News : Wild West Exodus

Ok, so not strictly historical, but this game is causing a real buzz.

Get over to Kickstarter and have a look:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wildwestexodus/wild-west-exodus-sci-fi-western-miniatures-game

The Minis look amazing and the there is some very attractive pledge levels.

Well worth a gander!

Robb

News : First of the promised updates:

Well I managed to paint 20 6mm tanks yesterday.

5 Challengers
5 Sherman Fire Flies
5 M10's
5 Churchills

So I've only 4 Anti Tank Guns and a Typhoon left to do. I reckon with this lot my army will be over 5k

Thanks for looking

Robb

News : I'm back

Haven't posted for awhile but have just ordered some splendid minis from Heroics and Ros to add to my BKC Late War Brits in 6mm, so I shall be posting some pictures of my army as is and the new stuff soon.

Robb

Justice for the 96

Those of you that know the real me know that my real passion is for my beloved Liverpool Football Club.

On the 15th of April 1989, 96 Liverpool Fans were crushed to death at Hillsborough.  Finally, after 23 years the truth has finally come out as to the cause of the disaster.   

As we the fans knew there had been a massive cover up by South Yorkshire Police as to the real cause.  The fans were not to blame, as had been claimed by SYP and a certain news paper editor who's name will not stain my blog!!!

Today in Parliament, the Prime Minister issued an apology to the families of the 96 for the terrible injustice which had been done to them.  

For the first time since we won the European Cup in 2005 I actually cried whilst watching the news tonight, I can only imagine what the families must feel.  My thoughts are with them today as they are every time I think of or watch our beloved Club.

The truth is finally out, and now we demand justice.

YNWA

JFT96

News : More OPEN FIRE! Pics

Battle Front have release some photos of their PAK40 Sprue and the built model.

They have also released photos of the V1.

Want it, want it now!!! :-)

Robb

News : OPEN FIRE! - New Starter Set for Flames of War

Now anyone who knows me knows I have never actually played Flames of War and that I am very much a Blitzkrieg Commander Boy, but having seen the new Starter Set from Battle Front I am very tempted.

Open Fire Should be released in October and will be about £50.

The box includes all of the models shown on the back of the box, including the V1 on Launcher and cardboard Buildings.  The box also includes a mini rule book as well.

The model content appears to be:

6 British Shermans

2 British Fireflys

Company of American Airbourne

3 StuG III G's

2 PAK 40 Anti Tank Guns 

Company of German Infantry

The Photos below show just how nice the new Battle Front Plastic models actually are.

Looking forward to getting this set and giving FOW a go, and at the end of the day, if i'm not impressed, I can always use them for BKC.

Robb

News : Zvezda SdKfz 222 Armoured Car

Zvezda add a 15mm Armoured Car to their range of cheap and cheerful vehicles.


There stuff is very nice and I use quite a lot of it for BKC, i'm sure this will be work a look.

News : Plastic Soldier Company announce Battlegroup Kursk

From the Plastic Soldier Company Website:

Plastic Soldier Company in association with Iron Fist Publishing present a new and innovative games system for re-creating the epic battles around Kursk in 1943 on the Eastern Front.

Welcome to Battlegroup Kursk!

These fast, fun and authentic-feeling rules, written by veteran games designer Warwick Kinrade (author of Kampfgruppe Normandie), are designed to play at 15mm and 20mm (1/72nd) scales.

A new and innovative games system for re-creating the epic battles around Kursk in 1943 on the Eastern Front.

These fast, fun and authentic-feeling rules, written by veteran games designer Warwick Kinrade (author of Kampfgruppe Normandie), are designed to play at 15mm and 20mm (1/72nd) scales.

Four detailed army lists included: German Panzer and Infantry Divisions, to face the Russian Tank Corps and Rifle Divisions across a series of scenarios or a short campaign "The Inglorious 12th July" for the savage tank battles at Prokhorovka.

Extensively researched background and comprehensive equipment data with a comprehensive modelling and painting guide section.

In the future we plan to roll out a series of supplements to cover all the campaigns of WW2 and to extend into modern periods.

Due for release September 2012 but preorder now for AN AMAZING PRE-ORDER DEAL :-

1. The first 500 pre-orders will be entered into a prize draw to win £200 of Plastic Soldier Company products of their choice. There will also be a second prize of £100 of PSC products and 2 x third prizes of £50 each of PSC products.

2. The first 500 pre-orders will also receive a free sprue of the upcoming 1/72nd Plastic Soldier Company Stug IIIG due for release September 2012.

News : Lots of nice new Models from Forged in Battle

Shiny!

A quick post im afraid.
A real focus on Paratroopers from Forged in Battle this time round

http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/2012/05/31/59652/

Robb

News : More new models in Forged in Battles ever increasing range

Well you could never say Forged in Battle don't release plenty of versions of their models,  there are lots and lots of different Shermans in the range, including the following new releases:

And a couple more StuGs to keep the German end up:

Keep up the good work FiB

Robb

News : More New Releases from Forged In Battle

Forged in Battle are busy Boys and Girls at the moment.  More new releases on the horizon:

Early War British 2 Pound Anti Tank Guns

Now if only they would do some of the Tanks used by the BEF, I might be able to do the British Army I want to do!

