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HMGS Great Lakes
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The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society - Great
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Table of Contents
Columns / Departments Feature Articles

Roman Thoughts...................... 3 ATC Dealer Committee............8
Board Bites...............................4 ATC Afer Action Report...........9
Treasurer’s Report.................... 5 Pro or Con’s Quality Games.....12
Northern Outpost..................... 6 Medieval Demo at University.. 14
Membership Report..................8 Stages of Drums Planning........ 16
Ohio Valley Hoplite..................24 Flames of War Tourney.............16
Armorer’s Forge....................... 27 Board of Directors Election......17
Convention Calender................ 34 Feedback: What Dealers?......... 20
Clubs.........................................36 Ballot for Voting....................... 21
Hobby Store..............................40 Feast at De Bellis Columbus.... 23
Cover Art - Story of the American MAC Returns to Gencon..........25
Revolution by Dover Publications
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Roman Thoughts
Editorial by Mike Demana
The tables boomed and clanged as we folded

them up, making the old Billy Joel tune echo in my
head, “...the first to come and the last to go...”
Mike, Steve and I had been here Thursday afternoon
to set up for ATC, and there we were, late afternoon
on Sunday, tearing down.
Advance the Colors 2004 was now a memory -- one that would remain
a pleasant one. We’d met the challenges of moving venues. The overwhelming
percentage of attendees were enthusiastic about The Heritage Center of Clark
County in Springfield, OH. A historical miniatures convention just seemed right
in a museum setting. It was neat to look up from your game for a moment and
see the World War I era photographs on the walls. It was rejuvenating to take a
break and walk past the historical displays (even though our “bread and butter,”
the Militaria Wing, was closed for renovation that weekend).
Sure, there are some things we know to improve next year. We need
better signage as people walk in (and around the Center) -- directing them to the
events, Dealers and Flea Market. We crammed too many tables in the Main
Room this year, causing the noise factor to be the most common complaint.
Next year, we’ll have another whole level of the Center to spread out. We can
cut down on table density, and thus, noise. We need to get the word out about
additional parking, available. We could even use a sign or two outside, as I hear
that a couple folks drove by, missing the place (a flank march losing its way?).
All in all, though, I was told by many members over the course of the
weekend that The Heritage Center just seems to fit ATC. We have a ton of room
to grow in there (which may not be apparent to those not part of the “staff”).
The Courtyard by Marriott hotel was universally praised. It was no inconve-
nience being a mere dice throw across the street. The Heritage Center also costs
less -- for more space -- than the Holiday Inn did, by the way. And finally, a
nice little byproduct is our funds support another historical organization, not a
hotel chain.
So, for those who attended ATC 04, this “roadie” thanks you. And for
those who didn’t, I encourage you to make plans to check us out next year. I
believe that you will be pleasantly surprised...
Vote by E-Mail!
I encourage members to vote in the upcoming Board of Directors
election using our new E-mail Ballot. It’s simple: You send an e-mail to the
Membership Secretary saying you want to use e-mail to vote, then you e-mail
your vote to the Elections Officer. See page X for details.
-- Membership Renewal due if checked (see inside back cover).
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by Great Lakes Chairman of the Board Jack E. Shaw, Sr.
Advance the Colors 2004 is now history and we move on to other

projects, and for some members, still more great conventions to attend. Thanks
goes to Steve Smith, Doug Johnson, David Van Hoose, Ernie Baker, Mike
Stelzer, Mike Demana and Joe Cairo for their hard work before, during and
after ATC (planning for next year).
I really like the new location, the Heritage Center of Clark County, a
historic building, a museum and a game convention all rolled into one. The best
part of ATC for me was the surprise Birthday presentation. It was my 60th
Birthday, Friday, Sept. 10, at ATC. It seems my wife contacted Steve Smith and
told him to embarrass me in front of my friends and gaming buddies. Well,
Steve and Mike Demana rose to the task. Shortly before the Flea market
opened, I was given several black balloons and a birthday card signed by several
friends. The capper was a Santa figure, holding a rifle, mounted on a round
wooden base. Mike Demana made the base and did a great job lettering it. It
said it was from the Board and Membership and pronounced me as “Great
Lakes’ Fightin’ Santa.” The guys must think I look like Santa or something..do
I?
I must say I was totally surprised and I felt very honored at the gift.
Again, I want to thank everyone involved. The “Fightin’ Santa” figure was at
the membership meeting Sunday morning and I knew I’d get too emotional if I
said too much about it. Speaking of the membership meeting, that’s the time to
let yourself be heard and that’s where decisions are made concerning the
Chapter. Those in attendance voted to return to the Heritage Center next year,
which will be our 10th anniversary. Don’t forget the upcoming Election. If
you’ve thought about running, your Bio should have been in by now!
Well, that’s it for now. Be safe and good gaming!
-- “Great Lakes’ Fightin’ Santa”
HMGS Great Lakes Board of Directors & when their

terms end:
Ending Dec. 31, 2004: Doug Johnson, Jack Shaw, David van Hoose
Ending Dec. 31, 2005: John Adkins, Steve Smith
Ending Dec. 31, 2006: Ernie Baker, Tom Bryant
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Treasurer’s Report
by Great Lakes Treasurer Joe Cairo
Expenses :
Bank Service Charge $7.15
Herald #60 and related expenses $372.39
Misc. ATC ‘04 costs (snacks, badges, etc.) $235.68
Printer Cartridges, Paper, etc. $70.00
ATC ‘04 Venue $2,000.00
Stamps $14.80
Total: $2,700.02
Income:
Magweb Quarterly Royalty $67.36
Dealer Table Rental at ATC ‘04 $720.00
ATC ‘04 Admission, Raffle, Renewals $2,405.00
Other Membership Renewals $584.00
Snack Income at ATC ‘04 $200.00
Total: $3,976.36
Account Balance: $5,714.30
Note: The snack area we started this year is for the convenience of the
membership -- it is not a money maker. The profit made from the snacks pays
for the coolers and ice.
As far as renewals are concerned, we have been very generous in
allowing people (a few) to renew their membership for ten or eleven dollars --
basically whatever they sent in. If you are up for renewal, please send in a
check or money order for the actual renewal cost, $12.00.
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Northern Outpost
Dispatch
by Doug Johnson
Some Thoughts on Gaming Conventions

