by madguru | Mar 6, 2014 | Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, British Army, Fellow Gamers, Other, Uniforms
Long-time readers of this humble blog may recall the first time I presented the Second Afghan War-related 1/6th scale work of artist and master model-maker Tony Barton — famous in 15mm-18mm Napoleonic circles as the sculptor behind the highly-regarded AB Figures...
by madguru | Dec 15, 2013 | Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, Books, Fellow Gamers, History
…DURING THE INDIAN FRONTIER CAMPAIGNS OF 1897″ by Major E.A.P. Hobday, RA This is the name of a rather remarkable book, first published in 1898. What makes it remarkable is the fact that it’s filled with about 50 line drawings made by the author,...
by madguru | Nov 7, 2013 | Fellow Gamers, Hills, Rocky Terrain, Terrain Building
***Thanks to Eric The Shed (of “Shed Wars” fame) for signing on to be the 100th follower of Maiwand Day a few days ago!***That’s the entirety of the reason for this post, to celebrate reaching the “three figures” worth of...
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 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...
by madguru | May 9, 2013 | Fellow Gamers, History, Miscellaneous History, Rules
Just came across a relatively positive piece in the NYTimes book review on the centennial of the original publication of H.G. Welles’ LITTLE WARS.The piece was written by a San Francisco based game designer named Mark Wallace. I found it interesting and a...
