{"id":33728,"date":"2026-05-16T01:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/?p=33728"},"modified":"2026-05-16T01:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:50:23","slug":"the-news-stand-15-05-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/05\/16\/the-news-stand-15-05-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The News Stand: 15\/05\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>May continues on, and this week we have a concise yet hard-hitting set of previews, releases and sales galore! Read on for more!<\/p>\n\n\n              <div class=\"widget widget_patreon_sidebar_site_widget\">                  \t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: center !important;font-size: 18px;margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\">Support  ChargeBlog on Patreon!<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n          <div class=\"cb_p6_patreon_site_widget\" style=\"text-align:center !important;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/ChargeBlog?utm_content=site_sidebar_widget&#038;utm_medium=patron_button_and_widgets_plugin&#038;utm_campaign=70909&#038;utm_term=&#038;utm_source=https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/05\/16\/the-news-stand-15-05-2026\/\" aria-label=\"Click to become a patron at Patreon!\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;max-width:200px;width:100%;height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/patron-button-and-widgets-by-codebard\/images\/become_a_patron_button.png\" alt=\"Become a patron at Patreon!\"><\/a><\/div>     \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n              <\/div>        \n\n\n<p>As always, thanks to the members of the Special Projects and Logistics Group, News Fans and all the other patrons over on the ChargeBlog patreon &#8211; they buy my time to make this wrap-up each week, letting me take the time to gather all the news, check the details on them and prepare them in one single place. If you like these roundups and find them useful, why not chip in on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/ChargeBlog\/\">Patreon<\/a> and help to keep them going?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-chargeblog wp-block-embed-chargeblog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yXUrzHPWdH\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/spotreps\/spotrep-winter-2025\/\">SPOTREP &#8211; Winter 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;SPOTREP &#8211; Winter 2025&#8221; &#8212; ChargeBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/spotreps\/spotrep-winter-2025\/embed\/#?secret=F5x52faYu8#?secret=yXUrzHPWdH\" data-secret=\"yXUrzHPWdH\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for greater insight into the Ultramodern Wargaming space than the SPOTREP series of articles is a great place to jump in. Available to Patrons of the ChargeBlog Patreon, the quarterly update linked above provides plenty of detail on the current state of the market, as well as the current thoughts on the various companies and rulesets in the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spectre Miniatures Drops a Whole Pile Of Previews On Patreon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a big week for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectreminiatures.com\/\">Spectre Miniatures<\/a> on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/spectreminiatures\">Patreon<\/a>, as we have had a pile of previews, showing off what&#8217;s coming in the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0ef9bb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0ef9bb\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1101\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33729\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-2-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-2-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-2-1536x881.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, we have the Challenger 3, now with an added Epsom armour package, a modular addition intended to allow for rapid up-armouring of the Challenger 3 when needed. This is going to be released in June for Mechanised Infantry patrons, designed to accompany an additional UK release. This will include the Royal Marines, a Javelin team for the British Infantry already released, and potentially some additions from the UK Ranger Regiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0effde&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0effde\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"558\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33730\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-3.jpg 1551w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-3-150x54.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-3-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-3-1536x553.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1551px) 100vw, 1551px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that&#8217;s for June. May is the month for the PLA, bringing the Chinese Army to the tabletop. We saw a preview of the dollies last week, but this week brings the first completed squad. The PLA Mechanised Squad bring nine PLA soldiers kitted out for fighting alongside IFVs, with a mixture of equipment to accompany the QBZ-191 assault rifle. Two LMG gunners carry QJB-201, while the squad also includes a Grenadier and a Marksman. However, the most obvious element has to be the PF-98 team, two figures manning a 120mm unguided rocket system intended for anti-tank and anti-structure work. What&#8217;s cool is that both team members are also carrying their rifles, something sculptors occasionally miss (and which allows them to support their squad in self-defence).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f0584&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f0584\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"896\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33731\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-4.jpg 1551w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-4-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-4-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-4-1536x887.