Here they are, the new model David Drake's Hammers Slammers Blower Tanks by Ainsty Castings. I took this photo of the tanks rolling hot at a demo game display at Salute 2013.
The display was fabulous and on an incredible scale. This is a long shot down the table.
Two of the unsung heroes of the Slammer game. On the left is Andrew of Pireme who publishes the rules. On the right, Roger was lagely instrumental in creating the display.
Hammers Slammers on a Thunder Run.
The Hammers Slammers game designers, John Treadaway (on the left) and John Lambshead. The charming lady in the centre adding a bit of tone to the photo is John T's wife. Note the blower tanks on her T-shirt.... greater love hath no woman.
The salt marsh.
Ainsty had a stand at Salute. They had been working 15 hours a day casting the new blower tanks and combat cars. The former can be had for £30 for a box of four and the latter £25. Click on the link above.
Heavy armour moves through the capital city to intercept the Slammers.
In go the airborne.
A heavy transport shuttle at the spaceport.
Light armour waits for the order to engage.
Two young fans enjoy the show.
Wow!!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, JT and friends did a great job.
DeleteIt all looks good, and you as well John - healthy and happy. There aren't enough marshes in mainstream gaming I think, or air cushion vehicles for that matter.
ReplyDeleteMy health has improved dramatically since I retired and destressed.
DeleteIt was a stunning display game.
ReplyDeleteI have to ask as I love the look of the model, who makes that heavy transport shuttle in the spaceport picture?
ReplyDeleteIt's a Hasbro Avenger toy.
DeleteThat looks the proper scale for a wargame !
ReplyDeleteWho said size doesn't matter?
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff and what a great table. Pity I missed you at the show but it was very busy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a terrible place to meet people.
Delete! That is an amazing table !
ReplyDeleteThe models look very nice as well. Is it a 25mm scale?
15mm scale, Phil.
DeleteThat's a quite fantastic looking table, you've caught some great photos of it. Makes me rather wish I'd gone now!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Salute this year. The ExCel centre is expensive but a very good venue.
DeleteWe had a great day. It was - and always is - nice to see John. We had another outing of the game as a cut down version ("only" 18ft log, so half size, but with both the marsh and the city!) at Colours 2013. Shots and battle report from here http://www.hammers-slammers.com/c2013_1.htm
DeleteJohn Treadaway
Saw a copy of 'Crucible' proudly displayed last weekend - see most recent blog post for proof!
ReplyDeleteHope all's well...