Prussian 15th Division, VIII Corps, 1870

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Given my time again, I wouldn't have done it that way, but 8 corps later, I like it this way...

[Hertsblue]

Over the years I've tried pretty well every system going - colour-coding, inked-on labels, concealed labels - you name it. The conclusion is that the neatly computer-printed paper label is the best yet invented and if you cover it with clear sticky tape you can even write on it with a spirit pen. And then rub the ink off afterwards.

[cameronian]

I prefer discreet coloured dots (paint pen) on the bases; one denotes corps (top left) one denotes division (if Prussian or French) one brigade and one regiment; simples.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55665103@N03/5158035132/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55665103@N03/5157414439/in/set-72157625347117602

[Ithoriel]

I prefer discreet coloured dots (paint pen) on the bases; one denotes corps (top left) one denotes division (if Prussian or French) one brigade and one regiment; simples.

Firstly, nice pictures!

But secondly, being better at reading than dominoes I prefer a written tag to a coloured one.

It is, however, entirely a matter of personal choice and whatever works is fine by me.

[Subedai]

I agree about the pics, some lovely looking figs and terrain. But, I got a bit trippy and psychedelic looking at all the different colours on the bases -so I'm told about the trippy bit, no personal experience. If I was to label anything, it would be along the back edge of the base so as to be less intrusive on the base itself.   

[paulr]

I agree about the pics, some lovely looking figs and terrain. But, I got a bit trippy and psychedelic looking at all the different colours on the bases -so I'm told about the trippy bit, no personal experience. If I was to label anything, it would be along the back edge of the base so as to be less intrusive on the base itself.   

Didn't get trippy but agree with the quality of the pics and having the label at the back 

Given my time again, I wouldn't have done it that way, but 8 corps later, I like it this way...

Makes good sense 

[Leman]

Excellent photos, lovely figures and fantastic terrain. Now the horticulturalist in me is thinking that the colour coding can be disguised as flowers (in pendants' corner someone will be thinking, 'What about winter battles?'). I have seen this done on Fat Wally's ECW bases, although he is just differentiating Parliament from Royalist. Personally I don't think the dots are that intrusive.

[Hertsblue]

I prefer discreet coloured dots (paint pen) on the bases; one denotes corps (top left) one denotes division (if Prussian or French) one brigade and one regiment; simples.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55665103@N03/5158035132/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55665103@N03/5157414439/in/set-72157625347117602

Yes, that works fine so long as you're playing with the same group of people all the time. If, however, you play at a club, particularly if you're trying to get youngsters interested, a more specific system is needed.

Nice pictures of a well-staged game, BTW. And I'm impressed by the chance cards.

[Subedai]

Excellent photos, lovely figures and fantastic terrain. Now the horticulturalist in me is thinking that the colour coding can be disguised as flowers (in pendants' corner someone will be thinking, 'What about winter battles?'). I have seen this done on Fat Wally's ECW bases, although he is just differentiating Parliament from Royalist. Personally I don't think the dots are that intrusive.

Silly me. Only talking about labels I took it literally but DP's post has reminded me that I used the flower style of coding on my 15mm Sassy's. Just painted some dots on clump foliage instead of using the pre-coloured stuff. It looks ok and in my opinion is more in keeping with the whole visual aspect of the game.

Example:

http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/images6/SASSCAT.jpg

[Charon]

Looking good Lemmey - think you've just given me the inspiration I needed to finish my Prussian Corps for 1866!

Like the labels too, I've used something similar on my 1/3000 WW1 naval and think it works well

[Leman]

Not just pennies on the eyes but labels on the navel.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Finally got the last parts of this division done...











Von Steinmetz (when I get his labels done)

[Techno]

'Triff !!
Cheers - Phil.