BMC Miniatures

Saturday, 5 September 2020

Golgotha's Modern - Vietnam War - Pegasus

Herewith, some Vietnam War miniatures, miniatures by Pegasus Miniatures, see: http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=936

Radio Operator from Imex Korean War set, see: http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=806 - I may well use these for also South Vietnam forces equipped with older American gear.

The Huey helicopter is a 1/72nd Amer Easy Model, the M48 Patton is a 1/72 Deagostini Model, then there is the old poly plastic Airfix M113 which will be replaced soon with some proper models, lastly there is a M42 Duster anti aircraft tank which were used against ground forces, model is some cheap toy like kit readily available on Ebay, whilst it is not particularly accurate I do like it and these are great for quickly getting some armour onto the table before better kits can be constructed. A Duster is available from Altaya.

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M42_Duster

I will also be adding some miniatures and vehicles from the likes of Britannia Miniatures, especially their riverine craft, and Australians, see: https://www.grubbytanks.com/product-category/britannia-miniatures/20mm-vietnam-conflict/

See: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=126762.0

Friday, 4 September 2020

Golgotha's - Langley Aviation Project - Celebrating our local aviation heritage and Links

Herewith - Langley Aviation Project - Celebrating our local aviation heritage and Links.

The unveiling ceremony of The Langley Airfield Memorial. For 20 years, Langley, Slough played a substantial role in Britain’s aviation history. Some of the finest fighter and multi role aircraft that served in the RAF and other world air forces that played such a pivotal role in winning the numerous air wars of WWII were made and flew from Langley, Slough.

This airfield also played its part in heralding in the new jet age and helped kick start post war trans-continental commercial air travel before Heathrow was fully established. The importance of this air field has effectively been forgotten over time, with the local populace now totally unaware of just how significant their local aviation heritage is.

Thankfully, this is now going to be rectified. The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust (ABCT) are fully sponsoring a carved granite memorial, pictured below, which was unveiled on what is left of the original air field, on Saturday October 5th, 11am, at Harvey Park, Tamar Way, Langley, SL3-8TA, with the event having had the complete backing of Slough Council.

If you would like more information of the airfield’s history, or have information, please contact Pete Trafford on peter.trafford@hotmail.co.uk.

See: https://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/langley/150812/memorial-unveiled-at-incredibly-important-former-langley-airfield-site.html?refresh_ce

See: https://www.ukairfieldguide.net/airfields/Langley

See: https://www.joystickclub.co.uk/single-post/2019/10/15/Official-recognition-of-Langley-Airfield-WW2-home-of-Hawker-Aircraft-Co-Ltd

See: https://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/airfield-finder/langley-parlaunt-park-slough/

Wednesday, 2 September 2020

Golgotha's Gaming Mats - Some considerations

Geek Villain mats

They “offer the highest quality gaming mats for the best value. Our mats are made from a high-quality durable fleece. Due to the unique material used we have been able to achieve a “textured” image that is sharp with beautifully deep colours. Our soft fleece mats have “texture” on both sides, which prevents the mat from sliding of your table and also gives your minis more grip. Our mats will lay beautifully flat and due to the nature of the material they don’t easily crease. The mats allow you to be more creative, by placing hills underneath the mat you achieve a more realistic look.

Our mats weigh under 750 g, which makes them the lightest on the market. They come packaged in a plastic zip-lock bag for easy storage and safe transit. Geek Villain battle mats fold up very easily so they can be transported in your gaming bag. Due to the compact size the mats will fit through the letterbox, so no more long waits and missed deliveries.”

See: https://geekvillain.co.uk/collections/gaming-mats/6x4

and

https://geekvillain.co.uk/collections/gaming-mats/products/wargaming-battle-mat-6x4-grassy-hill

Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Golgotha's Battle Masters - Evil Barbarian Human Chaos Archers

Herewith, most recent Battle Masters progress. Finally made a start on the Evil Barbarian Human Chaos Archers. One certainly does not see many of these miniatures they seem to be less popular than other miniatures in the box. I must say I was not originally that keen on them but I am growing more fond of them as I make progress on them.

I cut and sanded away the rather numerous and very pronounced join lines and added quivers - the quivers are from Mantic's Naiad miniatures which I had spare. I have decided to keep the mohawks afterall. I picture these bowmen not necessarily having the greatest range but given the power of their muscles, large bows and big arrow heads having good penetration and stopping power.

Hope mine come out as well as this chaps see: http://paintingagency.blogspot.com/2005/04/chaos-archer.html

The Naiad's themselves I am in the process of adding fish tails, turning them into merfolk to be even more aquatic in appearance. Will be working on making an under sea skirmish game of some sort maybe converting rules from Deep Wars, see: https://antimatter-games.com/deepwars/ and https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121626/deepwars but that is another topic entirely.

See: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=123972.30

I only have 9 of these which is a real pity as the original set had 10, worse is that for most units I have more than came in the original box. See: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/700/battle-masters

Herewith initial paint job - some detailing still to be added but main colours done. Will get them all to this stage and then basing will need to happen.