The Quintin Barry title found its way into the library some time ago and is a cracking read. The Great War at Sea Jutland title is a fairly recent addition and also includes the Baltic so the Russian Baltic fleet can get an outing.
I have a long history with gaming the battle of Jutland and indeed, back in 2016 had a madcap plan to refight the battle using 1:2400th scale models. I say madcap as although I completed the capital ships for both sides the prospect of all the lighter ships involved proved to be a step too far for me - I did not have the space and the cost of the models was prohibitive.
If I am honest I have probably enjoyed Jutland more as a board game - ironic really as the Avalon Hill version is not a board game as such - so the GWAS title above should tick a number of boxes. I like elements of the combat system but in my opinion it needs a little tweaking to suit my needs. Having said that all the game mechanics and ship specs seem sound enough so I do not think it would take much to turn it into a more ‘Wargame-like’ system. Something to play around with for sure - but not yet!
Ironclad Stuff
The masts and bowsprit for the C.S.S. Florida have been painted but do need some touching up prior to assembly and finishing off, so I shall be posting the final part of the series tomorrow all being well.
I have learned what will be a great time saver when the ironclad build commences - and I have been kicking myself for not thinking of it sooner as it is, to be frank, blindingly obvious!
From here on it I plan to paint spars BEFORE fixing them to the masts. The same applies to fighting tops. I shall assemble the masts as usual and will paint them before adding the spars etc. The reason for this it that it will mean that no touching up would be required once fully assembled.
Simple, so simple in fact I still cannot believe I did not think of this sooner!
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