Flames of War Newsletter November 6, 2008

Check out the latest newsletter from Flames of War. There’s lots of great new releases and content for all your Flames of War needs.

 

 

 

Welcome to the Flames Of War and Battlefront Miniatures newsletter! 

Soviet Tanks

It’s been an exciting week here at Battlefront! We’ve got a few tournament reports from Phil and myself about the 2008 NZGT. We’ve also updated the Results page with photos and some more specific rankings.

Fortress Europe is due out soon and we have a spotlight focusing on the new book, which is out on 15 November!

Finally, Chris has written a great modelling article on the new rare earth magnets that we now have available to use.

News

2008 Late War NZGT Results (UPDATED) …


Fortress Europe Spotlight 

It is time to update Festung Europa and bring it in line with the last two years of progression that intelligence handbooks have gone through. Enter: Fortress Europe!  

Fortress Europe Spotlight …

Fortress Europe
Partisans

La Nueve’s Big Day Out

La Nueve’s baptism of fire was the 2008 Late War NZGT, where it performed admirably!

La Nueve’s Big Day Out …

Rare Earth Magnets and You

Chris gives us all a quick tutorial on using Battlefront’s brand new magnets with your tanks and their turrets …

Rare Earth Magnets and You …

Magnets
Phil's Army

Road to the GT: Fallout II

Phil recounts his tournament experience with his British ‘Desert Rats’ 7th Armoured Division …

Road to the GT: Fallout II …

Road to the GT: Results

We’ve posted several great photos (thanks go to the photographers!) and the results of the 2008 Late War NZGT.

2008 Late War NZGT Results (UPDATED) …

NZGT

Tournament News

Tanksgiving

During the month of November we are introducing a special event in North America called Tanksgiving.   

Tanksgiving…

HAMMARFOW 2008 Results

HAMMARFOW 2008 held during the weekend of 11-12 October in Halmstad, Sweden.   

HAMMARFOW 2008 Results…

Valley-Con 2009
New Zealand’s Valley-Con 2009 will be held over Auckland Anniversary weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 2009.

Valley-Con 2009…

OrcCon Flames Of War Tournament
Bill Wilcox will be hosting a 2-day, 6-round tournament in Los Angeles over President’s day weekend, February 14-15 at OrcCon. Here’s the website for the event http://www.strategicon.net/ (they don’t have next year’s schedule up yet). The event is being held at the Radisson hotel at LAX.

OrcCon Flames Of War Tournament…


US Nationals event notices
The upcoming regional qualifiers notice now has qualifers for 2009.

US Regional Qualifiers…

2008-2009 US Qualifier Season
2008-2009 National Tournament Qualifier Season Rules and Regulations.   

2008-2009 US Qualifier Season Rules and Regulations…

Red October
October 2008 gives rise to the largest collection of Regional Qualifiers that North America has seen in a single month.

Red October… 


Flames Of War in other languagesIf you’re in Germany, or a German speaker from elsewhere in Europe, check out:

http://www.flamesofwar.de

If you’re in Spain, or a Spanish speaker from elsewhere, check out:

www.wargames-spain.com  

For all your wargaming needs, including Flames Of War, in the Greek language go to:

http://www.wargamer.gr/ 

Flames Of War in Poland:

http://bitewniaki.polter.pl

 
September’s New Releases 

In Shops 13 September
SUAB03 8y Gvardeyskiy Strelkovy Korpus Army Box 
SBX02 Udarny Strelkovy Batalon 
SU057 PT-34 Mine Rollers (x5) 
SU941 Soviet Decals (Late) 

In Shops 27 September
FW207 Stalin’s Onslaught 
GEAB07 78. Sturmdivision Sturmkompanie Army 
GBX24 Sturmkompanie 
GE147 Panzerwerfer 42 (Maultier) 
SU733 Pyl’cyn and SMG Company

October’s New Releases 

In Shops 11 October
AC007   P47 Thunderbolts 
SBX07   Katayusha Rocket Battery 
GE821   78th Sturm Pioneer Platoon 
GE820   78th Sturm Platoon 
GE259   SdKfz 251/17D (2cm)

In Shops 25 October
BB105   Battlefield In A Box – Rivers
GBX25   StuG G Platoon 
GE738   Begleit Assault Platoon 
SU739   Tankdesantniki

