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The Generals have arrived

03 March 2025

The Cavalry painting went well and I am getting faster. The turn around is now about 1½ hours to complete a base, not including drying time in between. The basing is getting smoother as I find my way and I have that down to four processes.

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Painting up a storm

24 February 2025

I have to admit to a touch of panic. I haven’t touched anything larger than a 6mm figure, or group of figures, since 1995. My daughter heralded an age of relative austerity for my wargaming and I moved to 6mm rather than the larger scales. However, now I am spending time working

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The Seleucids (312BC - 63BC)

17 February 2025

The Seleucid Empire was a Greek state ruled over by the Seleucid dynasty. This state existed from about 312 BC to 63 BC and was founded its leader Seleucus I Nicator. 

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My first love - Polybian Romans (290BC - 88BC)

10 February 2025

I've loved this army ever since I learned about it at school. I didn't really understand back then, but I now know that I was drawn to the wonderful look of the soldiers and chequerboard legions, with all its different ranks of of troops laid out in battle.

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You’re never too old to start again

03 February 2025

Today I made a big decision. Ever since my children were born I have not really been able to focus on my hobby. However, I did still manage to find a bit of time over the years (usually, late in the evenings) to write several sets of wargame rules and supplements on top of dabbling a little in the 6mm market.

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