As I flipped the calendar to October recently, I began to think about all
of the gaming conventions held throughout the year, and in what months they
are held.
Choosing the right time of year is critical to the success of an event.
Factors to consider? Number one is to pick a date and don’t move it. Make sure
that it does not interfere with other local or major conventions. Know where
your people come from. Making the gamer pick which convention to attend
might leave your event with a bunch of empty tables. Holiday weekends sound
good because people have time off, however, family plans will keep many of
them away.
Gamers, myself included, save a little “mad money” to spend at the
conventions. Hotels, meals, drinks and, of course, lead purchases, all figure into
the convention budget. My mad money needs are spread out over the year and
that works well. It gives me time to save up between events.
There are two levels of personal involvement at conventions. Group
One, the “Lifers,” stay at the designated hotel, some even arrive early, and they
all enjoy a wonderful weekend. Group Two are what I call the “Day-Sailors.”
They live close enough to the site to just come for the day. Although they may
return each day, these gamers are not enjoying the whole thing. It takes a certain
commitment to be in Group One. When I go out of town for a convention, the
whole weekend is like a holiday road trip. Meeting old friends, running games
and going out for meals are all part of the weekend package. If you don’t do
overnight conventions, I highly recommend you grab a gaming buddy and share
the costs!
Advance The Colors 2004

This year, ATC moved to The Heritage Center in downtown Spring-
field, a few miles from last year’s Holiday Inn. Holding an historical miniatures
gaming convention in a museum complex was a very pleasant experience. I
located the place with no problems, and as soon as I realized where it was in
relation to the old site, I had no trouble motoring around Springfield. I ran
games in the main lobby on Friday and Saturday, so I sort of missed most of the
action in the main hall upstairs. Reports I heard were mostly positive and we
finished in the black -- not bad considering most other conventions this year
were off on their attendance.
The hotel was great, and just across the street, if you can call it that.
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Fountain Ave is more of
a courtyard than a street.
Very little traffic and
well landscaped. Oh,
did I mention the
fountain? All in all, a
very good weekend for
this Group One attendee.
I think ATC has found a
home. And what is a
home? Someplace to
grow and learn. A place
to share memories and a
place to enjoy the
company of others.
View of Heritage
Center from hotel lot
(by John Lawitzke)
Drums Along the Maumee

This year, Drums is May 20-21. That’s right -- ARMED FORCES
DAY! Remember rule one in convention planning: Pick a date and stick to it.
You can move the location without a big problem, because most people are
driving anyway. If you move the date you mess up people who have to request
time off in advance. And it will goof up my mad money schedule! This is why
Drums will always be on the 3rd Saturday in May. We are still many months out
from Drums 6 so there is plenty of time to start that mad money fund and find
that gaming buddy with the better car so he has to drive!
Time to renew your membership?

If you see your name listed, please fill out the NEW renewal
form on the inside back cover and mail it with a check for $12 to the
corporate address listed. If you see a friend, remind them as well!
Sean Abel Steven Hazuka Rich Oster

Eric Adamaszek Anthony Kropovitch Rod Phillips
Thomas Bryant Brian Lockard Michael Reese
Buck Chrzanowski Terrence McGurk Rolf H. Scheidel
John Fox David Towell
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Membership Report: August & September

by Membership Secretary David K. van Hoose
As of Sept. 30, the chapter has 324 current members -- an increase of
17 since the last reporting period. The following chart shows the five states
that the majority of our membership live. Please note that since the last
report Indiana now has more members than Michigan.
State This Report Last Report
Ohio 193 187
Indiana 45 37
Michigan 41 39
Kentucky 11 13
West Virginia 9 9
Last time we had members in 15 different states. This reporting period

we have added a state and Canada (BC, TN). And good news: Our member with
an unknown address has been found.
During this reporting period we held our Flagship convention, Advance
the Colors, at it’s new home in the Heritage Center of Clark County,
Springfield, OH. Advance the Colors brought in 12 new members. The
following chart shows membership actions for the months of August and
September.
Month Members Renewals New Lost
August 307 5 1 7
September 324 81 14 10
Want to help line up more Dealers for ATC 05?

A committee is being formed to create and implement a plan to
dramatically increase the number of Dealers we have attend next year’s
Advance the Colors. The Heritage Center provides us with much more
space for vendors, as compared to the limited square footage of the
former site (which had to be shared with the gaming).
Committee members will be asked to do more than merely
brainstorm-- they will be required to take an active part in the recruiting
of Dealers the membership would like to invite. This will include face to
face communication at various other shows, as well as by e-mail, etc.
If you are interested in helping ATC in this way, contact Mike
Demana, 1277 Bryson Rd., Columbus, OH 43224. (614) 263-4804, or
e-mail: mikedemana@earthlink.net
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Not ‘perfect,’ but fixes will be easy
ATC ‘04 successful at new site

by Steve Smith, ATC Convention Director
Photos by John Lawitzke
Hi all! Here’s the numbers and such from Advance The Colors ‘04.
Moving to a new venue, I was unsure of how it would go and how we would be
received, how would the members like the new place, would the space work for
us, would we even break even! All this and more was on my mind in the days
leading up to ATC, this year (especially the break even part)! But the potential
benefits to our hobby and Society were worth the risks. A historical minis con in
a historical museum, the chance for outreach to people outside our niche but
with historical interests, and working with another non-profit outfit for mutual
benefit, these were worthy goals and also are in our By-Laws as part of our
mission statement.
Thanks to our great GMs, our Board, our volunteers and the staff of
The Heritage Center, we had a great time in Springfield -- and more than broke
even! Not that everything was perfect (it wasn’t), but it showed us where we
need to do more work and also what went right. Some of our problems were:
• The main game area was LOUD!
• Extra parking areas were not well known or well marked.
• Some folks had trouble finding The Heritage Center.
• The gaming and dealer areas were not well marked in the museum.
• We had trouble filling the dealer’s area, again.
• Table crowding was sometimes a problem.
• Plenty of Ancients/Medieval/Renaissance, not enough ACW & WW II.
• Total attendance was down from last year.
(Continued next page)
Doug Johnson’s demonstration ‘Battle of Piqua’ game that ran in the lobby
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Saturday’s DBA Tourney in the bustling Main Hall at The Heritage Center
(Continued from previous page)
We have fixes for most of these. Getting the word out about the
location, signs and maps -- those are easy fixes. There is more room at the site
for gaming that we didn’t use. That would ease crowding, and some of the noise
problem. I know plenty of you guys run ACW and WW II -- hey, come and run
some games! And get your local buddies to go along with you!
The dealer problem is the tough one. The Board has and is working on
it, but this is an area that we need help from the membership. Who do you want,
and will you ask/beg/badger dealers that you want to come to ATC? That will
do more than anything to bring dealers to us. But be realistic! Brookhurst
Hobbies is not going to come from California, no matter what we do! Think
about it...work dealers at other shows (or when you order from them)...mention
ATC. Every little bit will help!
Some of the positives:

