by madguru | Jul 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
For a long time I wanted to build a cemetery for use in my North-West Frontier and Second Afghan War games. I had seen photos and illustrations of tribal cemeteries, both historical and contemporary, and read a bit about them and I knew of at least one small battle...
by madguru | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
My family and I just got back from 4th of July trip to visit my gaming buddy Matthew Rigdon’s family ranch in Texas, which was a lot of fun. Adding to the fun while there was receiving pics of my finished unit of 3rd Bombay Cavalry from Igor, my painter in...
by madguru | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I didn’t plan to start “blogging” here for some time but right after I created this blog I realized its existence would show up on my “Maiwand Day” blog, so it might get some visitors, which means I should at least explain what it WILL...
by madguru | Jun 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ve been putting together a selection of pictures taken over the past year or so, to go with an interview about my “Maiwand Day” project. Having taken hundreds and hundreds of photos at every stage of development, a handful have stuck with me, which...
by madguru | Jun 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
While googling around for all things “1st Bombay Grenadiers” I happened across this on BOSLEYS Military Auctioneers website. It was up for auction back on September 14th, 2005. If it were up for auction right now I think I’d have to bid. Maybe...
by madguru | Jun 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m back again without much delay, since I don’t expect to have another chance to do anything but work again before the end of this month. So without further ado, here’s my second full unit conversion for Maiwand: adjusting the TURBANS on 20-odd...