Raised Market Hall - Miniature Wargames issue 502

The latest issue of Miniature Wargames (issue 502 for February 2025) features this raised market hall or store. The model was originally built some time ago and features in my now out-of-print and self published book Dampfpanzerwagon Guide No. 1 - Building Wargame Terrain.

Inspired by a Gary Chalk illustration in the Rackhams magazine Cry Havoc the model was built from plastic card and foam with DAS modelling clay detail.

Parts of the model were also cast in resin and were available from Grand Manner however, I am not sure if they are still available to purchase.

With the construction finished, the model was painted with a wide variety of different acrylic paints then varnished and finally decorated with static grass and tufts.

For more information of the contents of this magazines, see this link or pick up a copy from your local W H Smiths.

Tony

Writing for Wargame Magazines

Over the Christmas and New Year break I was asked why I'm no longer writing for Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy or Wargames Illustrated. In the part I have written for both magazines as well as Ancible (now no longer produced) and various on-line fanzines including Barking Irons and Ragnarok in addition to a number of articles for various railway magazines but for some time I have been a regular contributor to Miniature Wargames under John  Treadaway (Editor) and I just feel comfortable with his leadership and the way that he allows me the freedom to scratch build models that appeal to me.

I would not rule out writing for other magazines should I be asked, but with a continual and non broken series of over 48 magazine articles for Miniature Wargames I feel that I have found a home and this is something I feel very comfortable with.

I would always welcome suggestions for new subject matter as my own imagination is running a little empty and I do enjoy a challenge!

Once again Happy New Year.

Tony

New Years resolution 2025

Not so much a firm resolution, more of an aim, but I do plan on painting more figures this year and trying to reduce my Lead Mountain of shame.

Happy New Year.

Tony

A new Port wine for New Year

This New Year I opened this bottle of Noval Black Port wine and I have to admit it was spectacular. Thank you Mum. It was a real treat.

Tony

Christmas 2024

In addition to my jumpers and socks, I received two bottles of Port some books and these special gifts for Christmas 2024.

I was particularly pleased with my second Napoleonic wargame book - this time Napoleonic Wargaming by Charles Grant.

Thank you for ALL the very special presents and the time we had on Christmas day and Boxing day.

Tony

Merry Christmas

I hope that you and all your friends and family have a very Merry Christmas.

Tony

Tanker Magazines

I picked up these TANKER magazines from a charity shop on a recent visit to Kidderminster for just £3.00 each. They are not my usual reading material but have supplied a number of great articles and were well worth the £6.00.

Tony