Studio Miniatures have added a large number of 28mm Monty Python and the Holy Grail models to their Medieval Mayhem range of late. We're looking at just a few of them. MM03-Sir Bors & Squire The first minis under our movie microscope is the double pack of Sir Bors and his squire.
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As the co-founder and the first Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Hugues de Payens along with Bernard of Clairvaux created the Latin Rule, the code of behavior for the infamous Order. If you want to learn more about de Payens and his mission worldwide, make sure you check out Wi400.
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Issue 400 of Wargames Illustrated has an interview with Alan and Michael Perry, talking about their history and adventures in the world of miniature making. Here are a couple of bonus questions we couldn’t fit into the magazine. More importantly, here are the answers the Perrys gave us! Wargames Illustrated: You’re
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Throughout Wi 400 and Wargames World 6 we have included no less than 400 Favourites. Some of these are obvious lists within the articles themselves and 'listicles' in boxes, while others may be a little more difficult to locate. For those wanting to find the full 400 here's a handy
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As part of our 'change of scenery' here at Wargames Illustrated HQ, we have gone back to the future by getting hold of loads of 25/28mm painted buildings by Hovels - a well established UK model building manufacturer. In this vid we take you on a tour of our new
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North Star continue their support for ranked fantasy game Oathmark with the release of this human cavalry box set. Produced in their always high-quality injection plastic at 28mm scale, this is a generous set of 15 multi-part Human Cavalry figures and includes a glorious range of weapon and command options. Two
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Victrix now produce packs of 28mm hard plastic Persian Archers - in both armoured and unarmoured variants - and we are taking a look at the armoured version here. This box - or rather bag - (and the unarmoured set) contains 30 hard plastic, multi-pose miniatures, consisting of 24 archers
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Throughout April 2021 it’s FREE to sign up to WiPrime. Once you sign up you will receive one month’s unpaid membership, with access to all WiPrime benefits. After your free month you will be be charged the regular monthly fee of £5.99. You can cancel your membership at any time, including during your
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Wargames Illustrated magazine is now being stocked and sold in more Tescos supermarkets than ever before. Pick up a copy straight off the shelves when you do your weekly shop, or If you have your groceries delivered from one of the stores that stock Wi - you can get the magazine
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A quick flipthrough of Death in the Dark Continent Lite - Wargames rules for small battles in 19th Century Africa. This booklet comes free with the 400th issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine and this video is intended to act as a guide to what the game has to offer. https://youtu.be/KEIZhsoEcRc
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Editor Dan takes us on a tour of the 400th issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine, which comes with a free copy of Death in the Dark Continent Lite. https://youtu.be/k1q9Qb8YUgg
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From humble beginnings back in September 1987, Wargames Illustrated magazine has grown into the world’s go-to resource for all things relating to tabletop gaming. With the April 2021 issue of the magazine, we celebrate our 400th issue! https://youtu.be/Rugvza_k7ls Wi400 hosts some great reads, including several reflective pieces taking in the history of the
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Order a print copy of this magazine here! Editorial: We’re celebrating our 400th issue by giving all you lucky readers access to the previous 399 magazines online (via WiPrime) PLUS a free copy of Wargames World 6 - an online, PDF only, bonus magazine - again accessible via WiPrime. For those who
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Editorial: Welcome to Wargames World 6. If you are wondering where the previous five issues are, then clearly you weren’t paying attention back in the late 1980s! Wargames World 1 through 5 were produced in 1988 - 89 as sister publications to Wargames Illustrated magazine. The then editor of Wi, Duncan Macfarlane,
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Ted Brown For the honour of the regiment two Zulu war skirmish scenarios Richard Marsh Into the void with workforce Tunisia, 1943, scenario Raymond Levesque Further exploits of Cochrane Napoleonic naval adventures Arthur Harman The storm of Cartagena Drake on the Spanish Main Peter Gilder A Sudan campaign, Part 5 The sands of the holiday centre are sodden red Nial
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David Snowden Napoleon for beginners Mike Bell The Ballad of Dam Bass: A Western Gunfight Campaign Peter Gilder A Sudan Campaign, Part 4 Pete Gritton Seven Samurai Ian Weekley West of Hellalabad: an Afghan Village Alan Hamilton Dust-off: Vietnam Casevac Scenario & Rules Adrian Whiting "The Snuffs:" the Natal Mounted Police & the War of 1879 Andy Grainger Defeated Race: a Roman Conquest of Germania