• Great ambiance!
• Best Raffle ever!
• Plenty of room for the flea market.
• Secure Dealers area. (While I’m on this one, I want to thank the dealers who
showed: Band of Brothers; Barb’s Bunkers; Imperialist Enterprises; Melees
Gloriosus; Navigator; Outland of Pennsylvania; Star Books and Games. Thanks
to you all!)
• The staff -- they were great! They had one guy who was on the Utah at Pearl
Harbor, and another who landed in Normandy on D-Day! All were knowledge-
able and interested in history of all kinds, and helped us out whenever they
could.
• A theater that ran movies for us on Friday and Saturday nights. We had
“Master and Commander,” “Battle of Britain,” “Zulu,” and all three “Lord of the
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Rings” films. They will play any DVD movie we give them (within reason -- no
“Debbie does Springfield” or anything! Editor’s Note: Nor “Santa does the
Lady’s Room”?)
• Great hotel accommodations.
• Good food on-site.
• Reasonable hall rental fee.
• Lots of people in the museum checking out our hobby.
• Lower admission fees for GMs and students.
• We made a profit -- even with lower attendance and lower fees (my main
worry!).
The numbers I have right now:

• Total paid attendance: 180 (with more than 25 “Guests” looking around).
• Total profit: $1,383 (includes $962 in Membership dues).
• New Members signed up: 13
• Renewed Members: 68
• Members present at Membership Meeting: 38, plus 5 Board Members (i.e.,
about 15% of our total members).
At the Membership Meeting Sunday morning, everyone there seemed

to like the venue, and said they had a good time. This is what I had wanted to
hear! I will post the Minutes of the meeting on the Group list soon, there was
some good discussion about ATC ‘04 and ‘05). That was what we worked so
hard to do: Give our Members a good time, at a nice venue -- a wargamer’s
party! So, unless we find a better, cheaper location by October, ATC ‘05 will be
at The Heritage Center again!
I know I learned a bunch about running a convention, as this was my
first time doing the contracts, events, scheduling and delegating jobs (thanks to
everybody I stuck with jobs to do!). I will do my best to smooth out the rough
spots for next year, as I will pass on the Director’s job after ATC ‘05. We need a
local person, “boots on the ground,” so to speak, to do the job right. I can’t do
that, living 250 miles away. Luckily, we have a local guy who will be just the
right man for the job!
My thanks to everybody who made ATC happen -- the GMs, the
players, dealers, the Board of Directors, the staff at The Heritage Center, Mike
Demana, Mike Stelzer, Joe Cairo, Jeff and John Chattin and my wife Leslee,
who endured my living on the computer and phone for two months!
Till next time, watch your flanks, dudes!
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Bob Beattie’s Belgian Congo game at Pro or Con (Photo by Mike Reese)
Game quality high at Pro or Con

by Mike Reese
The annual convention at Bailey Center in Westland, MI, was held

Saturday, Oct. 9. As usual, the variety of games was broad and the quality high.
A beautiful day and a home Michigan Wolverines game may have led to slightly
smaller attendance than normal, although I don’t have the numbers yet.
I ran a 28mm WW II skirmish with lead elements of the 1st Para
Brigade running into the blocking line of 16th SS Training Battalion and the 9th
Recon Battalion of the 9th SS Panzer Division. A bloody fight with the British
Paras lead section shot to pieces. However, the MMG team on the carrier with
the lead elements, despite losing half their crew and continual machine gun fire,
held their position. Along with a sniper team on the railroad berm next to the
road, they blew away the German troops to their front. The timely setting up of
the 6 pounder gun by the 3rd Section commander saved the platoon when it
destroyed the German 251/9 SPH that arrived to support the Germans.
The 16th SS HQ managed to get caught by the British 2nd Section and
was shot down as it attempted to support the 9th SS squad and its 250/1 half-
track. The bulk of the 16th SS swung around the flank to attack their objective
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of the small railroad storage shed and the stone walls surrounding it. Their lead
elements ran into the waiting 3rd Paratroop section and were stopped cold. The
result was the road was kept open and the British continued their advance
towards Arnhem.
Meanwhile, Bob Beattie ran a 1963 Belgian Congo game. He will also
be running it at Historicon. I don’t want to say too much, except the play test we
ran went rather well and the game should be a blast. I have attached one picture
from it. Let us just say you need to take a train load of troops to a town, rescue
some Europeans, and then get back.
There also were a lot of Napoleonic games, one interesting American
Civil War skirmish game, Vietnam, French & Indian Wars and Dark Ages. Mike
Czar ran his 25mm Pirate naval game. In its own room, there was a continuous
series of WW II naval battles taking place.
I found a nice 1/48 M113 for sale. Also, new T-shirts in three different
colors were available. The food was edible and cheap, and all my friends were
there to tell me how much older I looked. All in all, Mike Erisman and Larry
Smith ran another good convention.
Check out their shows at www.proorcon.net!
Vote for the Board of Directors by e-mail, this year!

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Demo of Medieval game

at university draws crowd
by Jeff Russ (Image from Dover Publications, Inc.’s Warriors through the Ages)
I ran a demo historical miniatures game at Franciscan University of

