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    Probably because Rod's models tended to follow a...

    Probably because Rod's models tended to follow a parallel sided arrangement aft of amidships rather than curving inwards towards the stern
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    So when (and where) are we doing this? :happy:

    So when (and where) are we doing this? :happy:
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    For a large action I'd probably go for full...

    For a large action I'd probably go for full effect from one broadside, half effect from a second (or possibly half on both sides to keep it simple). I know wargamers love to delve into details, but...
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    I can perfectly see this working for frigate...

    I can perfectly see this working for frigate actions, in fact there are several sets out there for small actions where crew management is a key element. For fleet actions I really don't see it as...
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    The modeller scaled off a Windows screen rather...

    The modeller scaled off a Windows screen rather than using the actual dimensions of the vessel? Really? Who on earth would do that?????? :shock:
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    If an all day thing might it be worth thinking...

    If an all day thing might it be worth thinking about running as an event in its own right? Perhaps October 21st 2018, which is a Sunday?
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    I once played in a "Close Action" game (an...

    I once played in a "Close Action" game (an improved version of "Wooden Ships and Iron Men") played out with miniatures in Washington DC that had somewhere in the region of 60 players. That was an...
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    I suspect the scale of the battle would put it...

    I suspect the scale of the battle would put it beyond a Doncaster event - I've played Traf through a few times using fast play rules such as FLoB and the record so far is 3 hours. With the detail -...
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