Skirmish Wargaming in 54mm
Right - Rounding a corner and running into a Tiger is somewhat disconcerting, to say the least.
I began gaming 54mm scale, approximately a year and a half ago. 54mm is approximately 1/33.33 scale, I use 1/35 scale for the most part, but supplement with 1/32 scale. I've found that in this scale, if you want it, you can usually find it. There are many model kits in 1/35 scale; Figures, Armor, Vehicles, Artillery, and I've even seen planes in this scale. I've been working on a rule set to use with my scale, which I've decided to unveil to the gaming public. The rules are still in the infant stages, I haven't had time to completely revise these, so they are a VERY beta version still. Skirmish Rules V 1.1
Why 54mm Scale?
Besides the reason I mentioned above (ease of locating models), there are a few key reasons I decided to game in this scale:
- No one else I've ever known games this scale, it offered a unique avenue to a sometimes bland hobby.
- Believe it or not, it's a fairly cheap scale to collect. A box of 1/35 scale infantry (usually 8 figures) runs around $7-10. Vehicles run around $10-15 for the most part, some are a bit more pricey. Using Ebay and Yahoo auctions however, I've managed to grab new stuff for dirt cheap. (Like $3.00 for an Opel Blitz)
- It looks so cool!!! You wouldn't believe the feeling of awe you get when you see a platoon of Panthers rumbling across a table. If the scenery is done nicely, it can look almost real from a distance.
- I can be outside and game at the same time! I'm one of those odd people that like being outside. This is the only scale which can be used outside that I know of (finding Micro Armor in 3 inch grass proves a little hard).
Below are the links that will take you to the various sections of my page regarding 54mm Skirmish:
Ambush!!!
If you want to return to the home page, follow these simple instructions:
Stand up, spin around in a circle, put on your ruby slippers (or dirty Adidas, whatever you have), and chant there's no place like home, three times. Now sit back down, and click here.
