Author Archives: Tony

Into the Void

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Tony

As mentioned last week, we have some copies of Osprey’s latest blue-book rules, Voidfighter (although we did sell a number of copies at Colours, so we’ll have to order some more). These are now on the website and available for … Continue reading →

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New for Colours

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Tony

We’re all packed and ready to go to Colours this afternoon – it’s just over a couple of hours round the M25, traffic permitting. We have a couple of new last minute items which we’ll have with us tomorrow. One … Continue reading →

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A Cluster of Castles

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Tony

Apparently there’s no recognised collective noun for a group of forts or castles. Google’s AI overview (for what that’s worth) suggested ‘cluster’ as one possibility – can anyone do any better ? Anyway, Phil has come up with a fine … Continue reading →

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Crossed Fingers, an Apology and a Show That’s Crept Up

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Tony

First, some shipping news – our initial batch of parcels bound for the US using the new courier service left this morning. However, we shall be crossing our collective fingers until all of them have arrived safely at their destination … Continue reading →

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Rescue ?

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Tony

The ARCS security shuttle gently nudged into contact with airlock 36 on the midsection of Pioneer station. It was a few days since the SOS relay beacon had been picked up by a monitoring platform in the far reaches of … Continue reading →

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Tariffs and Tribulations

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Tony

It’s Friday, so this should be our weekly new release post. But it’s not – we’ve had to put that on hold for a more important announcement. Unless you’ve been hiding from the news under a blanket lately (and who … Continue reading →

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Tragedy – and Mystery

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Tony

“XO!”, called Michael Straight. “Look at this” Madiwa hurried over to the small terminal in the corner of the cargo hold’s admin office. “What’s up?”. He turned the monitor towards her and pointed excitedly at a graphic showing the upper … Continue reading →

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Details, Details

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Tony

We have some very useful bits and pieces for the 28mm scratchbuilder today. It’s a series of handy components such as doors, windows, aircon units etc, variously cast in resin, metal or 3D printed. These can be used to dress … Continue reading →

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Infection

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Tony

Helen Shackleton sat in the corner of a small storage alcove off the main cargo bay of Pioneer Station (Gliese-III-Alpha) and tried to process the last few hours. Since being dragged out of hibersleep several weeks before their planned waking … Continue reading →

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Tenshu

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Tony

A ‘Tenshu’ is probably best described as the equivalent of a keep or Donjon in a Japanese castle. This one was made and cast in 1/300th scale by Phil Page (aka 6mil Phil on Instagram) of Slug Industries. As you … Continue reading →

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