Whilst I was unwell I did some thinking about various wargaming problems (this in its self was a sign I was getting better). One of which was the ammo used in 'Funny Little Wars' - when played outside this is no problem but on the wargaming table the spring powered guns and matchsticks 'ping' ! all over the place !- this is even worse when no felt cloth is used . However the Treborian Ministry of War has come up with a solution - the 'Blu-Tack' sabot head ! , this weights the matchstick and initial tests suggest a vast improvement in accuracy especially at close ranges . Their opponents Ferraro Rocca have denounced these developments as unethical and have filed a complaint to the Geneva Convention about them (whilst hurriedly investigating the possibilities of upgrading their own ammo stocks !). The above photo leaked to the press shows Treborian gunners preparing the deadly missiles.
Glad you are feeling better. I am however, greatly concerned by your 'new' ammunition. Actually I experimented with this in the 1970s so can confirm it's increased accuracy. Surely, though, wildly inaccurate guns are all part of the fun of FLW? I urge you to desist or risk the disapprobation of the (imagi-)nations of the world!
ReplyDeleteI find most of the 'cannon' I have to powerful for my 8' x 5' and the problem is actually keeping the matches on the tabletop.
DeleteDon't pull the spring back all the way - in other words, set a shorter 'fuse'!
DeleteBut does it improve the range ?
ReplyDeleteMy old ACW Britains gun outshouts my 4.7" Naval guns by some distance.
Mark
outshoots - both are equally silent
DeleteI found on the table top range has never been a problem - more overshoots than under
DeleteA cunning plan if ever I heard of one...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely there should be a complaint! What sort of underhand business is this?!! All I can say is that your fever has temporarily unhinged you!
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