《 Battle Of The ISANDLWNA 》( 1879/01/22 )

History's Turning Points - AD 1879 Zulus at War

Playmobil: Roman Battle

Zulu War, Battle of Isandlwana

lego zulu

Rorke's Drift Playmobil Jabripac

How to Remember What You Read

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WWI 1914 for Axis & Allies

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I am looking forward to playing this game this coming Saturday.

Playmobil Rome The Fall of Carthage

279 B.C. Lego Battle of Asculum, Greek Pyrrhic Victory over Rome

My Army Men Collection

Toy Soldiers War Chest : Announcement trailer [UK]

Battle of Shiloh Toy Soldier Playset - New for 2012

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Marshal Ney

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Taking the bull by the horns: painting a Zulu warrior

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US Army and Military Hot Wheels and others! HUGE Collection

I always look for HO scale armor when I'm in a store that sells such things, but I admit they are very hard to find around here.  I have quite a bit of this stuff in my desert army sets.

MINI MICRO ARMY MEN GREEN vs GRAY TOY REVIEW!

MINI ARMY MEN TOY REVIEW!

I used to have these kinds of toys many years ago.  They're fun to see set-up and displayed for battle.

Some Photos from The First Historicon in Fredericksburg, VA

As I said yesterday, I've had these and many more photos to post, but I've had difficulty doing so.  I never played in the games that featured these gems, but I always thought they were fascinating to see.

The entire table (and game) was huge, but I never saw the Trojan horse to scale before.

It took me another year to play in a game that featured this castle and the game that accompanied it was overwhelming.

Experiment#1

                                   

I've been having trouble uploading photos to this blog for quite a while.  Recently someone wrote about uploading the photo to your email first and then paste it to your blog.  I want to see if this works and, if so, I will be pasting a zillion.

Why You Should Play WildStar And How To Get The Most Out Of It

 

Let's be honest, these days, it seems like every few months we're hearing about some new Massively Multiplayer Onling Role Playing Game (MMORPG) getting ready to be released. Ever since World of Warcraft emerged on the scene and took the gaming world by storm every game developer under the sun has wanted to grab a piece of that MMO pie. Unfortunately, most of these games end up getting rushed out to release and suffer from faults that inevitably lead to their demise. Usually the only salvation for these games is to then go Free-To-Play and add microtransactions which might gain the interest of casual gamers but typically deters hardcore and purist gamers.
 
Well, yet another MMORPG has arrived in the form of WildStar, but unlike those that came before it, WildStar makes the strongest case so far that it's not just a poorly made WoW clone but a true contenter for the MMORPG throne. For starters, the game was developed in part by former employees of Blizzard Entertainment who worked on vanilla World of Warcraft, which many still consider to be the height of MMORPG's. The game has the same level of imagination and wonder in it's environments and character design that you've come to expect from WoW but in a totally different sci-fi universe rather than the traditional fantasy one. Also, unlike WoW which has went from being a rather challenging game in the beginning to being dumbed down repeatedly with each expansion, WildStar has a slightly higher difficulty, giving a real sense of reward when you accomplish things, but increasing the learning curve, especially for newcomers.

That said, the games difficulty need not dissuade you from trying the game because the folks over at Zygor Guides, who you may know for their famous in-game leveling guides for World of Warcraft, have already created a full 1-50 WildStar guide that will power level you to level 50 in less than 2 days. The guide installs just like an addon and gives you a detailed step by step walkthrough that you can follow inside of the game. The guide also includes an on-screen 3D Waypoint Arrow that will point you exactly where you need to go and let you know when you have arrived at your destination.  Best of all, the guide can actually sync up with your character and detect your progress as you play, updating itself as you complete goals and automatically moving forward in the guide as you complete each step.

You really have to see it to really get the full impact, so if you're not sure if this leveling guide is right you can download a free trial that covers the first 6 levels of the game. Once you start playing with a Zygor Guide you'll never be able to go without it.

