Monday, 2 March 2026

Block, Paper, Scissors….


I made these in two sizes with the smaller being for a single block whilst the larger can carry two. Warbases once again had worked their laser-cutting magic to produce the required pieces.


The space next to the dice frame is designed to have a magnetic strip fixed to it so that I can produce unit id labels as required. I have not got as far with that part of the project though!

I was having a bit of a tidy in the man cave when I came across the tin I used for storing my custom made movement trays for the block armies. The original idea was to be able to use the block armies on a free table rather than a grid but these actually fit on a Hexon tile quite readily. I had also planned to produce a desert coloured base and a verdant version but again, have to get around to it. Though I say so myself, it was a rather spiffing idea, and one that I certainly need to revisit.

The labels are of course paper and then cut out with scissors, hence the title of this post…. ;-)

6 comments:

WEK 3 said...

Clever stuff. A great way to get a lot of mileage from those. A lot more practical than my own habit of NEEDING it to be a miniature.

Robert (Bob) Cordery said...

David,

It’s nice to see that you’ve resurrected wonderful block armies … and I like the block frame that Warbases have made for you.

All the best,

Bob

David Crook said...

Hello there WEK 3,

The block armies can do anything miniatures can and they have a certain charm used alongside 3D terrain. They are also a great way to try different periods. I usually have the intention to replace the blocks with figures but sadly never seem to be able to realise this!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Hi Bob,

I really should get them in action again and also finish the bases. Who knows? Perhaps I will give them a spin at the weekend.

All the best,

DC

Ray Rousell said...

Very neat n tidy, Dave.

David Crook said...

Hello there Raymondo,

Cheers old chap! I really should get these on the table again at some point!

All the best,

DC