My favourite Soviet armoured fighting miniature I’ve currently got in 1/72nd scale is the Russian SU-76M model. It was a Russian made self propelled gun, used extensively during World War II – so I definitely need many models of them on my wargaming table. (The tanks full name is the Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 76mm main production … Read more
For years, I have been inspired by the Necromunda ‘Prison Escapee’ themed Goliath gang and have always wanted to give it a try. Finally, I took the plunge and started working on bringing these miniatures to life in a vibrant orange prison-jumpsuit style. I am proud to say that I have managed to capture the … Read more
I always end up either buying duplicates paints, or get home only to realise I’ve ran out of a colour and should have bought it while at my FLGS. To that end I thought I’d start cataloguing my paints, which ones need restocking, and which ones I have plenty of. This involved compiling a list … Read more
I’m always finding new manufacturers for my main 1/72 scale Soviet Russian army. Russians, aka Soviets*, obviously make up a huge swathe of the forces involved and replicated on WW2 wargaming tables. My game of choice at the moment is Battlegroup which I’m enjoying thoroughly at 20mm size. The following suggested models would be useful … Read more
Are you a fan of H.P. Lovecraft and the dark, otherworldly horrors he spun into his tales? I sure am! Do you find inspiration in the eerie and unsettling imagery that embodies the Lovecraftian universe? If so, then this collection of horror inspirational art is just what you need to ignite your imagination and bring … Read more
This after-action-report concludes the 2nd part of our Battlegroup scenario ‘Forlorn Hope at Sachsendorf’ (Part 1 of the Sachsendorf AAR report can be found here). We continue with the 3rd turn for the Russian invading force. Russian Turn 3 The final 3 coordinated 120mm timed barrages arrived at the start of the turn. This would … Read more
My good friend Andy and I are slowly creeping closer to our first games of Necromunda and also to some Kill Team. Well we would have been if it wasn’t for COVID! From the 1990’s release of Necromunda, one of the best tabletop games I’ve played, the one-component that made it stand out was the … Read more
With COVID-19 in full force, our new found fondness for Battlegroup was driven online for the ‘Fall of the Reich’ campaign battle ‘Forlorn Hope at Sachsendorf‘. You’ll find the after action report (AAR) for this battle in the following post(s). TL>DR; AAR – Jump down to Turn 1 or Turn 2 From my limited (but … Read more