We have a chat with Andy Chambers, the author or Warlord Games Air Strike! Discussing the changes to the Blood Red Skies rules and the future of the game.

Warlord Games have released Air Strike!, a set of new and updated rules and scenarios for the popular Blood Red Skies . This is a 76 page softback book, with fold out target cards and photcopiable resources. The original Blood Red Skies rules have been updated and expanded in the course of the first couple of sections of this book. Many of the rules have been altered as a result of further play testing and feedback from many players. The next section contains new rules for Aces, optional rules for using the Action Decks in a different way, the use of Traits, bombers and multi-engine aircraft and the use of turrets during the game. Bombers have been a desired aspect of the rules from the outset, and these rules make them much easier to use. The rules and suggested profiles from the MIG Alley boxed set are repeated and expanded here, with a list of aircraft used during the Korean War of the 1950s and a number of aircraft have been provided with game data. The next section gives full details of the new Air Strike! rules themselves, complete with an explanation of the new Target Cards, examples, the effects of Defensive Flak, attacking ground and sea targets and even the use of torpedoes and dive bombing tactics. The rules for running tournaments and competitive play are outlined, and a handy list of who used which aircraft under ‘Lend-Lease’ is given, allowing for a number of other national squadrons being assembled. Next come the scenarios, with updated versions of the five original ones from the boxed game and seven brand new ones that more closely follow the Air Strike rules themselves. After set-up rules, a set of charts for theatre and doctrine cards is included, allowing players to fight across pretty much every part of this worldwide war. Specialist scenario rules, and the scenarios themselves follow, all outlined in plenty of detail and making them a useful set of ‘pick up and play’ instructions. The new scenarios focus upon intercepting and running a force of bombers on typical missions of the time. Towards the end of the book there are photocopiable versions of the various new cards outlined in the rules, three pages in total, plus a handy index and a quick reference sheet. The front and rear covers of the book itself are also resources, with fold outs of the new Target cards which may be copied or cut from the book without ruining the actual covers themselves. With updated and new rules, this is a useful book for those looking to add more to their games of Blood Red Skies. The writing style is clear and concise, the

Warlord Games have released Air Strike!, a set of new and updated rules and scenarios for the popular Blood Red Skies . This is a 76 page softback book, with fold out target cards and photcopiable resources. The original Blood Red Skies rules have been updated and expanded in the course of the first couple of sections of this book. Many of the rules have been altered as a result of further play testing and feedback from many players. The next section contains new rules for Aces, optional rules for using the Action Decks in a different way, the use of Traits, bombers and multi-engine aircraft and the use of turrets during the game. Bombers have been a desired aspect of the rules from the outset, and these rules make them much easier to use. The rules and suggested profiles from the MIG Alley boxed set are repeated and expanded here, with a list of aircraft used during the Korean War of the 1950s and a number of aircraft have been provided with game data. The next section gives full details of the new Air Strike! rules themselves, complete with an explanation of the new Target Cards, examples, the effects of Defensive Flak, attacking ground and sea targets and even the use of torpedoes and dive bombing tactics. The rules for running tournaments and competitive play are outlined, and a handy list of who used which aircraft under ‘Lend-Lease’ is given, allowing for a number of other national squadrons being assembled. Next come the scenarios, with updated versions of the five original ones from the boxed game and seven brand new ones that more closely follow the Air Strike rules themselves. After set-up rules, a set of charts for theatre and doctrine cards is included, allowing players to fight across pretty much every part of this worldwide war. Specialist scenario rules, and the scenarios themselves follow, all outlined in plenty of detail and making them a useful set of ‘pick up and play’ instructions. The new scenarios focus upon intercepting and running a force of bombers on typical missions of the time. Towards the end of the book there are photocopiable versions of the various new cards outlined in the rules, three pages in total, plus a handy index and a quick reference sheet. The front and rear covers of the book itself are also resources, with fold outs of the new Target cards which may be copied or cut from the book without ruining the actual covers themselves. With updated and new rules, this is a useful book for those looking to add more to their games of Blood Red Skies. The writing style is clear and concise, the

Warlord Games have released Air Strike!, a set of new and updated rules and scenarios for the popular Blood Red Skies . This is a 76 page softback book, with fold out target cards and photcopiable resources. The original Blood Red Skies rules have been updated and expanded in the course of the first couple of sections of this book. Many of the rules have been altered as a result of further play testing and feedback from many players. The next section contains new rules for Aces, optional rules for using the Action Decks in a different way, the use of Traits, bombers and multi-engine aircraft and the use of turrets during the game. Bombers have been a desired aspect of the rules from the outset, and these rules make them much easier to use. The rules and suggested profiles from the MIG Alley boxed set are repeated and expanded here, with a list of aircraft used during the Korean War of the 1950s and a number of aircraft have been provided with game data. The next section gives full details of the new Air Strike! rules themselves, complete with an explanation of the new Target Cards, examples, the effects of Defensive Flak, attacking ground and sea targets and even the use of torpedoes and dive bombing tactics. The rules for running tournaments and competitive play are outlined, and a handy list of who used which aircraft under ‘Lend-Lease’ is given, allowing for a number of other national squadrons being assembled. Next come the scenarios, with updated versions of the five original ones from the boxed game and seven brand new ones that more closely follow the Air Strike rules themselves. After set-up rules, a set of charts for theatre and doctrine cards is included, allowing players to fight across pretty much every part of this worldwide war. Specialist scenario rules, and the scenarios themselves follow, all outlined in plenty of detail and making them a useful set of ‘pick up and play’ instructions. The new scenarios focus upon intercepting and running a force of bombers on typical missions of the time. Towards the end of the book there are photocopiable versions of the various new cards outlined in the rules, three pages in total, plus a handy index and a quick reference sheet. The front and rear covers of the book itself are also resources, with fold outs of the new Target cards which may be copied or cut from the book without ruining the actual covers themselves. With updated and new rules, this is a useful book for those looking to add more to their games of Blood Red Skies. The writing style is clear and concise, the

