Pen & Sword's new wargaming books will offer original sets of rules and supporting scenario books across a wide range of periods, plus more general books on various aspects of the hobby, such as modelling, painting miniatures and making terrain. They are commissioned and written by wargamers for wargamers. Whether you are a veteran gamer or a new recruit to this fun, fascinating and increasingly popular hobby, there is sure to be something here for you.
The text is extremely readable, almost conversational, and will probably end up being dipped into rather than read cover to cover. Some of the makers stories have the authors personal reminiscences included. Many manufacturers, large and small** are covered in the text, with all the well known names amongst the lesser known. All sizes are covered including wargame figures and large scale plastic kits such as those from Airfix and Aurora. Even the terracotta warriors get a mention in passing... I can really recommend that anyone who enjoys toy/model soldier history should get a copy for their shelves.
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Steam, Steel and Torpedoes
The text is extremely readable, almost conversational, and will probably end up being dipped into rather than read cover to cover. Some of the makers stories have the authors personal reminiscences included. Many manufacturers, large and small** are covered in the text, with all the well known names amongst the lesser known. All sizes are covered including wargame figures and large scale plastic kits such as those from Airfix and Aurora. Even the terracotta warriors get a mention in passing... I can really recommend that anyone who enjoys toy/model soldier history should get a copy for their shelves.
Read the full review [link=http://steamsteelandtorpedoes.blogspot.com/2019/07/book-review-history-of-toy-soldiers.html]here[/link]
Steam, Steel and Torpedoes
Master terrain modeller Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations (eg European farmland or Sudanese desert). There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems etc. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul's inspirational finished pieces.
Read the full review [link=http://wargameterrain.blogspot.com/2019/07/pen-and-sword-battlefields-in-miniature.html]here[/link]
Wargame News and Terrain
Master terrain modeller Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations (eg European farmland or Sudanese desert). There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems etc. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul's inspirational finished pieces.
Read the full review [link=http://wargameterrain.blogspot.com/2019/07/pen-and-sword-battlefields-in-miniature.html]here[/link]
Wargame News and Terrain
This is a terrific and very useful book, which I'm very pleased to have, and would unhesitatingly recommend.
Read the full review [link=https://aquestionofscale.blogspot.com/2019/04/book-review-wargames-terrain-buildings.html]here[/link]
A Question Of Scale, Seb Palmer
This is a terrific and very useful book, which I'm very pleased to have, and would unhesitatingly recommend.
Read the full review [link=https://aquestionofscale.blogspot.com/2019/04/book-review-wargames-terrain-buildings.html]here[/link]
A Question Of Scale, Seb Palmer
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One-hour Wargames
One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available sets of rules require several hours to set up and play to a conclusion; some can easily swallow up a whole day or weekend. For many gamers this means that their lavishly prepared miniature armies rarely get used at all. Apart from time, the… Read more...
