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 | 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 | Sep 12, 2013 | Afghan Regular Army, Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, History, Uniforms
I’ve just created a NEW PAGE for this blog, displaying a set of 12 colour plates done by the somewhat legendary military historian and artist Ian Heath. Mr. Heath kindly and generously gave his permission for me to make this very difficult-to-find artwork of...
by madguru | Jul 28, 2013 | Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, Hills, Rocky Terrain, Terrain Building
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here on Maiwand Day, but with today being July 27th, I felt I had to! Not a bad — obligatory — “had to,” but a good, enthusiastic one.I’ve been extremely busy at work for the...
by madguru | Nov 16, 2012 | Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, Rocky Terrain, Terrain Building
Back in September I hit a bit of “hobby block” — if there is such a thing — while in the ongoing midst of working on one interminably-large, rocky wood-chip hill.I decided I needed a more modest project, which I could see through to completion...
by madguru | Nov 5, 2012 | Afghan Wars & North-West Frontier, Anglo-Indian Army, British Army, Miniature Figures
Many of you may already know this, but I feel compelled to mention it nonetheless: the NWF & Boer ranges are officially back up and available on the Wargames Foundry website. Here’s a LINK to the North West Frontier range –(click image to visit...
