And that’s The Way it Was:
The Kris and The Flame, by Chris Ferree, is a variant for TSATF/20 for games based on the exploits of the Western powers in Borneo and the South China Sea. Rules are included for both the usual land battles and for sea-borne warfare with the South Sea pirates. Gunboat Diplomacy is an expansion of Bob Duncan’s original work by Patrick R. Wilson, for engagements with small warships in the period between 1860-1900. Originally intended to support TSATF. Flames in the Punjab is a radical variant of TSATF/20 for battalion-level battles of the Sikh Wars. Rules, organization, and uniform information.
All these are available from And That’s the Way It Was, 213 3rd Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601-5124; web: www.thewayitwas.com, tel: 828.324.0751.
Artizan Designs has added 28 mm WWII French Foreign Legion and Italian Command. For WWI, there are British HMG and Scots in gas masks; German Jagers skirmishing, infantry in gas mask and field caps, and HMG; and French Chasseurs skirmishing, infantry in gas mask and bare head, and HMG.
Their Medieval line has been extended with Berber spearmen, bowmen, javelinmen, and cavalry, plus Andalusian cavalry and foot and cavalry commands. The English Civil War line now has armored Pike in standing, marching, advancing. and high port positions, and there are Ancient Celts, with slingers and chariots. Available in the US from Brigade Games, web: www.brigadegames.com.
Baccus 6mm has a whole new line: 24 packs of Later Achaemenid Persians, with a variety of infantry, archers, cavalry, and chariots, including a Great King in his very own chariot. Their Seven Years War Prussians can now take on the French, represented by line infantry, grenadiers, horse, dragoons, hussars, and artillery. There are also a couple of new Napoleonic Packs: Austrian Generals and Staff Officers and French Cheveau Leger Lanciers. Highcliffe Drive, Sheffield, S11 7LT, UK; web: www.baccus6mm.com, tel: 0114 2302761.
Brigade Games has released more 28 mm figures for WWI in Africa: Kings African Rifles skirmishing and command, Nigerian brigade in wool hats, and Schutztruppe in slouch hats with command. For the European Theatre there are packs of German trench fighters and US Marine command. web: www.brigadegames.com
BattleLine Miniatures is the Old North State line of 10mm American Civil War miniatures, now manufactured and distributed by Old Dominion GameWorks. the line will initially have over 60 items, with additions planned for the future. ODGW, PO Box 1456, Winchester, VA 22604-7956, web: www.odgw.com.
Calpe has still more in their extremely varied 25 mm Napoleonics line. These are 1813 Prussian Reserve Infantry in short jackets and breeches tucked into black gaiters (13 poses in shako and cap), and Landwehr in 15 marching poses with muskets on their shoulders. Available from the Miniature Service Center. www.miniatureservicecenter.com or 1386 Portofino Dr., Yuba City, CA 95993
Compagnie d’Elite: The Napoleonic uniform colour plates by Compagnie d’Elite already have a reputation with wargamers, figure collectors and uniformologists. The computer generated graphics are printed on heavy cardboard and come with an explainatory text in English, German or French. These plates are carefully researched and mostly based on contemporary pictures, memoires, etc. Compagnie d’Elite plates are obtainable via my home page or, in the United States, by OnMilitaryMatters and Triangle Miniatures. If you are a dealer and interested in taking Compagnie d’Elite products into your portfolio, please ask for special conditions. www.compagnie-d-elite.de
C&Q Equipment Co. provides a range of figures covering the German and the British Empire forces for Africa in the first World War which include German Askaries, German Schutztruppe, German Sailors, Indians, Gurkas, British, South Africans, Kings African Rifles, African Porters. They also cover the war against the Turks with Australians and Turkish troops. All in 20mm.
The range above is extensive and they were the first company to introduce a full line of figures for the African theatre. 7326 S.E. 12th Circle, Ocala, FL 34480. scq@ix.netcom.com; Website at: http://www.netcom.com/~scq/cqfigs.htm
Front Rank has released more 25mm Napoleonics, with 10 Russian generals and staff, horse artillery crew, Russo-German Legion horse artillery crew, Austrian Grenz (nine figures), Jagers (nine figures), Landwehr (10 figures), six generals and staff, artillery crews, 3 lb and 6 lb guns. Available from the Miniature Service Center. www.miniatureservicecenter.com or 1386 Portofino Dr., Yuba City, CA 95993
Game Figures Incorporated is bringing back Minifigs 25 mm Colonial figures designed in the 1980’s. These true 25’s are from new molds, and sold by the individual figure. There are now five packs of British infantry and command in Havelocks and light order, six of Highlanders in kilts and caps, Sepoys in full dress, service dress, and summer dress, a staff officer, and four packs of Sikhs. Cavalry should be available by the time this makes it to print. Game Figures Inc, 538 Olathe St., Unit E, Aurora, Co. 80011; web:www.minifigs.com, tel:(303) 361-6465.
