GSH34, Very Nice Map. I had planned on making my own Global using wood. I have made several AA boards in the past ( see past post of mine to see). Now I am think I should paint a map on a metal sheet. Then I can cat proof the board with magnets. Again, great job!! -AAGator

Thanks!!

Approx. how big is this map? As always, nice job IL. Thanks, AAGator

I am in Ocala, are there any tournaments anytime in the central florida area? Thanks, AAGator

RoFerZ . Very Nice. Great job!!

Katfish, GREAT JOB!! :-o

Finally finished the the '42 map. Here are the pictures. Note the size difference. Can’t wait to break it in.  :-D

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First, Fantastic table. Second, I now have a project for winter :-) . I just finished making my 42 board and I am going to make a Global map. SO it makes sense to make a gaming table. Again, Great Job!!!

Thanks for the input on the boards.  For original A&A I just took some 1/2 inch oak plywood and used wood stain for each of the various colors. You can get small cans of stain at any home improvement store. The longer you leave the stain on, the darker it will be. The only thing that takes the most time is tracing the outline of the various zones/areas and also printing the lettering/numbers. For the lettering/numbers I printed on the plastic sheets used for overhead projectors. I also downloaded war posters for both the axis and the allies and but them around the map. Then I put several coats of poly over it all.  For the Europe map, instead of stain, I used spray paint for the different areas. Again, just polyed over everything. Thanks for the positive feedback. I enjoyed the projects and an looking forward to working on a new map for the newer A&A  :-D. Based on your recommendation I will order the 1942. I have done some more reading since my post and what you suggested makes sense.
Yes I am a Gator. I even met my wife at Gator game. Played tuba in the marching band. Class of spring 1990. Enjoyed watching the Gators make the college world series last night.  Thanks again. -AAgator.

First, I want to thank IL for the great maps, but I have some basic questions. I have been away from AA for a while, and am curious what the difference from the orignal AA, anniversary and the latest AA game? Is there a link that discribes all the various options? I have the original (bought new in the late 80’s) and the AA euorpe. To start playing again, should I “upgrade” to the “new” AA (released I guess late 2009) or should spend the extra money on the anniversary eddition? Is there a difference? Also, If I purchase one of these new sets, based on this site,  should make my own map? If so, which map to use? These pics are of maps I made back in 2001. One is AA board where I used various wood stains for the different colors and the other is Europe using paint. Thanks for the help!!! -AAgator