tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8978918096761701249.post1986106563493096383..comments2024-03-14T13:56:30.265-07:00Comments on Bob's Miniature Wargaming Blog: 5150 Star NavyBob Barnetsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12164225489620639641noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8978918096761701249.post-368788160137055972013-04-01T06:56:21.723-07:002013-04-01T06:56:21.723-07:00Yes, the two smaller ships are old silent death mi...Yes, the two smaller ships are old silent death minis. Unpictured is also a Grenadier ship from the 1990s.Bob Barnetsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164225489620639641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8978918096761701249.post-71119016285014293272013-03-31T21:23:20.602-07:002013-03-31T21:23:20.602-07:00I see your point regarding Trek--if it's just ...I see your point regarding <i>Trek</i>--if it's just a ship or two, you want something with a lot more detail to make it worth setting up. That's where games like <i>Full Thrust</i> or even <i>Starfleet Battles</i> come in, and those rules are great for that kind of one-on-one ship duel.<br /><br />The two carriers are definitely Monday Knight ships (or their Superior Models predecessors). The others look like possibly starfighter minis originally used with <i>Silent Death</i>. Maybe you could ask Bruce?Desert Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862907749003106864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8978918096761701249.post-45778290021274453722013-03-31T19:36:59.841-07:002013-03-31T19:36:59.841-07:00Thanks for your note; we had a fun a time and the ...Thanks for your note; we had a fun a time and the fighter rules create a very simple system that is far superior to Full Thrust.<br /><br />The reason I suggested Star Wars and BSG is that they are fighter dense (something FT has trouble with) and I want to command a fleet in those universes--5150 does this really well. <br /><br />In Star Trek, I want to command a small squadron or a single ship and the tactical feel of FT seems better for me. But certainly it will work for FT. Anyhow, a good time.<br /><br />No idea where the ships are from--Bruce has had some f the for a long time. I wondered about Monday Knight Productions as the source of a couple of them.Bob Barnetsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164225489620639641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8978918096761701249.post-77250375749140127382013-03-31T19:26:15.619-07:002013-03-31T19:26:15.619-07:00Thanks, Bob. As one of the co-authors, I'm gl...Thanks, Bob. As one of the co-authors, I'm glad you liked the game (especially the fighter mechanics; I'm particularly proud of that), and I'm always happy to see pics of other gamers' <i>Starfleet Wars</i> spaceships. I recognized those Aquarian carriers, but what make are the other starships in those photos?<br /><br />Oh, and while your mileage may vary, I think <i>5150: Star Navy</i> could be suitable for gaming <i>Star Trek</i>; see <a href="http://www.star-ranger.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9601" rel="nofollow">this batrep as an example</a>.Desert Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862907749003106864noreply@blogger.com