Author Archives: Tony
Flying Batteries
During the Crimean War, the French used a number of Floating Batteries – ironclad hulls with a complement of heavy guns, but no means of propulsion. They were towed into position by smaller vessels – mostly paddle-steamer frigates – and … Continue reading
Posted in Aeronef, Imperial Skies, New Releases
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Joy of Six 2019
Our next show, the Joy of Six in Sheffield, is less than two weeks away. Jo6 is, as you might guess from the name, an event dedicated to the delights of 6mm gaming across all periods and genres. Organised by … Continue reading
Posted in 10mm SF, 6mm SF, Hammer's Slammers, Shows, Squadron Commander
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Shadow on the Walls
For safety and security, colonists have often enclosed their new settlements with walls to keep out local predators (and raiding gangs!). Today we’re releasing sets of wall sections in our 1/300th Desert Buildings range so you can keep your own … Continue reading
Posted in 15mm SF, 6mm SF, New Releases
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Hunker in the Bunker
I had a couple of days off last week, hence no new release on Friday (and I’m also a bit behind on orders, most will be posted today but there are a couple left over – but everything should ship … Continue reading
Posted in 6mm SF, New Releases
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Packing Them In
The continued release of new and redesigned models means that occasionally we tweak the contents of our Aeronef and Spaceship fleet packs to accommodate the new vessels and increase the variety across them. To this end, we’ve just updated the … Continue reading
Posted in Aeronef, Spaceships
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Luft Kreuzers
Our Aeronef update programme continues today with the release of five new German cruisers. Three replace the existing models, while the Hansa and Lützow are new designs. The Köln is one of the oldest German models in the range and … Continue reading
Posted in Aeronef, Imperial Skies, New Releases
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Open House
It’s almost time for our local club, Maidstone Wargames Society, to hold its annual Open Day. This year it’s on Saturday June 22nd between 11am and 4pm, at the club’s usual meeting place in Linton, Kent. It’s not a conventional … Continue reading
Posted in Shows, Updates and General Waffle
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One of Our Submarines
Just in case your 1/1000th scale harbour needs somewhere to park a submarine, we have two different options available for you this weekend. The first, larger option is a blocky construction known as the Scorff Bunker, so called because it … Continue reading
Posted in New Releases, Small Scale Scenery
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Home Venue
Our next show is due in a couple of weeks. It’s our local event, Broadside, run by the ever-friendly Milton Hundred Wargames Club. Both Phil and I will be there in our customary spot. It’s held at the Swallows Leisure … Continue reading
Posted in Shows, Updates and General Waffle
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The Whole of the Moon
This week we have some additions to our 6mm moonbase. We added two new buildings to the 15mm moonbase at Salute and both have now transitioned to the smaller scale. Both are hemispherical domes, one is a smaller storage module … Continue reading
Posted in 6mm SF, New Releases
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