2024 Hobby Goals
As 2024 begins (or more accurately continues, as I am still writing this in late January Mid-February) I start to wonder what kind of projects await for me in the new year. Continue reading 2024 Hobby Goals
Author: Ben
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Reviving an Old Mule Part One: Sarissa Precision MDF Train
And there the train sat, that is until Drew, Evan, and I decided to run some events for Adepticon 2024. During one of our planning calls Drew and I decided to include a train and several factory buildings on our grain elevator table. Continue reading Reviving an Old Mule Part One: Sarissa Precision MDF Train
A Quick Reflection on My 2023 Hobby Goals
As per usual 2023 was a whirlwind. When it comes to hobbying I managed to put a dent in my goals. Continue reading A Quick Reflection on My 2023 Hobby Goals
Ben’s December Sitrep
I started the month off by revamping my hobby area and then putting it to use. Continue reading Ben’s December Sitrep
Ben’s BEF
I’ve said it before, but I really enjoy early war action. Seeing nations try their interwar solutions against an actual opposing force fascinates me. Sure Tigers, Shermans, and T-34/85s are fun but there is a certain charm when a Vickers light tank is the menace on the field. Continue reading Ben’s BEF
November Sit-Rep
Well November has been a pretty productive month on the hobby front. I was able to tidy up several projects and work down my mountain of opportunity a bit. Continue reading November Sit-Rep
History to Hobby: The Mighty Rubicon EmCha 76
Once in a while I find myself smitten by a photograph and I feel the need to emulate the photo in miniature. Enter the lend-lease Sherman. Red Army tankers referred to the imported American M4A2 affectionately as the Emcha which is Russian for the letter M (em) and number 4 (cha). Continue reading History to Hobby: The Mighty Rubicon EmCha 76
Bolt Action Battle Report: Campaign Stalingrad Game 4 – Factory Assault
At long last Drew and I were able to get together for game four of our Bolt Action Stalingrad campaign. Drew and I are fluffy bunny historical players, so a little background flavor is non-negotiable. I was excited to play this game as it had been some time since we worked on our Stalingrad campaign. We landed on Scenario 13: Factory Assault out of the Warlord Games Stalingrad campaign book. Continue reading Bolt Action Battle Report: Campaign Stalingrad Game 4 – Factory Assault
October – Studio and Soviets yet again
Studio progress and more Soviets! Continue reading October – Studio and Soviets yet again
Slaying the White Whale – KNIL
The Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger (KNIL), which translates to English as “The Royal Netherlands East Indies Army”, has been a White Whale force for me. I have longed for the tropical Dutch for a long time like Captain Ahab longed to bag the white whale Moby Dick. Continue reading Slaying the White Whale – KNIL
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