{"id":34192,"date":"2026-08-08T04:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/?p=34192"},"modified":"2026-08-08T04:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:53:38","slug":"the-news-stand-07-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/08\/08\/the-news-stand-07-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The News Stand: 07\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little delayed due to spending some time actually rolling some dice (shocking, I know), but The News Stand is here to kick off August properly. New patron updates and releases, the arrival of books to Amazon and more, all in this week&#8217;s edition of The News Stand!<\/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\/08\/08\/the-news-stand-07-08-2026\/\" 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=\"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 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 Releases High Speed SWAT and Vice To The Patrons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\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;6a76ccacc3333&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc3333\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1551\" height=\"869\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting off with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectreminiatures.com\/\">Spectre Miniatures<\/a>, this week we saw the last two releases from last month&#8217;s plans appearing over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/spectreminiatures\">Patreon<\/a>. The High Speed SWAT are intended to show a higher-spec SWAT team compared to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectreminiatures.com\/collections\/swat\/products\/us-swat-team\"> original set out now<\/a>. Obviously inspired a little by the<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1144200\/Ready_or_Not\/\"> hard-pressed but well-funded officers from D Platoon of the Los Sue\u00f1os Police Department SWAT<\/a>, these four officers have MCX carbines, fast helmets, a breacher with tools and a holstered shotgun, and even a ballistic shield intended for use with the carbine. The clothing is a little different, giving the look of the team having been called in at short notice, grabbing their kit from the vehicles and throwing it on ready for action. Alongside the SWAT officers, we also have a pair of figures listed as Vice Detectives. Due to them being undercover and with nothing specifically police branded, I could see this pair easily working for either side of the law, perhaps alongside the cartel figures coming in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both sets are currently available to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/spectreminiatures\">Patrons at the Direct Action tier <\/a>and will eventually be released via the Spectre store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc4ad0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc4ad0\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" 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\/08\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34198\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3.png 1440w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-3-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><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\">Speaking of the Spectre store, it seems they will be out and about. A little late but Spectre Miniatures will be at Britcon 2026 this weekend. Running on both the 8th and 9th of August at DeMontfort University in Leicester, Britcon is a pretty major convention on the UK calendar (helped in part due to being so close to the Lead Belt) with quite a few familiar faces going. Spectre will be there and will have a few pre-release items before they hit the main store &#8211; these will be the Javelin Detachment and Royal Marines released in June, as well as a few of the massive Challenger 3s they will get printed. If you&#8217;re in the area, it&#8217;s well worth going to see them and say hi.<\/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\">Austin Miniatures Shows Off Box Art For MACV SOG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc568d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc568d\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1536\" 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\/08\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34199\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-4-1536x1229.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.facebook.com\/austinminiatures\">Austin Miniatures<\/a> has shown off some box art for the upcoming plastic MACV SOG set they will be releasing. Created with the help of Battle Tribe (who is also working with them on Red Jungle), this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/austinminiatures\/red-jungle-the-miniatures\">MACV SOG set is currently on Kickstarter<\/a>, aiming to bring out a set of multi-part 28mm hard plastic kits with a pile of weapon options, heads and other details too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/austinminiatures\/red-jungle-the-miniatures\">The Kickstarter project<\/a> is running through until the end of the month, with plenty of physical and digital tiers to get your hands on the figures suitable for either regular Vietnam or the Red Jungle Supernatural version.<\/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\">BobMack3d Previews AMX-10P<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc61c7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc61c7\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" 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\/08\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34200\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5.png 1200w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-5-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><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.facebook.com\/BobMack3d\">BobMack3d <\/a>has continued their preview of the upcoming<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/bm3d\/armee-de-fer-stl-models-of-french-1980s-armor?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e53lpr3\"> Division M\u00e9canis\u00e9e Kickstarter,<\/a> adding more French vehicles to the collection for the Cold War. With the AMX-30B2 last week, this week we see the vehicle that will be carrying the infantry that actually secures the ground. The AMX-10P was introduced in the 1970s to act as an infantry fighting vehicle, serving through the Cold War and later conflicts before being retired from French service in 2015. However, the AMX-10P was heavily exported, with multiple Middle Eastern nations taking them into service (including turning up in Iraq both under Saddam and later against ISIL), and even finding itself in service in the far east with both Indonesian and Singaporean Marines. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/bm3d\/armee-de-fer-stl-models-of-french-1980s-armor?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e53lpr3\">The Kickstarter project <\/a>will be kicking off in September, bringing both the AMX-10P and AMX-30 (as well as at least two other vehicles) and a pile of stretch goals too.