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...
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 | Sep 4, 2013 | Hills, Rocky Terrain, Terrain Building
Made a decent push towards completing the last big hill for my Charasiab layout over the month of August, which just ended. I have finished the “hot-glue” phase and begun the “putty” phase, using Elmer’s Wood Filler as usual....
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 | 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...
by madguru | May 8, 2013 | Battle Reports, Camerone, Fellow Gamers, Maximillian Intervention
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