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  • The Battle of Gingindlovu

    The Battle of Gingindlovu

    The Battle of Gingindlovu took place on 2nd April 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. It was a crucial engagement in the British campaign to relieve the besieged garrison at Eshowe and ultimately defeat the Zulu Kingdom. The British relief force, led by Lord Chelmsford, consisted of 5,250 troops, including Royal Navy sailors, 57th Regiment of…

  • AZW Battle Reports & Scenarios

    AZW Battle Reports & Scenarios

    A Collection of AZW Battle Reports & Scenarios Immerse yourself in an array of thrilling battle reports and carefully crafted scenarios from the Anglo-Zulu War, designed to entertain and inspire. AZW Battle Reports & Scenarios 1. The Battle of Inyezane The Battle of Inyezane (22nd January 1879) British troops, en route to Eshowe. Successfully repelled…

  • 10mm AZW Zulu Army

    10mm AZW Zulu Army

    This is my 10mm AZW Zulu Army, all of the figures are from the following Pendraken Miniature’s and Old Glory Miniatures other manufacturers which I intend using are Magister Militum and Steve Barber. I intend using Black Powder rules.  For the Zulu warriors, Rorke’s Drift was a matter of honor and tactical importance. With their…

  • 10mm AZW British Army

    10mm AZW British Army

    This is my 10mm AZW British Army, all of the figures are from the following Pendraken Miniature’s and Old Glory Miniatures other manufacturers which I intend using are Magister Militum and Steve Barber. I intend using Black Powder rules. Under the shadow of an imminent assault, the small force of British and colonial troops at…

  • Useful 10mm AZW Links

    Useful 10mm AZW Links

    Here is a list of Useful 10mm AZW Links, if you know of any other links which you think should be included then by all means use the comment form below. Black Powder Rules by Warlord Games. Useful 10mm AZW Links Magister Militum Magister Militum Miniatures do both British and Zulus figures,and a small range of…

  • Timecast North American Buildings

    Timecast North American Buildings

    Timecast North American Buildings, This range covers the North American continent during the 17th – 20th centuries and will cover the American War of Independence, the American Civil War and the various Indian wars as well as the “Wild West” period. As with our other ranges, the models have been carefully researched and are based…

  • My AZW Book Library

    My AZW Book Library

    My AZW Book Library for wargaming consists of the following titles this is not an exhaustive library is just some of my favourites on the subject. My AZW Book Library Essential Histories The Zulu War 1879 The Zulu War of 1879 remains one of the best known British colonial wars and included two battles whose…

  • Painting 10mm AZW British

    Painting 10mm AZW British

    Here is my guide for Painting 10mm AZW British uniforms using Vallejo acrylic colours. I have also done a painting guide for the AZW Zulus. Painting 10mm AZW British British Infantry  2nd Battalion, 3rd (East Kent Regiment) (The Buffs) Regiment of Foot Vallejo Colours 2nd Battalion, 4th (The King’s Own) Regiment of Foot Vallejo Colours 1st Battalion, 13th (1st…

  • Painting 10mm AZW Zulus

    Painting 10mm AZW Zulus

    Here is my guide for Painting 10mm AZW Zulus using Vallejo acrylic colours. I have also done a painting guide for the AZW British uniforms. Painting 10mm AZW Zulus iNdllondlo Vallejo Colours iNdluyengwe Vallejo Colours iNgobamakhosi Vallejo Colours iSangqu Vallejo Colours uDloko Vallejo Colours uMbonambi Vallejo Colours uMcijo Vallejo Colours uMhlanga Vallejo Colours uMkhulutshane Vallejo Colours uMzinyati Vallejo…

  • I Bought Three WWII 10mm Pendraken Armies

    I Bought Three WWII 10mm Pendraken Armies

    I bought three WWII 10mm Pendraken armies from eBay (United Kingdom). A British Army, German Army and Russian Army. I Bought Three WWII 10mm Pendraken Armies British Army British army consists of the following painted models. German Army German army consist of the following painted models. Russian Army Russian army consists of the following painted…

  • Making Zulu Kraals & Villages

    Making Zulu Kraals & Villages

    Making Zulu Kraals & Villages, I needed some Zulu Kraals and Villages for my Anglo Zulu War Project. I know that there are a couple of commercially available Zulu Kraals but to be honest I didn’t fancy any of them. So I enlisted the help of my better half Sara who absolutely loves building scenery…

  • Making Rorkes Drift Base

    Making Rorkes Drift Base

    Making Rorkes Drift Base, I needed to make a base for my Rorke’s Drift buildings from Old Glory, however my better half came to the rescue and offered to build it for me. As she had done such a good job on the Zulu Kraals and Villages who was I to say no. Making Rorkes…