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Jonathan Carruthers C.S.S. Arkansas - ACW Riverine Warfare. Martyn C.Clarke War in the Vendee. Grahan Cunmings The Battle of Killiecrankie, 1689. Peter Gritton Touch Havens Pass. Mo-tien-ling, 1904. Geoffrey Kearns Campaign maps. An alternative to the hexagon. Richard Brooks The Hitchhiker's guide to wargames design. Peler P.H.Healh Wagram. A relight in l/300th scale. Ian weekly The Great
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D.W. Stewarts sets sail with 'The Texas Navy in the War of independence 1835-1843'. Richard Brooks takes a peep at 'A Campaign with a view.' Anthony Tucker in the tracks of 'The Debacle at Villers-Bocage.' A beflippered and snorkelled Bob Cordery guides his sub into the 'Dardanelles'. Peter Gilder still has the bit between
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Paul Carson looks at 'Antietam: An ACW wargame refight.' Roy Gunson rasps is marlin spike {l) and prepares for 'Cutting out the Chevretre.' A Napoleonic naval small action. Mike Haris considers 'Politics of campaigning.' Paul Carson (again!) and the Staines Wargamers offer a Zulu War scenario: 'Death or Dishonour.' Veteran wargamer Peter Gilder (was
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In the March 2021 issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine (Wi399) we feature an article about a skirmish between Russian hunters and a Native American tribe tribe known as Tlingits in the wilds of Alaska, 1792. You will see some great photos of figures from the collection of James Morris in the
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"More frightful than the most hellish devils," is the cheery tagline attached to James Morris' wonderful hobby, history, and gaming article from Wi399, our March issue (which Prime members can find in the Vault). In this video, which compliments the article, we present a video tour of the board James made,
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In the March 2021 issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine (Wi399) readers were treated to a great read about the use of heraldry on medieval figures and some great photos of figures. We're sure most readers were thinking “wouldn’t it be great if I could see these figures from all angles”, well hey presto!
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In the March 2021 issue of Wargames Illustrated magazine (Wi399) Nick Eyre of North Star Military Figures takes us on a tour of his 28mm American Civil War figure collection, based on the battle of First Bull Run – the opening encounter in the war. Below you will find some spins
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In Pete Brown’s Ice Station Stripey Horse article (Wi 399) we promised his house rules, Alien, and Marine stats. Here they are, ready to enhance your games in the frozen landscape as you battle through the buildings of Arctic Research Station Stripey Horse. Download it here https://www.wargamesillustrated.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Return-to-Ice-Station-Stripey-Horse-expanded-1.pdf
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Order a print copy of this magazine here! Editorial: A smorgasbord of delights! Why would you pick a theme for the magazine when you can include 15 different articles drawn from the whole of human history and across the whole broad wargaming spectrum? Well, because it gives direction to the magazine, focus
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In Every Bullet Has Its Billet, renowned wargamer Barry Hilton offers a wargaming guide to the late 17th Century. The format is a glossy, magazine-style book of 124 pages broken down into nine sections. With Helion’s usual high quality production, Hilton’s authoritative and knowledgeable text, and lots of colourful wargames
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In line with this month’s ‘Holy War’ theme Paul Davies demonstrates how he created a simple 15mm building inspired by the Friends Meeting House at Old Sturbridge in Massachusetts. He also explains how by using the same basic techniques, you can adapt the building further. Download all the plans to go
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Wargames Illustrated magazine is now being stocked and sold in more Sainsbury’s supermarkets than ever before. Pick up a copy straight off the shelves when you do your weekly shop, or If you have your groceries delivered from one of the stores that stock Wi - you can get the magazine
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In the latest issue of Wargames Illustrated we have some great articles on the theme of Holy War, including Barry Hilton’s In Hoc Signo Vinces, looking at the part Priests played in the battle of Aughrim. This isn’t the first time Barry’s examined Priests at war. In Wi 281, from
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Hot out of the mould this week are some new releases for the Perry Miniatures metal range of Napoleonic Saxons and Prussians. This range will represent the Saxon army as it appeared between 1806 and 1809 before they adopted French style uniforms. First up is a pack of Grenadier command
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