Sink the Bismarck

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Meanwhile, somewhere in the Atlantic.


This little game was played by myself and Stormkahn last Thursday evening.
Having no Catalina, we started the game with the sighting of the Bismarck by a flight of Swordfish.(Well if you have 'em why not flaunt 'em.)





Split into two groups the Swordfish started their run, under fire from the Bismarck's secondary armament.




Bismarck uses its rangefinder to range in on the aircraft.





It misses again just as the Swordfish launches a torpedo.





Three moves later bingo. A hit.





The bad news is no extra damage from A Flight except flooding which is brought under control eventually.





As the Bismarck turns to Starboard, the first wave of Swordfish turn away and the second wave launch their torps, turning the opposite way to split the warships fire.




Whilst the torpedoes are running both flights come under fire from the secondary armaments and take some slight damage.





Another explosion amidships.





Swiftly followed by another near miss astern.





Just enough damage to slow the ship down and allow Force H to come up with it,





and sink it with gunfire the next day.





All in all a very enjoyable evening.

Rob.







Rob.

[Marechallannes]

A very nice AAR, Rob.

Those ship miniatures look awesome. Same for the Swordfish torpedo bombers.

You really enrich the WGS community.

[Doug]

Good AAR Rob also it appears to have been a good game.

[gully_raker]

Nice to see the "stringbags" in Action & being effective.
Did you use Neil's Torpedo rules or your own rules?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Nice to see the "stringbags" in Action & being effective.
Did you use Neil's Torpedo rules or your own rules?

All the charts and aids you see there are Neils. They work really well without taking the emphasis away from the air combat, although in this instance there were no enemy aircraft to concern our chaps. The Bismarck could not even launch it's spotter aircraft because the Launch ramp had been damaged earlier.
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Good AAR Rob also it appears to have been a good game.

I think Stormkahn enjoyed himself, as I did helped along by the beer.
Rob.

[Steel Legion]

Ship miniatures look awesome. Thanks for the report.

[Black Sheep One]

Well done Rob, well done!!! I congratuate your victory over the Kriegsmarine!

[Nightbomber]

As Sven wrote, this kind of play enriches the game options with new climatic settings. What I also adore are the Swordfish colours, which I find really historically accurate. What is the scale of Bismarck, Rob?

[Blackronin]

Beautiful!
I was thinking along the same lines. But my Swordfish are still with a coat of black... waiting...

[Flying Officer Kyte]

As Sven wrote, this kind of play enriches the game options with new climatic settings. What I also adore are the Swordfish colours, which I find really historically accurate. What is the scale of Bismarck, Rob?

The Bismarck came from the Airfix set "Sink the Bismarck" at 1:1200.
7 ships for under £20 I just could not refuse.
Rob.

[Jager]

Very nice AAR with great effects. Those ships provide a great visual for the gaming table.
Might have to hit my local model store for a set.
Pity that's the only 1:1200 scale they make.
Karl

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Very nice AAR with great effects. Those ships provide a great visual for the gaming table.
Might have to hit my local model store for a set.
Pity that's the only 1:1200 scale they make.
Karl

Revel also do ships in that scale.
Rob.

[Brambo]

Great AAR as usual Rob, it looked like you both had lots of fun. Those Swordfish are very nice.

[jbmacek]

Brilliant! Inspiring! I am at a loss for words...

[Dowters]

That was top drawer! I do like the Swordfish but i've not dipped a toe into Shapeways yet, looks like I'm going to have to now.
Cheers

[Naharaht]

A goog AAR, Rob. It seems that you had a good time.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Very good thanks Dave.
It is always better to have a game with friends, rather than use the AIs, even with the great rules for them you don't get much conversation, and they only get a drink if I spill mine on the table.
Rob.

[Nightbomber]

and they only get a drink if I spill mine on the table.
Rob.

[fast.git]

Sharing a game -- and spirits -- with friends is the way to go... thanks for sharing this engagement with us. Hood will be avenged!

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Way to go WingCo. Superb action. Now for Taranto!

[tikkifriend]

Another masterpiece Rob Just watched "Sink the Bismarck" again over the week end. Mind "Midway " was on again so we have all the options for the next campaign covered

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Bismark matches up really well with the target card Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yes, and it is all down to your care and attention to detail.
Thank you Neil. there will be more of your magnificent creations on view in the future.
Rob.