Claymore 2015

**Rabbit 3** · 06-04-2015 03:00

Could I have a quick show of hands as to how many are available to help out at this show so as I can get a table confirmed and we can get the planning started.
http://seswc.co.uk/2014/10/claymore-2015/

**Tonx** · 06-04-2015 08:45

Very interested in coming along as may be in Edinburgh anyway on this weekend with the Wife. She plays too so hopefully that's two 'count me ins' all being well.

Does Claymore run just on the one day - Saturday 1st August please?

**Rabbit 3** · 06-04-2015 10:59

Yes, it`s a pretty typical British style-one day wargames show event running from about 9.00 AM to about 4.00 to 5.00 PM.

**Tonx** · 06-04-2015 12:47

Originally Posted by Rabbit 3

Yes, it`s a pretty typical British style-one day wargames show event running from about 9.00 AM to about 4.00 to 5.00 PM.

Even better for fitting in with our plans if up in Edinburgh that weekend - I seriously hope we will be.

**Dom S** · 06-04-2015 13:17

Yes, it's just the Saturday, 10-4. Very light and airy venue, but the atrium can be sweltering if it's a hot day, so bring plenty of drinks if you're in there rather than the sports hall.

**Rabbit 3** · 06-05-2015 06:02

We`ve got a 6x6 foot table on offer so I`m thinking about just concentating on WWI and running a couple of rolling demo games over the day.
The more of you who turn up however and can provide some additional models though the more ambitious a game we can play!

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 06-08-2015 05:26

Count me in Rob. Always happy to oblige.

**Tonx** · 06-08-2015 14:43

I play WGS and am currently working on building up a sub-fleet of

aside of my main collection which will be for public use in participation games. I should be able to bring something up of a WGS nature with me that would probably accommodate five players judging by my intended size of sub-fleet. This avoids anything in my main collection from being at risk of losing bits bobs and propeller blades when in use by the general public ... Experience of whom I have gained from appearances made at model railway exhibitions x 5 even though these were made some time ago now.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 06-09-2015 01:40

Rob I'll ring you this weekend to talk over what you want to put on. Game slots etc. What would be best time?

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 06-09-2015 01:58

Rob I'll ring you this weekend to talk over what you want to put on. Game slots etc. What would be best time?

**Tonx** · 06-09-2015 08:01

If things happen to sway in favour of concentrating on WGF then this too is fine: the Wife and I will still come along and visit in order to support whatever activity is going on at Claymore 2015. We have only ever played WGF twice but found it to be a really enjoyable change of scenery and a good laugh in places too.

Very much looking forward to hearing more about this event whatever direction things take as like I say with any luck we will be around anyway ...

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 06-09-2015 10:37

Problem with one table is the change over between egg and has games too much to pack away. However that said its Roberts call. I'll support a thing

**Rabbit 3** · 06-20-2015 05:27

Well the table is confirmed now so we`re ok and its now just a question of what we`re going to do with it!
I was watching this recently https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R62ZB1L5Bjg
and got to thinking.
I`ve got quite a few French Nieuport 17`s, Neil has one of clippers Zeppelins and between the two of us I think that we could field quite a few tripe`s as well.
Perhaps `The Storks` can do a better job than `The Lafyette` did in the movie?

**Tonx** · 06-23-2015 11:25

Liking the film clip but I reckon The Storks will make a much better job of this at Claymore 2015.

So there is a zeppelin bust on the cards? That's definitely something you cannot do in WGS so the Wife and I are still very interested in coming along for the change of scenery. OK no WGS but the reasons are all understandable - only one table allocated / take-down time followed by set-up time between outfits could waste valuable gaming time etc.

But to stage something that is not possible in WGS makes this focus on WGF all the more fantastic. Looking forward to hearing more ...

**Ned2** · 06-27-2015 05:56

I hope to be able to come. Happy to help any way I can. Sorry for not replying earlier. A rather busy finish to the academic year has left me little time to be on the forum.

**Rabbit 3** · 06-30-2015 03:12

Well we`re on the list now so its all set.
The plan is to start of with an "Anything goes, bring your own plane" game at opening time mainly for you guys to warm up and once the show gets going and the punters start showing up to run a more serious defend/shoot down the observation plane scenario.
After lunch we do the big "Shoot down the Zeppelin" game!
If you need a plane for the opening game just let myself or Neil (Scafloc) know what you`d like to fly and chances are we can probably provide the model!

