Evan and Ben are back and much to no one’s surprise the IDG gears have shifted from late war to early war. The crew uses the episode to do a shakedown of the new recording software while musing on the French and German conflict in 1940. The origins of the new plan are revealed and prattle about early war armor abounds. Continue reading History to Hobby Episode 5: Pivot like Rommel – Iron Dice Eyes the Dyle
Ben takes a look at the Rubicon Sdkfz 250/9 and a brief history of the vehicle. Continue reading History to Hobby – Rubicon Sdkfz 250 Neu Half-track and Sdkfz 250/9 Add-on Kit Review
In Episode 4 Evan and Ben recount the “rigorous” playtesting of the “A Stand at Senonchamps” Chain of Command scenario and the effect of the streamlined forces. They also reflect on the startling lack of memory surrounding their convention games players’ names. Apparently tank and airplane statistics take up a lot of brain space. All jokes aside the boys divulge the excellent time they had … Continue reading History to Hobby Episode 4: A Squabble at Senonchamps – Adepticon 2025
Evan’s first History to Hobby post covers the M26 Pershing and his quest to replicate the Eagle VII on the tabletop. Continue reading History to Hobby: The M26 Pershing
Well, after the better part of a year slogging on it, the majority of my US winter force is complete. We used it in our games at Adepticon 2025, and now that that’s done and gone I had some time to take some nice pictures. Winter armies are always a little niche, as they end up more limiting than more generically based armies. Luckily for … Continue reading Showcase: Evan’s Winter American Force
As always it was fun seeing old friends, new friends and having some great conversations and laughs with gamers from all over. Our club Iron Dice Gaming hosted three games using my Battle of the Bulge board where we refought one of the early battle of Senonchamps during Battle of the Bulge. Continue reading Drew’s Adepticon – Part 1
Evan recaps the Iron Dice Adepticon trip, shows off some photos and a new trophy for the studio… Continue reading Adepticon 2025 Recap: IDG Does Milwaukee
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
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
We’re getting (or attempting to get) a head start on our Adepticon 2025 scenario. Evan is undertaking the US force for the Battle of the Bulge and his printer has been humming lately… Continue reading Assembling a US Force for the Battle of the Bulge
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