http://ooh-shiny-complex.blogspot.com/2012/01/aeronef-over-aegean-photo-report.html
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The Baron Rides Again!
An "Aeronef over the Aegean" campaign report, by Ruaridh. Its great to see one's creations being used by others - now I know how Mssr Blease feels all the time!
http://ooh-shiny-complex.blogspot.com/2012/01/aeronef-over-aegean-photo-report.html
http://ooh-shiny-complex.blogspot.com/2012/01/aeronef-over-aegean-photo-report.html
Sunday, 29 January 2012
The Russian Ironclads
An interesting (and short) essay regarding the development of the Russian ironclad fleet from the Crimean war onwards: http://www.neva.ru/EXPO96/book/chap9-1.html
Though I notice there is not much mention of the Tsar's Aquanefs...
Though I notice there is not much mention of the Tsar's Aquanefs...
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Usuthu!!!!
Yes, today is the Anniversary of the Battle of Isandlwana and day 1 of of the Battle of Rourke's Drift, in which the most Victoria Crosses were awarded for a single engagement. May you have a better day than the lads of the 24th and raise a glass to the courage of the participants.
Friday, 13 January 2012
New Sky Fortresses and Carriers
Now available from Spartan: the wait is over!
Covenant of Antarctica Epicurus Class Sky Fortress, Federated States of America Savannah Class Sky Fortress, Kingdom of Britannia Illustrious Class Sky Fortress
Empire of the Blazing Sun Kagoshima Class Mobile Airfield (left), Federated States of America Alamo Class Mobile Airfield (right)
Covenant of Antarctica Epicurus Class Sky Fortress, Federated States of America Savannah Class Sky Fortress, Kingdom of Britannia Illustrious Class Sky Fortress
Empire of the Blazing Sun Kagoshima Class Mobile Airfield (left), Federated States of America Alamo Class Mobile Airfield (right)
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Empire of the Dead
I so have this on my 2012 "to get" list
http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/
http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/
Anatoli has some great news scoops at his blog here, and more info here:
Friday, 6 January 2012
More Stout Chaps
Warlord Games continue to develop their comprehensive (and impressive) line of Zulu war figures with more plastic British Infantry, out in time for the Anniversary of the Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Have at 'em chaps!
http://www.warlordgames.com/15830/new-plastic-anglo-zulu-war-british-infantry/
"Alright then - nobody told you to stop working!"
And certainly not least, are these Heroes of the Empire!
http://www.warlordgames.com/15830/new-plastic-anglo-zulu-war-british-infantry/
"Alright then - nobody told you to stop working!"
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| The sullen but doughty Private Hook VC, the stoic but reluctant Lt Chard VC, the dandy English gentleman Lt Bromhead VC and the unflappable bayonet fighting Colour Sgt Bourne. |