Warlord Games have released Air Strike!, a set of new and updated rules and scenarios for the popular Blood Red Skies . This is a 76 page softback book, with fold out target cards and photcopiable resources. The original Blood Red Skies rules have been updated and expanded in the course of the first couple of sections of this book. Many of the rules have been altered as a result of further play testing and feedback from many players. The next section contains new rules for Aces, optional rules for using the Action Decks in a different way, the use of Traits, bombers and multi-engine aircraft and the use of turrets during the game. Bombers have been a desired aspect of the rules from the outset, and these rules make them much easier to use. The rules and suggested profiles from the MIG Alley boxed set are repeated and expanded here, with a list of aircraft used during the Korean War of the 1950s and a number of aircraft have been provided with game data. The next section gives full details of the new Air Strike! rules themselves, complete with an explanation of the new Target Cards, examples, the effects of Defensive Flak, attacking ground and sea targets and even the use of torpedoes and dive bombing tactics. The rules for running tournaments and competitive play are outlined, and a handy list of who used which aircraft under ‘Lend-Lease’ is given, allowing for a number of other national squadrons being assembled. Next come the scenarios, with updated versions of the five original ones from the boxed game and seven brand new ones that more closely follow the Air Strike rules themselves. After set-up rules, a set of charts for theatre and doctrine cards is included, allowing players to fight across pretty much every part of this worldwide war. Specialist scenario rules, and the scenarios themselves follow, all outlined in plenty of detail and making them a useful set of ‘pick up and play’ instructions. The new scenarios focus upon intercepting and running a force of bombers on typical missions of the time. Towards the end of the book there are photocopiable versions of the various new cards outlined in the rules, three pages in total, plus a handy index and a quick reference sheet. The front and rear covers of the book itself are also resources, with fold outs of the new Target cards which may be copied or cut from the book without ruining the actual covers themselves. With updated and new rules, this is a useful book for those looking to add more to their games of Blood Red Skies. The writing style is clear and concise, the

Wargames Atlantic are rapidly becoming one of the most innovative manufacturers of multi-part plastic figures on the market.  One of their ranges is titled Death Fields and is designed to represent the use of soldiers kidnapped from Earth over the years who fight in a battlefield arena for the pleasure of alien masters. The frame we have for review comes from the Les Grognards set. These are soldiers from a French background who have become warriors in the arena. They encompass Napoleonic era members of the Imperial Guard, through the Poilu of World War One, down to the Metropolitan soldiers who fought in the French Indo-China War. This particular frame is themed around the production of three figures in the Adrian helmet of World War One. The frame contains three bodies in greatcoats with turned back greatcoats and a choice of various weapons, all with a sci-fi ‘slant’ but akin to the muskets and rifles the soldiers would be used to. The three packs on the frame look more Napoleonic than the other items, whereas the other parts have a more sci-fi origin. These are ‘heroic scale’ plastics, meaning that they are large enough to fit in with similar sci-fi infantry from other manufacturers. The quality of design and moulding is on a par with many much larger companies, and the overall look is certainly more unique and interesting compared to those already on the market. I would have liked to see the Napoleonic heads and the kepis but will happily wait until the figures are released to explore them in more detail. For more information, visit https://wargamesatlantic.com

Antediluvian Miniatures continue to release some excellent miniatures for their small but ever-increasing ranges of miniatures. This time around we have Medieval era spearmen from the Wars of the Bruce’s period, plus the more unusual, a packet of Conquistador zombies. The Wars of the Bruce’s were battles between King Robert I and his brother against the encroaching Edward I, a series of battles designed to keep Scotland independent and add parts of Ireland to the Scottish realm. The latest pack for this period is Spearmen 3. These are very well sculpted figures with plenty of detail and character for each one. There are four figures in the pack, although we’ve focused upon two, an advancing figure with his hands ready for a spear (not supplied), plus a helmeted spearman who needs his hand drilled out to hold a spear whilst he draws his sword. The next pack is from the Conquerors of Mictlan range, which consists of various historically based Conquistador figures, but versus the Undead rather than ‘normal’ Aztecs. We’ve picked out two figures from the packs of Conquistador Zombies we were provided with. Each pack consists of three figures that are probably the first such figures on the market! If that’s the case, if anyone else intends to follow a similar theme, these will be a hard act to follow. The figures are excellent, evoking the concept very well and have a great, shambling aspect in the poses. Sometimes, ‘shopping small’ is the best approach. The smaller the company, the more experimental and niche creating / filling they can be. Antediluvian is one such ‘one-man band’ who deserves to be commending by daring to be different in a sea of sameness. For more information, visit www.antediluvianminiatures.wordpress.com

