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  • The News Stand: 03/10/2026

    The News Stand: 03/10/2026

    It’s a new month, so it’s time for a traditionally busy edition of The News Stand, with a pile of new releases, Patreon deliveries, and more! Read on for all the details!

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  • Wargaming Week 22/07/2019

    Let’s start this Wargaming Week, covering the 15th through to the 21st of July. BLOG STUFF First up we took a look at the War Zone Arabia buildings from Black Site Studios. Building these things was really exciting – they are some nicely designed kits, with interiors perfect for playing through. They will be getting their first taste of combat this week, and I can’t wait! Also hitting the table this week are the Contractor Ops team I finally painted up over my holiday. As I say in the article, these guys were great fun, ideal for a whole host of…

  • Impressions: Spectre Contractor Ops

    I’ve got to admit, there is something about using Private Military Contractors in-game. Maybe it’s the flexibility of the models, maybe it’s the ease they can be added to any theatre or the extra punch they add to the force with their training. Or maybe I just like the stereotypical plots which end up with Special Forces guys fighting turncoat contractors, the lure of money too strong for their corporate masters. Either way, I am always looking for new contractor models and I have especially loved Spectre’s. The original Kickstarter came with three packs showing three different types – Alpha…

  • Impressions: Black Site Studios – War Zone Arabia

    As a man with a sizeable collection of unpainted MDF, making it tabletop ready requires a big chunk of time and special techniques to get it ready for the tabletop. Between getting the right texture on and making sure the Agrax is deployed enough without bankrupting you, it does all build up. So the idea of purchasing pre-painted MDF can be pretty attractive. There are a few companies doing it but the selection for gaming in the Middle East or North Africa is pretty limited. Luckily, Black Site Studios in the US have kicked off their War Zone Arabia range,…

  • Wargaming Week 15/07/2019

    Wargaming Week 15/07/2019

    Let’s start this Wargaming Week, covering the 8th through to the 13th of July. BLOG STUFF Last week was my holiday so there are lots of things in progress but not much actually finished. I took some time to myself to plan and write for both this site and the Patreon. I’m currently writing up some details on the Aden Defence Force, in particular their squad composition. If you want more details when they are ready, they will be on the Patreon first (before being mentioned here). NEWS I wasn’t on the news beat this week but this piece grabbed my…

  • Wargaming Week 08/07/2019

    Wargaming Week 08/07/2019

    Let’s start this Wargaming Week, covering the 1st through to the 7th of July. BLOG STUFF I launched my Patreon project! More details in the post I published on Thursday but basically, I’m turning my scenarios and world building into something more suitable for release to the general public. I’m really excited about this, especially with the back and forth I’d love to happen with the Patron model. There is also a post coming looking at the Black Site Studios terrain. Photos are all taken, I just need to get the written side finished with my thoughts. NEWS Other than I…

  • News – Sourcebook Patreon

    Well, it’s time to kick this project off. For the last three years, I’ve been busy working on crafting wargames scenarios and systems for ultramodern wargaming. As part of this, I’ve built up a collection of writings, most of which is ready for the gaming table but not quite yet to actually show the general public. Everything from Special Forces raids to counter-insurgency missions to full frontal platoon level engagements, they all sit inside my Google Drive. I have also loved setting up the fictional world featuring Bazistan, creating an imagi-nation that I feel is ripe for wargaming any number…

  • Wargaming Week 01/07/2019

    Let’s start this Wargaming Week, covering the 24th through to the 30th of June. NEWS No news! Seems like everyone is away on holiday so the wargames market has calmed down a little bit. PURCHASES Nothing wargaming related! Still looking at the pile of stuff I need to paint and assemble. However, I did pick up two new releases from Osprey. “Armies of Russia’s War in Ukraine” looks like a handy primer for the situation in Ukraine while “The Australian Army at War 1976–2016” is another book from Leigh Neville (always a sign of quality) and covers the Aussies from…

  • Wargaming Week 24/06/2019

    Wargaming Week 24/06/2019

    Let’s start this Wargaming Week, covering the 17th through to the 23rd of June. Only just back from my airsofting weekend away. Much pewing was done. I’ll be back next week with a proper update. That’s it for this update, expect more updates next week!

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