Just like a stage production or movie, you need good lighting too really bring a wargames table to life. Up till now my study’s lighting hasn’t really cut the mustard. But this week I’ve installed a new LED light suspended low from the ceiling, right above the table.
The stage is set for war! As you can see, good lighting centres your attention on where the action is taking place. Besides the new overhead lighting, I also still have my existing reading light, which I’ll be able to move around to highlight particular parts of the table.
Even during daylight hours, the extra lighting helps bring the scene to life.
From above, you can see how the table is evenly lit, and the colours really come to life.
By the way, my table is currently set up for samurai warfare. The terrain includes my latest MDF buildings (centre and right above): two 4Ground ‘Jwar Isle’ hovels specially designed for GCT Studio’s Bushido rules – though I don’t play these rules myself.
One thing to note about these two buildings is that they are slightly over-scale against my other 4Ground and Plastcraft buildings, as the Bushido range is designed to fit with their 32mm figures rather than the 28mm Perry Miniatures figures shown here. But other than the large doors, these houses still work OK.
A bucolic scene as life goes on under the bright Japanese sun … er … under my new light.
DRESSING THE LINES 
I couldn’t agree more! High power but even lighting is essential to get the most of out of your, and your guests’ wargaming experience. I find strip lights are very good for long tables but you seem to have got it right for yours.
Chris
http://notjustoldschool.blogspot.co.uk/
It looks absolutely splendid Roly.
Looks great Lighting figures and terrain
Happy gaming
Peter
(Cork Ireland)