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Ottoman bombards

This entry was posted on July 3, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

In 1453 the city of Constantinople was captured, thanks to the help of a Hungarian engineer called Urban. Mehmet II the Ottoman sultan employed him... Read more

Early-War German Vehicles Part 2

This entry was posted on June 25, 2020 by Chris King.

At the start of the month, I challenged myself to clear my backlog (traffic-jam?) of vehicles from my early-war German forces, and I'm pleased to... Read more

A classic Napoleonic delight

This entry was posted on June 21, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

Napoleonics were my first love in wargaming. It all stems back to watching Waterloo aged about five. Mum brought me a big ice cream tub... Read more

The Wargamer's Notebook

This entry was posted on June 17, 2020 by Chris King.

Like many wargamers, I played a lot in my teens, fell out of the habit in my early 20s and then rediscovered it as an... Read more

WSS podcast episode 40: Sculpting with Hicks

This entry was posted on June 16, 2020 by Jasper Oorthuys.

Slowly coming out of self-isolation, the team discusses the news, catches up on hobby time and their crushing defeat at their first Kriegspiel run by... Read more

Softening Waterslide Decals

This entry was posted on June 9, 2020 by Chris King.

Today I'd like to explore something that's dear to my heart. Naturally, it's not new to many of our seasoned modellers out there, but it's... Read more

Basing dilemmas

This entry was posted on June 5, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

Basing can be real trauma especially for new wargamers. With so much choice in different rulesets, what should new gamers do with their newly acquired... Read more

Early-War German Vehicles Part 1

This entry was posted on June 2, 2020 by Chris King.

Our Editor, Guy, has a habit of reminding me to finish projects. Now he's quite right of course, and occasionally even manages to do this... Read more

Gaming boards, tiles or mats?

This entry was posted on May 31, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

I’m musing how to best present my Constantinople 1453 game and weighing up what to base it on. Should I go with a mat or... Read more

HMS Rutherford - 1:350 'Captain Class' Frigate

This entry was posted on May 23, 2020 by Chris King.

Last month, I talked through my process of building and slightly converting a Trumpeter 1:350 USS England kit to make the Royal Navy lend-lease frigate... Read more