by madguru | Nov 5, 2013 | Fellow Gamers, Miscellaneous History, Other
It was with a heavy heart that I read the news of the passing of Donald Featherstone, just over two months ago, on September 3rd, 2013.I imagine most if not all miniature wargamers my age — 48 — or older, will have a special place in their hearts and minds...
by madguru | Oct 18, 2013 | Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, Hills, Miniature Figures, Rocky Terrain
Just a quick post for a handful of more pics, showing a mix of Sikhs, Punjabis, and 72nd Highlanders, in the midst of attacking my ultimate rocky wood-chip hill…
by madguru | Oct 15, 2013 | Hills, Rocky Terrain
I’m happy to report the day has arrived: I’ve completed the last rocky wood-chip hill required for my Charasiab lay-out, and perhaps the last such hill I’ll ever build for my Afghan War/NWF gaming purposes. As usual, I took a ton of...
by madguru | Oct 7, 2013 | Hills, Rocky Terrain, Terrain Building
As “Charasiab Day” — October 6th — inches towards its conclusion, I am forced to admit I missed my deadline in prepping an anniversary game for this year. Things have been insanely-busy at work, plus the Los Angeles Dodgers reached the...
by madguru | Oct 7, 2013 | Battle Reports, Camerone, Fellow Gamers, Maximillian Intervention
My Camerone comrade Nick Stern sent me a couple of awesome pics displaying his newfound interest in 54mm skirmish gaming, using some custom-made “Magnificent Seven” buildings he just purchased, along with Mexican Peasant & Bandit figures, and some...