The Château: A Centrepiece for Your Wargaming Table
The Château from Battle Honours 3D is a stunning multi-part model, perfect for adding a grand focal point to your tabletop battlefield. With its detailed architecture, two guard houses, perimeter fences, and even lion statues, this piece brings an air of prestige and defensibility to any scenario. Whether it's a fortified command post, a noble estate caught in the crossfire, or a last bastion before a desperate retreat, the Château offers rich storytelling opportunities.
A big thanks to Dave, who has beautifully painted up the 28mm version of this model, showing just how much detail can be brought to life with the right touch.
Five Games Where the Château Shines
Here are some great ways to incorporate this model into different wargaming settings:
1. Napoleonic Battles (Black Powder, General d’Armee, Sharpe Practice)
The Château makes an excellent command post for Napoleonic officers or a stronghold for a desperate rearguard action. Imagine the French holding the estate against encroaching British forces, using the walls and guard houses as defensive positions.
2. World War II Skirmishes (Bolt Action, Chain of Command)
In a 1940s setting, this Château could serve as a temporary headquarters for officers or a contested objective in occupied France. It might house an Allied resistance cell, be used as a German HQ, or become the focus of a daring sabotage mission.
3. Franco-Prussian War (1870) or American Civil War (Sharp Practice, Longstreet)
Historical engagements from the 19th century can easily incorporate the Château as a defensive position or a civilian structure caught in the chaos of war. Its walls and guard houses provide great cover for skirmishing troops.
4. The Seven Years' War (Muskets & Tomahawks, Honours of War)
The Château can serve as the headquarters for a European general or a noble estate caught in the conflict between warring nations. Its sturdy walls and outbuildings provide an excellent setting for small skirmishes or larger engagements, where officers plan their next move or desperate defenders hold off advancing troops.
5. Fantasy and Roleplaying Games (Warhammer: The Old World, Dungeons & Dragons)
In fantasy settings, this structure could be a vampire lord’s lair, a noble’s estate, or even a fortress protecting a powerful relic. With the right painting style, it could fit seamlessly into a Bretonnian or Empire-themed battlefield.
Bringing Your Battlefield to Life
Whether you're setting up a Napoleonic skirmish, a WW2 infiltration mission, or a supernatural horror campaign, the Château adds both narrative and tactical depth to your games. The intricate details—from the wrought iron fences to the majestic lion statues—help bring an immersive, lived-in feel to your wargaming table.
You can find the Château and other historically inspired terrain pieces on our website: Battle Honours 3D – Château
Thanks again to Dave for his amazing paintwork, and if you've painted up one of our models, we'd love to see your work!