Steubenville, OH, on Oct. 2. Our sponsor, Dr. Michael Welker, put us in a great
place for people to see our game (the student lounge -- where almost everyone
passed through).
We talked with dozens of people and handed out lots of HMGS stuff.
Everyone liked the figures and people asked a lot of questions. After awhile,
both my son Preston and Dr. Welker had heard my talk about what we were
doing that they were able to give portions of it themselves. Dr. Welker wants us
to come back next year, and is already asking for a medieval DBA tournament. I
think they may even start a historical gaming club at the school. Hopefully we
can support this group.
Preston and I got to the school at about 8:30am, started playing about
10:30, and ended about 2:30pm. I used about 1000 figures in the 15mm scale
for the game, with 1”=100’. With that scale, it is best to have a 9’x5’ table, but
we had only 8’x4’, so we were a little cramped. The rules I used are called
Lance & Spear and the battle was hypothetical one between English King
Edward IV and French King Louis XI, in 1475. Edward did invade France in
June, but it is a “what if“ because Louis paid Edward off instead of fighting.
What would have happened if the French wanted a fight? There are
lots of factors that would have made this an interesting battle. The French army
had been remodeled in the 1450s and was the first modern standing army in
Europe. Artillery was a regular part of armies, now, but the guns were run by
civilians. One of the changes to the French army was that the artillerist were
now part of the army -- not civilians. With these changes, France would no
longer be the push-over that it once was. With improved crossbows, better
armor and tactics, the army facing Edward was clearly not the same one from
just 60 years before. Technology also had made the long bow a less effective
weapon, thereby reducing what once was a powerful force to almost second rate
status. This would continue to be a problem for the English before the mid
1500s. Despite modest try to improve and change, the English would fall
further and further behind for the next 100 years.
The French army was based around knights called gendarmes. Instead
of having a land that supported knights, the gendarmes were paid money to be
ready and available for war at any time. When the gendarmes were not at war,
they were given areas of control and were to patrol the roads and local towns to
protect travelers and merchants. To this day the French police are called
gendarmes. French foot was still weak, but good crossbows and the bill make
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foot units much stronger than before. Swiss
forces were used regularly by the French --
especially by Louis XI. Louis was not a fighter
like his father, though. He was a diplomat, and
thus, he paid Edward off instead if fighting.
Louis would not have led his army into battle
because he was having troubles with his nobles
in the north. The army most likely would have
been led by a low level noble from the south-
west, by the Alps.
Edward arrived on the French shores with
little more then 10,000 men. His plan was to
pick up local forces, get help from Brittany --
and most importantly -- from Charles the Bold
of Burgundy. Charles had been fighting the Swiss paid for by the French for
several years, and getting the extra help from the English could turn the tide that
historically he lost. Burgundian pike units were veteran forces and would have
added a great deal to Edward’s strength.
In our hypothetical battle, the French started with their Swiss pike in
the center and cavalry on each flank. The English placed their Irish troops on
the left where there was difficult terrain, where they perform best. To the right
of the Irish were the Burgundian Pike (including their new technology hand
gunners). Strung out from there, was a mix of longbow and billmen of very
quality. Edward would keep a small contingent of cavalry made up of knights
and lesser troops in reserve.
The battle started with the French Cavalry making assaults on both
English flanks. First came the mounted crossbows and then the gendarmes.
Preston was commanding the French forces, while I led the English. Preston
rolled well with both attacks from his mounted crossbows and started what
looked like a roll up of the English flanks. Only some good shooting by long
bows and artillery were able to slow the onslaught. By sending the reserve
cavalry to the flanks earlier than expected, the English were able to create a
stable line that brought things to a stalemate.
Attention then turned to the center, where crossbows and longbows
shot at each other, trying to effect the battle. It finally came down to a push of
Pike. A meeting of the two opposing pike forces and their support troops
determined the battle. At first, the strong Swiss pikes made real headway
against the Burgundians. But special Burgundian sword troops designed to get
inside and around the pike formations were able to catch the Swiss on an open
Flank and drive them back. At this point, the French retired from the field in
good order. The English did not give chase.
The English had done well, but the French did not fare badly. French
losses were not the terrible numbers of the past, and all the units were in place
for the 1495 the invasion of Italy -- one of France’s greatest military successes.
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Drums 6: Where it’s at in planning stages

by Jim Thomasson
Hmm...October, 2004. Only seven months till Drums 6. What’s been

happening in the “planning stages,” recently?
1. Date: May 20-21, 2005.
2. Location: Holiday Inn - Toledo West (our 4th year in a row there).
3. Extra rooms: We are dealing on that issue now, for next May.
4. Round Tables: They will exist again for the Fellowship GMs.
5. Event Consideration: As always, Thanksgiving Weekend is when the flare
goes up.
6. Big Colby Shootout on Friday night -- in the works and bloody. Requests for
Nemo # 3 have been received.
7. Flea Market: Saturday, after Dealers close.
8. Dealers attending: Quality Vendors and those that can attend.
9. Event Variety: Again, we get submissions, we strive for variety. We do add
new ones each year as well as return favorites.
10. BIG games: Reconsidered, after the last few Drums. We like them, but they
take lots of space, time and players from the show. We always hope our players
will play as many games as possible. Games of 6-8 or even 10 hours are being
cut back to offer several games, instead of one big one per day.
Hmm...What did I forget?
-- The Drums Stooge Staff
‘Flames of War’ tourney set for December, Columbus

by Rich Hartley
I plan to have our first Flames Of War tournament Saturday, Dec. 11, at
the Guard Tower in Columbus. I would like to start at 11am.
The tournament will be a 1500 point mid-war (1942-1943) event with
armies selected from the Flames of War rulebook, Diving Eagles, Hitler’s Fire
Brigade, Old Ironsides, Desert Rats and Stalingrad Intelligence Handbooks. You
can have two army lists from the same company, 1500 points (exactly). All
terrain and scenarios will be pre-set. We will do three rounds: A meeting
engagement; A “free for all”; And lastly, we’ll do a “Hold the Line.
No “death from above” or elite units or anything else that allow more
or less than 1500 points. This will be an instructional tournament, and if you
want to play 1498 points, that’s fine. I just don't want to play rules that allow
1850 or 1250 points. Let’s start slow and see what works and what doesn't.
We will use the FOW scoring system. Awards will be given for best
General, best painted and most sporting. Let me know if you plan to attend, as
space will be limited, by e-mailing me at rhartle@columbus.rr.com. A $5 entry
fee will be collected.
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HMGS Great Lakes

Election for Board of Directors
It is time for another round of elections for the Board of Directors of
HMGS Great Lakes. Board members serve staggered terms of three years. This
year, three spots on the board are up for election. Terms of office will begin in
January 1, 2005.
There are two ways to vote, this year: Paper Ballot and E-Mail Voting.
Paper Ballot
If you wish to use a Paper Ballot, simply photocopy the ballot on the
next page. Fill in your personal information (those with no signature or personal
information will not be counted), mark your vote for up to three candidates, and
mail it to Elections Officer Steve Sattler, 933 Cogswell St., Westerville, OH
43081. Ballots must be received by Nov. 30, 2004.
E-Mail Voting
If you wish to use E-Mail Voting, there are two, distinct steps to ensure
security.
Step 1: E-mail Membership Secretary David K. van Hoose at:
davidkvh@aol.com by Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004 (Election Day -- when you will be
voting for President of the United States). This is to confirm your e-mail
address that you will be sending your electronic vote from. The Secretary may
take steps to confirm that you are actually who you say you are, at his discretion.
Only those who have confirmed their e-mail addresses with the Membership
Secretary are eligible to use E-Mail Voting. The Membership Secretary will
then provide the Elections Officer with a list of members who may participate in
E-Mail Voting and their valid e-mail addresses.
Step 2: E-mail our Elections Officer Steve Sattler at stephensattler@yahoo.com
with the same information that would appear on the Paper Ballot (see next
page) along with your vote(s). This e-mail must come from the address that you
confirmed with the Membership Secretary in step one, above. All votes must be
received by Nov. 30, 2004.
Candidates
The following members (listed alphabetically, below) have expressed
their interest in running for the three seats that will open up this coming year on
the Board of Directors. Their bios are given below. As always, Write-In
Candidates are permitted, too.

