Category Archives: Shows

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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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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SELWG 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Tony

I’m rather grumpy this morning – in another (less rainy) world I would be sitting enjoying the September sunshine at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, having a few drinks with my mates from my former cricket club, watching the … Continue reading →

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First Look

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Tony

First business for today is a reminder about Colours on Saturday; I’m at the workshop restocking tomorrow, so you only have a brief window remaining for any orders for collection at the show. You can either pay by cash or … Continue reading →

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Back to the Shows

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Tony

We return to the show circuit soon, starting at the Hereward convention at the Cresset Centre in Peterborough on Sunday September 1st, followed by Colours at Newbury Racecourse less than a week later (Saturday 7th). As always, we’re more than … Continue reading →

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Six Specials

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Tony

We have a some new bits and pieces for the Joy of Six on Sunday – all 6mm scale (of course !). We have a mix of vehicles, VTOLs, starfighters and buildings to try to tempt the moths out of … Continue reading →

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Joy of Six 2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Tony

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 →

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Open House

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Tony

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 →

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Home Venue

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Tony

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 →

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Counting the Cost

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Tony

Something we’ve been working away on for a while is a very handy counter set for the Hammer’s Slammers:The Crucible rulebook. Made for us by Beadspoke Designs, we’re very pleased to say we’ll have stocks at Salute on Saturday – … Continue reading →

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