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Joy of Six

A Guide to Wargaming in 6mm
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In recent decades there has been a huge increase in the availability and use of 6 mm figures for wargaming. This book aims to guide the wargamer new to the scale, as well as the experienced 6 mm user through reasons for using the scale, its history, and the creation, painting and basing of figures. Rules for wargaming 6 mm figures are discussed, and some wargames of various sizes are showcased. How 6 mm figure gaming might develop into the future is considered, with potential for large wargames as well as smaller actions and skirmish games assessed. We start with the basic arguments for wargaming with 6 mm figures. This covers ease of painting, the mass effect of many figures looking like a unit, and the reduction of ground scale distortion when using 6 mm. It also considers the ability, when using 6 mm figures, to wargame with multiple armies, being able always to have the correct historical opponents, using small spaces for wargaming while still looking like a battle, as well as massed battles. From roughly 1965, through the late 1960s and to to today many wargamers have seen the advantages of 6 mm wargaming. We track the history of 6 mm wargaming, examining the companies that have produced them and the rules which have been created for them. The creation of master figures for a 6 mm figure product is then discussed, showing the attention to detail and processes required to create a production mold for a range of historically accurate figures. We then examine how to paint 6 mm figures. Which paints, brushes and temporary bases to use are noted, and then the painting process is discussed. We start with undercoating and proceed to a finished unit or base of figures. Additionally painting horses, equipment and adding flags is covered. Basing 6 mm figures to best advantage is an art form, and this chapter discusses how this is best achieved. Additionally, the creation of wargaming terrain in the scale is considered. The range of rules available, either directly applicable to 6 mm figures or modified to accommodate them is discussed, along with specific processes to create 6 mm friendly rules. Conversion of other scale rules to 6 mm figures is discussed. We then outline a series of scenarios from big battle games through to skirmish style wargames. Finally, we consider the future of 6 mm wargaming. New ranges, new materials for making figures and terrain and new ideas are constantly arriving on the scene and we try to assess where the area will go next. AUTHORS: David has wargamed in 6 mm for well over 30 years. He lives in North Yorkshire with his wife, cat and around 12,000 6 mm wargame figures. Peter runs Baccus 6 mm, a well known 1:300th scale figure manufacturer. He saw the 6 mm light decades ago and has been a tireless advocate for the scale ever since. He lives in Sheffield with his wife and son and can frequently be found at wargame shows. 100-120 colour photos, 8 maps

Author Biography:

David has wargamed in 6 mm for well over 30 years. He lives in North Yorkshire with his wife, cat and around 12,000 6 mm wargame figures. Peter runs Baccus 6 mm, a well known 1:300th scale figure manufacturer. He saw the 6 mm light decades ago and has been a tireless advocate for the scale ever since. He lives in Sheffield with his wife and son and can frequently be found at wargame shows.
Release date NZ
December 30th, 2024
Author
Contributor
  • Other Peter Berry
Pages
180
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
ISBN-13
9781804514542
Product ID
38268694

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