Saturday, July 30, 2016

Hannover CL.III

 
 
The Hannover CL.III was a German military aircraft of World War I. It was a two-seat multi-role aircraft, primarily used as a ground attack machine.

Like the other Hannover "light-C-class", or "CL" designated aircraft, it included an unusual biplanar tail, allowing for a greater firing arc for the tail gunner. Until the introduction of this model, such tails had only been used on larger aircraft. The Hannover CL.IIIa in WW1 Wings of Glory is presented in versions flown by Rudolf Hager/Otto Weber and Johan Baur/Georg von Hengel, as well a Luftstreitkräfte model. 

Hanriot HD.1

 
 
The Hanriot HD.1 was a World War I single-seat fighter aircraft, combining clean lines with a light wing loading. Manufactured in France, the HD.1 was supplied to the Belgian and the Italian air forces, and it proved highly successful. It was flown by a number of the famous aces, such as Belgian Willy Coppens and Italians Mario Fucini and Silvio Scaroni.

Found my (stand in) Scout for Bombastian Air Force.


Caproni CA.3

I also picked up two of these for Bombastian Air Force
 
Just need a scout plane....)
 
The Caproni Ca.3 was an Italian heavy bomber that saw extensive use against the Central Powers forces. It was used from 1916 until the end of war by Italy, United Kingdom, France and USA. One of the most effective bombers of any air force during WWI, the Ca.3 was a wooden three-engine biplane, armed with twin 6.5 mm or 7.7 mm machine guns and 1,760 lb of bombs.
 
 

Friday, July 29, 2016

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Tanker's Tuesday : U.S. Army's New 84-Ton Prototype Ground Combat Vehicle

 
 
The Ground Combat Vehicle is pretty much the opposite of the original plan to replace the Bradley. A high-concept proposal called Future Combat Systems aimed to make all U.S. Army vehicles lighter. But during the long ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (in which IEDs were the top cause of fatalities), it became clear clear that heavier, not lighter, was the better vehicle design. The U.S. canceled the Future Combat Systems program, and work on the GCV began in 2009. The Pentagon is scheduled to award the first contract to manufacture GCVs in 2019.
 

Monday, July 25, 2016

Wargaming Girl: Army Review: 15mm NSL Ground Forces

 
 
Wargaming Girl: Army Review: 15mm NSL Ground Forces: I know you're all desperately anticipating the posting of my NSL ground forces, but you'll just have to wait... OK, you won&#39...

THE BLACKSTAR CHRONICLES: 5150 - Neue Deutsche Republik battleforce

 
THE BLACKSTAR CHRONICLES: 5150 - Neue Deutsche Republik battleforce: I've been working on several 15mm minis I bought last Christmas, which I originally intended to put together a New German Republi...

Sunday, July 24, 2016

NSL Panzergrenadier Starter Pack Deal

 
 
I ordered and received from GZGs : 
NSL Panzergrenadier Starter Pack Deal   - NSLpzgrStarterPack  
plus the following: 
1 SG15-N33 - SG15-N33 
1 SG15-N32 - SG15-N32  
1 SG15-N31 - SG15-N31 
2 SG15-N19 - SG15-N19  
4 SG15-N02 - SG15-N02 
2 V15-79A - V15-79A  
2 V15-79B - V15-79B  
1 SG15-N10 - SG15-N10  
1 SG15-N11 - SG15-N11
1 SG15-N15 - SG15-N15 
1 SG15-N18 - SG15-N18
 
Plan to do these up in urban camo and brigade them with some
Heavy Gear Mechs

THE BLACKSTAR CHRONICLES: Scale change

THE BLACKSTAR CHRONICLES: Scale change: Since playing 5150: Star Army with Ed a week and a half ago, I am really beginning to think that maybe I need to go back to using 15mm mi...

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Megablitz and more: Little Cold Wars published!



Megablitz and more: Little Cold Wars published!: I am delighted to report that Little Cold Wars is now on sale!  During the last few weeks I have exchanged many emails with editor an...

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Tanker's Tuesday: ZTZ99 Main Battle Tank

 
 
 
 
 
The ZTZ99 main battle tank (MBT) entered service in 2001. It is also called the Type 99 and the Chinese industrial code isWZ123. ZTZ99 is a successor to Type 98 G, which in turn was a successor to Type 98. Manufactured for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) by China Northern Industries Corporation (CNGC) or Norinco, the ZTZ99 MBT is considered one of the 12 best tanks in the world.
 
 

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Tanker's Tuesday : Rebel Minis Merka 9 Mobile Artillery

Grunt: "Hey Sarge! I have never seen that tank on the field before.. what's it called?"
SGT: "We call it the Merka 9.. just shipped in from Earth."
Grunt: "I wonder what the Sahadeen will end up calling it..."
SGT: "The "Hand of God"... now quit your yapping and hit that trench!"

Rebel Minis is proud to present the Merka 9 Mobile Artillery. The Merka 9 comes with a Main Gun Turret as well as a radar and mini vulcan anti-personnel system. The tank is designed to fit with our 15mm scale sci-fi minis. Sculpted by John Bear Ross, this highly detailed Tank is a must for any Sci-Fi gamer!

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

GZGs BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

Hi all, a quick update: If folks on here could do me the favour of spreading this around all the usual websites, blogs and various places where people may find it of interest, that would be very much appreciated as always!

UPDATE - TUESDAY 5th July 2016:
BIRTHDAY FREEBIES, from now until the weekend....

It's my Birthday this weekend, so to celebrate it I'm turning things round a bit - instead of people giving ME gifts, I will be giving YOU a little something extra if you place an order! For FIVE DAYS ONLY, from today (Tuesday 5th) to Midnight on Sunday 10th, if you place any order for at least £10 worth of goods (excluding shipping) and - this is the important bit - put a brief "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" message in the "comments" field of your order, then I will send you a free extra Birthday Gift packet with your order - mostly the free item(s) will be something relevant to the goods you've ordered, though I may also include the occasional out-of-production or novelty item if I feel like it (nothing naughty from our over-18 ranges, so don't worry about that). The amount of extra free stuff will be proportionate to the size of your order, but the item(s) will be of my choice - those of you who have had our Christmas freebie bags will know the kind of thing!
The offer closes on the dot of midnight on Sunday evening, by UK TIME, so please allow for the time difference if you're outside the UK.
Jon (GZG), 5th July 2016.

Tanker's Tuesday: Cruiser Tank Comet

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Cruiser Tank Comet (A34) was probably the best British tank of the Second World War and was a reliable cruiser tank armed with a high velocity 77mm gun. Unfortunately it entered service far too late to have any significant impact on the fighting, seeing combat for the first time after the Rhine crossings. It was rare amongst British tanks of the period in that it was purpose-built to carry its gun, rather than being an unsatisfactory conversion of an existing design,
 

Battle Game of the Month: 40 years ago today

 
Battle Game of the Month: 40 years ago today: Happy Independence Day   to my   American readers. Forty years ago today was the Bicentennial and there was a large international Nav...