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Zygor's 1-50 WildStar Leveling Guide:
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WildStar is quickly proving itself to be one of the best new onine games of the year and one of it's best features is also one of it's drawbacks. Unlike the recent trend among mmos which try to make the game so easy that literally anyone can play, WildStar throws it back to the old days of MMO's where they were actually challenging. This makes for a far more rewarding experience because gaining a level actually takes some real work and you're not just handed awesome items and gear at every turn.
The downside is that the games quest flow can be a bit tricky to navigate. Some quests take a lot of time to complete and only yield meager experience points. There are also a lot of distracting side activities than can easily take a dent out of your leveling speed. For all of these reasons you're might be considering a leveling guide to help you out. Now when it comes to gaming guides it seems there's one name that everyone seems to recommend these days: Zygor. But what makes Zygor Guides special? Are they really all they are hyped out to be or is it just marketing fluff? Lets take a closer look at why Zygor's Leveling Guides might be best option for leveling faster in WildStar?
01) Paperback vs Digital
When most people think of guides they think of the paperbound book guides found in game shops, but these guides are terrible for online games like WildStar that are constantly in a state of change. Every new patch adds new quests, rewards, and other content, and the paper guides quickly fall out of date with these changes. Zygor Guides are digitally downloaded software guides and because of this they are able to be kept up to date anytime changes are made to the game.
02) Fully In-Game and Automated
When most people think of a leveling guide they imagine reading plain text instructions, either printed out or in-game, and having to still figure out where to go and manually keep moving to the next step. Using a Zygor Guide is a magical experience as it is completely in-game allowing you to view it inside the game while you're playing. It includes a fully 3D Waypoint Arrow right on your screen that points you exactly where to go and it also syncs up with your characters, detecting your actions, checking things off as you go, and skipping to the next step when all goals are complete. All of these factors combine to streamline your gaming experience and allowing you to focus on the fun of the gameplay without any frustration.
03) Power Leveling Quest Path
Even if you're a seasoned veteran of MMO's who knows your stuff leveling your first character in WildStar is gonna be hampered just learning the game, exploring zones, and figuring out the quests for the first time. Wouldn't it be awesome if you could instantly know all of this stuff your first time through the game? With Zygor Guides you can. Their professional speed leveling team have already gone through the game multiple times and done all the work for you. Their guide even adapts to branching questlines and allows players to choose between multiple zones at select points, just like the game does.
04) Smart Injection System
While all of this sounds great you might be thinking "what if I already started leveling my character without a guide? What will happen if I decide to give Zygor's guide a try? Do I have to recreate my character from scratch?" Well, one of the best Zygor Guides features is their Smart Injection System which can look at your characters past quest history and automatically scan through the guide, skipping past things you've already done, and stopping at the best place for you to start.
05) Peace of Mind
You can rest easy when you buy a Zygor Guide because every purchase is backed by their incredible technical support team that is available 24/7 to help you with any issues you might encounter, or even just to answer questions you have. If you're still not sure if Zygor is right for you head over to their site now and download their free trial which will let you test drive the guide for the first 6 levels of the game.

Medieval II: Kingdoms - Americas Campaign - Aztec Part 25

I don't have this game, but it sounds entertaining.

Tributes for the brush god: painting an Aztec warrior in a Huaxtec-style...

I have a growing collection of 25mm and 1/72 scale Aztec, Mayan, Incan, and Conquistadors.  I am planning a game for Spring, 2015.

Check out the Official History of Australia in the War of 1914 - 1918

                               

This book is a great find for me (and for you).  The pages are clean and easy to read.  The binding and pages are worn, but they hold up nicely.  The story of the Australian involvement in the first world war is abundantly illustrated and the history well told.  I didn't read it all, but I appreciate the details provided.

There is a well written and documented appendix on the Egyptian Rebellion of 1919 as well as exciting accounts of historical campaigns.

You will see everything from notes and photos, some of which seem quite personal in nature, to one and two page maps of various situations and battles.  I tried to supply samples of the illustrations provided, as you can see, but it is hard to capture the quality of this book's contents.

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Mutant Giant Spider Dog (SA Wardega)

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Inexpensive Ways to Make Trees and Ground Cover For Your Model Railroad Layout - Or War-game Table?

Inexpensive Ways to Make Trees and Ground Cover For Your Model Railroad Layout

One of the most exciting aspects of model railroading is creating the scenery to enhance the landscape of a layout. The scenery is what adds the personality and interest to a layout to make it truly unique.

There are all sorts of scenery accessories you can purchase from online model train stores, but many things can be made from everyday items around the home. You do not always need to spend money when there are things around you for free.

Twigs from your back yard are a good example. They can be used for making small trees and shrubs, or be cut to resemble logs. There is no need to paint them, because they are already the right color. Small wooden meat skewers (from the supermarket) can also be used to make logs and they are very inexpensive to buy.

The same goes for adding grass to your layout. You can purchase some very good products such as "Static Grass Flock" to provide ground cover, or you can make your own. Some model railroaders use a mix of ready-to-use grasses from the hobby store, and combine this, with there own home made grass recipe.

Gather some fresh mulberry leaves and dry them in a microwave oven. After they are dried out, drop them in a kitchen blender and you have instant ground cover. The best thing is; it costs you virtually nothing to make. Store it in a plastic bag for when you need it.

The only disadvantage with making your own ground cover is you will not necessarily know how long it will last when compared to the bought stuff. Many of the ground cover products from a hobby store will have been treated to help them maintain their color and withstand temperature and humidity variances over time. Some of them are non-flammable and nontoxic, so you need to decide what is important to you.

