tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post6815839298244668153..comments2024-03-27T21:17:25.335+11:00Comments on The Stronghold Rebuilt: Spandau And Lewis - The Early YearsKaptain Koboldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-65744303373667079912016-02-25T04:01:37.741+11:002016-02-25T04:01:37.741+11:00I was cooking pasta last night and spilled some on...I was cooking pasta last night and spilled some on the floor while measuring it out. I did think about making some alien scenery with it.<br />Jim Duncan Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114076455087495681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-72001053897712895382014-04-07T11:22:31.744+10:002014-04-07T11:22:31.744+10:00I agree with you on altitude. We have used it a f...I agree with you on altitude. We have used it a few times in Wings of Glory, but most of the time it is best to be at the same level as the enemy, unless you are trying to get away. The only other time I see it being used is in scenario set up - diving out of the sun or climbing to reach the pesky bombers or such.<br /><br />Back on the subject of pasta, I have seen it used as modelling material - kind of cheap substitute for plasticard. Great for making down-pipes on buildings for example using Angel hair pasta and brittleness is not an issue as it is fully secured to the walls.Sun of Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315805432481558574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-74362602963396207602014-04-05T11:56:48.176+11:002014-04-05T11:56:48.176+11:00The challenge with air games is to make one that&#...The challenge with air games is to make one that's fun and playable *without* altitude. Part of my design decision was to avoid altitude rules; If I ever introduce them then they will be simple, and very abstract indeed.<br /><br />The macaroni got used because it was all I really had to hand - I tried paper stands, but they weren't robust enough. At the time we had a house but were really living out of suitcases; it was an imaginative solution, all things considered :)<br /><br />Kaptain Koboldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082772546044655044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2570039711549278262.post-76953644967877198292014-04-05T10:47:44.693+11:002014-04-05T10:47:44.693+11:00Macaroni! Brilliant idea. The challenge with air...Macaroni! Brilliant idea. The challenge with air games is to show altitude and without being flippant you could invest in different grades of pasta. Of course, perfect for an Italian airforce too :-) In theme so to speak.<br /><br />Paper planes too, awesome! I currently have a paper boat on the go for Sails of Glory. I'm experimenting with cutting up CD cases for the basing, but perhaps I should be looking at using biscuits? Milk Coffee biscuits have those nice edges (painted white could double as smoke) and the rough texture of a Scotch Finger biscuit would be perfect for rough seas. LOL the possibilities are endless. Have to look out for the ants though and mice could be a problem...<br /><br />Great blog. Always an enjoyable read and source of ideas and inspiration.Sun of Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315805432481558574noreply@blogger.com