Author Archives: Tony

China Crisis

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Tony

Yet more 15mm figures today (we’re adding them to the website as fast as I can paint them !). These are Chinese (CDSU) troopers in helmets with enhanced night vision goggles (ENVG). The rifle squad consists of two four-man fireteams … Continue reading →

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Sentry Weapons

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Tony

We have something a bit different today. These are EuroFed remote weapons mounts, fixed autonomous systems that can be set up and left to rely on their AI to select and engage targets (although the AI isn’t always as discriminating … Continue reading →

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Local Venue

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Tony

After the hype and excitement of a massive event like Salute, it’s quite nice to return to normality at a smaller show. Broadside is our local show, and about as local as it can get – I live a ten … Continue reading →

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Veldt Warriors

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Tony

Joining our South African 15mm army this week are these infantry in bush hats – perfect for operations on the plains of southern Africa. The 10-man squad consists of two five-man fireteams each consisting of a squad leader, three riflemen … Continue reading →

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Our Triumph in the Cosmos !

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Tony

Our triumph in the cosmos–the anthem of the Soviet country! is the translated caption (thanks, Bing!) of this wonderful space-race era propaganda poster. I also thought it would make a great opener for the release of our Soviet spaceship fleet. … Continue reading →

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Alien Infantry

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Tony

As mankind expanded beyond the solar system, if other civilisations were out there then one day we were going to make contact. Inevitably, given the vastness of the galaxy, it turned out that we weren’t alone after all. One of … Continue reading →

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Penal Servitude

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Tony

In the Gulags of Eastern Russia and the Laogai of central China, one option for lifers is to serve in a Penal battalion with the promise of early release, rather than rot in jail. Survive 3 months of suicidal combat … Continue reading →

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Not a Drop to Drink

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Tony

One of the defining things about desert worlds is that they’re dry – very dry. Any moisture is precious and is collected by any means possible, from underground wells, lakes and also from the atmosphere. Hygroscopic moisture collectors coax water … Continue reading →

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Bring in the Infantry !

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Tony

Last week I finished painting up my first batch of our 15mm Infantry figures that we brought out at Salute (not helped by a rogue pigeon that divebombed my photo-shoot at one point !). Originally they were going to be … Continue reading →

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Gentlemen, Mount Your Bikes!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Tony

We’ve had dismounted cyclists available for our 28mm Great War Belgians for a while, but today we’re finally telling them to do a Norman Tebbit and ‘get on your bikes’! We have two options for a Carabinier cyclist officer with … Continue reading →

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