Missile Threat Mercenary Campaign — The Setting: Ogaden War, Ethiopia 1977-78
Ben’s Soviet backed mercenaries will be flying in support of Ethiopia. A sort of “advanced cadre” of Soviet support before the Soviet equipment and Cuban advisors arrive in December of 1977. My US-backed mercenaries will be operating out of nearby Djibouti in a CIA scheme to hurt the Soviet backed Ethiopians as much as to support Somalia. Continue reading Missile Threat Mercenary Campaign — The Setting: Ogaden War, Ethiopia 1977-78
Snooper Hunt- Chapter 9 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
The pilots of VF-2 hunt down a Japanese reconnaissance plane in this short chapter. Continue reading Snooper Hunt- Chapter 9 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
Evan’s 2024 Hobby Recap
Evan takes a look back at 2024 (and blatantly ignores his 2024 hobby goals) Continue reading Evan’s 2024 Hobby Recap
Interview with TCR Designs
A quick chat with a burgeoning model maker, TCR Designs, about all that sweet 20mm armor and the rules to go with it. Continue reading Interview with TCR Designs
Brush & Sand: Part 3
Teddy talks about his hobby “Go Kit” in his next Brush and Sand update. Continue reading Brush & Sand: Part 3
Spotlight: Warlord Games US Army (Winter) Platoon
I really prefer a good metal mini or 3d print, especially for copious amounts of riflemen. That said, I think this kit is really good. It has a lot of good arm options for the weapons and gear you’d expect to find on an American GI in the cold winter of 1944-45. Continue reading Spotlight: Warlord Games US Army (Winter) Platoon
Winter US Army Painting Guide
Evan whipped up a painting guide for Winter Americans featuring some models from the new Warlord Games kit! Continue reading Winter US Army Painting Guide
“Getting Dirty” – Adding dirt and dust to 15mm Vehicles
When it comes to the finishing touches of a model, particularly tanks and armored vehicles, the weathering really helps brings things to life. The stowage lets you tell a story about the vehicle and it’s crew, but the weathering helps show where it is, where it’s been, and what it’s been through. Continue reading “Getting Dirty” – Adding dirt and dust to 15mm Vehicles
Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 6-7
The last entry for this bloody battle between USMC and IJA. Battle ratings are super close as this one comes down to the wire! Continue reading Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 6-7
Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 4-5
TURN 4: USMC USMC rolls up only 7 orders, not ideal. Will have to make some hard decisions on what units to activate. Fwd observer passes comms check, calls in spotting round. Rolls a 1 for deviation = 4D6 inches in random direction. This will hit our own troops, so its called off. LVT4 on the flank, top speed order. Trying to close the distance … Continue reading Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 4-5
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