November’s New Releases 

In Shops 8 November
SBX08   IS-2 Tankovy Battalion 
GBX22   Jagdpanther 
SU103   SU 57 
GE566   15cm siG33 Gun LW (x2) 
AT003   Devastating Bombardment Template 

In Shops 15 November
FW104   Fortress Europe 

In Shops 22 November 08
FW051   The Art of War II
SBX01   T-34 obr 1942 Company
SPS01   Soviet Paint Set
SU801   Soviet Casualties
GE822   German Casualties   

December’s New Releases 

In Shops 6 December
SBX10   152mm Artillery Batallion
SU737   Flame-Thrower Platoon
SU132   ISU 122/152
TD017   Guards Gaming Set
TD018   78th Sturm Gaming Set

In Shops 13 December
FBX01   Firestorm – Bagration Campaign
SBX09   Partizans & Polizie
SU732   Strelkovy Company
SU734   Machine-Gun Company
GE257   SdKfz 251/16D (Flame)

Check out our website, www.FlamesOfWar.com, for our other scenarios, history, painting tips and much more.

Good Gaming!

Wayne
Waynetu@battlefront.co.nz

Mike 
Mikehau@battlefront.co.nz
 
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ForgeWorld Newsletter #205

Check out the latest newsletter from ForgeWorld. There’s lots of great new releases and content for all your ForgeWorld needs.

 

 

 

 Forge World Newsletter #205
 
  05/11/08 
   
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi There,
We have three new releases this newsletter for the Space Marines and Orks, while here at Forge World we are stepping into high gear in preparation for Christmas. But before we get to the cool new models, I`d like to say a big thanks to everybody at Games Day Italy for making it such a great show! We had a really fantastic time and it was great to meet many Italian hobbyists for the first time.

Thanks
Alan Bligh

 
 
Christmas Ordering
The holiday season is now fast approaching and if you are buying items as Christmas presents we strongly recommend that your order is placed before the end of this month. This is particularly the case if you are overseas or after a large model such as a Titan, Super Heavy Tank etc, in order to avoid delays and potential disappointment.

If you have any questions regarding our products or their availability please contact us on 01159168177 within the UK, 00441159168177 from Europe or 011441159168177 from the US and Canada. 

Space Marine Deathstorm Drop Pods
New for the Space Marines are our Deathstorm Drop Pods. Replacements in our range for the discontinued Deathwind Drop Pods, these hybrid resin and plastic kits convert the Games Workshop Plastic Drop Pod to create one of the heavily armed Deathstorm variants.

Designed by Daren Parrwood, these two model kits, one armed withassault cannons and the other with Whirlwind launchers have revised rules which you can find in our new rules update (see below,) making them deadly strike units capable of ripping apart a defensive line in preparation for the Space Marine’s assault.

The Deathstorm Drop Pods are available to pre-order Now for release the week commencing the 24th of November, and each kit comes with a complete plastic drop pod and resin conversion parts

Rules Update
Available now for download is a pdf rules update for Imperial Armour Volume Two: Space Marines & Forces of the Inquisition. This download revises and brings into line all the vehicles in the book with recent changes in the Space Marine Codex and the fifth addition of Warhammer 40,000, as well as introducing new rules for our Deathstorm Drop Pods.

The download is available Here.

  Ork Warboss on Bike
Also available for pre-order is our new Ork Warboss on Bike, you can see pictures of this enormous model Here. Covered in lavish Orky detail from its huge jet-engined warbike to the Warboss`s chain driven power saw, this model designed by Mark Bedford and Will Hayes, makes the perfect leader for a force of Speed Freaks or can represent any Warboss who just can`t wait around to get stuck into the killing!

The Ork Warboss on Bike is available to pre-order Now for release the week commencing the 24th of November and comes complete with a special resin base.
Events this Autumn 
Forge World will be attending two independent shows later this month, where we will have a limited selection of our stock on offer.

The Frenzy” in Utrecht in the Netherlands is being held on 8th of November.

Scale Model World is being held on the 15th and 16th of November at the International Centre in Telford in the UK. 

New Catalogue

If you would like a copy our 2008 catalogue (which is free regardless of wherever you are in the world), please get in touch with us at our catalogue request email address atforgeworldcatreq@games-workshop.co.uk or give us a ring and we`ll take your address details and get you one sent out.

 

 


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Willow Road, Lenton 
Nottingham, NG7 2WS

Registered in England & Wales Company Registration Number 01467092

  Phone: 0115 916 8177 
Fax: 0115 916 8044 
Web site: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/ 
 
 

BG Weird War II: The Elder Gods Awaken!

