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  • The Last News Stand: 08/11/2026

    The Last News Stand: 08/11/2026

    Yep, you’re reading the title right. After 150 editions and as the 900th post on my blog, I think it’s time to hang up the news hat and bring The News Stand to an end. But, we do still have one more run at the news, so read on for more!

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  • Wargaming Week 11/12/2017

    Let’s start, covering the 4th through to the 10th of December. BLOG STUFF Last week’s post was Thursday night’s game of Spectre Operations. It was a really fun time, definitely on the larger side of the things I would usually run. Someone asked if I play to take the game to shows – the current plan is no, but I am thinking of making these scenarios available. Also I’m not thinking about taking games to shows until next year – I still haven’t finished running the first one! We’ve almost used up all the slots on it but the survey is still…

  • Battle Report – A Brush With The Law – Spectre Operations

    Battle Report – A Brush With The Law – Spectre Operations

    This week’s battle report sees us return to the ongoing campaign in Bazistan. Following the kidnapping of the Geordiestan Ambassador from the Petramco/NZDF force back in September, it’s time to go to the next stage of the operation. The Geordiestan Ambassador has been missing for two weeks. After being kidnapped en route from the airport by an unknown group of militia, intelligence has been working day and night to recover him. Unfortunately, the whims of the Bazistan government has caused this process to be delayed as only Bazi SF can act on any intelligence partner nations provide. A Special Forces…

  • Wargaming Week 04/12/2017

    Wargaming Week 04/12/2017

    Let’s start, covering the 27th of November through to the 3rd of December. BLOG STUFF This week’s post was the first stage of, Building a Force a new series for Spectre Operations designed to show off some hints and tips for building your own force. Also the survey is still running! For everyone who hasn’t filled it in, you can find it at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2FXWLKF. For everyone else who has filled it in, thank you! It’s been great to see the responses coming in and I’m already planning some ideas. One comment I got was that I have quite a lot of Spectre…

  • Spectre Operations: Building a Force – Task Orientated Teams

    Spectre Operations: Building a Force – Task Orientated Teams

    Despite this being a hobby blog, I do keep an eye on what seems to be doing well for me in terms of stats. My Starting Lists for Spectre Operations have done really well but I now want to expand it and provide something a little more useful than just “here am list”. Simple lists are good to begin with but there comes a time when you want to feel less like an accountant moving numbers of points around and more like a military commander, analysing problems and finding solutions with what meager forces your supplies (and wallet) allow. To…

  • Wargaming Week 27/11/2017

    Let’s start, covering the 20th through to the 26th. BLOG STUFF   This week’s post was looking at the various Spectre models which are now classed as rare. It’s odd that such a small company has so many OOP models in the time it’s taken but they have been busy both making new stuff and upgrading the old to match changing standards. This post also saw the site break it’s most popular day, hitting 473 views on Friday. I’m a little disheartened that the post that does the best in one day is one I did in an evening rather…

  • Spectre Miniatures Rare Models

    Spectre Miniatures Rare Models

    Despite Spectre only being around for a few years there are a few models that have achieved collectors status. Be this due to accidents or careful planning, these models are hard to find. That said, if you want to watch eBay or work out what your opponent across the table is using, this article should help you out. All the photos for this article have been sourced from the Spectre Miniatures website and Facebook pages. Salute exclusives The first set we’re going to talk about are those models which were planned to be limited releases. Every April at Salute, Spectre…

  • Wargaming Week 20/11/2017

    Let’s start, covering the 13th through to the 19th of November. BLOG STUFF This week’s post was looking the Under Fire Miniatures German Police. Its always nice to find a new company making figures especially when they release ones this nice. Really looking forward to what’s coming next. In other blog news, I’ve got some good news on the photos front. I’ve upgraded my phone to a Pixel 2 XL and the camera is much improved over the Nexus 6P I was using. So hopefully nicer looks photos going forward! GAMING Still no gaming, I’m back on the writing train. PURCHASES…

  • Impressions: Under Fire Miniature’s West German Polizei

    Impressions: Under Fire Miniature’s West German Polizei

    As much as I love many of the established companies, I’m always keeping my eye on what else there is. One company that has caught my eye is Under Fire Miniatures. They have a wonderful range of 20mm figures but more exciting for me is their small but rapidly growing set of 28mm stuff. At the time of writing they have two sides of a Cold War Gone Hot Scenario, with 1980’s era West German Bundeswehr and East German NVA to fight against, with each range including command and support weapons. They also Russians for the same era on the…

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