{"id":33999,"date":"2026-07-11T04:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T03:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/?p=33999"},"modified":"2026-07-11T04:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T03:26:16","slug":"the-news-stand-10-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/07\/11\/the-news-stand-10-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The News Stand: 10\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a brief break (only partially intended), The News Stand is back with all the latest in Ultramodern Wargaming. New releases, new previews and more! Read on for all the details!<\/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\/07\/11\/the-news-stand-10-07-2026\/\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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=\"96X977NGlm\"><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=\"\u201cSPOTREP \u2013 Winter 2025\u201d \u2014 ChargeBlog\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/spotreps\/spotrep-winter-2025\/embed\/#?secret=YBYdGR7LsT#?secret=96X977NGlm\" data-secret=\"96X977NGlm\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 Is All Business On Patreon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s all quiet on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectreminiatures.com\/\">Spectre Miniatures<\/a> main page over the last few weeks, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/spectreminiatures\/posts\">the Patreon<\/a> has been ALL GO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578e8473&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578e8473\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34000\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.jpg 1551w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First up, for those wanting to get their hands on the STLs from the first round of the Spectre Patreon back in 2020-ish. These figures include a good mix of the werider and wilder stuff, from winter-equipped US and Russian SF to CIA chaps with kitted-up AKs and even a pickup truck with a set of African fighters on it. This bundle was previously released during one of Spectre&#8217;s many sales but it has now been added to the Patreon shop if you want these STLs in your collection. There are some classics among the releases, so it&#8217;s definitely worth a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578e8c6b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578e8c6b\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"592\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34002\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.jpg 1551w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-150x57.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-768x293.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-1536x586.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578e9331&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578e9331\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"668\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34001\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.jpg 1551w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-150x65.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-768x331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-1536x662.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the end of June saw a set of releases for Patreon backers at both the Direct Action and Mechanised Infantry tiers. For Direct Action, this month was a British heavy set. The Javelin Section expands the previous British Infantry platoon, giving you a pair of teams firing and another set of figures on the move, ideal for either running as a separate element or combining into your rifle sections (especially if you want to make them look suitably miserable). The other set, previewed while I was on my break, was the Royal Marines with their new general-use weapon (the KS-1). This first set uses the rifle, and it&#8217;s included LVPO\/Red Dot combo, although two figures provide force multipliers, using a thermal clip-on to enhance their spotting of enemy forces. These figures are slightly &#8220;higher speed&#8221; than the regular British platoon, but there is a mix of elements and details that make them feel a little more detailed than just &#8220;More Operators with AR-15s&#8221;, such as the scrim on the helmet and some of the gear setup. The intention is that we&#8217;ll see a support set released to include LMGs, AT and other weapons that a Commando force would need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578e9ad4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578e9ad4\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34003\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-1536x881.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Mechanised Infantry tier, there were two ends of the spectrum &#8211; a light truck and a 66+ ton monster in the form of the Challenger 3 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/ts20TJ2gsyE\">as seen at Tankfest 2026<\/a>). The ZIL is a classic Cold War-era truck that was previewed before I went away. The Challenger 3 has also been previewed, but this release also includes the upgraded version with the new EPSOM additional armour packs to upgrade the protection even further. These sets are available now for Mechanised Infantry Patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ea199&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578ea199\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"998\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34004\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-1536x798.