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Sunday, 26 July 2020

Norway 1940 - The Road to Dombas. (Well on the way)


Apologies for lack of blog posts lately, but I have been busy with volume 3, which is now at the graphic design stage with Steve Lampon.

Setting the Scene Volume 3 ‘The Road to Dombås’
Setting the Scene, Volume 3 is set in April 1940 during the invasion of Norway. This volume follows the same format as the previous two books; as a step-by-step guide for making terrain and painting figures. Volume 1 focused on a winter setting in the Ardennes during WWII, whilst Volume 2 has a Mediterranean theme and has a dual use for WWII Italy and Sicily, and the Napoleonic Peninsula War.
You will find some similarities between this volume and Volume 1 in that they are both set in a winter landscape. The inspiration for this volume came about when I read an article penned by David Hunter entitled ‘The Road to Dombås, 1940’, which was published in issue 100 of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy magazine.
David put together a seven game, three map campaign, designed to be used with the WWII platoon level rule system, Chain of Command. There was also guidance for converting the campaign to Bolt Action written by Guy Bowers.
The entire article and campaign for both systems is reproduced in the book with the kind permission of David Hunter and Karwansaray Publishers.
We also have the help of archivist Dag Wardenear from Norway, who has a deep and patriotic passion for the history of his native homeland. Dag has translated into English several books, originally written in Norwegian, about the invasion of Norway during WWII. He has kindly contributed to this volume by providing a brief historical overview of the events that took place in April 1940.
Two chapters (Snow paste mix and winterising existing scenery) are repeats from Volume 1 for the benefit of new readers, but the remaining chapters are entirely new with different techniques and ideas.
If we generate enough interest, this will hopefully allow us to reprint Volume 1 (which is out of print with 50-60 people on a waiting list), and Volume 2 (which is nearly out of print).

For more information or if you would like to register interest in this volume, please leave a comment on Steve's webpage.
http://www.stevenlampon.co.uk/dombas/





When is a big plane not really a big plane?
When its a Zvezda in 1/200 scale.





Cheers,
Pat.




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29 comments:

  1. JOHNBOND26 July 2020 at 23:00

    On a roll there Pat with a another how to book, lovely terrain pieces and images as always.
    cheers John

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  2. Phil27 July 2020 at 00:21

    Outstanding pictures Pat, congrats!!

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  3. Michael Awdry27 July 2020 at 00:24

    Sounds amazing Pat and will have to be another 'must have' in the collection.

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  4. Steve J.27 July 2020 at 02:03

    Good luck with the new book and the 'photos look fantastic!

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  5. Rodger27 July 2020 at 02:28

    Awesome photos Pat!

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  6. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)27 July 2020 at 04:30

    Looks to be another stellar addition on the way Pat! Looking forward to it!

    Christopher

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  7. Stew27 July 2020 at 07:53

    Good luck with the new book. I was very pleased with the book on Mediterranean terrain. 😀

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  8. Paul´s Bods27 July 2020 at 08:24

    Love the pics!

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  9. Dai27 July 2020 at 08:55

    What with my already owning book one, how much more in this volume would add to the techniques and differ from that book Pat?

    Cheers,

    - Dai

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    1. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.27 July 2020 at 12:10

      Goo question Dai. The only repeats are the snow paste mix and temporary winter effects for people who don't have the first volume. Everything else is new and different to volume 1, I have even taken a different approach to how I make the terrain mat, roads and river. Cheers, Pat.

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    2. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.27 July 2020 at 12:12

      That is supposed to be Good question not Goo question.

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  10. caveadsum147127 July 2020 at 11:04

    Lovely shot of the JU52! Good luck with the book!
    Best Iain

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  11. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.27 July 2020 at 12:14

    Thanks Iain, the junkers is a 1/200 scale from Zvezda.

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  12. Jay White28 July 2020 at 23:36

    Outstanding Pat, looking forward to more documented excellence. :-)

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  13. The Tactical Painter29 July 2020 at 01:13

    Great stuff, good to see yet another book from you. Excellent idea to include a campaign as well, that makes it very good value. I've been doing my best to resist winter terrain but you are making it very, very hard.

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    1. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.31 July 2020 at 01:35

      Thanks Mark, I was inspired by the image on the front page of your blog with the aircraft flying overhead and had to try something similar.

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  14. Carlo9 August 2020 at 18:31

    Hi Pat - just a quick note to let you know how much myself and my eldest son are enjoying your "Setting the Scene" volumes and the blog. So many great ideas and the visual treats are spectacular. Keep up the energy and maintain the rage mate - the hobby is better for it!

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  15. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.9 August 2020 at 23:57

    Thanks Carlo, that means a lot. I'm glad you and your son are enjoying the books.

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