Author Archives: Tony

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Tony

… which is why it’s taken a little bit longer to get all of our models into production. A combination of a failed temple mould (and a master destroyed trying to get it out of the mould !) and a … Continue reading →

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Special Forces

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Tony

Painting moved on apace last week, so today we’ve added a further three packs of 15mm figures to the website, all special forces types. The Neo-Soviets get a pack of eight Spetsnaz figures. As a change from painting green/khaki uniforms, … Continue reading →

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Firefly and Wolf

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Tony

This is the Shaman Firefly. The medium laser in the original Shaman has been replaced by a long-barrelled 22cm discarding sabot gun, with storage for the ammunition in the extended turret bustle. The roof-mounted support weapon has given way to … Continue reading →

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Imperial Skies

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Tony

Amongst the games on show at Broadside last weekend was the debut of a new ruleset going by the name of Imperial Skies. They are being developed by our friend Robin Fitton, author of Gruntz, the popular 15mm set. Robin … Continue reading →

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Tommy Atkins

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tony

The latest 15mm figures to hit the website are this pack of British infantry. This is a 10-man squad split into two fireteams, each with an NCO, support weapon and three riflemen. SF15-160 – British Infantry Squad – £3.75 These … Continue reading →

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Broadside Update

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Tony

We had a productive day at the workshop yesterday, stocking up on the last few bits and pieces for Broadside tomorrow. In particular, we were concentrating on producing plenty of the former Armies Army figures that we now own. As … Continue reading →

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What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Tony

Well in this case … the theatre ? Gladiators ? Somewhere to live … ? So far, most of the releases in our Small Scale Scenery range have been targeted at the latter part of the 19th century as support … Continue reading →

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Shapeways – Free US Shipping

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Tony

For the whole of June, Shapeways are offering free US shipping for new customers. So if you’ve been put off in the past from buying one or two bits by the shipping charges, here’s your chance to try out 3D … Continue reading →

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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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