Keeping Myself Entertained

Yesterday I decided to proceed with the next step which involves repainting the table top with a 5" grid, trimming a selection of hills to make modular 5" grid hills as well as updating other terrain.  I've left myself an option to expand this permanently to a 9x11 grid by adding a 7" strip on the end rather than having a 22" expansion leaf tucked away but that decision can wait a bit.

An opaque green latex undercoat has been laid over the old grid and work has begun on the new terrain features and grid. There is a lot of 'prettification' to be done but the table is use-able so I broke out the War of 1812 figures and decided to turn them loose on the OHW  "Melee" scenario inspired loosely by Lundy's Lane.

Lots more colour and detail to add in the months ahead as well as terrain modules.

The game worked as anticipated and was fun though the battle wasn't fought quite the way I expected. That, and various posts on FB about wargamers and ways to keep oneself busy in these days of Pandemic Social Distancing, have led me decide to do a series of more detailed posts on Solo Wargaming and some of the ways I go about it. My hope is that it might  be useful for some who have either never tried it or not had any success and if nothing else may distract others for a few minutes.

So, I'll start with a step by step replay of this game including a turn by turn what, how and why I do.