Alan Perry has embarked upon a brand-new range of miniatures for the 1864 to 1870 War of the Triple Alliance, also known as The Great Paraguayan War. This war took place between the nation of Paraguay and the three-pronged Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.  We spoke to Alan about the first batch of figures in the new range and photographed some which had just arrived back from the painter. The Paraguayans are mostly featured with no shoes (something they did out of necessity or sometimes out of a choice) using smoothbore muskets. Some of the Paraguayans wear traditional chiripa kilts. Most of this initial batch wear a (red) hunting shirt that many already owned prior to the war. They also wear shakos based upon European styles but of their own, unique (shorter) style. The Argentinians (seen below) were mostly dressed in blue, with a very French look to them, but they also had fatigue uniforms which were sand or buff coloured. These were piped in different colours, like greens and reds. They also had a tropical uniform which was all white, piped green. An interesting aspect of the Argentine army is the wearing of Carlist-style headgear. This variety of uniform has been replicated in the sculpts. The Brazilians were the more efficient army and were greater adherents to regulations. They were probably the best troops in the War, the most active and reliable. The Brazilian army’s uniform was based closely upon that of the Portuguese, but ultimately looked very ACW, apart from the new-ish fatigue cap which was a bonnet de police, in the French style. In terms of sculpts, these are much more regimented looking. For the Uruguayans, some are finished, but the range still needs work. Here we have the Lipstadt regiment, with the Carlist look, French equipment, blue jackets and the beret, but there was actually only one battalion of those. These have the full backpacks on, ready to embark on campaign. The greater variety of uniform styles will be explored in later packs. Right now, there are 16 packs ready for release, with plans for more. There’s a lot to add, plenty of subject matter to work on. There are also cavalry and artillery planned for all the armies. Alan has also been working on some schematics and images for the various uniforms which we are going to make available in Wargames Illustrated. You will also find an interview with Alan, about the range, in the January issue of the magazine. Once again, the passion of a Perry Twin has led to the creation of a whole new range of figures for a war that is little known outside of South America. The sculpts we’ve

As we get ever nearer to the release of Osprey Games’ much anticipated Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age fantasy rules, North Star continue to release ‘classic’ fantasy figures. One of the upcoming releases for February of this year is a set of plastic Goblin Wolf Riders, complete with separate character models in metal. The OAKP202a – Goblin Wolf Riders box set contains enough parts to build 15 Goblin Wolf Riders. If you take a look at each 5 Goblin ‘rank’ in the photographs, you can see the possible weapon options. The figures may be armed with spears, hand weapon and shield or deployed as mounted archers You can also combine the three weapon options to create a more ‘ragtag’ look. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. This potentially gives you one giant unit of 15 Goblin Wolf Riders with an officer and standard bearer, or three units of 5 Goblins per unit with mixed weapons and a standard bearer or leader each Each box also contains 15 plastic bases, 25mm by 50mm, manufactured by Renedra. If you REALLY want to prove you’re a true Goblin Warlord, why not pick up OATH53 – Bolga,  Goblin Champion on Uber-Wolf This is a very limited edition model of the Goblin champion Bolga riding an Uber-Wolf which is made from resin and supplied unpainted. Only 40 of these models are being made available though, so if you want one, order now!

As we get ever nearer to the release of Osprey Games’ much anticipated Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age fantasy rules, North Star continue to release ‘classic’ fantasy figures. One of the upcoming releases for February of this year is a set of plastic Goblin Wolf Riders, complete with separate character models in metal. The OAKP202a – Goblin Wolf Riders box set contains enough parts to build 15 Goblin Wolf Riders. If you take a look at each 5 Goblin ‘rank’ in the photographs, you can see the possible weapon options. The figures may be armed with spears, hand weapon and shield or deployed as mounted archers You can also combine the three weapon options to create a more ‘ragtag’ look. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. This potentially gives you one giant unit of 15 Goblin Wolf Riders with an officer and standard bearer, or three units of 5 Goblins per unit with mixed weapons and a standard bearer or leader each Each box also contains 15 plastic bases, 25mm by 50mm, manufactured by Renedra. If you REALLY want to prove you’re a true Goblin Warlord, why not pick up OATH53 – Bolga,  Goblin Champion on Uber-Wolf This is a very limited edition model of the Goblin champion Bolga riding an Uber-Wolf which is made from resin and supplied unpainted. Only 40 of these models are being made available though, so if you want one, order now! If you are seeing this message after signing in, PLEASE PRESS THE BROWSER REFRESH BUTTON To access this content, you must purchase a Prime membership, or log in if you are a member. Click here to see a full list of incredible benefits