Modern Dogfight using Lacquered Coffins (Modified)

Started by bigjackmac, 20 April 2017, 03:05:01 PM

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bigjackmac

All,

Thanks Phil and Lemmey!

So it's 1115 on 2 Feb 1990, Day 2 of the War of Liberation, and CLA aircraft have flown several sorties over Cuba this morning without contact.  However, a flight of fighter bombers is inbound to strike military targets near Havana when Castro-regime fighters are spotted.  Boxcar 01 and 04 are flying escort and are diverted to intercept.


Once again, things not going so well for our freedom loving CLA Air Force pilots...  To see the whole fight, please check the blog at:
http://cubalibrewargame.blogspot.com/2017/06/phantoms-over-havana-fight-4.html

Well damn, that didn't go as planned.  But damn are the rules working like a champ!  The game was quick and fun, with much of the drama rolling around the spotting aspect, which immediately put the CLA pilots at a disadvantage they just couldn't overcome, particularly given Cool Hand Raoul's (Red 01) marksmanship.

Thus the first fight of Day 2 goes 0-1 to the bad guys, bringing the total tally to 8-5.  Next up is the second fight of Day 2, so stand by.

V/R,
Jack


Duke Speedy of Leighton

Ohh, character development and names for the Reál Cübâns!  8)
Nice one Jack
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Nice!

You, Sir, give a stage production company a run for their money!  :-bd :-bd
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bigjackmac

All,

First, thanks Phil, Guy, and Andy, I appreciate it!

So it's 1515 on 2 Feb 1990, and CLA aircraft are again on the prowl!  Earlier this morning Boxcar 01 and 04 ran into three MiG-21s and came out on the short end, losing one aircraft to none for the enemy.  Now we have Bruiser 03 and 04 (who is rated as a Veteran due to having two kills) closing in on three MiG-21s.


Damaged by an enemy missile, Bruiser 03 returns fire.  To see the whole fight, please check the blog at:
http://cubalibrewargame.blogspot.com/2017/06/phantoms-over-havana-fight-5.html

Another good one, where the CLA pilots were again let down by their spotting skills, and though outnumbered and in a bad tactical situation, they held their own, downing one enemy bird and wounding another's pilot, while losing one of their own.  Bruiser 03's pilot and weapons officer were quickly picked up by CLA ground forces.  The war's tally now stands at:

CLA Kills: 9
Castro Regime Kills: 6

Stand by for fight number three on Day 2.

V/R,
Jack

Techno

Very nice report, again, Jack.  8)

Cheers - Phil.

bigjackmac

Thanks Phil!  I'll try and get the next batrep posted tomorrow.

V/R,
Jack

bigjackmac

All,

So it's 1815 on 2 Feb 1990, and CLA aircraft are performing their last sortie of the day.  The Combat Air Patrol is looking for a fight, and things haven't been going so well.  Earlier in the day, Boxcar flight lost an aircraft without hurting the enemy, and then Bruiser fight traded planes with the enemy (1 to 1).  Blackjack 01, 02, and 03 have been loitering just off the coast of Cuba when the call goes out that two Castro regime MiG-21s have been spotted.


I believe this is what you call a furball.  One Phantom has already been damaged, multiple missiles in the air.  To see how the fight turned out, please check the blog at:
http://cubalibrewargame.blogspot.com/2017/06/phantoms-over-havana-fight-6.html

So, not exactly 'Top Gun' yet, but we're getting there.  Actually, I don't want to get there, kills ratios of 10 to 1 don't seem like much fun.  But these games have been fantastic, and now it's time to get to Day 3.  Next fight coming right up.

V/R,
Jack

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I am really enjoying your games and your models look very nice.

I have always tried to use the old Blue Max rules for air games, but have found gamers who've not played it much have trouble with the movement charts, so I am going to have to make them easier to follow. I'd really like to do some Korean War games with Migs vs. Sabers or F-80s. I have the models but need to rework the movement first before introducing it again.

I've been playing Flying Tigers vs. Ki-43s. But have some earlier Japanese planes on the work bench I need to finish.

Bottom line I find your games very inspiring!

Terry
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bigjackmac

Thanks Lemmey, Phil, and Andy!

Terry- Hey, thanks for posting.  I'm glad you're enjoying the dogfights, they've been plenty fun.  I must admit I'm not familiar with Blue Max; not familiar with much really!  I've played a few different aerial games, bought a bunch more, but mostly played (and had a lot of fun with) Bag the Hun by Too Fat Lardies.  Ultimately there were a few things in there that still didn't fit perfectly, and so I gave Lacquered Coffins a shot and they're working really well for me.  I have so many plans, I just need more time!

I, too, have MiG-15s and F-86s, as well as Flying Tigers and early Japanese, and a whole lot more.  I'd love to have a look at your stuff if you've got it posted somewhere.  Glad to be of inspiration, and thanks again for posting.

V/R,
Jack