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Hi All; I have been steadily adding to my lead pile to try some early WW1 gaming - namely part of the Mons campaign. This was inspired by seeing the 1914 battle displayed at Newark back in February. I wondered if anyone has looked at any Orders of Battle (ORBAT) from historical sources? I have done ...

12mm kallistra "Raging Empires"

anyone any thoughts on making scale sandbags? I thought of salt dough or miliput, in strips, then cut/pinched with a knife. Anyone tried this or have a better alternative??

If you are into heraldry, Freezywater publications (available from Lance & Longbow stand at shows) have a superb range of heraldic banners and flags. They also have a magazine devoted to the era. Lots of uniform info available via them.

Paul K wrote:
The 13 pounder QF gun was almost identical to the 18 pounder QF"

. Good call. I have compared pics of both and a very small reduction of the recoil system will make perfect QF guns. Order with you for collection at Partizan. David

I would be keen to see 13 pounder QF guns as used by the Royal Horse Artillery. I need to build 'E' Troop RHA

I am looking forward to the tutorial. The wire I had earmarked for my project is far too big for 12mm

Looking forward to reading the tutorial

Great stuff. I was disappointed not to attend. I had to go to in-laws golden wedding anniversary.

I can confirm that a brown cover was worn over the kilt, it was a sackcloth colour