September Hobby Update
Welcome to my July, August, September Hobby Update. As may be apparent from the first line of the update, hobby took the backseat to life this summer. A side effects of being well…a hobby. That being said I did make some progress here and there Continue reading September Hobby Update
2023 Hobby Goals Update – Soviet Support Options and a Studio
To keep my hope of starting the Barbarossa to Berlin Chain of Command campaign series alive I am finishing bits and bobs for the early Soviets. Oh, and we have a studio now? Continue reading 2023 Hobby Goals Update – Soviet Support Options and a Studio
Deep Dish Lard Day 2: A Day of Exotic (and Exciting) Games
On Saturday September 9th the Midwest Chapter of the Lard America group ran a fantastic day of demo games at Noble Knight Games in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. These particular Lardies hail from the Windy City, or Chicago for you non midwesterners. This should help explain the name of the event: Deep Dish Lard Day 2, named in honor the ever-loved Chicago Deep-dish Pizza. Continue reading Deep Dish Lard Day 2: A Day of Exotic (and Exciting) Games
Spotlight and Mini Tutorial: Warlord Games T-34/76
This bad boy has provided a little muscle to my mid-war Soviet forces. Ivan feels it’s a welcome reinforcement for his platoon. Plus, it’s a rolling motivational poster, so HQ approves. Continue reading Spotlight and Mini Tutorial: Warlord Games T-34/76
Battle of Midway Part 4 – Chapter 4 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
Continued from Chapter 3 Preface and Scenario Welcome back to another installment of my Bag the Hun campaign. If this is the first time you’re reading about it, I recommend going back and catching up here if you want the full story. Today we see our protagonists of the fictional VF-2 mount a defense of their carrier (the fictional USS Lake Erie). This scenario was … Continue reading Battle of Midway Part 4 – Chapter 4 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
Ben’s Italian Bag the Hun Fun
Well, in a moment of weakness Evan exploited me into ramping up to a demo game/ solo campaign start of Bag the Hun. It started innocently enough with him probing my defenses asking me to pick a year and country. 1941, Italy. Continue reading Ben’s Italian Bag the Hun Fun
Late War Winter Heer Part 3: Winter German Heer Painting Guide
The guide below is an amalgamation of the guides and tutorials I found. I am not the world’s most awesome painter, but I was able to paint up some minis I am proud of. Continue reading Late War Winter Heer Part 3: Winter German Heer Painting Guide
My Dive Back into Ultramodern Miniatures
Going on that concept my interest began to reignite a little, then via the Enemy Spotted Studios discord server I had a chance to help playtest and proofread their InCountry rules last year. That was a fun experience and really got me more interested. Continue reading My Dive Back into Ultramodern Miniatures
Ben’s Early Summer 2023 Sitrep
… in between family vacations, editorial duties, and working I have been able to squeeze in a bit of hobby time. I have been able to hit the main food groups of hobby: building, printing, researching, and even some painting. Continue reading Ben’s Early Summer 2023 Sitrep
A Quick and Versatile Basing Method
After a few requests I lay out my quick and dirty basing strategy. Continue reading A Quick and Versatile Basing Method
Iron Dice Gaming 