Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Germ's World
Germ's World is an interesting place to visit, especially for the 10mm dungeon project he is working on.
Monday, December 30, 2002
Task Force Productions
Task Force Productions, makers of Baptism of Fire WW2 skirmish rules, have a number of interesting things on their website including Banana Republic miniature rules in their Free Stuff section.
Saturday, December 28, 2002
Military Miniatures Magazine
Military Miniatures Magazine is a German website devoted primarily to plastic kits and figures, but contains a number of useful tips and ideas. It can be read in English.
Hirst Arts Tips & Tricks
Hirst Arts has a great Tips & Tricks page. Largely geared toward their excellent molds, it still will inspire your imagination even if you don't use them.
Friday, December 27, 2002
Thursday, December 26, 2002
Kraken Solo Game
Kraken looks like a fun solo or one-sided multiplayer game. I saw it in issue 139 of Lone Warrior on MagWeb.
Terrain Dave
Terrain Dave has some pictures of excellent terrain, including the very nice Balin's Tomb and Warmaster terrain and castle.
Sunday, December 22, 2002
My First Miniature
Well, after several on-again off-again attempts, I took my first miniature from raw sculpt to successfully finished casting.
Saturday, December 21, 2002
Devil Dog Design Airborne Fireteam
I've taken some quick pictures of my Devil Dog Design pack 2007 US Airborne Standard Fireteam.
Friday, December 20, 2002
Dragon Miniatures Painting Service
Mayne Thiele of Dragon Miniatures is a local (Knoxville, TN) fantasy and Sci-Fi painter.
Thursday, December 19, 2002
More Christmas Village Terrain
The Iron Archives has tips on using porcelain buildings in wargaming terrain.
Dogs of War Rules Released
Devil Dog Design has released its "Dogs of War" modern skirmish wargaming rules.
Putney Garage Wargamers Hex Terrain
The Putney Garage Wargamers have an interesting site, especially their info on making hex terrain.
Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Chiltern 28mm Moderns
I contacted Chiltern Miniatures about their 28mm modern range. They responded that their website would be up in the new year, and for the meantime, provided a product list.
Online Miniatures Magazine
Wargames Journal is an online miniature wargaming magazine which looks interesting.
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
Stargrunt 2 for World War 2
Tabletop Wargames has some very interesting information, including an SG2 WW2 adaptation.
Monday, December 16, 2002
Christmas Village Terrain
Now is the time to start looking for Christmas Village items going on sale at your local stores. Here's some of the items I've purchased.
Saturday, December 14, 2002
Brooks Miniatures Website
Brooks Miniatures has a temporary website at http://www.atelierminiatures.com/. Their permanent URL will apparently be http://brooksminiatures.co.uk/.
Thursday, December 12, 2002
US OPFOR Commander's Lessons
This message board post, OPFOR commander's observations on XXIst century warfare, provides some very interesting ideas for modern day asymetrical conflict. The original post is at the bottom of the page, and mirrored below.
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
Terrainosaur.com
Terrainosaur has a lot of pictures of terrain and miniatures, mostly fantasy and Sci-Fi.
Friday, December 6, 2002
Thursday, December 5, 2002
28mm Modern Figure Review
Earthquake's Skirmish Pages has added a 28mm modern figure review page which lists manufacturers and his experience ordering them. Nice.
Wednesday, December 4, 2002
Colonial Terrain
The Colonial Angle has a Work Bench with some nice Colonial terrain projects, including the impressive Suakin Redoubt.
GHQ Miniature Painter
The guy who paints the GHQ microarmor catalog pictures has his own web site with painting tips.
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
Remote Traincam
Read about how a model railroad enthusiast incorporated a wireless camera into his layout.