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Another show!

Hammerhead – an exceptional show – quite a plaudit. Well it is the show of 100 participation games. OK may thats an overstatement. It is the show of participation though.

A show dedicated to participation is exceptional – in the UK

It celebrates each year from the start in 2014 with a collectable figure. In that time it has grown to be part of a Triumvirate of Newark Shows, alongside the two Partizans.

I am happy to say I did participate.

An unexpected start – I met Andy Callan……..

Andy Callan lept up from the table to explain his participation with Peter Dennis as they got ready to play with Renaissance WoFun “flats”. Andy was so enthusing and I promised to return to play. I should have played there and then as I never made it back. At least I was able to compliment Andy on his article back in Spring 1987 when, I think Stuart Asquith was at the helm, Practical Wargamer published “Leaders and Generals”. Andy’s ideas about leadership and how to emulate it the wargame have stuck with me.

Andy said at least “Never mind the Billhooks” had buried rumours of his demise: That certainly made me smile. Anyway, mention Andy Callan and I just go back to a writer who had excellent ideas and could communicate them well. Thank you Andy for a great start to my wargaming day.

The main hall was well set up with plenty of room – and I think just one no show trader. Not bad as we still leave the COVID era behind……
The Gamers Lounge meant even more opportunities to play. And note next years show is 4th March 2023
I was very tempted to play this game
Those WoFUN flats are very tempting as my efforts have never realised an actual army in this period – Redbox 1/72 plastics based for IMPETUS are still waiting for all their mates who reside in numerous boxes………hours of painting left versus instant armies right – compelling for side projects?
The WoFUN flats are plastic – digitally carved and printed which come in “pop out” sheets with bases sold separately. Andy Callan “pressed” this sample into my hand and I am tempted, very tempted.
Some interesting Sci Fi figures were available
And some scenic items – lots more 3D printing in evidence
More Renaissance figures of the 25/28mm crossover era
Landesknecht – I think these might be old glory or foundry?
A large renaissance participation game
tumbling dice
tumbling dice
tumbling dice
Bring and Buy was good
wild west I
wild west II
gaslands
That 7YW game
some homecasts for 7YW
excellent scratchbuilds
28mm plus size looks good at shows
more excellent buildings
Ubiquitous DBA
traders had plenty to sell
lots of buildings
like I said 3D printing grows
An Excellent show