Crann Tara Miniature for FIW, SYW and more

 I found this miniature company today.  The strange part I have been follow the Scotia Albion blog for many years.  While  looking at his bio, I noticed Crann Tara Miniatures.   Too my surprise his company some very nice figures  covering the 1740 and later era.   The area, covers the French & Indian war, Pirates' in the Caribbean, Seven Years war and some other interesting conflicts during this time period.

 His sculptures are some the well known British artists,   Richard Ansell, Andy Stadden and  John Dougan and others.     The website can be found here: Crann Tara Miniature

Clermont Prince Cavalry Command

Mounted Officer

Scheithers Frei Korps – Jaegers skirmishing

Happy Thanksgiving to all

 It is Turkey day.  Sadly because of  restrictions put pond us by Governor Whitmer.  Not all family members can attend the holiday dinner.   May everyone who can get together enjoy the Turkey.

Brigade Games and their kickstarter

 Way back in on 5 June I joined the Kickstarter for This very ground.     The delivery date was to be the first of Sept.  This did not happen. As matter of fact I just got my shipping notice today 25 Nov 2020.  Communications between Len of Brigade games has been a laugh.  He post on the Kickstarter would be done by the 20th of Sept.    

   So far his average on sending out the package to the backer is or promise 50 a week.  But all normal new orders for other figures are being processed as they come in.   Two weeks ago he in the 250-300 range for shipping.   I was 345 according to his records.  I have ordered from several other kickstarter and haven't had this problem.  

I done with Brigade games..

1/48 Panzer mk 4 conversion to a jagerpanzer L70

 Here is a series of photos on converting Panzer for early Jagpanzer  The conversion was done use the gasoline alley conversion kit.  The conversion was done by the master modeler Maeda Tsuyoshi. This would be a great addition to any Bolt action r CoC game

MiniAFV blog

 I have dropped the "MiniAFV" blog from my blog listing.  I have been getting virus alert off his web page.   Being a good person I told they could have a problem.  

So I got this snarky reply: ErhntlyNovember 19, 2020 at 8:50 PM

 Impossible, the site uses Google software, closed loop"

Well here the message I get only at his site.  The problem is still.  It is your choice to go there or not. 

The Wargamers Forum

 As of late TMP has become a little slow.  Plus Tango dominates the post over there.  The wargamer forum seems to be a little more active overall.   

Currently there is a great AAR  on the "Drive Minsk".  This group is using Battleground Easy Eight rules. The interesting part is they have added a little elements of Chain of Command.   My personal feeling is that CoC use Easy Eight Battleground as an foundation for their ruleset. 

The AAR can be found here: Drive to Minsk   Be prepared to spend some time reading this AAR.

Some eye candy for your viewing.

Why I hate the USPS

 In the past several year the USPS service has gone from the best to the worst.  Now I'm forced to pay outrageous fee for mail delivery.  Today I received a package from Battleground in Australia.  My mailman didn't even knock on the door.  The package was just tossed there.   One end was torn open. I could see where someone stuck their grubby hand in to see what was in the package.   Any on the MDF item had been broken.   Also I do not know what is missing.  I have to sit down do an audit of what I got.

Duo Z-upgrade by TH3D

 I been going crazy keeping my x-gantry from sagging during the printing.  My plan is to relocate my extruder to on top on the x gantry,  Another mod to make printing  a smooth operation.   Here is a great video on the upgrade.

New lock down. This time for three weeks

 Our great govenor has decided based on her video science,   To lock down the people of Michigan.  This time Thanksgiving will be ruined.  Next stop will be Christmas.   We have been in a locked down of some sort for 238 days.  I 've lost my mojo to post aything right down

Hand salute to all veteran who service their nation

 Remember the Veterans as they are the soul of you nation.

Please remember this. From Mark Alexander's column - this pretty well covers what today is all about:

"Amid all the political rancor that dominates the public discourse and news cycles, we should remind others of the following observation from Army veteran Charles M. Province:

It is the Soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,

Who serves beneath the flag,

And whose coffin is draped by the flag,

Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

At one point in their lives, all veterans have written a blank check made payable to 'The People of the United States of America' for an amount up to and including their lives."

20mm/72 nd scale Tractor factory for your viewing...

 Yes I'm not right in the head....lol.   Just completed this for customer.   The factory 14" x  20" X 6". As you will see it very large.  Three section took 24+ plus hours run.   One section was 17 hr and another 15hrs.  Overall it ran okay. It will a couple minor tweaks during assembly.   I do commissions.  From medieval, ACW , WW2 and Modern europe.  If you are interested contact me.

Enjoy

 

A few more picture of the Department store

 Leonard has been working away on this model,  He has incorporated some hinges so the back department store can be accessed during the battle.  Plus made platform for each floor to place the miniatures.  Leonard use Battle ground rule set to play.  One can can find most of the rule here on my blog.  Just click on the topic Easy Eight Battle Ground.