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all those releases done, let&#8217;s see what&#8217;s coming next, thanks to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/spectreminiatures\/posts\/patreon-for-july-163336899\"> latest preview post<\/a>. July will see the return of the Criminal Clowns. Although not my personal favourite range, they are incredibly popular and, quite frankly, have been a hole in the range that needed filling. They will return with a pile of classic Heister weapons such as the M4 and MP5s. There will also naturally be some high-speed cops to deal with them, including both a SWAT team and a VICE squad. These cops will also be handy about the re-done Cartel figures, which will be coming afterwards (something I know Steve has been very excited to dig into), with US Army, US Marines, and a return to the original African militia range all on the cards for this year. The PLA, North Korean, Russian, and Ukrainian ranges will all receive add-ons too. While no specific months are set for these, Spectre has a habit of swapping the arrangement around to keep things interesting and get the figures out when done. This also includes a few other things, such as the Bumerang IFV for the Russians, which is coming this month, and the first Patreon-exclusive figure. All in all, a very exciting list of what could be coming soon. If you want to sign up and see the previews early, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/spectreminiatures\/posts\">you can find them on 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\">Don&#8217;t Drink And Paint Releases Quarantine QRF and Traitor Agents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ea581&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578eaae8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578eaae8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1133\" height=\"550\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34026\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-3.jpg 1133w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-3-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-3-768x373.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578eb144&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578eb144\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"475\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34027\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-4.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-4-150x65.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-4-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New update from <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/users\/dontdrinkandpaint\">Don&#8217;t Drink And Paint<\/a>. He has been hard at work on his Societal Collapse range, bringing out two new sets that would be ideal as the bad guys for your heroic agents. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/societal-collapse-quarantine-qrf\">Quarantine QRF<\/a> on the left give you five elite soldiers in combat gear, rebreathers, and a variety of high-end weapons with suppressors and optics galore. In contrast, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/societal-collapse-traitor-agents\">Traitor Agents<\/a> are a more ragged bunch, a cursed mirror to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\/3d-model\/game\/societal-collapse-sleeper-agents\">Sleeper Agents<\/a>. Sharing some of the same equipment but with a more individualistic look, the Traitors have a surprising amount of firepower at their disposal (including both a DMR and a light machine gun). I can see plenty of uses for both sets in both Wargaming and RPGs (especially as The Division recently got a tabletop RPG), and Don&#8217;t Drink and Paint has done a good job capturing the inspiration but making them unique as well.<\/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\">Echelon Software Finishes With BPRE Awbari <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ebb70&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578ebb70\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1832\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34011\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10-150x143.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10-1536x1466.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After over 10 years of work, 15 publications and what sounds like a knife fight with the Amazon Direct Publishing people to get it over the finishing line, the Black Powder Red Earth Awbari arc (home to the BPRE28 game) has reached its conclusion. The PDF was originally released back in April, but it&#8217;s taken a while to get the final physical book out. I&#8217;m still waiting on my physical copy before I dive into the final issue, but I think it&#8217;s safe to say that the whole team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/blackpowderredearth\">Echelon Software<\/a> have released an incredible project without compare in the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, and they&#8217;ll be back in 2027 with a new run of Black Powder Red Earth. If you want to read Awbari, you can find it on your local Amazon website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09GPP3B19?binding=paperback&amp;qid=1783729009&amp;sr=8-1&amp;ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk\">the UK&#8217;s is here<\/a>), while the merch, BPRE28 and more can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/blackpowderredearth.com\/\">the BPRE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ebe27&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ec230&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578ec230\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34016\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-15-1536x1022.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ec7b4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578ec7b4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1264\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34017\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-16-1536x1011.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Echelon&#8217;s latest project is _NearPresent, which moves the setting to 2046 and focuses on the type of war we expect to see in the near future. The last edition of the News Stand talked about the new infantry figures for the two factions being released to Patrons, but this time around, we get to see them for the general public, available now on _NearPresent&#8217;s new website. Serving as the central hub for the setting and the game, the website includes details on the upcoming limited series, merch, and a conflict bible outlining the 72 Hour War and its aftermath that players will find themselves dealing with on the tabletop. The 28mm store includes the new Anchorage MFRT and Hankou MFRT sets (alongside the CCTs released last year). As you can see in the example sets painted by Ian\u2019s Minis above, these figures feel both familiar and high-tech, with some of the same shapes you might recognise from the Ultramodern, but with a few details that put them 20 years into the future.<\/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\">Flank March Miniatures Officially Launches 2D CQB Terrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ed11b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578ed11b\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34006\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5-768x768.