Some News - Photos an Update

[Helen]

As I trawl through various sites searching for news I've come up with some for WW1 fans:

Scarab Miniatures:

"August 18- First plastic kit added, Austro Hungarian Albatros, more to follow. Added some British cavalry pack pictures (Late and Early) Barbed wire packs added in the store and a modelling guide in the forum. We are in the process of adding a number of new products so please check back regularly. So far we have added over 150 codes ready for launch. We are attending several UK shows with a game and stock in the Autumn. Please preorder to ensure you get what you want. See Shows for more detail."


http://scarabminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=13&zenid=76fd16f0831a5b1189387104fbef4928

From Soapy's Blog:

"French Infantry
French Bombers
French NCOs
Indian Infantry
Indian Bombers
Indian NCOs
Brits in KD Infantry
Brits in serge HMG team
Loads of new heads including:
Aussie slouch hats (flap up)
Aussie Light horse slouch hat with plume
Wolesley helmets with sun shades
Brody helmet with neck flap
Soft cap with havelock
Cap comforters and balaclavas
Bare and wounded heads
Various Scots head dress
Chasseur Alpine beret
Asien corp Seabattalion style helmet
German helmet and gasmask
German helmet"

Now Soapy did'nt give any further details on the above or when Gripping Beast would be releasing any or all of the above in the future.

I'll try and keep you posted for the above.

From Brigade Games an it may not be news to some, but I thought I'd share for those who may not know:

German 24.5cm Minenwerfer and 3 Crew:



French 240mm Trench Mortar & 3 Crew
complete with winged bomb (Adrian Helmet - no Photo)

ANZAC Command and Infantry I & II in Lemon Squeezers:







Helen