New Release: "Bullet Tokens" October 4, 2016 13:46

I have just released two sets of 50 laser cut 2mm MDF Bullet tokens. 

The tokens either "Rifle Bullet" or "Pistol Bullet" are now available in store.

Designed for playing  skirmish games with zombies, old west, Batman, role playing or replacing tokens from a board game.

The painted Black Scorpion models are for scale purposes only.

New Release: Storage Tray (104 Man) September 29, 2016 10:48

Due to a number of requests, I have released the Storage Tray for models based on 1p coins. I believe a lot of people base their Perry & Wargames Foundry models on 1p pieces (being slighlty smaller than Front Rank or Warlord Games models).

New Release: Storage Tray ( 77 Man ) September 27, 2016 17:06

Those of you who follow my Facebook posts would be aware of my current passion for Sharp Practice 2 and continued love of Bolt Action. Both skirmish systems have models on circular bases. For ease of availability and the added stability of weight, I have been using (like many others) 2p coins for bases. The majority of 2p pieces struck since 1992 are magnetic.

The "Storage Tray" was designed for my own  personal use. To assist with storage and transporting my collections. The 4 litre "Really Useful Boxes" are strong, they stack and the contents can be seen. The rare earth magnets I bought very cheaply on E Bay.  When friends saw how effective it was and requested that I cut copies for them, I thought: I should put this "in store".

Guest Tutorial: "Thatched Roof" by Michael Lundstedt September 26, 2016 11:16

Making the roof

The first step is to cut the towel in strips, approximately 2cm wide. When you do this, you have to be careful about which way the small loops want to fall. Using a finger it’s easy to notice which way is easier. These loops should be pointing downwards (-ish) when you glue them to your roof.

Once you’ve cut a bunch of strips you can start applying glue to the roof. I use a bit of water to make the glue flow easier. Don’t forget to apply glue to the sides of the roof as well. Start from the bottom. You don’t have to worry unduly about the length of the strips at this point, but do make sure you press them down the edges of the roof as well.

When the first strip is in place it’s time for the second. Add more glue, and this time add some glue on top of the first strip as well. If you don’t water down the glue at this point it’s really difficult. You don’t have to be too careful though, as we will cover the entire roof in glue later on. Place the second strip in such way that it overlaps the first one by about 5mm.

Now, just keep on working your way up to the top of the roof. Once there, start from the bottom on the other side and repeat the procedure. Finally, add one strip that covers the top ridge of the roof and a little bit on both sides.

When this is finished, cut off the excess towel on the sides and then paint the entire roof with watered down glue. I make sure to paint the glue from the top downwards to make sure the loops are pointing in the right direction. After this is I leave the roof to dry completely.

Painting

Start by spray painting the entire building black. Once this is dry I used a chocolate brown paint to cover most of the black painting. I do this in a drybrushing way, without removing the excess paint from the brush. It will leave certain areas black, which is perfectly fine. Then I drybrush brighter and brighter tones, ending up with a light grey. This could of course be done in a myriad of ways, creating all sorts of end results. I like the darker, more worn look which I think fits the weathered look of the building.

Finished result:

Thanks Michael for an informative and well illustrated tutorial. This is certainly something I will try for myself. I am convinced that this is a better method than the teddy bear fur....that is unless other modellers want to mail in pics to change my mind.

Colin

New Release: 28mm 1:56 "The Red Lion" Pub August 25, 2016 14:36

This is a kit I have been planning for some time. "The Red Lion" Public House is suited to VBCW, in Her Majestey's name, Aggro, zombie games (remember "Sean of the Dead"?) or alternative history with Dad's Army valiantly fighting off German Fallschirmjager.

This large, substantial kit, can be made up with large ground floor windows or smaller panes. 3 Pubs signs are supplied, two flat, flush lions and one hanging sign.

Sticky carpet & stained ceilings are NOT included.

This kit is now on sale in store.

Product Review: Eastern Front Church August 23, 2016 21:03

New Release: 28mm 1:56 Eastern Front Church July 26, 2016 09:53

To act as a focal point to any Eastern European / Russian rural setting this church kit is now available instore.

If you are gaming Napoleon's Russian "adventure", early operation Barbarossa or pulp games the Eastern Front Church will make for a good village centre piece or objective.

Crammed with detail, this large 311mm long kit is extremely easy to put together. Heavy foundation timbers, "carved" barge boards and a resin onion dome are just a few of the authentic features to be found on this model.

My thanks to John Gephart from Chandler USA for sending me such an inspiring image of this church. Thanks also to Bob Emmerson of "Mad Bob Miniatures" for casting the resin onion dome.

This kit is fully compatible with the other models in the Eastern Front range. At the time of writing, there are 4 rural dwellings, a lodge and a small cabin. I am now sourcing further imagery to add to this collection.

New Release:"Wooden Barn" July 5, 2016 11:40

The first release in a collection titled "New World".

The Wooden Barn has a large 200mm x 180mm footprint and has many authentic features. Removable roofing, a hayloft, a ladder and a set of barn doors in the open position. My thanks goes to Laurie Walsh (Battlegroup South) for the concept drawings that made this kit possible. Look out for more kits in this range to include AWI and ACW buildings.

New Release: "Table Edge Terrace" British Version June 9, 2016 00:00

To add to the set of terrace houses the English version of the "Table Edge Terrace" is now instore.

With a lower pitch, no dormers or shutters this British looking kit can be used for modern day, alternative history (such as Dad's Army) games as well as VBCW.

Give your table a built up look by going right up to the table edge. Rapid deployment of troops straight into buildings is a real bonus in attack / defend scenarios.

Like the French version, this table Edge Terrace" is fully compatable with both versions of the "Terrace Front Yard".

News: Luke Fellows, Product Review...Kings of War trays & multi-bases June 8, 2016 00:00

Another review from Luke Fellows in his own inimitable style.

If you are not a follower of Luke's Facebook page, I highly recommend it. I recently used his black / brown wash idea and found it to work equally as well as propriatory brands. This one idea will save me so much!

Creative and entertaining...here's Luke:

New release: 20mm 1/72 "Ruined House 1" June 6, 2016 11:41

Based on the 28mm version the 20mm "Ruined House 1" has a number of additional features. Internal walls, a removable 1st floor & roof assembly, exposed brickwork, fireplaces  and plywood shutters make this a highly detailed kit. Plastic capping tiles and a plastic chimney pot is also included to complete the model.

New Release: "Swimming Pool" May 20, 2016 10:51

Whether it is to grace the back garden of your WWII French Chateau or the zombie infested gardens of suburbia the "Swimming Pool" adds to the range of water themed terrain pieces. 

Using a dry-fix clear 3mm acrylic sheet to provide the water effects, the "Swimming Pool" effect is enhanced with wavy tiles engraved to the pool floor. The steps are removable so, if a Koi pond is required, leave the steps off and glue the tiled area upside down. Paint fish on the underside of the acrylic as required.