The Battleground Weird War II battle reports with The Elder Gods Awaken!  This time we share the battle report in its entirety with permission from batrep author, and BG Weird War 2 creator, Brian Cottrell.  Brian wears many hats and is also half of the genius behind What The?! Miniatures.

We hope you enjoy the below battle report.  You can always find lots of great BG Weird War II weirdness at the official Battleground Weird War II website.  If you have your own BGWW2 battle reports you can share them here or on the official forum.

 

The Elder Gods Awaken!

We played a game last weekend were a group of cultists had taken over a church that had hidden in it a relic that could be used to control the masses.  The local military commander was tipped off by a phone call from a nun from the church just before the phone went dead.  The Major mustered what men he had available and they headed off to save the captives and neutralize this threat.

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WordPress 2.6.3 Update Completed

The CWF Game Cast has completed its update from its 2.6.2 version of WordPress to 2.6.3. Why do this, you may ask. Instead of trying to explain it all to you, the WordPress people did a great job of it already.

Please read WordPress 2.6.3 at the official WordPress blog. That explains all the reasons why we are updating.

The upgrade was performed using the automatic upgrade plugin making this easy as bulls-eying womp rats on Tatooine. We even updated our Woopra plugin version 1.4.0.3 and finished everything in less than 5 minutes. Version 2.6.3 fixes a security hole with Snoopy, which is used by WordPress.

Couple this with our previous installation and activation of Gears and we arrive at speedier blogging. If you have a user account and use either Internet Explorer or Firefox please do the following. Sign into your account. Go to Site Admin. At the top right of the screen you’ll see your username, Log Out, Help, Forums, and Turbo. Click on Turbo and then install and activate Gears. If you are on a dial-up connection (i.e. AOL) you’ll receive a speedier user experience on the blog.

You can also view the below video for all the bells and whistles in WP 2.6.

Flames of War Newsletter October 30, 2008

Check out the latest newsletter from Flames of War. There’s lots of great new releases and content for all your Flames of War needs.

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Flames Of War and Battlefront Miniatures Newsletter. 

NZGT

Last weekend was the 2008 Late War NZGT, and we’ve got results as well as a few comments from a few of the staff talking about their experiences. 

We’ve got five new spotlights as well, The IS-2 Tankovy Battalion box, the SU 57 Assault Gun, a 15cm sIG33 Infantry gun, and the much awaited the Jadgpanther! You can also have a look at the new massive Devastating Bombardment Template!

Finally, James spiced up a few of the new river sections from Battlefield in a Box: River set using some Gale Force Nine Basing Kits. 

News

2008 Late War NZGT Results …


IS-2 Tankovy Battalion (SBX08)

The heavy tanks of the Soviet Union will crush all opposition under their treads. They will not stop for anything until final victory is achieved over the fascist scum!

IS-2 Tankovy Battalion (SBX08) Spotlight

IS-2
15cm sIG 33 Infantry Gun

15cm siG33 Gun LW (x2) (GE566)

The 15cm siG33 gun is a reliable infantry gun that will help to lend its devastating fire support to your troops…  

15cm siG33 Gun LW (x2) (GE566) Spotlight

SU 57 Assault Gun (SU103)

The SU 57 was the combination of the US M3 Halftrack and the M1 57mm gun… 

SU 57 Assault Gun (SU103) Spotlight

SU 57
Devastating Bombardment Template

Devastating Bombardment Template

Stalin’s Onslaught has introduced players to the world of massive artillery bombardments…

Devastating Bombardment Template Spotlight

Jagdpanther (GBX22)

The Jagdpanther is equipped with the deadly 8.8 PaK43 gun, able to destroy any Allied tank… 

Jagdpanther (GBX22) Spotlight

Jagdpanther
NZGT

Road to the GT: Fallout

The Battlefront staff talks about their experiences at the 2008 Late War NZGT.

Road to the GT: Fallout …

Modelling Rivers

We’ve got a great article for you about how to further model your rivers from the new Battlefield in a Box: Rivers set. 

Modelling Rivers …

Rivers

Tournament News

Tanksgiving

During the month of November we are introducing a special event in North America called Tanksgiving.   

Tanksgiving…

HAMMARFOW 2008 Results

HAMMARFOW 2008 held during the weekend of 11-12 October in Halmstad, Sweden.   

