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Deadmeat1471

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Military NATO wooden/plastic blocks
« on: August 13, 2011, 06:05:14 pm »
I'm doing a 'miniatures' style game, and am looking as to what to use for the units. I have found some fairly cheap models to use (Civil war era) but as I wargame many different eras, having basic NATO symbol infantry and cavalry and arty for two colours would be far better.
The only way I can describe what I want is to say, what they use on 'Time commanders' to show the troops movements.

Does anyone know if you can buy blocks like these? I've had a look and drawn a blank. Thanks!

For anyone whos interested, I'm doing the Confederate west flank of the battle of Shiloh 1862.
« Last Edit: August 13, 2011, 06:09:07 pm by Deadmeat1471 »
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Re: Military NATO wooden/plastic blocks
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2011, 01:04:40 pm »
You mean unit counters?

Hmmmm... To get generics you might be better off making your own...
« Last Edit: August 15, 2011, 01:12:15 pm by thobal »
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Re: Military NATO wooden/plastic blocks
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2011, 12:00:19 am »
1) Print out some old NATO military symbols and cut them apart (rip them from here maybe? http://www.history.army.mil/books/korea/ebb/sym.htm)
2) Cut posterboard into small squares.  Alternatively glue a couple index cards together and cut them into small squares
3) ???
4) Profit
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Re: Military NATO wooden/plastic blocks
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 12:29:03 pm »
Quote from: mainiac on August 18, 2011, 12:00:19 am
1) Print out some old NATO military symbols and cut them apart (rip them from here maybe? http://www.history.army.mil/books/korea/ebb/sym.htm)
2) Cut posterboard into small squares.  Alternatively glue a couple index cards together and cut them into small squares
3) ???
4) Profit

This is exactly what i'm doing  :P only i'm using confederate and union flags :D
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