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One of the new product ranges from AK Interactive released this year is the Figure Series. Designed to compliment their existing scale model lines and they're also fantastic for table-top gamers as well.
AK kindly supplied us with one of the Flesh & Skin Colours sets to try out, so lets take a more in-depth look at the set and how it performs.
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Mantic Game's new Battlezones range has arrived and its time to see just how quick and easy it is to paint up some awesome modular terrain tiles.
The big thing to remember when working with the Battlezone tiles is that the connectors are a very tight fit when they slot into the holes, which means that if you paint the tiles first and then try to assemble then you can have problems.
The best thing to do is to use a square hobby file and file the connection slots a bit to make them a little bigger as that allows for the extra thickness of the paint. This will also make it easier to take your terrain apart again after games, especially if you use the file to push out the connectors rather than pull them apart by hand which can break them.
Step One: Priming & Basecoating
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OK Deadzone fans its time to look how to paint the larger Plague Models, including the massive Stage 1A.
In our last Deadzone blog I took you through my new method for painting the Plague Stage 3s in a “Hulk” style green scheme. For the larger Plague models the method is mostly the same, however you'll need to spend a little more time on the bone areas as they are more pronounced.
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Our Computers Gorilla is a big fan of the Deadzone models so I've been working painting up his Enforcers force in preparation for some epic lunch-time grudge matches in the coming months.
After some discussion we've decided on a colour scheme quite similar to the one used by Mantic Game and which is further inspired by the Cerberus armour from Mass Effect. The main armour colour will be a light grey, with some metallic black armour plates and a black internal skin. Then some yellow unit markings with also be added and also I'll be adding some Mass Effect style gun markings, such as the famous N7.
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I've been using the AK Interactive acrylic paint sets for my Flames of War painting for some time and the only small criticism I've had is that since they were designed for scale models the paints could begin to show wear after frequent handling.
While this wear and tear can be minimised through using varnishes, AK have gone a step further and introduced their new Wargames Series of acrylic paints.
These paints have been specifically formulated for the use on 1:100 scale wargaming miniatures to adhere more strongly to the model and better resist handling and the application of weathering. They are also better colour matched for the scale reduction factor of 1:100 scale, making them even more historically accurate.
The Wargames Series paint sets include 6 17ml acrylic paints, with typically 4 paints for applying colour modulation and 2 complimentary colours for applying camouflage patterns or for painting rubber or tracks. Colour modulation on Flames of War vehicles works very effectively, since you don't have to worry about fiddly line highlighting, and if you have an airbrush its even faster to apply.
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One of the best things about Deadzone is it's awesome modular plastic terrain , which has proved so popular around the world that Mantic Games has now begun releasing it as a stand-alone range: Battlezones!
Good terrain is one of the most important things for fun and interesting tabletop-gaming, as you want scenery that looks good, is durable and practical and which influences the game your playing, whether by blocking line of sight, providing vantage points or cover for your troops to hide in.
The Battlezones range not only knocks these out of the park, it also adds a fantastic level of customisation and even better doesn't cost the earth!
Deadzone players will already be familiar with this terrain, which is made up of modular hard plastic tiles which can be assembled into larger buildings and structures using versatile connector clips. The modular nature means that you can build a huge variety of different sized and shaped structures and can choose to be able to disassemble your buildings after you finish your game.
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Thanks to the good folks at Battlefront we've got our hands on one of the new Dust Tactics starter sets a few days early and couldn't wait to crack it open and check out What's in the Box.
There's a starter set available for each of the three factions in Dust Tactics: the Axis, the Allies, and the SSU. I've chosen the Axis Kamprgruppe Stefan for my force, since that means that later on I can expand out the army with some flamethrower toting Gorillas!
As you'd expect in a starter set, this Axis Kampfrguppe box comes with all the essentials which you'll need to start playing Dust Tactics:
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Tabletop gamers rejoice, as the massive Dreadball Boxed Set has just arrived, as well as a host of Deadzone new releases.
The pre-release edition sold out so fast back in December that we didn't get a chance to take a look at the contents more closely, so lets take a look at What's in the Box!
The Deadzone Boxed Set contains two faction starter forces, the Enforcers and the Plague, as well as their faction decks which contain the rules and stats for each of the models. These faction starters provide all the model's you'll need to start playing regular sized games and offer a number of different ways to customise your force.
Also included is the full colour rulebook, with the core rules and background for Deadzone, 130 colour cardboard counters to mark objectives and keep track of in-game effects and 6 eight sided dice.
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Prepare for a new king of warfare as the awesome new Dust Tactics Starter Sets is now available for pre-order!
Each of the three new sets contains everything you need to get started playing a SSU, Axis, or Allied Taskforce; including a character, 2 infantry units and 1 walker. Also included are the unit cards for each unit, with all the stats and rules for use in both Dust Tactics and Dust Warfare, plus a double sided Game Board, terrain tiles, tank trap, dice and rulebook; all for the low price of $54.99!
We'll be doing a detailed unboxing and review of the sets when they arrive and our Hobbies Gorilla has been stocking up on Afrika Korps paints & weathering supplies from AK Interactive in preparation for starting his Axis Kampfgruppe!
If you want to get a headstart in learning the rules Battlefront have kindly made them available for download, Dust Tactics Rules PDF, and be sure to check out the extended Dust Tactics range
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Dreadball December has arrived! This month we've got a brand new series of blogs on Dreadball, the awesome futuristic sports miniatures game from Mantic Games.
To celebrate we'll be giving away an awesome Dreadball Prize Packs worth over $150 including a unique custom Dreadball pitch! That's right, our friends at Mantic Games will design and produce a one of a kind, custom acrylic Dreadball pitch for each of the winners, who will also receive a Dreadball team and MVP* of their choice! The winners will be able to incorporate their team name, logo and colours into the custom boards, giving them the ultimate home field advantage!
Simply purchase any product from the Mantic Games range and you'll go in the draw automatically. You receive an entry for each product you purchase, making Dreadball December the perfect time to stock up on Dreadball, Kings of War and the brand new Deadzone.
We'll draw and announce the winners January 3rd. Good luck! ;)