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Candidates
• David K. van Hoose (Incumbent)
• Douglas W. Johnson (Incumbent)
• Jack E. Shaw, Sr. (Incumbent)
• Tusk Stevens
Ombudsman
If you have any questions or problems with this process, the editor,
Mike Demana, will be serving as Election Ombudsman. Contact him as soon as
possible, using the information on the inside front cover.
David K. van Hoose

Membership Director, HMGS Great Lakes, joined the chapter in May
of 1996. David was elected to the HMGS Great Lakes Board of Directors in
December of 1999 and appointed to the role of vice Chairman by the current
Chairman, Jack Shaw. David filled the role of vice Chairman from January
2000 to November 2003; then took on the role of Membership Director, which
he has filled to the present. As the director, David has:
• built a new membership database
• posted a monthly a listing of active members
• sent reminder messages to members whose membership is expiring or has
expired
• collected updated information for our new membership directory to be publish
December, 2004.
Also, David was the convention and event director for our flagship
convention, Advance the Colors, during the years of 2000 to 2002. Plus, David
was the leading force behind getting the funding for the creation
www.HMGSGL.com web site.
Before his election to the HMGS Great Lakes board, David was the
leading force behind scheduling events in the Frankfurt, Germany, War Gamers
Club between 1989 and 1993; currently he is keeping this group going by
managing a internet mail list for past members. Since 1998, David has been the
Webmaster for Piquet, Inc., and the Webmaster of the PK Gamers website.
David is also a member in good standing of HMGS Mid-South, NHMGS and a
past member of HMGS East.
Other elected hobby positions he has held include President of The
Citadel Historical Miniatures Club; 1979 to 1981. He was also a Battery
Commander in The Citadel Civil War reenactment group and a member of the
Brunswick Lieb Battalion -- a German reenactment group in Frankfurt, Ger-
many. David was also a founding member of the Lake Braddock Wargaming
Club and was its President between 1976 and 1977.
David has been in the Historical Miniature Gaming hobby since 1978
when he was first introduced to it at The Citadel. The first Army he painted was
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a Prussia 1815 force for the Empire II system. Since then, he has expanded to a
number of different periods and scales. His first two major gaming conventions
attended were Cold Wars 1986 and Historicon 1986. While living in Europe, he
attended at least four conventions a year, two of which were in England. Since
moving to the Midwest in 1993, David has only missed two Advance the Colors
conventions and has attended Drums twice.
Born in Ashland, KY, in 1959, David earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from The Citadel in 1981. He is a Regional Project Manager with EDS,
and has supported the Department of Defense in many different roles since
1983. He and his wife, Linda, have three children, Amanda, Elizabeth and
Matthew.
Douglas W. Johnson
Presently serving on the Board of Directors, Great Lakes. Married 30
years, two children. Auto technician, German-Volvo only (independent shop).
My term as a member of the Great Lakes Board ends this year. I have
enjoyed doing what I can to promote historical gaming. These past three years
have been very rewarding for me and I wish to continue to help our organization
grow. I’ve been involved in many special projects that I feel have helped or
improved our group. In 2002, I compiled a Members Survey to learn more
about who we are. I also helped with our demo events at the Hayes Center to
promote our hobby during the Civil War Encampment. I run demo games or
man the HMGS-GL Hospitality Table at Ft. Meigs or the Wolcott House
Museum Complex. I think my best efforts are working on the Drums Staff. It
isn’t necessary to be on the Board to help at Drums, but I feel it is important to
have a Board member involved in the convention planning.
If returned to the Board, I will continue my work to improve Great
Lakes.
Jack E. Shaw, Sr.

My name is Jack Shaw, and I am running for re-election to the Board of
Directors. During the past five years of serving on the Board, I have held the
Chairman’s position, been interim treasurer, and am agent for the corporation. I
work with the membership secretary and newsletter editor on membership and
renewals. I am also keeper of the Chapter’s debit card.
I have been fortunate to meet some fantastic Great Lakes members. We
now have four great conventions: Drums Along the Maumee in Toledo, OH;
Warband and Warparty in Cincinnati, OH; and Advance the Colors in Spring-
field, OH. I would like the opportunity to continue to serve on the Board of
Directors on your behalf.
I have been in wargaming for 15 years and I am a member of Wayne’s
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Legion Historical Gamers and Greater Dayton Wargamer’s Club. I have run
games at Drums Along the Maumee, Advance the Colors, Warparty and
Warband, CAPCON, and Origins, plus games at the Soldiery Dayton, and the
Tin Soldier. If elected, I’ll continue to serve the members of Great Lakes to the
best of my ability.
Tusk Stevens
I have been playing wargames for 30 years. I started with Chainmail
(TSR). From there, I went on and played a lot of D&D. I’ve run miniature
events at local conventions and Gen Con. I served on the board with Cincinnati
Area Gamers and helped produce Tri-State-Con. I also served as president with
Kobold Gamers and put on Cabin Fever Con which increased the club treasury
200%. I worked with a prototype company that helped produce miniatures and
dice for wargames. I was also the operations director for TRI Designs which
produced miniature buildings for wargames.
Most recently, I am the author of Tomahawk Wars, a game dealing with
the American Indian wars. It has made its appearance for the last two years at
Origins, Warparty, Warband and Advance the Colors. I also received the 3rd
place award in the historical category at Origins Artists Colony 2004. Currently,
I am working as an artist helping others develop their own games. I am also
studying miniature sculpture. My goal is to increase the visual impact of
wargames and to bring high quality art to the wargaming community.
If there were one reason to vote for me it would be: “Hey Guys, you
know I will do the work!”
Thanks
Tusk (0)
ATC Dealer Committee needs your feedback!

