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The News Stand: 24/07/2026

Summer is here, and so the cup doesn’t quite floweth over as everyone takes time out. However, there are still some great previews for all things Ultramodern this week, so read on for more!

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SITREP – Operation Jann Strike Prep Pt.1

24/11/2021

My next wargaming scenario is being run on Sunday afternoon – two lots of regulars from different nations moving into an insurgent held area to remove the threat. I’ve actually worked out the scenario now, including the objectives and traps I’m going to throw in my way. And now, I just have to get everything ready. Looking at my plans, I have a few tasks left over: Print and paint the Royal Bazi Infantry section. Paint the Scorpion tank for the Bazi Emirate troops Base and paint the three hell cannons that are objectives. The secret fourth idea was to…
Longshore Lockdown: Campaign Update

19/11/2021

Originally, I was planning to write out long-form battle reports for each and every game of Necromunda. I have been taking the photos in preparation for them, and even starting writing the second set. However, as you might have spotted, I just havent got around to actually sitting down to them. And, with us rapidly approaching another big weekend (where I’m off to Middlesbrough for some final battles against some new foes) I realised I should probably get down some details of how my campaign has actually gone so far! Game 1 is available in full here – a caravan…
SITREP – Unleash GROM Pt.2

18/11/2021

There he is – GROM is finished. Well mostly finished – I still need to paint up his base in some rust colours and add some final highlights but I’d be happy enough to put this guy on the board. I’m very excited about getting this guy on the board – the figure came out exactly as I planned, will fight my force AND be a terror on the tabletop. His Thunder will be much needed this weekend. This week, I’ve also decided to get rid of my Space Marines. I had planned to build a small force, but as…
SITREP – Unleash GROM Pt.1

16/11/2021

This weekend is another Necromunda weekend, where I’ll be heading northwards with my enforcer band. However, before i go I need some addition firepower assembled and painted. After all, I did have a heavy bolter in the stash. Assembled a few weeks ago, I finally got him undercoated and began the painting. He’s still a WIP but really happy with how the helmet looks. Hopefully finish him tomorrow.
SITREP – Initial Play of Black Powder Red Earth 28mm

14/11/2021

In shocking news, I’m reporting on a monthly game against my Dastardly Regular Opponent without going into a full battle report (you’ll have to wait until the end of the month for that). Instead, we were giving Black Powder Red Earth 28mm a go. Not going to go into too much detail on it (that’s what the impression article is for) but I have a few overall thoughts: It’s not going to replace Spectre or Skirmish Sangin – this is a different style of game. We picked it up, learnt the rules and got through a full 3 mission Night…
New Scenario Release

12/11/2021

Remember the battle report for a scenario called Training Day? It’s one of my favourite games to write and play. Well, I’ve updated the mission, added it to the ChargeReal and created a version for Spectre Operations. Even better, I have released it for free on my Patreon – 30+ pages of background information, faction details and more. It even has some modifications that you can add if you wish to change it up slightly, especially if you want to let the Fates take the wheel in terms of the changes. This file is effectively a test to see what…
SITREP – Right Tool for the Job

10/11/2021

Over the weekend, I took a look at my tank turrets and realised that I had to do something to make them spin more freely in the turret slot. Ignoring the sensible advice to reprint them 1% less in future, I realised that maybe I should be using the dremel I got for chopping plastic model kits apart. Attaching the pen accessory, I did a little sanding down while wearing my usual facemask before looking at the dust all over myself (and on my the cutting surface and the model) and realised that cloth was not really suitable for this.…
SITREP – Yet Another Bazi SF Team

09/11/2021

Taking a break from scenario work, I decided to start painting up the Spectre’s Criminal Heavies. As my collection is much more focused on the military side rather than the law enforcement, I’d always planned for them to be some kind of Special Forces team. I hadn’t nailed it down but after thinking about the first real combat zone for ChargeReal, it just had to be a team from inside the Bazi Empire. Part of my pitch for the Bazi Empire is to bring some of the royal intrigue that existed in historical times and add it to the modern…