<\/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 Announce 2D CQB Terrain Kickstarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc6def&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc6def\" 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\/08\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34201\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png 1080w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-768x768.png 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/08\/01\/eval-2d-cqb-building-pack\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"34116\">Fresh off being the subject of the first Impressions piece on this blog since 2022<\/a> (and being used in this evening&#8217;s game), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flankmarchminiatures\">Flank March Miniatures<\/a> has been talking more about 2D CQB Terrain. It looks like the initial sets have sold well enough that the team is already eyeing up a Kickstarter in the near future to expand the range. They have some ideas, but they are also very interested in seeing what the community wants to see. If you want to voice your opinions, you can find the post over on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flankmarchminiatures\">Flank March Facebook 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\">Echelon Software Releases NearPresent On Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc79c4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc79c4\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"425\" 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\/08\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34202\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png 927w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-150x69.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-768x352.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><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\/blackpowderredearth\">Echelon Software<\/a>, makers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackpowderredearth.com\/28mm.php\">BPRE28MM<\/a>, now has another game in the market to jump in on. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.near-present.com\/\">_NearPresent<\/a> is now available from your local Amazon sellers (with both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0HCL6H2HV\">US <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B0HCL6H2HV\">UK <\/a>confirmed), letting you pick up your entry point into the warfighting of 2046. With rules now available on Amazon and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.near-present.com\/28mm.html\"> figures through the _NearPresent store<\/a>, you almost have all the pieces you need to jump in, deploy your CCTs to stomp around and prepare for a frantically terrifying amount of Fires &#8211; only the terrain is left, and the previews we&#8217;ve seen are pretty good-looking. If you want to order your own copy now, check out your local Amazon website (and yep, tell them you did actually mean &#8220;_NearPresent&#8221;) and take a look at the world that the team has created. <\/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 A Totally Legit Arcade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc85b6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc85b6\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"460\" 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\/08\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8.png 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-768x431.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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a new month, which means time for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/UrbanScatterGaming\/posts\/august-previews-165579541\">a new preview<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/UrbanScatterGaming\">Urban Scatter Gaming<\/a>. Continuing the exploration of the seedier side of Belmont City, it seems we&#8217;ve found a new criminal location. USG has been assembling a list of cool locations and criminal enterprises and slamming them together to set up some cool, unique locations. August&#8217;s release will combine a retro arcade with a money laundering warehouse. As you can see above, the building already has large glass windows and doors, ideal for either lighting up the street outside or being covered in newspaper if your arcade has closed down due to the new management. The warehouse at the back and the frontage are actually four separate pieces (two for each structure), ideal for if you want to build a variety of structures using the same pieces or just separate them if that&#8217;s more your style.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc878a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacc90b2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc90b2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"615\" 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=\"34204\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9.png 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-768x576.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;6a76ccacc9bee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacc9bee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"615\" 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=\"34205\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10.png 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-768x576.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\">Of course, the structures do need something to fill the space, and USG has piles of stuff. For the arcade, we have some adorable little arcade cabinets in various styles (including gun controllers and steering wheels) plus some more traditional games such as air hockey tables, claw games, pinball and even the punchy strength tester. All the pieces are designed to be printed via FDM, and as you can see, they come out pretty nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacca8ec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacca8ec\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized 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\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34206\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11.png 820w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-768x432.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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, on the other side of the legal border, we have a whole process for getting the counterfeit cash on the street. This setup is designed to go in the warehouse at the back of the arcade, but would easily go in last month&#8217;s warehouse or even the garage. I&#8217;ll assume that these building fillers will only be available for the Designer tier, but these are some very nice pieces. We&#8217;ll see more previews as we go through the month, with USG chatting over on the Discord to get some more ideas and additions to include in the set before the release at the end of the month.<\/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 Homeland Response Force<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccaccb635&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccaccb635\" 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\/08\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34207\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-1536x1536.