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned previously, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flankmarch.com\/\">Flank March Miniatures<\/a> (alongside Joe Bilton, Deep-Cut Studio and Full Metal Miniatures) has been hard at work with a new addition for the tabletop &#8211; 2D CQB Terrain! As seen in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flankmarch.com\/blog\/big-trouble-in-little-kirchheim\">entertaining Cold War battle report<\/a>, these terrain pieces are great if you want to have all the fun of actually fighting through the structures on the board without needing a second store room for your terrain collection. Having had a set of the test on my desk (which unfortunately I haven&#8217;t yet gamed on because I am a terrible influencer), they are a great release &#8211; Joe&#8217;s artwork really evokes the interiors without being too busy, Deep-Cut are masters of printing onto the mousepad material and the concept from Flank March is definitely something I could see more of. I&#8217;ll deliver some more thoughts in an upcoming post on them, but for now, if you think these are something you want for your collection, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullmetalminiatures.com\/2d-cqb-building-pack-883-p.asp\">find them on Full Metal Miniatures, with the pack including four layouts<\/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\">Fire! 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Modern Combat<\/a> has a brand new set of <a href=\"https:\/\/sen-games.com\/en\/fire-modern-combat\/preorders\/\">pre-orders<\/a> to add to their existing ranges, providing an additional supporting element to both. The first up is a support pack for <a href=\"https:\/\/sen-games.com\/en\/product\/spanish-army-legion-espanola-squad-box\/\">the Spanish Infantry <\/a>that was released last month. <a href=\"https:\/\/sen-games.com\/en\/product\/special-weapons-spanish-army-spanish-legion\/\">The new set<\/a> includes two figures with C90 rocket launcher (a disposable anti-tank weapon) and two additional poses with the G36\/AG36 combo and the MG4 light machine gun &#8211; this allows you to upgun your Spanish infantry squad to the on-paper setup used by the Mechanised infantry or add a few extra bodies for a special purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other pre-order provides the <a href=\"https:\/\/sen-games.com\/en\/product\/mortar-1-support-weapon-us-rangers\/\">US Army Rangers with some indirect firepower<\/a> to counter the insurgent mortar team. The M224 is a 60mm mortar used to provide close-range indirect support. The set comes with three crew figures (gunner, loader and NCO) and a box of rounds ready to go and will, on the tabletop, provide a very useful high-angle firepower and smoke deployment tool. The set matches the rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sen-games.com\/en\/product\/us-rangers-squad-box\/\">US Army Rangers<\/a> that Fire! has released, with them looking suitably high speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both sets will finish their pre-sale on the 15th of July, with the intention to ship at the start of August. If you want to pick it up, <a href=\"https:\/\/sen-games.com\/en\/fire-modern-combat\/preorders\/\">you can find it on the pre-order page<\/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\">Jagers Miniatures Launches with STL and POD Ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ee3bf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578ee740&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578ee740\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the delay to the company launch (and a nice trip away), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61584987884046\">Pegasus Miniatures<\/a> hasn&#8217;t slowed down in showing off painted versions of all the figures we&#8217;ve only seen as rendered previews. With two members of 14 INT and a paramilitary now painted, I can see Pegasus will be getting these guys and gals into the rule book for In Contact ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578f02b1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578f02b1\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1835\" height=\"985\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34010\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9.jpg 1835w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-1536x825.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1835px) 100vw, 1835px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is quite interesting for collectors is the eternal compatibility question. While it&#8217;s safe to assume the Pegasus figures will look perfect alongside the Full Metal\/Flank March Miniatures sets (seeing as they share the same sculptor), seeing them alongside other sculptors is very handy. The picture above shows one of the new 14 INT guys next to a Spectre Miniatures metal SAS figure on the left, and a 1st Corps SAS figure on the right. I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll see more examples as we get closer to release, but for now, it looks like you&#8217;ll have plenty of places to pick up extra figures from to expand the limited range that Pegasus has planned.<\/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 Provides Free Items For Patrons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578f084d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578f084d\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34036\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-13.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-13-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-13-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/UrbanScatterGaming\">Urban Scatter Gaming<\/a>, in the last few weeks, decided to make the offer on his Patreon a little more enticing. Now, all members (free or paid) will receive the Citty Dice Tower and Street Tile set that was given away with the first month of releases. The dice tower giveaway is a neat addition; however, I think the bigger news is that this enables USG to better tie in newer releases with the additional street tile sets. We&#8217;ve seen this with last month&#8217;s releases, and the new upcoming sets for this month also look like they are designed to work with the tiles, corners, and pavement that the free pack includes. If you want to get your hands on the goodies now, you can find them over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/UrbanScatterGaming\/posts\/free-city-street-162608005\">the USG Patreon page<\/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\">Warfront Studio Launches US Infantry Pre-Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578f0e82&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578f0e82\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34037\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-14.