Johnny Reb For all of you ACW miniatures enthusiasts, as well as all Johnny Reb rules fans, Battlefield Terrain Concepts has recently taken over operations for the Johnny Reb Game Company. Battlefield Terrain Concepts will handle all marketing and distribution of the JR products. Dealer and wholesale inquiries should be directed to Doug at BTC. We will continue to support those who have retailed and distributed the Johnny Reb III rules. A new website will be developed in the near future to handle the Johnny Reb Game Company products and to promote the rules. John Hill will continue to retain the intellectual rights to the rules set and will be involved with any future release of rules based on this popular system. Inquires can be directed to: Doug Kline, Battlefield Terrain Concepts/Johnny Reb Game Company; 754 Ray St.; Roanoke, VA 24019; 540-977-0696, Dkline1863@aol.com or http://battlefieldterrain.com
London War Room has brought out a new line of 15 mm figures intended for use with The Kris and the Flame rules. They have packs of British marines, RN ship’s crew, naval landing party, officers, signalers, and gun crew, opposed by Dyaks, Malays, and Chinese with rowers, ship crews, and leaders, plus some European civilians to rescue, defend, or perhaps support in their nefarious imperialist plots. 41 Beverly Hills Loop, Petal, MS 39465, web: thelondonwarroom.com, tel: (601) 584-8533.
Piquet has two new titles out. Archon, 2nd Edition is a revision of the original ancient/dark age supplement, with streamlined mechanics, more period details and an expanded army list section. PKowboys is a western gunfight skirmish game with a new initiative system. Piquet, Inc, 8995 S. Edgewood Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO; 80130 web: www.Piquet.com, tel:(303) 470-5727.
Redoubt has a new 25 mm French and Indian War Ranger canoe set with six figures and two resin canoes. Available from the Miniature Service Center, 1386 Portofino Dr, Yuba City, CA 95993; web: www.miniatureservicecenter.com, tel:( 530) 673-5169.
The Quartermaster has released the first figures in the Polish-Lithuanian range in 15mm for Kosciuszko’s Rebellion (1792-94). These include Polish infantry, artillery, command, and generals, and Polish-Lithuanian cavalry, command, and riflemen. 1806 Copperfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666; web: www.thequartermaster.com, tel: (757) 838-3537.
Renaissance Ink has added new sizes to their Resin Move Trays and Plastic Slotted Bases. The slotted bases come in round and hex shapes and the movement trays are available in square, rectangular, “arrow” and “lance” shapes. Renaissance Ink, 335 Torrance Ave, Vestal, NY 13850. (607) 748 4665. Web Site: www.renaissanceink.net
Reviresco has just released kits of the 1940 French Light Tank FCM-36 and its captured German Variant the Marder I in 1/72. There is also a tramp steamer of 1900 for 28 mm adventures. web: www.tin-soldier.com, tel: (360) 537-0273.
Studio 33 Productions has a number of watercraft and cardstock buildings to support these rules, as well. These include a side paddle-wheel gunboat, medium prahu, riverine prahu, small prahu, light prahu, and a war canoe, along with several huts and two longhouses, with more items planned. Available from Patrick R. Wilson, 10208 Haverhill Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73120-3922,tel: (405) 752-2420, web: thevirtualarmchairgeneral.com.
Trench Storm is a set of rules for WWI squad/platoon level games. It includes quick reference charts, 10 scenarios, and army lists. Available from The Tin Dictator, 39 Adeline Street, Hampstead, NH 03841; web: www.tindictator.com, tel: 603)329-5695.
Two Tin Soldiers lines are dedicated to warfare in the East and Pacific during WWII in 15mm. Their new releases include mor Finns (Bicycles, Ski infantry, Mortar Crews and Boros gun and crew); early russian Army 1931-1941; 1940-1945 Romanian Army including cavalry; and 1939-45 special troops which include German Cossack cavalry, Spanish Volunteers, Infantry in Fez, SS anti-Partisan infantry, Hungarian assault troops and “Herman Goring” parachute infantry. www.twotin soldiers.com or PMB-182 Western Ave., Albany NY 12203.
Whitewash City is a collection of PDF-format files for printing cardstock buildings for a Wild West town. The current batch of new offerings includes a grocery store, boots and shoes store, newspaper and land claims office, house, three small businesses, two small miner’s houses, seven small outbuildings, a church, and a large house. Hotz Artworks, 110-19567 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3S 9A4 Canada; web: www.erichotz.com/whitewash.html.
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