So, which dealers WOULD you like to see attend next year’s
Advance the Colors? We agree with what members are telling us, year
after year: They want to see more dealers at our flagship convention. A
committee is being formed to create a plan and aggressively recruit more
dealers (page 8), but it needs your feedback:
• Which specific dealers would you like to realistically see attend?
• What products do they carry that would add to ATC’ selection?
• Specifically, what would YOU likely purchase from such dealers?
Contact Mike Demana, 1277 Bryson Rd., Columbus, OH
43224. (614) 263-4804, or e-mail: mikedemana@earthlink.net.
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HMGS Great Lakes Election Ballot

(Either Photocopy of Cut out, unless using E-Mail Voting.
Make additional copies for Family Members
who do not receive their own Herald.)
The following members have been nominated for the Board of

Directors (listed alphabetically, with incumbent’s having an [I] follow
ing his name.
______ David K. van Hoose [I]

______ Douglas W. Johnson [I]
______ Jack E. Shaw, Sr. [I]
______ Tusk Stevens
______ Write-In Candidate ________________________
Mark an X on the lines of the candidates of your choice. You may vote
for up to THREE candidates.
Your Name _______________________________________________
Current Address ___________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________________
• Mail Ballots to Steve Sattler, 933 Cogswell St., Westerville,

OH 43081.
• E-mail Voting is sent to Steve at: stephensattler@yahoo.com.
See page 17 for additional instructions on E-Mail Voting.
Ballots must be received no later than Nov. 30, 2004!
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HMGS Great Lakes

Election Ballot
Either Photocopy of Cut out,

unless using E-Mail Voting.
Make additional copies for Family Members

who do not receive their own Herald.
All ballots must be received by Nov. 30!

Try E-mail Voting this time (see page 17)!
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De Bellis Columbus to be a ‘feast’

of Ancients gaming, tournaments
by Mike Demana
If you’re hungry for Ancients gaming that brings in players from

all over the country -- or if you’re just hungry -- De Bellis Columbus is
set to satisfy your craving. The Nov. 5-6 tournament at the University
Plaza Hotel in Columbus will host the U.S. Open for DBM, DBA and
DBR. Plus, three meals are thrown in with the weekend admission!
The DBA events are divided into two standard size (12 ele-
ments) 15mm tournaments on Friday, and a 15mm Big Battle one on
Saturday. Both of Friday’s tournies will run four rounds, with the first
featuring armies from Book I and II, and the second with armies from
Book III and IV. Tentative start times are 2 pm for Book I and II, and 6
pm for Book III and IV. The winners of each are scheduled to face off at
9 am Saturday morning. Saturday is also when the three-round, indi-
vidual Big Battle DBA Tournament is scheduled (starts 10 am). Plans are
to divide the field into an Early and Later period Brackets, with the
winners of each facing off in a fourth round, if they desire.
Unlike DBA, both DBM and DBR tournaments are slated to be
one event each, stretching across Friday and Saturday. Two rounds will
be played on Friday (starting 1 pm) and three on Saturday. Rounds will
last 3.5 hours each. DBM will feature both 15mm and 25mm divisions.
15mm Armies will be 400 points, 25mm will be 350. Players may bring
two lists for their chosen army with the same geographic area and year.
Pre-registration is encouraged for DBM -- contact Rich Hartley at:
rhartle@columbus.rr.com.
DBM admission includes a De Bellis Columbus golf shirt, and is
$45 ($40 for NASAMW or HMGS members). For DBA and DBR it is
$30 for the weekend ($25 NASAMW/HMGS), or $20 for either Friday
or Saturday, if you can only attend one. Remember, admission includes
one buffet on Friday evening and two during the day on Saturday.
If you enjoy Ancients gaming, you are encouraged to attend the
inaugural De Bellis Columbus, this year. In addition to enough Ancients
to fill you up, there will be dealers present selling more lead for that next
army! So far, Navigator Miniatures and Iron Wind Metals have commit-
ted to attend.
For more information, contact the editor (see inside front cover).
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Ohio Valley Hoplite

by Richard Hartley
Well, we made it through the summer -- time

flies when you are having fun! I would like to
welcome the Flames of War (FOW) guys who have
joined the Ohio Valley Hoplites. We will be expand-
ing our tournaments to include FOW in the upcoming
year. I am working on the schedule now. One idea is
to hold our FOW tournaments on Sundays of some
conventions, due to space, and so that DBM players
who want to can play both. Also, depending on how
things go over the next several months, we may be having some of our tourna-
ments at the OSU plaza. If I can swing a good deal with them and they do us
right at De Bellis Columbus, we might hold the doubles tournament and Winter
Sword there.
Just so that you DBM players know what we’re talking about, FOW is
a company level WW II game that plays a lot like DBM (i.e., lots of dice, “6’s”
are generally good, “1’s” are still bad). When building your Armies, plan on
Mid War (1942 and 1943), you may use: the Flames of War rulebook, Diving
Eagles, Hitler’s Fire Brigade, Old Ironsides, Desert Rats and Stalingrad Intelli-
gence Handbooks. We will not play the “Death from above”, “Elite Units”, or
anything that takes more or less than the 1500 points until we can get everybody
comfortable with the rules. Once we get comfortable, we will most likely go to
2000 points. Then all the rules will be played.
I plan on running the tournaments this way:
• Pre set-up terrain (will need volunteers for this, both with set-up, terrain
building and design).
• Two army lists, but same company type (that way you can have engineer stuff
for the Big Push)
• Three rounds of 3 hours each. Missions will be (1) Meeting engagement; (2)
“Free for all” (3) Hold the line. Prizes will usually be awarded for Best General,
Best Painted and Best Sportsman. This is a work in progress, but we should
have this down within six months or so. My goal is to have things running
smoothly by Origins, where we hope to host the U.S. National Championship
for FOW.
De Bellis Columbus, Nov. 5-6. This is the North American DBM Open in
Columbus. We will have DBM 25mm and 15mm, DBA and DBR! It will be
held at the University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3110 Olentangy River
Rd., Columbus, OH 43202. (614) 267-7461, toll free (867) 677-5292, or
Website: www.universityplazaosu.com for information on the hotel.
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MAC ancients return to Gencon

by Scott Jeske
We held our 2nd annual DBM tournament at Gencon in Indianapolis.

