Airfix

lots of new & re issued goodness from airfix in the 2013 preview actually like the lego style kits ?
http://www.airfix.com/airfix-products/new-for-2013/

improvised delivery system

Certain deliverys this year called for a more updated form of transport sorry rudolf.

New Toys

 Some recent purchases ,they are 20mm die cast helicopters they come "free" with a fortnightly magazine ,the mag is pretty poor but the miniatures are very nice and at £7.99 are about £40+ cheaper than buying the corgi ones and a lot cheaper than available plastic kits .I have 2 others a Blackhawk which I will probab;y never use but that was the 1st one so was only £2.99 and a Cobra for my IDF project. The 3 shown are a Chinook ,Lynx and wessex all will be making appearences all over the globe and time scale the lynx for example will feature in my BAOR 1980's force as well as my modern Brits in Afganistan force (which it is actually marked up for ) ,I am one of those people that know I am playing a game and its not real so dont mind a slight bit of poetic license .

These are available on line as back orders as well as being on sale in WH Smith and Asda at least.

Pulp Alley

A fantastic new pulp game will hit the market next week (unless you join the forum and get it early ) its a great little game a bit different from others a definate work of love ,I am a bit chuffed I get a mention as a playtester although I only played a small part in it . Please take a look I am sure it will become a big hit.
Please  use theLink to the right in the useful links & friends section..

Pulp Alley

Just a quick note for any one interested in pulp gaming to take a look at
 http://pulpalley.com/index.php      a new set of rules in the developement stage but a nice friendly forumand a yahoo group as well where you can down load all sorts of goodness.I have only managed a quick read through so far but like what I see and after buying a few sets of rules so far and not being remotly interested in playing them I am a bit excited about these and will be playing a few games soon .

Heresy Miniatures what fantastic service

A few weeks ago on a impulse I purchased the witchfinder general rules , after reading them and realising I already had most of the figures needed for a game i decided to order a few odds and ends (some demon dogs ) from Heresy miniatures ,wow what service from ordering to having them in my hands 4 days ? plus there were some free sweeties in the box . Really fantastic service ,wonderful toys .
Thanks Andy at Heresy.

Little wars

Even though I have a dozen projects on the go I am becoming more interested in Britains little wars of the 50's and 60's Aden ,Malya (started this and shelved it ) etc. The force on Force rules and the upcoming supplement and seeing things like this(above) are not helping me to resist another lead pile ....A life size diorama at IWM Duxford depicting an action in Aden.

A great weekend

Hi just a thank you to every one who helped in what ever way with our raffle last weekend. Every thing went well although the royal mail caused us a few nightmares, all but one of the confirmed donators supplied wonderful prizes and we had two last minute donations as well.

Ambush Alley Games
Elheim Miniatures
Ground Zero Games
Battle Flag
UnderFire
Kan Doo Painting Services
Sheffield Wargames Society
Rogue Miniatures
Too Fat Lardies
Gripping Beast
Osprey Publishing
S&S Models
Galloping Major

All the above for donating fantastic prizes and just being great people who offered support in many ways.

First Corps who donated without informing me they were and the parcel arrived after the event so sadly have missed out on all the advertising but I will auction the fantastic donations from them and add it to the total raised this year thank you First Corps for your help and sorry I have  not included you before

Wargames Emporium Sheffield
A special thanks to John and Eric for their massive support through the year and selling tickets and giving us a great home to run games and events from.
(please remember this is the real Wargames Emporium based in Sheffield and Mansfield not another company thats using their name )

John Grayson who helped me run games at various events around England and does other tasks as my joint point man and fund raiser

Elaine Winter for undying support and doing loads of work to help

Tim Gow for his support and praise and great ideas

Ian Goadsby for his help at Triples and other things (remember the Italians )

and every one who donated cash or bought tickets through this last year .

Todays the Day and last minute donation (update )

Today is the day of our RBL raffle draw and the pressures on thanks to the Royal Mail a couple of parcels in sorting offices ,But a last minute donation is from Dave Parsons figure painting service who has donated a voucher worth £20. Thanks Dave and all the other people who have made this a fantastic year prize wise .

Well thanks to the post offices hard work I got the parcel in time although it looked like it had been on the somme the packaging almost didnt exist any more but as least we have the fantastic rules from Too Fat Lardies ,although slightly different to the original list .
we are just waiting for part of the AAG packs as already mentioned.