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

Games : A Quick Battle Report of my Warmaster Game with Jason. 1500pts of Rome v Carthage

An excellent game was had and the battle report can be seen at:

http://grandscalewargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/an-honest-tale-speeds-best-being_5.html

Models : Second Unit of Thanes for SAGA

Well its taken me a while to get my second point completed for SAGA, which is mostly due to me being distracted my shiny things, well my 6mm Carthage Army for Warmaster.


Anyhow, they have come up quite well so I am really pleased.

I just need to paint in a couple of the Shield Transfers in.  Next up I am going to start on my first point of warriors.

Thanks for looking

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.