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View Article2014... what happened?
I enjoyed making snowy bases for the Scanian War 1675-79I thought as the year draws to a close (whoosh, where did it go?) and the curtain falls for a second only to be opened on a brand new shiny year...
View ArticleBuilding a Wargames Army 101, Part 1 - An Introduction
The lead elements of the army of King William III at the Battle of the BoyneClarence Harrison - This article is is the first in an ongoing series that will document the continuation of a project I...
View ArticleRepublic to Empire
Just a quick note to announce that Republic to Empire is now available in PDF form. As with BLB you can order hi-res and lo-res versions. What you choose depends on your preferred method of viewing....
View ArticleA gap in the market? Scots Regulars in bonnets from Warfare Miniatures
Code H1 Regulars in bonnetI have seen many (and done many) conversions over the years to model Scots regular troops of the 1680-1715 period. An occasional manufacturer has had a go at modelling these...
View ArticleBuilding a Wargames Army 101, Part 2 - The Williamite Army
A portion of my Williamite collectionClarence Harrison - this is simply an overview of the army I already have. You can hop over to the Quindia Studios blog to see all the how's and why's of this...
View ArticleThe Troop - Recreating the period in 'real life' size
Now this IS impressive! Bonnie Dundee's braw laddies!The Troop is a multi-period cavalry re-enactment group specialising in the portrayal of British cavalry from the English Civil War through to the...
View ArticleWarfare Miniatures GNW Range more news - front rank Musketeers charging in...
Swedish infantry in tricorne Front rank chargingA very dramatic code full of the energy and menace of a Swedish infantry charge. I chose to avoid the expected Blue - Yellow combination so associated...
View ArticleBuilding a Wargames Army 101, Part 3 - The Jacobite Infantry
Clarence Harrison - Here is the initial goal for my Jacobite infantry. I also want to point out that this wasn't originally done for the blog - this is actually the process I use to get organized for a...
View ArticleWarfare Miniatures GNW Range 2nd rank Musketeers charging in Karpus
2nd Rank charging in KarpusThis code was down to Clibinarium taking the initiative and designing a set of models to compliment the front rank charging code. When he showed me the sculpts I was blown...
View ArticleBuilding a Wargames Army 101, Part 4 - The Jacobite Cavalry
Williamite Cavalry - My plan for the Jacobites includes eightsquadrons of horse to oppose these fine gentlemen. Of course, as with many units in this period,a quick flag swap could see most of these...
View ArticleWarfare Miniatures Scots Militia 1680-1719
H002 Scots Militia in mixed dressScotland has seen more than its fair share of conflict over the centuries. Often the violence has not been on the massed battle scale but sized more conveniently for we...
View ArticleBuilding a Wargames Army 101, Part 5 - Lord Clare's Dragoons
Clarence Harrison - Yeah, I know this is cheating. I actually painted these guys last year, but they are part of this army...I intend to paint a mounted version and horse holder stand when they become...
View ArticleWarfare Miniatures H004 Highlanders with mixed weapons
This is the second 'Standing Ready' code for the Highlanders. The group has mixed weapons - Lochaber axes and matchlock muskets.All wear full plaid. The simple check pattern paint jobs are I feel much...
View ArticleWarfare Miniatures H003 Highlanders with matchlock muskets
H003 Highlanders with matchlock musketsNot all Highlanders had broadsword and target or Lochaber axes. Many will have been equipped with muskets and after the out at Killiecrankie many more probably...
View ArticleBuilding a Wargames Army, Part 6 - Lord Dongan's Dragoons
Clarence Harrison - Here's my second regiment of dismounted dragoons...I realized while cleaning up that one of the little buggers is camera shy. There are actually ten models in this unit! Later this...
View ArticleGNW Range Figure feature - Drummers!
Since painting the spectacular charging drummer in karpus I thought it would be a nice idea to feature the three drummers already painted. We now have 6 drummers sculpted giving the listed...
View ArticleGNW range NEWS FLASH! - Preordering available now
We are finally in a position to be able to offer pre-orders on the first 8 codes from the new Warfare Miniatures Great Northern War range. These codes will ship to customers by March 15.The following 8...
View ArticleFighting Talk 10 Years Old
10 year veterans - Fighting Talk! Salute yourselves Gentlemen!We wargamers always have something to say, even when we don't. I often get asked about my long term plans and the reactions when I reply......
View ArticleWilliamite War in Ireland 15mm scale: Peter Allport
The Army of James II & VIIMany of you will be familiar with Ray's (yar68) wonderful 15mm collection through the League of Augsburg Fighting Talk Forum and his own blog...
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