We had 12 players total, playing in four rounds of competition. GenCon is one
of the largest gaming conventions in the world, and while historical gaming is
still a very small minority, our numbers did increase by 25% from last year.
Many passer-bys were inquisitive with the gaming aspects of playing tourna-
ments with Ancients. Most thought only card players did these sort of things.
We made some contacts with some “lost gamers” in Michigan that are
interested in hosting some events in the Lansing area. We look forward to
assisting them in their efforts. Thanks to HMGS-GL, Pete Panzeri, and
NASAMW for their support and assistance. We look forward to making it back
next year, as one can never get tired of Wookies and Jedis walking down the hall
chasing Hello Kittys and babes in chainmail bikinis!
I want to thank Ken Winland for donating prizes from Molniya
Miniatures and their new range of Chin and Timur 25mm figures. Very stunning
-- I highly recommend checking them out at http://members.aol.com/
molniyafigs.
On to the results! Congratulations to Rich Novak, who once again took
a “dog” army and proceeded to do very well. The first number is the amount of
points scored using 32-0 scoring, the second is points scored using 15-0 scoring.
Gencon Results
Rich Novak, Ariarathid Kappodokian 98/45
Mike Pfanenstiel, Ming Chinese 86/38
Simon Babbs, Rus 79/30
Chuck Hines, M. Assyrian 66/32
John Curran, Late Imperial Roman 66/22
Mike Hart*, Komnenan Byzantine 58/24
Doug Anderson, Lydian 51/20
Glen Boise, Navarrese 47/20
Bart Pisarik, New Kingdom Egyptian 36/16
Ken Winland*, Palmyran 21/7
*Played only 3 games.
MAC points were awarded, thusly:
Rich Novak, 20 points Chuck Hines, 5 points
Mike Pfanenstiel, 15 points John Curran, 5 points
Simon Babbs, 10 points
Rich has the achieved the maximum amount of points (40) allowed
going into the MAC Championship in December, and is the early odds-on
favorite to dethrone Mike Pfanenstiel.
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Total MAC points after four events:
Rich Novak, 40 points Simon Babbs, 10 points
Mike Pfanenstiel, 25 points Doug Anderson, 5 points
Scott Jeske, 20 points Chuck Hines, 5 points
Rich Hartley, 20 points Vince Solfronk, 5 points
Scott Allen, 15 points Mike Hart, 5 points
Dave Perry, 15 points Andy Swingle, 5 points
Jim Hauber, 10 points John Curran, 5 points
Gencon was also the first event in the Travelers Cup Circuit. Nine
players from three regions signed up. This circuit uses the average points per
tournament based on 15-0 GS scoring to determine the ultimate Road Warrior.
Results to date:
Rich Novak, 11.25 average John Curran, 5.5 average
Mike Pfanenstiel, 9.5 average Doug Anderson, 5.0 average
Mike Hart, 8.0 average Glen Boise, 5.0 average
Chuck Hines, 8.0 average Bart Pisarik, 4.0 average
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From the
Armorer’s
Forge
Reviews of new rules, miniatures, etc.
25mm Cape War Range by 1st Corps Limited

Reviewed by Darryl R. Smith
Who ever heard of the Cape Wars?

I have a problem: I am a gamer. Like many gamers, I enjoy the
“mainstream” periods, in my case the American Civil War. But like many
gamers, I occasionally delve into the obscure. See, for example, my fascination
with the Legion of the United States. But this time, I must admit I might have
stretched myself beyond the obscure. I used to have several of the 1st Corps
Limited’s Mexican-American miniatures, when Elite Group and then RLBPS
was selling them at a reduced cost. I fell in love with the figures; big honkin’
castings with a lot of character. But I realized I was never going to get them
finished, so I sold them to a good friend. But the 1st Corps figures kept calling
out to me, almost beckoning me as it were, to buy something from their line.
So, I decided to pick up a couple bags from their 8th Cape Wars range (also
know as Cape Frontier Wars, Cape Xhosa Wars, and the not so nicely named
Kaffir Wars). I’m glad I did!
I decided to go small, just two bags of British to get me started, just to
see if I liked the figures. The pictures on the 1st Corps site sure were nice, but
seeing the figures in the flesh...er, lead...um, pewter, makes a load of difference.
Ordering was easy, done right on the 1st Corps site with a credit card, and I
received the figures in nine days. I could order these figures from the States, but
at the current conversion rate, plus the remarkable reduced shipping cost to
overseas customers, it was cheaper to get them from the U.K.
Some overall details: First, these figures are quite as tall as their
Mexican-American War cousins, but they seem to be in better proportion than
that great line. Next, the “long finger” syndrome that the Mex-Am figures have
isn’t nearly so apparent in this line. Also, these figures aren’t made out of lead,
but some sort of pewter (love that ringing sound when a figure is dropped).
There are very few mold lines, some very minor flash, but there are some sprue
chunks at the bottom of the base that need to be cut away. The figures are
26mm to 27mm in height, sole to eye, with a medium to heavy heft (Barrett
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Scale). And lastly, they are very clean and detailed, not suffering from any mold
overuse.
Into the bags, shall we? The first bag I have is CW01, British Firing
Line. There are eight figures in this bag, having five different poses (really six,
more on that below). These figures are not all firing, but actually in various
stages of the firing process. They all have canteens, backpacks, haversacks, and
belly ammo boxes, and all are wearing a short tunic and trousers. The first pose
is standing, musket in left hand, biting off a cartridge in his right, while sporting
a floppy hat. The next post is standing, cradling his musket against the left side
of his body, head cocked against musket (does that burn?) as he reaches into his
ammo box. He wears some sort of hat, almost like a toque, but I am not sure
what it is called, as I am just now getting into the period. Unlike the first pose,
he has a bayonet scabbard. The next post is standing, holding his musket in his
left hand as he drives the ramrod home with his right. He wears a tall Blücher
cap and also has a bayonet scabbard. One problem I have, and it’s a minor one:
The ramrod, while being used in the barrel, is also still under the barrel! Appar-
ently the sculptor forgot to remove it from its normal position. There is another
very similar pose, this time placing the round in the barrel, otherwise the same.
The next pose is firing in a kneeling position, bayonet attached. He has a full
beard, and that mysterious hat again. The last pose is advancing with his musket
while bearing a floppy hat.
The second bag I purchased was CW03, British Command. Six figures
(and six different poses) comprise this bag. This is one tough crowd, three of
the figures are bearing double-barrel shotguns (we don’t need no stinkin’
Geneva Convention)! The first post is walking, sword scabbard over his left
shoulder, right hand resting on his pistol holster. He wears a very high round hat
with a very small brim, has big sideburns that merge into his mustache, has a
short jacket that’s closed only at the top button, and his pants are tucked into
knee-high boots. The next figure is advancing with his shotgun at porte arms,
and also is carrying a pistol for a sidearm. He has the same hat as the first
figure, and his face is covered by a full beard and mustache. His trousers cover
his boots. The next figure is advancing with his shotgun at a 45 degree angle.
He has a small sun helmet on his head (looks like something Sherlock Holmes
would wear), full facial hair, a pistol, and a quilted hunting jacket over top of
trousers. The next command figure is walking, shotgun opened and cradle in his
right arm, ready for loading. Same hat and facial hair as the first figure. He also
has a pistol worn over top his quilted jacket. The fifth figure is something a
little different. He starts off by having a pillbox cap, a shirt with the sleeves
rolled up, trousers held up by suspenders, a haversack carried on his left hip, and
a short sword held upright in his right hand. The last figure is probably an NCO.
He is advancing with a musket, has a round top hat and haversack, and is
carrying a pistol. Looks like a Royal Marine.
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Let’s talk numbers, shall we? First, figure cost. The 1st Corps bags are
£6, which comes out to $10.97, or $1.37 for an infantry figure (command
$1.83). Let’s see, that's A LOT cheaper than many other 28mm figures (even
Old Glory is now $1.10 per foot figure). Okay, so you are thinking “Yeah, but I
bet shipping is a killer.” Did I mention the reduced shipping costs? My postage
was £1.50 -- that’s $2.74! That beats A LOT of U.S. companies. Keep in mind
that shipping is based on the amount you order, so large orders will obviously
cost more to ship. So, I paid a total of $24.68 to obtain 14 figures shipped from
the mother country. That’s hard to beat!
If you haven’t noticed, I am very pleased with my first 1st Corps order.
I hope you will take a look at their website (they carry a wide variety of figures)
and place an order soon. Heck, maybe one day we’ll game the Cape Wars
together!
Contact 1st Corps Limited, Lower Howorth Fold House, Howorth Rd.,
Burnley BB11 2RE. Website: www.1stcorps.com. For more information there
is a Cape Frontier Wars Yahoo group: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/
CapeWars.
28mm Carlist Wars British Legion by Freikorps

