 15% discount minimum (see Xmas offer post)
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Chatting with the guys at Lincombe Barn yesterday mention was made of a 10 page errata document for this rule set.
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Thanks John. Bit disappointing that such a new set of rules needs an errata document so early but at least they are addressing the issues I suppose.
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Errata 1.1 here
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I see there are a number of videos on YouTube re this, including painting and game play.
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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.