Army Red/White and Others...

 Taking the chance to get the guns and matchsticks out on a sunny Sunday afternoon… Bought at some point in a job lot ( I think) these were lying unused in the shed. I decided that they ough...

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 It has arrived!  http://tradgardland.blogspot.com/2022/04/i-believe-thats-what-they-call-alfresco.html

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Funny Little Wars - the 2022 edition - incorporating the Easton Glebe Clarion: Funny Little Wars - available now! : Funny Little Wars - the revised edition - is now available for sale at:  https...

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 In the garden today-

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Picked this brief pamphlet up recently in reprint form. Excellent maps and a splendid narrative along with stirring advice for members of the Home Guard. Well worth adding to your Home Guard book...

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  Happy Easter everyone! P.s artist is Eric Gill  

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 During the first lockdown I really enjoyed converting these Danes / Tradgardlanders ( the line is blurred so much in my mind these days)  from old unloved Crescent plastic guardsmen with new m...

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 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BNr0a8TVXVs      https://laststandonzombieisland.com/tag/danish-army/ I found these links to videos of the Danish Army , have a look they are most interest...

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 A new temptation has arrived in the form of German ebay where esoteric delights await in the form of toy soldiers not so readily available here. I am indebted to Franz who facilitated the pu...

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 Working on some Landstormen today. AIP Boers with Irregular Miniatures tricorns added to some as a head swap. Hope to start painting properly tomorrow once the pva undercoat has dried.

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 I am currently thinking of basing my 1930s/20s toy soldiers. I feel the open nature of warfare really requires round rather than square basing. No longer do they stand shoulder to shoulder but ...

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 Interesting pictures of Swedish cavalry uniforms and equipment- http://gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/baj/swedish/cav_se_soldier_eq.htm   http://www.hhogman.se/uniforms-army-sweden-1900s-1.htm...

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 Today was the first morning coffee outdoors this year . Sun shining and so warm, hopefully heralding some outdoor games this year. Took the chance to brush up on the rules...  

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 Found this Illustration today of 1895-1900 or so Swedish Hussars. Nice smart uniform but not too flashy. Something to think about...

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 Some time last year or so I commissioned Ian Kay of Irregular Miniatures to make a 54mm figure for me of a Swedish soldier in this experimental uniform. Ian was most helpful and I would thoroug...

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Being an account of my foray into the world of wargaming with 54mm figures under the guidance of "Funnylittlewars" by Paul Wright. With more than a nod to H G Wells who started us all off...

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 It has been some time ( understatement of the year) since I posted here. I thought it might be worth kicking off with some Army Blue Yellow pictures. More very soon.

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Scouts have found the invaders... The Major General rallies the troops in defence. A local photographer catches the Danish Lifeguard. Corporal Jones see the invaders off...

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Follow the link and vote for your favourite H G Wells Little Wars type house- https://tradgardland.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/breakfast-biscuits-little-wars-house.html Thanks for your help!

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Been a tad low on the morale front of late ( 3 ones on 3 D6 ) but a little brighter today. I enjoyed reading Conrad's article on al fresco gaming in the latest issue of Miniature Wargames whi...

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Thanks to Zoe and I painting companionably together the Army Red garrison in the Duchy of Rosti is well on the way to smart enough to parade before the General.

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Tim came by with his splendid Little Cold Wars game- Further photos here- http://tradgardland.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/easter-gaming-and-visit-from-forbodian.html

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A sunny day in the Duchy of Rosti with target practice amidst the Spring flowers. The General reminds his men to be ever vigilant for Army Red/White now the mountain passes are open again,th...

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Due the kindness of Joppy (thanks again) I now have two utterly splendid Generals- They are shocked at the scruffy looking garrison and have requested that I ( in my capacity as Quartermaster/...

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