HAMMARFOW 2008 Results…

Games ’08 is on of the UKs largest games shows and an un-missable event for any gamer wanting to try out their skill against the best gamers around. 

Games ’08…. 

SPIEL 08 Messe Essen

Internationale Spieltage – SPIEL 08 Messe Essen.

SPIEL 08 Messe Essen …  

Northern Front in Norway
Northern Front Flames of War Tournament at Drammen Spillforening, Drammen, Norway on 1 November 2008. 

Northern Front Tournament…  

IV Torneo Mercurio
IV Torneo Mercurio en Quimera 25 de Octubre de 2008 (4th Mercury: Historical Tournament at Quimera, 25 October 2008).

IV Torneo Mercurio… 

Valley-Con 2009
New Zealand’s Valley-Con 2009 will be held over Auckland Anniversary weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 2009.

Valley-Con 2009…

OrcCon Flames Of War Tournament
Bill Wilcox will be hosting a 2-day, 6-round tournament in Los Angeles over President’s day weekend, February 14-15 at OrcCon. Here’s the website for the event http://www.strategicon.net/ (they don’t have next year’s schedule up yet). The event is being held at the Radisson hotel at LAX.

OrcCon Flames Of War Tournament…


US Nationals event notices
The upcoming regional qualifiers notice now has qualifers for 2009.

US Regional Qualifiers…

2008-2009 US Qualifier Season
2008-2009 National Tournament Qualifier Season Rules and Regulations.   

2008-2009 US Qualifier Season Rules and Regulations…

Red October
October 2008 gives rise to the largest collection of Regional Qualifiers that North America has seen in a single month.

Red October… 


Flames Of War in other languagesIf you’re in Germany, or a German speaker from elsewhere in Europe, check out:

http://www.flamesofwar.de

If you’re in Spain, or a Spanish speaker from elsewhere, check out:

www.wargames-spain.com  

For all your wargaming needs, including Flames Of War, in the Greek language go to:

http://www.wargamer.gr/ 

Flames Of War in Poland:

http://bitewniaki.polter.pl

 
September’s New Releases 

In Shops 13 September
SUAB03 8y Gvardeyskiy Strelkovy Korpus Army Box 
SBX02 Udarny Strelkovy Batalon 
SU057 PT-34 Mine Rollers (x5) 
SU941 Soviet Decals (Late) 

In Shops 27 September
FW207 Stalin’s Onslaught 
GEAB07 78. Sturmdivision Sturmkompanie Army 
GBX24 Sturmkompanie 
GE147 Panzerwerfer 42 (Maultier) 
SU733 Pyl’cyn and SMG Company

October’s New Releases 

In Shops 11 October
AC007   P47 Thunderbolts 
SBX07   Katayusha Rocket Battery 
GE821   78th Sturm Pioneer Platoon 
GE820   78th Sturm Platoon 
GE259   SdKfz 251/17D (2cm)

In Shops 25 October
BB105   Battlefield In A Box – Rivers
GBX25   StuG G Platoon 
GE738   Begleit Assault Platoon 
SU739   Tankdesantniki

November’s New Releases 

In Shops 8 November
SBX08   IS-2 Tankovy Battalion 
GBX22   Jagdpanther 
SU103   SU 57 
GE566   15cm siG33 Gun LW (x2) 
AT003   Devastating Bombardment Template 

In Shops 15 November
FW104   Fortress Europe

In Shops 22 November 08
FW051   The Art of War II
SBX01   T-34 obr 1942 Company
SPS01   Soviet Paint Set
SU801   Soviet Casulaties
GE822   German Casualties   

December’s New Releases 

In Shops 6 December
SBX10   152mm Artillery Batallion
SU737   Flame-Thrower Platoon
SU132   ISU 122/152
TD017   Guards Gaming Set
TD018   78th Sturm Gaming Set

In Shops 13 December
FBX01   Firestorm – Bagration Campaign
SBX09   Partizans & Polizie
SU732   Strelkovy Company
SU734   Machine-Gun Company
GE257   SdKfz 251/16D (Flame)

Check out our website, www.FlamesOfWar.com, for our other scenarios, history, painting tips and much more.

Good Gaming!

Editor@battlefront.co.nz 

Wayne
Waynetu@battlefront.co.nz

Mike 
Mikehau@battlefront.co.nz
 
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