13 March 2015

The Sands of Sudan catches on...

A shot showing Nathans "The Sands of Sudan" rules being used for Zulu Wars

One of the most satisfying aspects of bringing together the famous Gilder Sudan rules has been the photographs, links, comments and blogs where gamers from all over the world have sent through details of their projects and work.

To be a small part of the resurgence in wargaming the Sudan, along with other publications such as Black Powder, Sword and the Flame, Science versus Pluck etc. is sensational.

I thought it would be a great opportunity to show off some of the fine blogs from some very talented wargaming folks from all four corners of the wargaming world.

Firstly the very famous Lonely Gamers site has a cult following amongst the hobby and Nathan is a friend as well.  He has played games not only in the Sudan but also adapted the rules to fight the Anglo invasion of Zululand.  As most of you are aware the plan is later in the year to produce a Sudan Campaign set of rules as well as the first adaption of the "Sudan" to be able to play Zulu Wars alongst with a dedicated Random Event Card deck as well.

In the meantime check out Nathans work at :


http://lonelygamers.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/sands-of-sudan-second-game.html

Nathans Zulu game can be seen here:

http://lonelygamers.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/the-invasion-of-zululand.html


Stephen Dix at the Norsey Gamer is really cracking away at his Sudan battles:

http://steveswargamingpage.blogspot.com.au/


Graham C is building his Sudan force in 15mm and it should be spectacular.  Graham is extremely well known around wargaming circles as the fine proprietor of Crann Tara Miniatures and his talent knows no bounds as his blog will attest:

http://cranntaraminiatures.blogspot.com.au/

Though there are no Sudan pictures on his blog yet, be assured his work is sensational and we are all looking forward to his first battle report.

Andy Lawson from Legendary Wargames in Yorkshire has a seriously wonderful Sudan collection and his their new blog promises to have many photographs of the collection in coming months:

 http://legendarywargames.com/

Now lets talk about someone with a serious megalomania problem...and I say that in the most endearing fashion possible.

Dave Doc is single handedly painting every Connoisseur figure ever cast since Peter Gilder was in short pants.

Check out the uprising at:

http://onemanhisbrushes.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/sudan-drums-have-been-beating.html

Please keep on sending through photographs, stories, anecdotes and plans as I enjoy all my correspondence and promise to reply to each and every one.  In fact the fear may be that you keep on hearing from me!!

18 comments:

  1. Carlo,
    Thanks for the plug! Pics of the 15mm will be appearing shortly on my blog http://scotiaalbion.blogspot.co.uk, there's a couple been posted recently more to come! Just can't match Dave's output though and he's in 28mm :)

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    1. Thanks Graham and duly noted and followed mate. Cannot wait for your first games to start to appear.

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    2. Only if he ever finishes some , ;/)

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  2. Very nice pic - some splendid looking minis, I just love these Sudanese scenarios! Cheers!

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    1. Cheers RMC - glad you are enjoying them mate as they are a heck of a lot of fun.

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  3. Great to see some inspirational links. Dave Doc's figures are great and the Lonely Gamers website is fantastic. Thanks also for referencing our Legendary Wargames site. We will get some piccies on there soon, and we are soon to have doubled our collection, so will keep it up to date. Can't wait for the campaign book. Your site is always my daily check for news.

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    1. Thanks Andy and looking forward to your games getting up on the blog mate.

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    2. Cheers Andy - looking forward to seeing more of your games on your new website.

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  4. Thanks Carlo.. The last remaining bits for the collection are now on order. Connoisseur Camel Corps, Steamers from Grand Manner, a final top up of Perry Beja, and Cameron highlanders ( got to be done in red coats).

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    1. Ahh Dave, a man close to my own heart. I too am redaying for some re coated lads as well thoug in Khaki trousers similar to Dave Thomas's game at Newark all those years ago if my memory serves!!

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    1. Cheers Gordon - not as wonderful as your profile picture though :^)

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    2. :-) Cheers, Carlo. My boy's actually coming up to nine now and regularly thrashing me at In Her Majesty's Name!

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  6. Colonial warfare is a great period to game and there are some great blogs showing them off.

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    1. Absolutely Pat - colonials is certainly in the midst of a resurgence methinks and there are so many great blogs out there.

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  7. Thank you Carlo for the great post for Lonely Gamers I hope everyone has enjoyed the photos.

    All the best

    Nathan

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    1. Cheers Nathan and thanks for sending through the shot in the first place.

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