An alternative for the typical nativity scene in 28mm

I've decided to start playing in 2022, starting with the Late Roman period in Britain. After this I plan to build armies for Age of Hannibal. This project will be a mix of research, hobby painting and battle reports.

I don't usually paint minis for non gaming purposes but I thought I'd do a small project based on a little diorama based on the last stand at Gandamak in Afghanistan in 1842

My Mania for historical gaming has recently spawned a fresh project (somewhat suitably a Winter one for the build up to Christmas!). One of the best known Battles of the Second World War, the Ardennes offensive. My plans are suitably […]

After seing the SMOL kickstarter for 3d printable samurai and having a hankering for a large samurai army, or two, I thought I'll give it a go! The intent, at the moment, is to build a couple of 15mm armies […]

Building of a 15mm and 28mm Hoplite army for a variety of rulesets

A diary of my first steps in preparing some Bolt Action forces.

Paint some Blood & Plunder minis before the Raise the Black Kickstarter arrives

This is my 1/72 French Napoleonic army for DBN (De Della Napoleonicis) from KISR Publications. The project took me about 14 months to paint up and can be used with other wargame systems. I will gradually post pictures of all […]

Did you know 'The Republic of Pirates' was the base or stronghold of a loose confederacy run by privateers-turned-pirates in Nassau on New Providence island in the Bahamas for about eleven years from 1706 until 1718. Neither did I!!! But […]

Delving into the English Civil War.

Getting overexcited about the new SAGA book and raiding the collection to compile new warbands. How many can I do?

CrackCon 21

The building and painting of several forces for use with Saga and other rules, covering various wars around Europe from Scandinavia, the Baltics, Italy and out to Byzantium.

Taking a little foray into the world of ancients.

Dark Age rules project based on Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game

Some test minis from the plastic Naval range of Warlord Games

In addition to the couple of main projects I have on the go at any time I also have a dozen or so "active" armies with figures awaiting completion ranging from Ancient period to Star Wars Legion, happily passing through […]

Bit late to the party on this game. Had the rules sat in a draw for a while now. I looked at my pile of potential and decided models need to get made and played with or out the door […]

This is a army I have had on the back burner for the last couple of years that has now come to the fore again. I already have this army in 15mm all the way back from the 80's but […]

Here is a Battle report! Mainly in pictures, you may need to click on and open some fully for best viewing pleasure...

For some time I have been slowly building up both British (both 8th Army and LRDG) and German forces for the Western Desert for use with either Chain of Command or Bolt Action. Then for my birthday I was presented […]

I always wanted to a roman army of late republican roman legionaries. I finally set with the excellent forged in battle miniatures and decided to build up a gladiator/slave army as a secomd force to theme the project around the […]

Building a small collection of 28mm Napoleonics based around the Retreat from Moscow for skirmish gaming, and with a view to having something ready for when the Silver Bayonet is released.

This is the tale of two armies from one place, but with about 2000 years of history separating each. This project aims to follow my progress with developing these armies from list to competition. So some background, I am an […]

This project will follow my progress building and painting various miniatures and terrain for use in Bolt Action set in the Pacific theatre of war.

In 2016 I bought the card game Blood, Sweat and Cheers from Ganesha Games. I ordered a Ludus from Sarissa Precision and a few 28mm Gladiator miniatures from Brigade Games. It then got lost in the project queue. Inspired by […]

Tuffyears finally facing her Waterloo

I have started to collect and paint US Airborne and German forces, with the intention of playing Bolt Action games and scenarios that replicate Easy Company's European engagements from WW2. Having purchased the Warlord Games Band of Brothers boxed set […]

Last year I painted some of the ECW figures I have had for decades and now it’s time to finalise the rules I want to use them with. This project will track my thoughts and approach to the task of […]

This is the first play through of one of my favorite rulesets called Feudal Patrol by John R. "Buck" Surdu, creator of many games like Combat Patrol, ACP164, G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T. among others. He is a member of our club, the HAWKS […]

Building a Flames of War: Great War force for a Historical Scenario on Remembrance Day.

Saga: Age of Hannibal 6 point starter force that uses one of the new Ruse cards to allow this force to play using the Gauls battle board and abilities at the start of the game then switch to the Iberian […]

The project recreating the famous World War 2 operation known as Meerkat Allotment. This will involve building and painting forces for the two opposing sides, hopefully picking up some helpful tips from others and improving techniques during the process.

Since it's June 6th it's time to get out the minis and recreate the iconic beach landing scene at Omaha Beach

I’ve found that with age also come my love for historical armies. It’s all Perry Miniatures box sets and some metal Perry Cannons and Character models. Looking to play some “Never mind the bill hooks”. Ok. Time to start!

A small vignette commemorating the 18th Battalion Canadian Infantry during the famous Attack on Vimy Ridge 1917. Great War Miniatures sculpts..

3d printed 10mm napoleonics Loved painting them up so much so I'm doing it with no idea what game I'm playing! Got some metal casts on order from pendraken to round out the force.

I want to do french and indian war using paper minis and a modified version of Stargrunt II on a gridded table. Progress -if any - will be slow as this is my first project in 20 years.

The Battle of Rorke's Drift (1879), also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, was an engagement in the Anglo-Zulu War. The successful British defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenants John Chard of […]

The house of Rejuvenation entry to the house challenge to create a Scenario relating to the Battle of Clontarf 1014.

House Challenge entry by Panzerkaput for the House of Water