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That about wraps it up for now …

I’ve just returned from the workshop where I’ve cleared almost all of our outstanding orders (apart from a couple that need lots of resin casting … sorry if you’re one of those two, but we won’t be able to clear … Continue reading

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It’s oh so quiet …

It has been quiet on the blog of late, mainly because the Brigade elves are feverishly busy casting and packing the Xmas sale orders and getting them into the post. I had planned a couple of modelling articles, some previews … Continue reading

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A Sticky Lesson

In the last year or so we’ve increased our 15mm range by leaps and bounds, both vehicles and buildings. We’re now casting more and more pieces in resin and learning new lessons about the material, one of which I think … Continue reading

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All Aboard !

Long, long ago, when Brigade started up, we made a selection of 6mm buildings as our first range. The very first building was a church, there were some townhouses, a bridge, small tower block etc, and we made destroyed or … Continue reading

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Holiday Time !

It’s that time of year again when the Brigadieress and I disappear off to sunnier climes (hopefully sunnier, we’re staying in the UK this year). Phil will of course continue to man the fort, but for the next couple of … Continue reading

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The Best Laid Plans …

We have a release plan here at Brigade, listing dates for upcoming models and allowing us to work back and plan out when we need production moulds, which then dictates deadlines for tins, prototype moulds, masters etc. I’m also able … Continue reading

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In the Black

This was the interior of Brigade Towers early yesterday – somewhat lacking in illumination, since the power was off ! This makes casting a bit tricky, so progress was a bit slow in the morning. However, power was eventually restored … Continue reading

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A Well-earned Break

After Phil and I had busted a gut getting ready for Salute, I thought I’d take it easy and have a Brigade-free weekend; no casting, packing, painting, modelling, accounts, website, e-mails or anything else. Instead I’ve spent four days with … Continue reading

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The Last Post

This is our final update of our Salute release list – some new moulds have become available in the nick of time which has allowed us to release some stuff that, to be frank, we were sweating on a bit … Continue reading

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No, really, this is your final, final chance …

After doing a few other jobs, I leave tomorrow morning for the workshop at around 10am. In my hands I would like to be clutching any last minute pre-orders for Salute. If you’ve already placed your order, then it’s already … Continue reading

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