We left our Roman Cohort battling against overwhelming odds, surrounded on three sides by the Germanic tribesmen.
When I have a little money, I buy Toy Soldiers; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes. (with apologies to:) ERASMUS
Saturday 5 February 2022
What have the Romans ever done for us? Part II
Wednesday 2 February 2022
What have the Romans ever done for us? Part I
Well they gave us roads! And here's a nice straight one, just the job for scenario 13 of One Hour Wargames (OHW) by Neil Thomas. After several grid based games in recent months we decided it was time to get back to a more traditional style of play. That's not entirely true, Anthony has recently built up a very nice 54mm toy soldier collection of Romans and German Tribesmen, and we were both itching to see them on the table. Here's how it went:
Friday 21 January 2022
August von Mackensen by Elastolin and Lineol
I've always liked figures of Hussars and Lancers, light cavalry in general I suppose, and here are three examples of composition personality figures portraying Field Marshal von Makensen from the 1930's.
Tuesday 18 January 2022
Figuren Magazine
A few days ago the latest issue of Figuren Magazine landed on the mat:
Articles include: The Freidberg figure show in October 2021. 75 Years of Faller model buildings. From Farm encampment to Wagon fort - late medieval diorama project in 4cm. The unique defence technology of Castle Gaillard - more medieval diorama building 1:25 scale. Boudicca the Heroine by Cherilea. Krupp-Protze trucks as toys. 14cm American GI by Lineol from 1930. Karl May Film Figures. Chingachgook Western figures made in Ukraine by ElastoWit. Mongolian Yak rider by Miniforma. Tipple Topple Zoo. Composition apes by Nardi of Italy. William Tell by REAMSA and others. Childhood Dreams - an Exhibition of knights and castles in Nuremberg
Saturday 15 January 2022
Clay Soldiers - model soldiers and wargaming from the Ukraine
I saved this link some time ago, so must have thought it was worth sharing, but I can't remember what it's about so I decided to just post it anyway!