Author Archives: Tony

The Great Leap Forward

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Tony

Before we get on to release news, a quick update on orders as I prepare to leave for Crisis; I’ve caught up on all outstanding ones now, but because I’m off to Belgium shortly I won’t be able to send … Continue reading →

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Kopis Kollection

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Tony

Now that our resin casting abilities are fully restored, we can crack on with our backlog of delayed new releases. Today we have a new 15mm vehicle for the Ander’s Legion mercenary unit, part of the Hammer’s Slammers range. The … Continue reading →

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Back Under Pressure Again

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Tony

Some good news at last – Chris the Blacksmith has finished the replacement parts for our pressure pot, so we’re back in resin-casting action again 😊 Fortunately there isn’t much of a backlog so most of it will be cleared … Continue reading →

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Cakes That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Tony

It’s been a long time, but here, finally, is a new, seasonally-appropriate cake review… Happy Halloween!

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Crisis Averted

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Tony

Crisis is the annual wargames show of the Tin Soldiers of Antwerp, held on the banks of the Scheldt in an old warehouse, Hangar Waagnatie (now part of our Small Scale Scenery range). We’d been a little unsure about our … Continue reading →

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The End is in Sight

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Tony

I’ve finally got the order queue is now down to manageable proportions, and I should clear pretty much all of it today (with a couple of exceptions – read on…). Unfortunately, we’ve had a minor hiccup with one of our … Continue reading →

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A Short Extension

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Tony

So, I’m back from Corfu with a hint of a suntan and a couple of guidebooks full of potential new models for the Small Scale Scenery range. Corfu Town has a fine example of a Vauban fort, so take what … Continue reading →

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Astronauts and Heretics

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Tony

New this week are these rather lovely, tiny astronauts. Sculpted by Martin Baker, these wee spacemen are the perfect occupants of our 6mm Moonbase. I had a bit of fun painting up some samples in various styles. Left to right, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Time – Only Just

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Tony

So, it’s holiday time at Brigade Towers again. Only just, as we were a victim of the collapse of Thomas Cook, but fortunately managed to salvage things. This year we’re off to one of the Greek Islands, Corfu, staying on … Continue reading →

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Guardforce O’Higgins

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Tony

Guardforce O’Higgins are, as their name might suggest, a mercenary unit that specialises in security and enforcement assignments. Most of the Regiment-sized formation is made up of mechanised units trained in police actions or defensive scenarios. Because they are generally … Continue reading →

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