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I was just checking out the latest posts on The Miniatures Page and saw this convention announcement. I don't think I'll be attending, but there are some nice photos from previous years and generally good information on naval wargaming.
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=320424
http://www.navcongames.com/
Enjoy!
navcon is an excellent show from what I've heard. One day I'll find a good excuse to be on the other side of the pond and in the neighbourhood when its on :)
I just noticed from looking at these pictures that they're using the interlocking anti-fatigue mats as the base for the naval action. The non skid surface would be great for the ships staying in place.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/war_art...7633234784442/
We use these in our model railroading, but for the floor, not for table top use.
http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-A.../dp/B001EJI6CK
We will be at a WoG scramble that day, but this is something to put on the calendar for next year. It looks like a great gathering.
You will have a place to stay and a ride if you come.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Manley
Those mats looked pretty cheap until I spotted the $18.50 shipping charge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
I expect you could pick the same thing up at a local hardware superstore, Lowe's or Home Depot, for a reasonable price?Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Blozinski
You're probably right. I did go directly to the manufacturer web site. Amazon wants $30 for it and they're selling it for $11. They have an overstock and they're trying to get rid of of it. It didn't specify shipping.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightmoss
The manufacturer makes the same thing in blue, but it's too bright of a blue.
I agree Navcon sounds great, thogh possibly a wee bit too far. Do you know of any decent equivalents to this in our neck of the woods?Quote:
Originally Posted by David Manley
WalMart.com has a pretty large variety of anti-fatigue mats. Many items that they sell can be ordered "Site to Store" for no shipping charge. They simply put your order on a Wal-Mart truck as it makes a regular delivery run to your local store. You get an e-mail when the item has arrived at your store and you can stop in to pick it up at your leisure.
Actually yes, the Naval Wargames Society holds a naval wargaming weekend at the Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport, Hampshire each June. I've organised the last three, and I demonstrated Sails of Glory at the 2013 show. I confidently expect that SGN will have a very prominent place at the 2014 event too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moideeb
I will be there this year....I missed the last two years due to the timing of my last deployment. It is a great event, probably the best I have ever been to for naval gaming. This year they official expanded it to Friday night as well.
I was really hoping SoG would be here in time, but alas I can hope for RockCon. As a result I am running two WWII Naval Thunder engagements with one of my gaming friends.
Here is a link to the second scenario I put together.
http://rallyroundtheflag.blogspot.co...e-dec-8th.html
If you are in the area it is a do not miss event IMO.
I'll be at Nav-Con too. Hope to get in on the Java Sea or Dec. 8, 1941 Naval Thunder battles!