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-14-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-14-1536x1536.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.warfront.co.uk\/\">Warfront Studio<\/a> has announced that its first box of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warfront.co.uk\/products\/us-infantry\">US Infantry<\/a> is now up for pre-order from its website. For \u00a327, this set includes enough parts to build 30 multipart figures, along with support weapons such as the M249, M110, Javelin and Stinger launchers (although the previewed spure does seem to be missing the LAW and MAWS mentioned on the website). The plan is for the boxes to launch Mid August 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, that isn&#8217;t the only news. We&#8217;ve also had a number of updates on the second and third sets that will be coming down the pipe after the US forces. The next set, the PMC, will be worked on next, bringing with it a set of support weapons that include the P90, Benelli Shotgun, Minimi, and M24 Sniper Rifle. After that has gone through production, the community requested that British Infantry be up next. Warfront has been consistently aggressive with its social media posts, seeming very keen to stay on our news feeds.<\/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\">Black Hills Games Releases Nineveh SWAT Team Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578f14a7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d578f14a7\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34018\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1536x1536.png 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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/blackhillsgames\/posts\">Black Hills Games<\/a> has released the June set covering the team from the movie Mosul. As someone who is a big fan of the film, it&#8217;s cool to see Black Hills Games bringing in all the little details from the film. With the fiery team leader Waleed, squad leader Major Jassem and the FNG Kawa as the first three, you can already see the specifics have been captured for many of them. The team is mostly equipped with AKs, although Waleed is carefully carrying his RPG so as not to accidentally trigger the warhead on his back, and Amir is carrying an SVD derivative. If you want this set for yourself, you can find it over at the <a href=\"https:\/\/blackhillsgames.gumroad.com\/l\/mosul?layout=profile\">Black Hills Games Gumroad<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-black-hills-games-nineveh-swat-team-mosul-movie-820632\">MyMiniFactory<\/a> pages. 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To celebrate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/combatoctopus\/posts\/5th-anniversary-162628859\">CO has released a set of heavily armoured lads<\/a>, designed to serve as both general heavily armoured lads and to match up with CO&#8217;s ongoing world-building. The set comes with two bodies, each supporting a mixture of SMGs, compact assault rifles, LMGs and even a magfed shotgun (as well as the mag pouches for all of them). The heads are also great for close quarters battling, bringing a set of Fast Helmets with face masks, ear pro and more (including two with skull masks for when you want to make CO&#8217;s Frontalangriffkommando. This set has been sent out to Patrons, but if you want them for yourself, you can find them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-5-years-anniversary-set-frontalangriffkommando-817482\">MyMiniFactory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the 5-year catch-up, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/combatoctopus\/posts\/octopus-day-5-in-162821245\">we&#8217;ve also heard some good things about what is coming down the pipe<\/a>. 2026 is already planned out, but 2027 is looking to start with some western stuff. Generic SOF, some figures with Bullpups and even some Modern US Army jungle fighters. However, what I&#8217;m looking forward to is the &#8220;US Army 90&#8217;s Future Soldier Program&#8221; &#8211; XM8s, OICWs and more to match the early Ghost Recon vibe. 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month, however, we are looking at our early-2000s Russian FSB, building on last month&#8217;s release. CO has already sketched out all four poses, giving us a set of figures ready for combat (and ideal to back up the shielded operator). As you can see, we have a good variety of shooting poses, all of which will be modular and interchangeable for when you want to do some modding. One of the poses is well on its way, but we&#8217;ll see the rest through the rest of the month as Combat Octopus gets ready for 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\">Modern Miniatures Releases Packs For July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d578f3dae&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d57900147&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d57900147\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34038\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.png 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d57900a30&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d57900a30\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34039\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.png 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I missed the start of July but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/Modern_Miniatures_eu\/\">Modern Miniatures<\/a> didin&#8217;t &#8211; ignoring the heatwave that was beating up Europe, Modern Miniatures managed to get the releases out on July 1st at all levels. For the terrain tier, you get both a crashed UH-60 and a crashed Little Bird (configurable as either an AH-6 gunship or an MH-6 transport). 