Campaigns
Aïoli for the Masses?
Couervige, 19th April 1750 “If ye think I’m weering that in ma bonnet, ye can shove it right up yer hoolies!” These were the words uttered by Private Heen MacFeegle when his sergeant major issued him […]
Articles by henryhyde
Campaigns
Watercress Through the Roof
Juulsborg, 18th April 1750 This afternoon, watercress shares have rocketed on rumours of an unexpected and sudden demand. Merchants from across the province of Nordsax have reported a tripling in prices offered by the region’s […]
Campaigns
1750: Grenouisse At Bay Part 2
I know that some of you are keen to follow this year’s campaign and the build-up to the weekend in Ayton, which should result in one or more cataclysmic battles that will live long in […]
Campaigns
1750: Grenouisse At Bay
Had you been the proverbial fly on my wall recently, then beside gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair, you would also have heard the scratching of quill upon parchment. Well, okay, actually the squeaking […]
Business announcements
The Times They Are a-Changin’
I’m a very busy man. In fact, the mystery is figuring out why it is that the older I get, the busier I get. Why did I ever imagine that by the time I hit […]
Battlegames
Miniature Wargames Issue 396 Has Gone to Press
With the Salute show guide free this month, giving us a monster issue with 96 pages, we’ve got a packed magazine overflowing with wargaming goodies: David Burden and James Fisher report on the efforts of […]
Miniature Wargames
MWBG 395 Coming Next Week
The new season is already underway and this issue has plenty to get your wargaming juices flowing: Charles S Grant celebrates the life and work of his friend, the popular military artist, historian and genial […]
Painting & Collecting
Panzer Progress 1
Okay guys, you asked for it – the first of my ‘keeping me honest’ posts to track my painting progress with the piccolo panzers. I didn’t get anything done on Tuesday night because I was […]
Painting & Collecting
Where’s your mojo?
Most wargamers go through phases where they lose touch with their inspiration. “Just why am I doing this?” they ask themselves. Sometimes, the answer comes back loud and clear, they shrug off the doubts and […]
Miscellaneous
Technical Update
Just a short post, which serves two purposes. Firstly, hello, yes, I’m still alive! I know it’s been a while, but those of you following my ‘other’ life on my professional blog will have seen […]