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1551px) 100vw, 1551px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of support, Spectre has also shown off the transport that the mechanised squad will be rolling around in &#8211; the ZBL-08. This eight-wheeled IFV carries a 30mm autocannon, a pair of ATGMs and a coax machine gun, a traditional set of weapons seen on modern infantry vehicles &#8211; it&#8217;s also amphibious, giving the mechanised infantry a high degree of manoeuvrability. This is a massive vehicle, and Spectre has mentioned having this vehicle completed 8 years ago (around the original Chinese releases), but was unable to put it into production. It&#8217;s also going to be interesting to see other uses for the vehicle, especially as it&#8217;s in use with the Royal Thai Army, Venezuelan Marines and has been seen in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f0b0b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f0b0b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"896\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13.png 1090w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-150x123.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-13-768x631.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f10d3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f10d3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"635\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14.jpg 1551w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-150x61.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-1536x629.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1551px) 100vw, 1551px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it seems like the core squad will be receiving some additional supporting weapons. First up, just like the first time Spectre released Chinese forces, we&#8217;ll also be getting a Type-74 flamethrower for Chinese forces, a unique piece of equipment in the modern world that has moved away from backpack-mounted incendiary devices. However, two weapon teams will be far more useful for most operations. For sustained firepower, a QJY-201 (the medium machine gun to go with the infantry&#8217;s QJB-01) is set up on the bipod with a loader, ideal for a lightweight supporting system. However, the more interesting one has to be the QLU-11 grenade launcher &#8211; listed by the Chinese as a &#8220;grenade sniper&#8221; weapon, this is a semi-automatic weapon with a high-tech fire control system intended to provide accurate explosive firepower onto point targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f1875&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f1875\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1087\" height=\"896\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33734\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-1.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-1-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-1-768x633.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we have also seen the first previews of the PLA Special Operations Forces. And yep, those are two robo dogs. These quadruped robots have been shown off by the Chinese media in the past, including versions with the QBZ-191 rifle. There will be two additional models to build up a full set of four, creating a pack to hunt on the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SOF soldier has an upgraded QBZ-191 with all the usual kit you&#8217;d expect for a high-end, direct-action-capable special forces operator (with optics, lasers, and a suppressor). In his other hand, you see the HJ-12, a Chinese equivalent to the Javelin or Spike ATGM &#8211; a highly mobile launcher with a fire-and-forget top-attack munition. While this soldier will be part of a more direct action team when he is released, Spectre has mentioned they will also be releasing another set of Chinese SOF to patrons first &#8211; this group is going to be more of a covert action team, including the promise of some unconventional loadouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spectre has mentioned that his month&#8217;s release will include both PLA squads and support weapons, some additional zombies, and even US Rangers with specialist weapons. The mechanised Infantry backers will also receive the ZBL-08 to accompany the forces. If any of these are interesting, you can sign up to receive the STLs over on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/spectreminiatures\">Spectre Patreon.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pegasus Miniatures Previews The Latest 14 INT Operative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f1eda&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f1eda\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"691\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33735\" style=\"width:auto;height:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14.png 510w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14-111x150.png 111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing on with their role, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61584987884046\">Pegasus Miniatures<\/a> has shown off the next member of the 14 INT (or The Det) that will be part of their range when it launches. This latest figure has grabbed their trusty Remington 870 shotgun and is ready to bring a little extra firepower to the fight. The figure is in casual clothing suitable for far more than the intended role of the Troubles, with him fitting in everywhere from Belfast to Boca Raton. We&#8217;re now rapidly approaching the final figures for each faction, and so far, Pegasus Miniatures and the sculptor from Flank March Miniatures have been hitting it out of the park. Stand by for more previews <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61584987884046\">on their page<\/a> this Sunday, especially as the team at Pegasus will be visiting Partisan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miska Miniatures Launching Red Dawn Intervention On May 16th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f24de&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f24de\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1776\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33736\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-150x139.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-1536x1421.