Jeeps with Trailers

M2 Half-tracks

Thanks for looking

Robb

News : Forged in Battle preview new 15mm models

Forged in Battle have released pictures of their new models.  Im a big fan for the most part, although their Panzer Group 150 Panther left a little to be desired, these look like a return to form for me!

British Sherman from the Desert War

German Das Reich T34's from the battle of Kursk

German Panzer IV F1

German SD 250 Mortar section with Anti Tank Gun Options

Soviet T34 M41/42

British 6 pdr Anti Tank Gun

 Looking forward to seeing some of these models in the flesh.

Robb

News : Flames of War Version 3 Rule book available from 10 March

Well I have never actually played Flames of War but apparently Version 3 of the rules are available from the 10th of March:

From the Flames of War Website:

All of us here at Battlefront are proud to bring you this, the third installment of the world’s most popular World War II miniatures game. This edition retains all the features that have already given us so many hours of enjoyable historical tactical challenges, while improving the speed of play and how the rules are presented.

Robster

News : Wings of War relaunched as Wings of Glory

Wings of Glory is a game system that allows players to recreate aerial combat during World War I and II, using cards and miniatures to represent the airplanes and their maneuvers.

In Wings of Glory players will control one or more airplanes, taking to the skies to engage their opponents in aerial duels, or trying to accomplish a specific mission, such as recon, escort, or bombing.

This WW2 Wings of Glory Starter Set is a complete game that includes everything you need to start playing the WW2 version of the system, but may be expanded with additional WW2 Aircraft Packs and game sets to allow for larger battles with different airplanes.

Wings of Glory is fast-playing and easy to learn. The Basic Rules give you a very simple starting point to start playing minutes after opening this box. After you’re familiar with the Basic Rules, or if you are an experienced gamer, you may use the Standard or Advanced Rules, to make the game more challenging and realistic.

This Starter Set of Wings of Glory includes all you need to play in the WW2 period. Four different airplanes of different nationalities are included: a P-40 Warhawk, a Yakovlev Yak-1, a Kawasaky Ki-61 and a Reggiane Re.2001.

In addition to these planes, you will find a rulebook including Basic, Standard, Advanced Rules; Optional Rules; Scenarios. Moreover, the Starter Set comes with a full assortment of counters, tokens, rulers, and airplane console boards, so that you can start playing out of the box in mere minutes!

The Starter Set may then be expanded by purchasing Expansions, Accessories and Airplane Packs, but it's a complete table-top game in itself.

The Wings of Glory game will debut on the market in March with the release of the first WW2 Airplane Packs featuring four aircrafts (Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Yakovlev Yak-1, Kawasaki Ki-60 and Reggiane Re.2001 Falco), each presented in two different versions. The Airplane Packs, already arrived at the Ares Games’ warehouse in the U.S., are now shipping to North America distributors and will be available in the stores starting on March, 7th. In Europe, the arrival on the shelves is scheduled for the following week.

Each Airplane Pack is a complete painted and ready to play model in 1/200 scale, including a maneuver deck and gaming base.

News : Wargames Factory German Infantry Sprue

Wargames Factory have previewed the sprue for their 15mm WW2 German Infanty.  Looking quite promising so far.  The sprue appears to include Machine Guns and Anti Tank Weapons.

Robb

News : Richthofen's Flying Circus

I know, I know, its not WW2 but I want it now!

From the Warhammer Historical Website:


In the years leading up to 1917 the ground conflict of the Great War was proving costly to both sides, and the battles fought in the air were equally as intense as technological advances and better tactics were developed.

The air war reached its peak between 1917 and 1918 as aircraft became fast, highly manoeuvrable machines; each pilot determined to attain a superior position for the fleeting seconds in which a target might pass through a gun sight.
Richthofen's Flying Circus, written by Owen Branham, is a detailed rules set that allows players to recreate this fast-paced aerial combat with one or more miniature aircraft. Each game turn represents a snapshot of the action as the machines move across the aerial battlefield and fire upon their opponent.
This full-colour, 80-page soft back rulebook contains rules for playing aerial combat games with 1/72 scale model aircraft, and can also be used with 1/144 to 1/32 scale models. Scenarios are provided for such missions as Dogfights, Balloon Bursting and Bombing, as well as rules for playing both narrative campaigns or 'top gun'-style leagues. Also included is a technical gallery and aircraft background information.


Check out our downloads section for a Rules Summary, Record Sheet and Manoeuver Cards.
Richthofen's Flying Circus is available to order now for immediate release.

News : Wargames Factory 15mm Germans

It would appear that Wargames Factory are moving into WW2 minis.  Looking forward to seeing the models and hoping there better than their 28mm Dark Age figures, which to be honest wouldn't be hard.

From there announcement:

Wargames Factory announces 15MM WWII Germans!!!

We are always in the midst of designing new sets and are very enthused to share news of our latest and soon to be released kit- 15MM World War II Germans! The kit will contain 84 single-part figures complete with bases & will retail for $19.95.

These figures are being cast right now and our team is blown away by the high level of detail we were able to capture in these little guys! Stay tuned for more photos and information soon- we believe you will be just as excited about these new miniatures as we are.

News : Forged In Battle Ratte

Forged in Battle make some lovely models.  I was stunned to see they are making a model of the Ratte.  Blimey its big:

And from another angle

Robster