tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post8209956222543012827..comments2024-03-28T14:43:42.122-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: A Return of Canvas Eagles?Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-84295168636105682452017-07-30T12:22:47.354-07:002017-07-30T12:22:47.354-07:00I wonder if Eric still supports CE? A very fun ga...I wonder if Eric still supports CE? A very fun game; I recommend giving it a try sometime.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-75613818888568004872017-07-30T07:54:45.423-07:002017-07-30T07:54:45.423-07:00Eric was at this past Enfilade! where he ran a Wes...Eric was at this past Enfilade! where he ran a Western game - Gut Shot, I think. I've seen Canvas Eagles hosted there too, but have yet to get in on a game.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-61368324102482859862017-07-28T15:46:47.577-07:002017-07-28T15:46:47.577-07:00Good! Glad to see you have an interest in WWI air...Good! Glad to see you have an interest in WWI air combat. I appreciate your offer of a hex mat but the hexagonal flight stands are 3.5 inches across measuring on the flat.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-80976649769545824182017-07-28T15:13:37.740-07:002017-07-28T15:13:37.740-07:00I admit, I am interested. I have European Fields ...I admit, I am interested. I have European Fields Hotz Mat with 2" hexes I am willing to contribute to the effort. (If you want a change from the old BM mat)Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-79246703219171146722017-07-28T05:55:58.186-07:002017-07-28T05:55:58.186-07:00Hi Peter!
I have played a number of WWI air combat...Hi Peter!<br />I have played a number of WWI air combat boardgames games including the MB game you mention. MB's Dogfight was the first for me. That was a great game for a young lad! My younger sister even payed that one before gender roles were "properly" defined. Wish I still had Dogfight to see how childhood memories transport to today. TAHGC's Richthofen's War was a staple in the early '70s too. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-5940128075199505052017-07-28T05:47:33.321-07:002017-07-28T05:47:33.321-07:00I recall it being great fun!I recall it being great fun!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-69180452949213105292017-07-28T05:47:10.643-07:002017-07-28T05:47:10.643-07:00Matt, WWI aerial combat IS fun! Never tried WWII ...Matt, WWI aerial combat IS fun! Never tried WWII air combat. I wonder if it is more complex to play than the Great War's dogfights?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-50407401822457085112017-07-28T04:47:28.437-07:002017-07-28T04:47:28.437-07:00The planes and mat look great together, Jon! Defi...The planes and mat look great together, Jon! Definigtely in the category of a game I'd play but not collect for. MY only WW1 aerial gaming experiences were "Ace of ACes", which was a lot of fun (graphic books), and the old Milton Bradley game, Dogfight!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-58851510163614371082017-07-28T02:55:43.389-07:002017-07-28T02:55:43.389-07:00That looks so much fun, Jonathan!That looks so much fun, Jonathan!Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-57635735675417689952017-07-27T23:46:02.483-07:002017-07-27T23:46:02.483-07:00great looking game and models.......my venture int...great looking game and models.......my venture into aerial combat is focussed on WW2 but always thought WW1 would be funMatt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-55252563451508955032017-07-27T11:38:18.006-07:002017-07-27T11:38:18.006-07:00I am sure you are correct, Bill. The website show...I am sure you are correct, Bill. The website shows Blue Max/Canvas Eagles. I did not know of CE's association to Blue Max.<br /><br />With a dozen planes ready, is this a game brought out for Puget Sound gaming gatherings occasionally where you take to the skies? Perhaps it is more likely seen at Vancouver's Salute on Eric's home turf? It is a fun game.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86769650405322527882017-07-27T11:34:09.839-07:002017-07-27T11:34:09.839-07:00The German plane with the green dots was a tedious...The German plane with the green dots was a tedious scheme to make. Worth the effort, though! For Canvas Eagles, the price is right. Free!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-34351551871287724222017-07-27T11:12:11.170-07:002017-07-27T11:12:11.170-07:00Canvas Eagles, I believe, is a derivative of The B...Canvas Eagles, I believe, is a derivative of The Blue Max rules. Fun game and I still have a dozen or so planes ready to fly. William Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03047911499131518952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-24293206647153665212017-07-27T06:40:38.924-07:002017-07-27T06:40:38.924-07:00Planes look nice and I find the camo one really in...Planes look nice and I find the camo one really interesting. I have a few boxes of 1/72 bi-planes that I've been looking to do at some point for some WWI aerial wargaming. I haven't decided on a rule set, but I'll keep this one in mind.<br /><br />Christopher Christopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86194182795505908212017-07-27T06:18:13.140-07:002017-07-27T06:18:13.140-07:00From my fading memory, I recall the games being gr...From my fading memory, I recall the games being great fun especially in a campaign setting. When we get in a game, I will post photos and a BatRep.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-33550427697892899162017-07-27T06:17:00.723-07:002017-07-27T06:17:00.723-07:00Ed, looks like Mark might be interested. You guys...Ed, looks like Mark might be interested. You guys might consider giving CE a try?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-69059042075925191152017-07-27T06:16:13.402-07:002017-07-27T06:16:13.402-07:00Thanks, Mark! It is a fun little game that moves ...Thanks, Mark! It is a fun little game that moves along quickly. I played in a campaign game that added a lot of interest and background stories as my pilots lived and died over the skies of France.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86300758253934373672017-07-27T06:15:02.865-07:002017-07-27T06:15:02.865-07:00You are welcome!You are welcome!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-2237440577840570192017-07-27T06:14:45.320-07:002017-07-27T06:14:45.320-07:00Roy, I recall enjoying the modeling aspects of thi...Roy, I recall enjoying the modeling aspects of this period too. If you still have your models, post a photo.<br /><br />I can almost always get the guys interested in at least ONE game of something new.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27670307963928998992017-07-27T06:13:03.053-07:002017-07-27T06:13:03.053-07:00Having usable planes is a bonus!Having usable planes is a bonus!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-82123192046431057172017-07-27T06:12:29.794-07:002017-07-27T06:12:29.794-07:00Conrad, it has been so long since I last played, g...Conrad, it has been so long since I last played, game duration is a bit hazy. Game duration is most dependent upon the numbers of players and aircraft in the air. I will report back after gathering experimental data... Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-455258489472698622017-07-27T06:01:45.106-07:002017-07-27T06:01:45.106-07:00Sounds like fun. I believe I played it once at a ...Sounds like fun. I believe I played it once at a convention, but can't remember for sure if it was that specific rule-set for WWI. I look forward to seeing more pictures.Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440651466738763322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-54036182774769340282017-07-27T04:44:23.358-07:002017-07-27T04:44:23.358-07:00I've heard of Canvas Eagles. Didn't realiz...I've heard of Canvas Eagles. Didn't realize it was a Holtz production. Always fun to rediscover a collection--especially a useable one! WWI Air games are in a class by themselves. Ed Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486985414917229516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-18107856728645343012017-07-27T04:16:03.768-07:002017-07-27T04:16:03.768-07:00Outstanding looking game. The planes look great a...Outstanding looking game. The planes look great above the mat. Sounds like a very good game.Old Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-74165772816396311332017-07-27T03:25:37.848-07:002017-07-27T03:25:37.848-07:00Very interesting! thank You for a review.Very interesting! thank You for a review.Michal DwarfCrypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.com