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Ground Level Pictures - More Drama From Your Camera
French Cuirassiers du Roi (Minden Miniatures)Click on all pictures for an even more dramatic view)When I think about all of the pictures of wargaming figures that I have seen in magazines, blogs or...
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Battle of Leuthen December 5, 1757
Battle of Leuthen in flats. Bavarian Army MuseumToday is the anniversary of Frederick the Great's greatest tactical battle, the Battle of Leuthen, fought on December 5, 1757.I refer you to the...
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The Raising of The Tree
Yesterday, we decided that it was time to go out and purchase our annual Christmas tree and put it up and decorate it.The global supply shortage has also affected things like Christmas lights,...
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I booked my room reservation this evening at the Marriott Lancaster hotel where Historicon 2022 will be held in July 2022. A big thank you to Mrs Fritz for green lighting this expedition.I haven’t been...
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Purconius the Younger Survives the Game of War
Last weekend I traveled to the home barracks of Major General Augustus Pettygree to engage in the lively sport of war gaming with Ancients figures. We used 28mm figures in our game (not my 54mm...
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Things Are Going To The Dogs Around Here
Carl Rochling depicts Frederick hiding from some Croats whilst going on one of his solo reconnaissance rides during his early years, before he knew any better.I bought this nice figure of Frederick...
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Frederick’s Staff on Review
I was scrolling through my photo albums yesterday, all 21,000 plus photos, when I found this particular photo of King Frederick II of Prussia posing with his generals. The figures are made from some...
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HaT Gallic Cavalry
I painted four of the HaT 1/32 scale (54mm) Celtic or Gallic cavalry figures as a test run for a larger 24-36 figure unit for my Punic Carthaginian army.as with my Celts on foot, I had to select...
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Yet Another Variant - Not the One You Think
Suspicions confirmed.Talk amongst yourselves please.This is a blatant attempt to build blog post counts before the end of this year so that I can reach my annual goal of 100 posts per year.I don't...
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My Carthaginian Army On Review
Hannibal's army of Italy - work in progress.My 54mm Punic Wars Project has been making good progress since I kicked it off in October of this year. Both the Romans and the Carthaginians have 4 and 1/2...
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HaT Painted Numidian Cavalry Sample
I like to paint one sample figure from start to finish whenever I start on a new batch of figures. You have seen the Gallic cavalry samples that I posted on this blog a couple of days ago. Last night...
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Carthaginian Reinforcements Is Bad News For Rome
I picked up 80 painted HaT Carthaginian Veterans figures from a fellow collector and the reinforcements will enable me to field three 32-figure foot units. Two by 32 equals 64 figures, and the other...
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I Got Me A Stollen
After reading about Stokes’ Christmas Stollen all these years I decided to try a store bought version of this delicacy. I cut off several slices and warmed them up in the microwave. I have to say that...
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The Hounds Visit the Spa
Augie (left) and Bella (right)I took Augie and Bella to the dog wash this afternoon so that they would smell fresh for the company visiting our house for Christmas dinner.Augie was getting a little...
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Merry Christmas to my Blog Followers
I want to thank all of my blog followers and visiting readers and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy 2022 New Year. Your support for my blog is very much appreciated and I feel like my blog has...
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Screaming Goat. Best Present Evvah!
Mrs. Fritz gave me the Screaming Goat toy for Christmas. It instantly became my favorite gift.
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Sneak Preview Teaser -Teddy Bears Wars
On Boxing Day Lady Emma Cuddlestone-Smythe and Der Alte Fritz resumed their annual Christmas Teddy Bears Wargame. Here are a couple of tasters pix. One back later in the day for the full battle report.
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How To Roll Your Dice Tutorial
Der Alte Fritz (left) and Lady Emma Cuddlestone-Smythe (right)So you think that you are an old hand at rolling dice in a game? Here is a breakdown of how it is done, curtesy of Lady Emma...
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Who Wore It Better?
Callan's war gaming room is very classy.Something to aspire to.One of the tabloid/fanzines magazines (maybe People magazine) has a section in each issue called "Who Wore It Better?". They compare the...
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The Return of the Teddy Bear Wars
The festivities begin with the traditional toast with Diet CokeYesterday, on Boxing Day, Der Alte Fritz and Lady Emma Cuddlestone-Smythe (a nom du plume) convened at the dining room table to fight the...
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