Reinforcements Have Arrived: Soldier King Lands from Noble Knight Games!

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There is nothing quite like the feeling of an international parcel hitting the doorstep, especially when it contains a classic piece of campaign gaming history you’ve been eagerly anticipating! My boxed copy of GDW’s 1982 classic, Soldier King , officially arrived today—safely shipped over from Noble Knight Games. The components are in fantastic condition. Leafing through those vintage 1982 rulebook pages and unrolling the map sheets in person immediately brings back that great, nostalgic operational gaming aesthetic. The Inspiration Behind the Campaign I have to give a massive tip of the hat to Neil Patterson over at the Aufklarungsabteilung blog. It was reading through Neil’s fantastic posts and seeing how he integrated Soldier King into his own campaign gaming that originally hooked me on the concept. The clean map layout, simple area movement, and multi-faction dynamic make it an ideal engine for driving grand-scale strategic campaigns on the tabletop w...
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On the Workbench – Paint Shaker 10th Mar 2026

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On the Workbench

A quick dispatch to show what is currently occupying the desk.

On the Workbench – Paint Shaker 10th Mar 2026

As the Third Silesian War project continues to expand, the logistics of the hobby desk itself must evolve. With hundreds of Baccus and Irregular Miniatures figures in the queue, maintaining paint consistency is paramount.

To that end, a new piece of "heavy equipment" has arrived at the Muskets & Magnification studios: a Nail Lacquer Shaker.

Why a Lacquer Shaker?

  • Pigment Consistency: Ensuring that specific shades of Prussian Blue and Austrian White remain perfectly mixed across entire divisions.
  • Efficiency: Reducing manual fatigue when preparing multiple bottles for a long painting session.
  • Longevity: Reviving older paints that may have settled while focusing on other regimental batches.

It is a small but vital addition to the workshop. By automating the preparation of our inks and acrylics, we ensure that the high-contrast "Duffy" aesthetic remains uniform across every 6mm battalion, from the first recruit to the final overall commander.

Related project hubs for this period:
The Silesian Wars 1740-1763 Project Hub  |  The Seven Years War 1756–1763 Project Hub

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