**Ned2** · 07-01-2015 00:30

Looking forward to it. It will be at least me and my son and maybe others of the family as well. We will bring several planes for the opening clash and go from there.

**Tonx** · 07-01-2015 03:48

Still going ahead with Edinburgh plans that weekend so the Wife and I will be coming along ... Both of us in need of an aircraft. Not too sure what her preferences are but on both occasions I have played WGF I have flown a SPAD ... All I do know is that neither of us have flown anything from the Central Powers.

This is shaping up to be an interesting event - looking forward to it too

**Rabbit 3** · 07-03-2015 02:40

Well, since the rule for the first game is going to be "anything goes" the nationality of the plane you decide to fly isn`t an issue.
Players can decide to team up if they want but the winner`s will be decided by who`s still flying at the end.
If you want to fly a SPAD then I`ve plenty, any particular pilot?
For central powers, we`ll have plenty of Dr1 triplanes anyway since we`ll need them for later, I`ve some DVII`s available as well and., if two seaters are prefered I have a Halberstadt available and know Neil is going to be bringing some of the new Hannovers.

**Rabbit 3** · 08-02-2015 06:35

Well that all seemed to go well.
A bit frantic with more or less continuous gaming over the whole period of the show.
Some impromptu games going on during gaps between the `official` scenarios, seems like if you provide the kit the players just turn up anyway!

A special mention for Nathan (Ned2) and the boys for all the help they gave, I`ll remember for a good while the sight of a young player who knows the game keeping an experienced wargamer who dosn`t know the rules straight on what he was doing!
Also thanks to Roland (sebigboss79) for the help he was able to give despite having a lot of other things going on during the show!
And also anybody else who stopped by at the table to say hello.

Some photo`s will follow once I get them uploaded.

**Ned2** · 08-02-2015 06:59

Thanks Robert. It was great to be involved. Far from being exhausted the boys have just made me play again! A British bomber being pursued by German planes (no model bombers unfortunately- just the card one). Needless to say they beat me again!
I too have pics I will pop up once I get a moment.

**sebigboss79** · 08-02-2015 08:32

I did not do anything, sadly. Maybe you can argue I was showing my presence for a while.

Running errants and a bit of coordinating in the morning kept me busy until 1ish. By then I was so worn out I was asleep soon after.
For the next show I will also come with my shirt and actually put some work in.

I found it a bit sad only the TT side of our store(s) came and not the Mini Gamers/TCG side.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 08-02-2015 10:27

Apologies again for not making two shows in a row Rob. Glad it went off ok and you got the support I couldn't give you.

We'll get the Zepp up next year. As long as real life keeps out of the way!

Neil

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-03-2015 01:30

Thanks for running that Rob.
Please let me know if there was any participant who has not got their Minor con medal yet,and what level to pitch it at.
Rob.

**flash** · 08-03-2015 03:19

Well done Robert & the chaps for flying the Aerodrome flag at Claymore - looking forward to the pics !

**Flying Helmut** · 08-03-2015 16:48

Originally Posted by flash

Well done Robert & the chaps for flying the Aerodrome flag at Claymore - looking forward to the pics !

+1!

**Rabbit 3** · 08-04-2015 06:24

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Thanks for running that Rob.
Please let me know if there was any participant who has not got their Minor con medal yet,and what level to pitch it at.
Rob.

Well Nathan (Ned 2) certainly deserves one for all the help he gave (If possible each of the boys probably deserves one as well).
I note that Roland (sebigboss79) still dosn`t have one though he really stepped up to the plate at Carronade and was a great help in covering for Neil at the last minute!
He was a bit busy with other show commitments this time round and wasn`t able to do more than drop in at the table for a while but still!

**Rabbit 3** · 08-04-2015 06:29

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Thanks for running that Rob.
Please let me know if there was any participant who has not got their Minor con medal yet,and what level to pitch it at.
Rob.

Well Nathan (Ned 2) certainly deserves one for all the help he gave (If possible each of the boys probably deserves one as well).
A quick link to some pics he`s just posted to his album http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/alb...hmentid=172296

I note that Roland (sebigboss79) still dosn`t have one though he really stepped up to the plate at Carronade and was a great help in covering for Neil at the last minute!
He was a bit busy with other show commitments this time round and wasn`t able to do more than drop in at the table for a while but still!