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After many months of teasers and previews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/miska.minis\">Miska Miniatures<\/a> has announced that its latest Kickstarter, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/miska-miniatures\/red-dawn-intervention\">Red Dawn Intervention<\/a>&#8220;, is going to be launched on May 16th. In fact, it&#8217;s highly likely to have launched by the time you read this. As previously shown, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/miska-miniatures\/red-dawn-intervention\">this Kickstarter<\/a> brings the South African Defence Force from the 1980s to the table, providing a core force useful for a wide variety of circumstances in Southern African warfare. So far, we have had a mix of infantry and vehicle releases &#8211; the core release is two combat groups (with the mix of weapons you&#8217;d expect from infantry at the time) and a Ratel 90 IFV, with add-ons that will bring the Eland 90 and a Recce team. At the time of writing, I haven&#8217;t seen the stretch goals, but we&#8217;ll report on those next week as the project progresses. If you want to sign up now, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/miska-miniatures\/red-dawn-intervention\">the page over on Kickstarter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Scatter Gaming Shows Off His Water Tower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f2d63&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f2d63\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33737\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/UrbanScatterGaming\/posts\">Urban Scatter Gaming<\/a>, after announcing this month&#8217;s releases at the start of the month, has updated his<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/preview-water-158186474\"> Patreon with one of his great hobby previews as he paints up a water tower<\/a>. This item, coming to patrons at the Designer tier, is ideal for both urban areas on a rooftop and as a freestanding structure alongside a farmhouse. You can also see in the preview that it&#8217;s a pretty modular piece, with multiple options for the size and height. As well as the details of the item, you can also see Urban Scatter Gaming&#8217;s hobby hands at work, showing off the assembly and painting up of this rusty example. The water tower, as well as the corner building and jewellery addon, will be coming to Patrons at the end of the month &#8211; if you&#8217;re interested, you can sign up for them now over on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/UrbanScatterGaming\/posts\">Urban Scatter Gaming Patreon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combat Octopus Releases Second Set of Delta In Somalia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e0f3401&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e0f3401\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33738\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After many previews, we have the release for this month&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/combatoctopus\">Combat Octopus<\/a> set. Following up on last month&#8217;s original set of Delta Force in Somalia in 1993, this set brings a far more aggressive posture to the table with more pieces ideal for getting into the mix. As with all sets from Combat Octopus,  we have a pile of pieces that are ideal for mixing and matching to build up a large Delta force. And as you can see from the list above, the set comes with a pile of weapon options for each pose, including M249s and M14s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"33739\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"33740\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"33742\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"33741\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-id=\"33743\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layout-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, each of the four poses comes in both modular and non-modular pre-assembled bodies with a pre-selected weapon, ideal for getting you on the table quickly. There are also a few useful add-on or variant parts, such as the additional torso with the M14 for Delta 5 and the modular hand options, including a 1911 (something that could be very useful for other sets with the modular hand options). To accompany the release, there is a set of new heads featuring a mix of high-cut and low-cut versions of the ProTec helmets and goggles. The Sergeant&#8217;s level of support adds four heads with AN\/AVS-6 NVGs, ideal for sneaking around in the dark (and a nice upgrade over the AN\/PVS-5 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-patreon-pack-23-june-2023-us-vbss-specialists-309123\">the VBSS set<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a set of these for yourself, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/combatoctopus\">sign up on Patreon now<\/a> and get them now. Next month&#8217;s release is going to be Russian 2000s SF, so time to get ready for previews of that upcoming release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turnbase Miniatures Releases March Tier 2 Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a07d9e1000ec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a07d9e1000ec\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33744\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15-3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/TurnBaseMiniatures\/posts\">Turnbase Miniatures<\/a> has released the long-awaited March Tier 2 release to Patrons at that Tier a few months ago. This release includes both the M163 VADS Anti-Air vehicle and a version with the UT25 remote turret (mounting a Bushmaster 25mm cannon), which is in use with the Philippine Army. 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This sale is running on both <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/users\/WarDaddyStudios\/3d-models\">Cults3D<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/users\/WarDaddy-Studios?show=store\">MyMiniFactory <\/a>and covers everything in the store (both 15mm and 10mm). I&#8217;ve picked up a few things for an upcoming post, so this sale is definitely working. However, the sale only runs until the 17th, so if you&#8217;re interested, you&#8217;ll need to get a move on and grab what you want before it finishes on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png 1058w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-150x110.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to support my work on gathering the news together,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/ChargeBlog\">my Patreon<\/a>&nbsp;is the best way to keep things going. 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