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There are three different poses for the pilot, including them ready to fly, in a final stand with an MP5 in hand and back to the wall or even as an unfortunate casualty (pick which one is preferred depending on your scenario). Of course, if you&#8217;d prefer to go down swinging, you can have one of the door gunners from the Black Hawk dismounted and carrying his M240 with him (having reattached the pistol grip needed to convert it to infantry use),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want both of these sets, they are available as part of the All In One tier on the Patreon. I think this is a pretty great set, giving you both chunky, distinctive scenery and a pile of figures that can be handy for that extra touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d579026e9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d57902a62&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d57902a62\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34040\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-1-1536x1536.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d57902f14&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d57902f14\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34041\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-2-1536x1536.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/users\/Modern-Miniatures\">Over on MyMiniFactory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/tribes\/Modern-Miniatures\/posts\/July_Reward_old_C_70_Utility_and_Dumptruck-98942\">the Tribes<\/a> is a new vehicle for your Latin American board. The C-70 is an older US-style truck, perfect for carrying cargo (or cartel members). The tribes release comes with both the flatbed and the dump truck, giving plenty of options. It will definitely give your board a different look, a nice change from the pile of Russian trucks most of us have collected for the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d5790324a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d579035a6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d579035a6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"820\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34032\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-9.jpg 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-9-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d579039e1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d579039e1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"820\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34033\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-10.jpg 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-10-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, that&#8217;s not all &#8211; there are two other releases from Modern Miniatures for this month. To add some fun to your non-crashed Blackhawk, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-fast-ropers-special-forces-operators-and-dog-819479\">now a set of Special Forces hanging off the rope<\/a>, with the set even including a military working dog for that extra detail. However, if you want something to actually shoot down the Blackhawks, you may need some crew for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-zu-23-aa-russian-anti-air-gun-416136\">previously released ZU-23 AA Gun<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-zu-23-aa-crew-miniatures-with-modular-heads-820020\">The new Modular ZU-23 crew<\/a> comes with separate heads (ideal for theming around your particular force) as well as two options for how best to fit them to the gun (as well as opening up new opportunities with other weapon systems). Both packs are already on MyMiniFactory, with a discount code available for current Patrons.<\/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 Russians For June<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a51d57903e52&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a51d5790419c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a51d5790419c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"34034\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-11.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-11-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-11-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-11-1536x864.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\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\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.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=34035\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"34035\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-12.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-12-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2-12-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/TurnBaseMiniatures\">Turnbase Miniatures<\/a> released its set of figures in June. Tier 2 Patrons got a set of Russian figures with a mix of gear, uniform and weapons, with everything from Gorkas and the PKM up to the latest Ratnik kit and armour alongside the AK12. Tier 3 patrons received the URAN-9 UGV, an unmanned combat vehicle with a 30mm cannon and missiles, which was tested in Syria before becoming a parade queen and being quietly shelved. The sets have already been distributed and are now available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/users\/TurnBaseMiniatures?show=store\">MyMiniFactory<\/a>.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. With a minimal cost of \u00a31 a month, every little helps to keep the news spigot flowing and to let me cover more of the suppliers, rules writers and inspirational creatives out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, if you are a REAL news fan, there is a higher tier for the News Fan. For \u00a35 a month (or \u00a31.25ish a post), you can guarantee you\u2019ll get your weekly dose of news updates and keep me going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you really want to help keep this site running, you can join the Special Projects and Logistics Group for \u00a37.50 a month. This gives you access to a whole host of additional blog content &#8211; more in-depth analysis on the news, SPOT-REPs to act as a guide to the industry, updates on various projects I&#8217;m personally working on (such as the ChargeReal or Project Elements) or even more unannounced items coming soon. For less than \u00a32 a week, this tier will make sure you see everything I get up to on the blog, perfect for someone wanting a finger on the pulse of the Ultramodern niche.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a brief break (only partially intended), The News Stand is back with all the latest in Ultramodern Wargaming. New releases, new previews and more! 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