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\">Ready to fight in a Divided New York, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/blackhillsgames\">Black Hills Games<\/a> has released the July set to backers and onto the store. The Homeland Response Force has a mixture of weapons and gear, mixing civilian outdoor equipment with high-end tactical gear. There are male and female versions with the Vector and the 416 assault rifle, as well as a marksman and figure with the deployed shield. This is a good-looking set that I&#8217;m sure many people who played the original game back in 2016  (I did, mostly while I was unemployed before my current day job) will be very interested in adding to their collection. It&#8217;s already been sent out to Patrons, but you can pick the set up over on <a href=\"https:\/\/blackhillsgames.gumroad.com\/l\/shdiv?layout=profile\">Gumroad <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-black-hills-games-homeland-response-force-831248\">MyMiniFactory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August&#8217;s release will be GIGN operators, but it&#8217;s also interesting to see that July and August subscribers will all be getting a small addition to the 1990s Delta Force set as well &#8211; specifics haven&#8217;t been released, so stand by for more details.<\/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 Shows Early Stages Of 2007-era Brits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccaccb99c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default 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life. The next two months will focus on the British Army in 2007-2008 (the era when the British were heavily involved in Helmand and reached a level of <a href=\"https:\/\/fightingonfilm.com\/what-the-hell-is-the-ally-tally\/\">Ally <\/a>mankind has not seen since). Many of the fundamental parts have been created, with the Osprey Mk2 body armour and patrol boot setup. We also have the first few poses (including one that is likely to get replaced with one suitable for the Minimi. What&#8217;s cool to hear is that there will be a mixture of troops in t-shirts and normal sleeves, reflecting the look you saw in footage from this era. I&#8217;m really excited for this set (having requested it all those years agoa, so I&#8217;ll be very interested to see how things progress.<\/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 Previews Service Uniform Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccaccee26&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccaccee26\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized 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\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34213\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-18-1536x864.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\">Coming soon from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/TurnBaseMiniatures\/\">Turnbase Miniatures<\/a>, we have a set of figures in US military formal uniform and with berets. Ideal for manning bases, roleplaying games and chasing down the heroes as they disappear in the Los Angeles underground. The set includes two more static poses, as well as a trio in combat with an M4 and pistols. I could see this set being pretty useful, and it should be out soon for the Tier 1 members of the Turnbase Patreon.<\/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\">WarDaddy Studios Releases July Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccaccf150&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccaccfbb3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccaccfbb3\" 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=\"34211\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-16-1536x1536.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<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacd07e1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacd07e1\" 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=\"34212\" src=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-17-1536x1536.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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/cw\/WarDaddyStudios\">WarDaddy Studios<\/a>. After being teased last week, this time we have the release of the new and updated Ukrainian riflemen sets. These figures use WarDaddy&#8217;s new base bodies, giving some more dynamic poses and cooler-looking dudes. The set is just comprised of AK-armed troops (including four NCO-esque poses) but also comes with three assault packs and two separate disposable launchers (the AT4 and the NLAW) so you can customise them further. These figures are available to WarDaddy Studios Patrons but can also be picked up on MyMiniFactory in two 15mm packs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-new-modern-ukrainian-rifle-squad-1-15mm-829224\">pack 1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-new-modern-ukrainian-rifle-squad-2-15mm-829226\">pack 2<\/a>), along with some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-new-10mm-ukrainian-rifle-platoon-10mm-epic-829229\">custom 10mm sets<\/a> that have been tweaked to work better at the smaller scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a76ccacd15ae&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a76ccacd15ae\" 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\/08\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34217\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19.png 1920w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-19-1536x1536.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\">Technically outside of my usual wheelhouse, but WarDaddy has also released two sets for the sci-fi side. Above is pictured the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-hbt-95-kodiak-heavy-tank-10mm-epic-829234\"> Kodiak Heavy Tank<\/a>, a modular sci-fi tank with a list of modular parts &#8211; two hulls, open and closed turrets, 7 main guns, 8 attachments to be on either side of the turret and even a little recce drone. There is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myminifactory.com\/object\/3d-print-generic-futuristic-hatch-crew-15mm-10mm-epic-829238\">a set of four commanders<\/a> included that you can also pick up separately to add to other vehicles in the range. These are some cool pieces and definitely worth a look. <\/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>A little delayed due to spending some time actually rolling some dice (shocking, I know), but The News Stand is here to kick off August properly. 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Ko-fi has worked okay in the past but with a Patreon, it allows for a little more back and forth, gathering a bit more info into what people are interested in.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Features&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Features","link":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/category\/features\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":26502,"url":"https:\/\/hntdaab.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/04\/19\/patreon-update-secret-notes-from-the-hobby-desk\/","url_meta":{"origin":34192,"position":1},"title":"Patreon Update &#8211; Secret Notes from the Hobby Desk\u00a0","author":"Michael Charge","date":"19\/04\/2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Right, it's time for a little plugging. 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