A lot of model railroaders use dried kitchen herbs for leaves and ground cover. They mix different herbs (eg. thyme, oregano and parsley) for different effects. When doing this it is best to lay some newspaper underneath, as it can be a messy process. That way you can catch and reuse any herbs that do not stick the first time.

Sea Foam (also called "Forest in a Box") is a popular material for making small inexpensive trees. You can bend it to look like trees and then spray on some adhesive and sieve on some flock. It is usually best to mix a few little pieces together rather than use just one piece for an entire tree.

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Fine brass wire can be used to strengthen the trunks and branches. Torn up pieces of masking tape can be wound around the tree trunk to add some width. This can then be sealed with a mixture of wall filler and PVA white glue.

You can even add sprinklings of kitchen herbs as mentioned earlier. You can then spray the trees all over with matt varnish, or spray them (upside down) with a mix of white glue and water. You then leave them to dry overnight.

Lichen is also ideal for making shrubs and trees. It is very versatile and looks good as mass foliage and undergrowth on a train layout. It is also inexpensive and easy to work with. You can purchase it in a range of colors that can be used separately or mixed together.

So, there are many, many ways to make ground cover and trees for your model railroad layout. It is a lot of fun and you might want to try some different options to see what works best for you. The point I am really making here; is that things on your train layout do not always need to be expensive. You just need to be a little creative in your approach. Have fun!

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Hat Colonial British Dragoons - My Next Project

These are the only figures missing from my collection.

Bleaseworld: If You Go Down To The Woods...

Bleaseworld: If You Go Down To The Woods...: Not the most exciting of posts, but I made up a few small 2mm woods/copses for Land Ironclads that will also work for Aeronef and other air...

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Interview tip: "What is your biggest weakness?"

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Digestive System - Living Without Pain ( Harvey Diamond - Fit For Life )

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Look Familiar?

I have lost all the photographs I posted to Blogger, so this is an experiment.  Let me know if you can see it.  Did you lose my other pics as well?

Lost Roman Legions? Nah, Here they Are....

This was a stunning game to witness.  You could feel for the helplessness the troops felt and it gave you the feeling of isolation.  Those woods could definately appear spooky.  The battle of The Teutoberg Forest devastated the Roman Empire, when Roman General Varus lost three legions to the Germanic leader, Arminius in A.D. 9.  The Roman Empire never recovered.  One gets the feel of that moment when witnessing this game.  My photos don't do the game justice, although there is a couple of good shots to be had.

Winter Scene

This was a scene from a battle in the snow during the 30 Year War.  It just looked good enough to capture with my camera.  This may have been several years ago, so I don't remember much about it.  

Unpainted German BMW with Side Car for Sale!

I have a selection of plastic soldiers for sale, both painted and unpainted. You can find this set in my eBay store

Some Clever Handiwork from History

These shots are from some convention I attended some years ago.  I was impressed by these structures because I was told they were hand-made.  Oh yeah, the figures were nicely done.  I found these pictures and a lot more in an old camera, so I cannot add more information (as a 64 year old, I seem to be suffering more and more from the CRS syndrome [Can't Remember Sh...t]).  Personally, I like fortresses, at least to look at, although I realize most people don't like the static play they contribute to.    

Willie Nelson - Amazing Grace

I love this rendition.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole

This is my soul music.

Computer Basics: What is the Cloud?

I heard the term, but I only guessed at its meaning.  I was half right.  The truth is far more expansive than I thought.  I hope this helps you.

Anglo Zulu War

I like this documentary.  It gives an interesting background for my war-gaming efforts regarding the Zulu War.

LUX RADIO THEATER: THE LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER - EROLL FLYNN

Random Shots

These photos are primarily random shots taken as I walked through the Cold Wars show.  The scenes just caught my eye for one reason or another.

This was a game I actually participated in, Major Dundee, after the movie of the same name by Peckinpaw.  It was a confused affair and I developed roving eyes.     

These photos are of a 54mm Civil War game and it was quite impressive to bear witness to.  I live in an apartment, so games and collections of this scale are hard to imagine.  I prefer 1/72 figures (and even smaller).  I can run a game with 2-20mm.  My war-gaming friends blanch at games smaller than 15s, however.  I cut my war-gaming teeth on the Marx 54mm Civil War figures.  Truth be told, I would return to them in a heartbeat.  

All I Have To Offer

Depending on what side of the machine gun you are on, of course, WWI can be a beautiful site to behold. These, I believe, are 25mm planes from an aerial game from the first world war.  I think you had to have a big set of wrenches to fly one of those babies.  

I have a friend who, along with his wife, are considered aces because of their series of success in this kind of thing.