Ohhh, things are quiet!

Hey all!

Just wanted to say that I'm sorry I haven't gotten much posted recently... we are smack dab in the toughest time of the year with work, and with that, three days of physical therapy a week for a bum shoulder, beginning to push to a finish on my latest video game project, and a six week old, I have just not found time for toy soldiers!

But fear not... I'll be back to posting soon:)

A revolutionary wargames product... and charity to boot!

 

Hello all!

Okay... remember how, some months back, I mentioned working on a super secret wargames project?  A unique wargames project that was unlike anything ever done before?

Well... it is here!

I want to extend a hearty wargames welcome to Gordon and Hague Wargaming!

This new company, founded by a wargaming and reenacting enthusiast, was created with the idea of making wargaming accessible and easy to ALL folks, painters and non-painters, those with some free time and the rest of us who don't have much at all!

Not only are they releasing a free set of full-color, filled-with-awesome-photos rules, but more importantly they are releasing what I think is the first EVER line of pre-painted, ready-to-go-out-of-the-box (or blister pack) American Civil War wargames figures!

It is a 10mm line of plastic ACW miniatures.  They come in larger "army deal" boxes that are modeled on Civil War ammunition boxes (you can see the back of the Federal Starter Army box to the left) along with "booster" blister packs that you can use to beef up your forces!  They come painted and based, and ready to roll!

The website also has available a number of "extra" products, including a large range of "Army Painter" products, as well as links to all sorts of scenery manufacturers, as well as an entire section dedicated to newcomers and ANOTHER entire section dedicated to Hobby Projects... in short, everything you need to get to wargaming!

And the cherry on the sundae?  They are donating a part of their proceeds to the Civil War Preservation Trust!  The Trust is dedicated to preserving and maintaining Civil War battlefields across the United States, and to educating our people about the great sacrifices so many Americans had to make in order to make our Nation what it is today.  Come on... you can't get much better than that!

So!  Looking for something to stick under the tree for your son or daughter?  Looking to get a Union or Confederate army on the table without spending the next six months painting?  Looking for a one-stop-shop for everything American Civil War?  Well... head on over to Gordon and Hague and pick up some of maybe the most unique wargames project of some years!

Oh, and check them out on Facebook too!

Some textures and graphics that might be of use to wargamers!

Hey all!

Okay... things are REALLY slow right now because of the new baby, but I thought I would post some of the textures I put together for my chateau.  If people want to steal them and use them, go ahead!

I am also including a link to an AWESOME graphic of 25mm rugs that I found on the blog "Adventures in Lead".  This is a GREAT little treat for ANY wargamers... check it out HERE.

Anyway... here you go!

A stone floor:

Some wallpaper:

A tile floor:

 A wooden floor:

What are these guys worth?

Hey all!

Found a bunch of Epic 40k guys that I am selling... anyone want to hazard a guess at what they might be worth?  I find that I have absolutely no idea!:D  It is a huge mixed box of guys, a bunch of Knights, an Imperator titan, some orc warbuggies, and some half sprues of chaos.

Any advice is welcome!

Doug K at Battlefield Terrain Concepts does me a solid!

Hey all!

Well, while I do love the arrival of the new guy, he HAS made it impossible for me to attend Fall In!  I am sad about that... my buddy and I travel down there and drink and look at toy soldiers and buy stuff and generally it is awesome.  I also love taking photos of the games and dealer hall and then revisiting it when I miss it!  But what can you do.

However, I did get a gift card some time back for Battlefield Terrain Concepts for Christmas!  Talk about a great gift:)  However... now I won't get to use it!  That sort of stinks, because they make pretty cool terrain!  The corn at the top of this post is there, as is the hill to the left (which was actually a housewarming gift from my buddy!)

So, I got in touch with Doug K at BTC and let him know about having a gift certificate that I can't use.

And what did he do?  He agreed to let my buddy "redeem" it for me and pick some scenery up for me!  So I'll just mail it to him, and in return I get some neat scenery even though I cannot make it to Fall In this year!

Anyway... it is always nice when someone takes care of someone in the toy soldier hobby, and I am real thankful to Doug for taking care of me!

And if you need some scenery, be sure to stop by there awesome stand... these Spanish buildings to the right are from BTC as well!

Anyone know the manufacturer of this figure?

He is a bit small, and is wearing a hat of unknown style... it is certainly not a shako.  Anyone know the manufacturer?

:)

Can't wait to paint up his first army of toy soldiers!!  Only bad side?  No trip to Fall In this year:(  Booo!!

More chateau details being finished

Howdy all!

Working on some more of the "extras"... the well has paint and flock, but is still shiny from a coat of stain.  Did the boxes... got one more thing of barrels to do.  A buddy also has a woodpile that he said he would donate to the cause.

So!  Tonight I might make a few beds and tables and stuff to scatter around.  I started in on the gates, and they look good, except one broke because I was clumsy... and I am out of good glue to repair it.  So, eventually I'll get it done.

Stable walls for the chateau

Howdy folks,

Okay, in the midst of a weekend of relaxing (likely my last one before the baby is born... yikes!) I did five sets of stable walls for the outbuildings.  I left them loose so you can use them in other outbuildings, but for the photo I put them in the long barn.

I also added some straw scattered around the floor... it looks pretty good, even if the flash makes it look a little severe:)

A well for the chateau

Just working on a well for the chateau... never done this much green stuff work before, so I hope it doesn't suck!

Need to find a bucket now... I think I have one somewhere, but not sure where...?

And unfortunately I am out of black spraypaint.  I'll have to see if I can find any hidden away anywhere...

Epic Imperial Guard for sale

Hey folks!

Okay, while looking through my old Warhammer stuff, found a new box of epic Imperial Guard, still on their sprues!

Anyone want them?

If you are interested in buying them, shoot me an email... grenadierguardscampaigns AT yahoo DOT com

Man, I remember that picture on the box cover with SUCH affection... right when the Imperial Guard were first released.  Loved that shot... very non-40k in its own way:)

And if you love epic, let me know... I have a HUGE huge box of loose, unpainted guys just sitting around... hundreds and hundreds of figures... if you want them, better to send them to a loving home than have them wasted here by not killing each other!:)

Sorry folks, but these guys have already found a home!  Thanks though!