New Release: Japanese Samurai Buildings From Sarissa Precision

Always on the lookout for new models and terrain and Sarissa Precision fits the bill with their new Japanese Samurai Terrain. The buildings are made of laser cut 2mm MDF with laser etched details. This Samurai house is a marvelous centerpiece for any gaming table.

These models can cover gaming periods ranging from the Pike & Shotte era through World War II. This Shop/Townhouse is another great building. The Samurai House will run you 72.00 US dollars and the Townhouse 28.00.

If you are looking to use the Warlod Games Pike & Shotte rules, Tim Greene, who is a keen historical gamer and prolific rules writer, has penned a new army list for the Pike & Shotte rules allowing you to field Japanese Samurai armies. You can get the PDF here.

While the Temple/Shrine above costs 32.00 and this Village House would only cost 20.00.

There is also a Wall Gate, wall sections and wall corners available. These would let you create an entire compound or estate.

You can check the Warlord Games site for all the models and costs.

Have a Great Battle,
The Old Crow

New Release: Rune Lord Adventurers From Crusader Miniatures

Mark Sims of Crusader Miniatures has added 4 new Adventurers to his Fantasy range. The four figures, Rune Lords, come in a single pack with the Adventurers III title.

You can get them directly from Crusader or from a supplier. These figures would fit the bill for any fantasy adventuring party.

Mark has created a great range of historical figures as well as a few fantasy and other genres.

Crusader Miniatures are 28mm-sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. The miniatures shown here were all painted by Paul Cubbin.

Have A Great Battle,
The Old Crow

What Have We Been Doing: Steampunk Gameroom

Way back in November we showed a wargame table restoration and mentioned needing a room to put it in. So here it is, our Steampunk Gameroom! This is one of the reasons we haven't had any posts the last few months. Took a bit of time to get this done.

Lot's of places for wargaming accents...

Plenty of space to add lots of reference books about armies....

And the best thing of all is the wargaming table! If you want to see the step by step renovation, check out the post on the Hendersonworks blog

Have a Great Battle,
The Old Crow

Warhammer 40k Ork Air Force Courtesy of The Marden Empire

If you are looking to make your Warhammer 40k Ork Army fly into combat faster than truks can get them, the Marden Empire has a solution for you! The Ork Air Force.

Quite a while ago on the blog we praised the virtues of Martin's Titans and Tanks. This time we'd like to share his Ork Airpower.

These are just a sampling of the wonderful creations created in the Marden Empire workshop. Any Ork Warboss would be thrilled to have some of these babies!

You can follow him on Facebook or his YouTube Channel for the latest updates.








Have a Great Battle
The Old Crow

Wargames Table Restoration and Refinishing

 Found a fantastic old worn out table that had been used for a work bench and was heading for the scrap yard. I suddenly had grand visions of a gaming table with drawers large enough to hold the armies needed to go on it. So I set upon it with a vengeance! Here is the result, now the process...

At 3' x 5' it is a perfect size for wargames of all varieties. So off came the legs. There was a ton of wear on the whole surface. Sorry no photos of the whole thing before we started.

The drawer facings had also been abused.

Inside wasn't much better. The legs are on the right already being sanded down.

Here's a drawer facing sanded and the other one in the mix.

Wanting to make it a little distinct, it was decided to go with a cherry finish on the legs and frame then accent the top and drawers with a red mahogany.

We carefully removed and then replaced the tag from one of the legs. Originally thought it was brass or bronze but discovered it to be a leather tag. Need to research the origin.

And yes, the foam trays with wargame armies fits perfectly with plenty of extra room for books and dice. Theses SAGA Viking Hirdmen and Warhammer Dogs of War figures will have a nice new home!

A coat of satin polyurethane was added to the top and drawers where the action will occur. We'll have to post the inaugural game once time permits. Now to build a room to go with the table.

Have a Great Battle
The Old Crow

New Release: Pike & Shotte Baggage Wagon from Warlord Games

This superb new resin-and-metal baggage wagon is now available to order from Warlord Games in their Pike & Shotte line.

If you like objective based scenarios in other genre of games like Warhammer Fantasy, a couple of these would make for a sweet nights gaming. Attacking or defending, a baggage train was always key to defeating or sustaining an army.

Baggage Wagons were essential for every army on campaign. They would be used to carry the portable equipment and supplies of an army, with hundreds of baggage wagons forming an army's supply train.

These were multi-purpose vehicles, but were particularly used to transport hay and forage for horses, and food and supplies for the soldiers. However, as well as food, ammunition, animal fodder, and loot, the baggage wagon would carry the servants of the officers; tradesmen, such as armorers, farriers and blacksmiths; and the wives and families of the troops.

Have a Great Battle,
The Old Crow

Battleground Hobbies Terrain Factory

Fired up the Battleground Hobbies Terrain Factory.

Hope to have the first batch on Ebay this weekend! As always if you are interested in something custom made don't hesitate to contact us.

These were designed specifically for the Warhammer and Warhammer 40k worlds where there is constant war.

The land itself being broken under constant battle.

But these terrain pieces will work with any Fantasy or Sci-Fi genre game.

Have a Great Battle!
The Old Crow