Backyard Boxkites

**PRS** · 07-12-2012 05:44

These gamers play a WWI dogfight game in the yard resulting in some great visuals after setting off fireworks.

http://thepennywhistle.blogspot.com/...kites-wwi.html

It looks like a fun change of pace for a nice day outside, but the rules look a bit more fiddly. They use something like a ship system display from Star Fleet Battles, though not as complex.

http://thepennywhistle.blogspot.com/...mbat-game.html

**Marechallannes** · 07-12-2012 12:20

Nice idea: Outdoor Wings of War.

**Niclas** · 07-12-2012 14:06

Looks like great fun!
Why not try WGF outside by "simply" using with 1/72 kits?

/Niclas

**CappyTom** · 07-13-2012 03:52

Now that looks like a lot of fun. Great job, would love to see some of WW2 game as well.

Thomas

**Grey Knight** · 07-13-2012 05:04

Might have to give 1/72nd WOG a go.

**Marechallannes** · 07-13-2012 05:16

Originally Posted by Niclas

Why not try WGF outside by "simply" using with 1/72 kits?

Too small, I'm afraid.

1/20 or 1/12 should be a fine size.

**PRS** · 07-13-2012 05:17

Originally Posted by Grey Knight

Might have to give 1/72nd WOG a go.

The problem there would be getting cards made. The rules these guys use just uses yard sticks for movement and speed based on fuel expenditure. It really seems like SFB with WWI planes, so not as headache inducing because a Camel is a lot less complicated than a Star Fleet Heavy Cruiser.

**Niclas** · 07-13-2012 09:32

Originally Posted by PRS

The problem there would be getting cards made. The rules these guys use just uses yard sticks for movement and speed based on fuel expenditure. [..]

I've actually been thinking about an outdoor, 1/72 scale, game before I saw this. Plan then was to use original cards for planning, but using sets of 3D arrows (probably that attaches to the "peg") for movement. Might look and play ok, if I ever get around to it...
Not this year for sure, as I'd need to build the planes first.

/Niclas

**CappyTom** · 07-13-2012 12:38

Originally Posted by PRS

The problem there would be getting cards made. The rules these guys use just uses yard sticks for movement and speed based on fuel expenditure. It really seems like SFB with WWI planes, so not as headache inducing because a Camel is a lot less complicated than a Star Fleet Heavy Cruiser.

I guess you could use heavy wire, tin or wood to make the arrows and leave out the cards. At the back of the arrows make a T to place up against the plane base.

Thomas