The World War II Beer Sampler

Evan came to Wisconsin to visit me in early June this past summer. Early war Chain of Command and indulgence in some general tomfoolery were on the docket.

In town we have the local branch of a chain liquor store (maybe liquor paradise) called Total Wine and Liquor. We decided some libations were in order and promptly made a run to stock the drink refrigerator. Continue reading The World War II Beer Sampler

Product Review: Red Grass Games Painter V2 Wet Pallette

I suppose it’s about time for another Iron Dice Product Review and I happened to pick up a product I find very useful, the Red Grass Games Painter V2 Everlasting Wet Palette. How serendipitous. For those uninitiated, a wet palette is a surface to mix and stage your acrylic paints and washes prior to putting them onto what you’re painting. The surface is typically made … Continue reading Product Review: Red Grass Games Painter V2 Wet Pallette

“Hunter or Hunted?” Bag the Hun Ostfront Campaign – Chapter 2

Johann and Albert broke off their dawn patrol route to “check something out.” Johann figured this was free license for free hunting. Handke knew Schulte was pining for more victories but soon it was apparent they were looking for a Soviet airfield to terrorize. Continue reading “Hunter or Hunted?” Bag the Hun Ostfront Campaign – Chapter 2

History to Hobby Episode 7: Mr. Steal Yo’ Green Stuff – Kitbashing Chat with Scale History SLC

Jordan from Scale History SLC joins Evan and Ben to talk all about kit-bashing WWII in 28mm. From the ordinary to the exotic, Jordan is on a mission to never repeat a pose. Here’s the real question, can Evan trap hobby butterfly Ben before he’s also kit-bashing Folglore Paratroopers? Ben is so young and impressionable after all… Scale History SLC YouTube historytohobby.podbean.com Continue reading History to Hobby Episode 7: Mr. Steal Yo’ Green Stuff – Kitbashing Chat with Scale History SLC

History to Hobby Episode 6: Honey I Shrunk the Village! – Winter Ardennes Terrain Special with Misfit Machinations 

Drew joins the cast to chat about the build process of the wintery Senonchamps board. Terrain board building in all its glory! The boys talk research sources, design considerations, and the “nuts!” and bolts of how we shrunk a Belgian village onto a 6×4 foot table.  Skeleton Paints Misfit Machinations Senonchamps board photo dump Continue reading History to Hobby Episode 6: Honey I Shrunk the Village! – Winter Ardennes Terrain Special with Misfit Machinations