A Question of Historical Wargaming: 'Ok, Who Wants to be The Bad Guys?'

I'm feeling a little introspective lately. This is what comes from having a bit of vacation time to laze about, catch up on some reading and generally navel gaze. As an odd combination, I've been following the faltering Mladic war crimes trial from the Hague, finishing Nial Ferguson's 'The Pity of War' and reading several sets of modern wargame rules, all of which has set me to thinking about our hobby.

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Product Review: Kobblestone Miniatures 28mm European Row Houses

I came across a listing of these 28mm resin building kits from Kobblestone Miniatures on Tabletop Gaming News a few weeks ago and thought they might integrate well with my Great War project. I contacted the owner/sculptor Bill (who was very helpful in explaining his products) and ordered two row house sections - one in idyllic condition while the other suffers from severe battle damage.

Each section of two buildings currently costs $50 to $65 USD, depending on design. Shipping was quick and the parcel was well-packed, with the components arriving without any damage. 
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The Great War in Greyscale - 'The Dogs of War' - Belgian MG Dog Carts

I've been slowly steaming along with my Great War project and have just finished these two Belgian dog carts with their Carabinier crews - one towing a Maxim machine gun and the other hauling its ammunition supply. As I explained earlier I'm doing this project entirely in greyscale in homage to the images and films that are such a significant part of our collective memory.


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The Next Project - The Great War in Greyscale

Belgian Refugees Fleeing the Front, 1914

Well, I think it's time for a change. Except for a few small diversions I've been concentrating on 28mm Napoleonics for almost two years now and while it's my first love, and I know I'll keep adding to the collection, I need a to follow a new drumbeat for a while.

So with this in mind I've been spending the past few months gathering inspiration; casting my eye around, reading books, watching films and documentaries, and most of all following blogs from other hobbyists. From all this, one period keeps coming back to me time and again - the Great War.
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Taking It On The Road - SALUTE, 'The Rejects' and The Dordogne

My apologies for the absence from the blog. We've been on vacation since the 15th and I bodged through this update on the go using our overstressed iPad which was a supreme test of nerves and patience.


We touched down in London on the 18th to visit with friends, check-out some sights and get a few last-minute details sorted before our hop over to France. I also got a chance to attend 'SALUTE' with my good friend Dallas (from The Fawcett Ave Conscripts), which was a complete blast.
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