Category Archives: Salute 53 (2026)

The Fortresses of the Syrtis Major Planum

Extracts from the report by Lt Algernon Carmichael-Jefferies of the 22nd West Kent Lancers on his three week reconnaissance mission to the Southern uplands of Mars.

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Hic Sunt Dracones

The sàirdseant looked to his left and his right, surveying the ranks of the lannsairean. Their polished armour gleamed in the waning sun as they patiently waited on the ridge while the battle raged below. He could clearly see his … Continue reading

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Air Cossacks

The first of our Salute releases to reach the website are the three 15mm VTOLs for the Hammer’s Slammers New Ukrainian Air Cossacks. There is already a detachment list for these using other models, but there should shortly be an … Continue reading

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In the Nick of Time

We’ve just picked up the hire van, so we’ll shortly be trekking over to Brigade HQ to load up and head off to the ExCel so set up the stand. In the meantime, here are the last additions to our … Continue reading

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New for Salute – 4/4

And finally for today, we go from the skies to the surface of the Syrtis Major shield volcano with this assortment of forts. The territory of the Syrtians is well defended and studded with forts, castles and fortresses. These new … Continue reading

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New for Salute – 3/4

We just had to have some new Imperial Skies models – and as promised, it’s a whole new world. These are Syrtians, from the Syrtis Major Planum region of southern Mars. So far we have these two massive battleship sized … Continue reading

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New for Salute – 2/4

Here’s some more 6mm – these are Neo-Soviet infantry, expertly sculpted by Martin Baker. We have both regular infantry with assault rifles, RPGs and LMGs, and there’s also a pack of heavy weapons with a variety of weapons – tripod … Continue reading

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New for Salute – 1/4

Usually we’re pretty good at getting our new releases for Salute onto the website in advance, but not this year. For various reasons we’re horribly behind and it’s only now coming together at the last minute (there are still moulds … Continue reading

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Air Cossacks

We’re looking at the next items on our Salute list today. We’re still sticking to this year’s theme of cavalry, but with the word ‘Air’ stuck in front. One of our favourite Hammer’s Slammers forces is the New Ukrainian Army. … Continue reading

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Little Dragons

Salute 53 is 18 days away. 18!!! It feels like we’re a long way behind with our prep this year – it’s probably the same every year, but this time it really feels like we’re really behind. However, thing are … Continue reading

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