What a Difference a Sculptor Can Make!

It’s amazing to me the widely varying quality a company can have in its
figures. Take, for example, Freikorps’ 28mm line. Some may remember my
less than flattering review of their Skraelings figures (Herald #60). So, when I
wanted to buy a few of their British Auxiliary Legion from the Carlist Wars
range I was more than skeptical. My plan was simply to buy one of each pose
just to see what they looked like. I’m looking for figures to recreate the 1838
Battle of the Windmill (bonus points if you know what that is!).
The good news? These three figures are obviously not sculpted by the
same person who made the Skraelings. I would say the sculptor might be the
same person who did the 1st Corps Mexican-American War line, as the style is
very similar to them (and that’s a good thing!). Very cleanly done -- very little
mold lines and no flash -- with good animation and detail, and a hefty girth.
We’ll call them “28H” on the Barrett Scale. The Brits are in “full kit,” consist-
ing of backpack, wooden canteen, and haversack, all with the appropriate belts.
Smartly dressed in a short coatee, trousers over shoes, and a round cap (think
U.S. round cap worn during the Mexican-American War), all three poses are in
an advancing mode. As a matter of fact, one could probably use them for Texas
War of Independence figures, or mix them in with U.S. Regulars during the
Mexican-American War. The kit might be a bit off, but it certainly wouldn’t be
noticeable to the uneducated.
The three codes are CA51 - Standard bearer, CA52 - Advancing, and
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CA53 - Advancing high porte. Oh, the bad news? The fact that there are only
three poses of British Auxiliary Legion in this range! I hope that Freikorps will
make more (perhaps an officer or NCO and additional infantry poses) because
these are such nice figures. They cost 70 pence each (which is currently $1.29)
or £2.00 for three of the same pose. Not bad at all for a quality 28mm figure.
Because of a billing issue I am currently having with LKM (the online
source for Freikorps figures), I did not order from them. Instead, I picked the
figures up from East Riding Miniatures (ERM has a line of 15mm British
figures for 1820-40 I wanted to see, as well). Ordering from ERM was a snap.
They accept PayPal, and if you e-mail them what you want, they will send you a
PayPal invoice for the total. Send your online payment from that invoice, and
that’s that! ERM responded to my initial e-mail within 48 hours, and had my
order on the way. I received it in the States (ERM is located in the United
Kingdom) in just seven days from the day I sent them the Paypal payment.
Shipping to the States was 20% of the order, which is a pretty decent deal. ERM
also carries QRF, Platoon 20, the full Friekorps line, Bloodaxe Miniatures,
Grumpy’s Miniatures, and their own range of figures.
I have not seen the rest of the Freikorps Carlist War line (which
currently has 62 codes listed, with more on the way), but if the rest of the range
has the same quality as the British Auxiliary Legion figures, Freikorps has a hit
(albeit an obscure one) on their hands!
Details: East Riding Miniatures, 1 The Woodlands, Goddard Avenue,
Hull, HU5 2BW, England. Website: www.eastridingminiatures.co.uk.
28mm Woodland Indians from Kingsford Miniatures

I recently received my first miniature from Kingsford Miniatures, from

Burnaby, British Columbia. The figure I purchased was the Woodland Indian
Archer, Kingsford’s first foray into the Woodland Indian genre. In their mention
of this figure on eBay, they state it is in the heroic 28mm scale. I want to let the
potential buyer know up front that this figure measures 31mm from sole to eye,
and has a fairly heft girth about him: Let’s call him 31H on the Barrett Scale
(think of that governor in California). This brave is definitely buff!
Now, I have never seen the Redoubt French and Indian War range in
the flesh (or whatever metal it’s being cast in), but from descriptions I’ve read, I
surmise that the Kingsford figure will blend in very nicely with that line. The
height of the Kingsford figure matches very favorably with the excellent
Conquest Miniatures line, although the heft is a bit much to use on the same
stand. I have a collection of Old Glory’s 28mm Mad Anthony’s Legion of the
United States, and the Kingsford brave is noticeably taller than the Legion
infantry. It also stands nearly a head taller than the well researched Parkfield
Miniatures Legion figures.
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The pose is standing, legs apart, firing his bow, right hand drawn along
side of his face. The hairstyle is interesting: A cleanly shaven head, a round
roach of hair on the crown, and loose flowing hair draping over the neck. A
feather attached to the center of the roach completes the hairstyle. Mr. Archer is
bare-chested, with adorning straps around his biceps. He has a quiver of arrows
across his back, a warclub stuck in his belt, leather-fringed leggings, and a
breechclout. A pair of moccasins cover his feet. This Indian is stripped down
for fighting!
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The figure is cleanly cast with no mold lines and very minimal flash.
The detail on the weapons and clothing are excellent. The facial detail is fairly
minimal, but certainly enough to take a good wash. Keep in mind that the
muscles on this Indian are huge (the left hand is almost as big as the Indian’s
head). However, painted and used with other single-mounted figures I would
suspect this will not be as noticeable. The figure is cast with no base, but with a
tab instead, which to me is the only major negative. Kingsford does provide a
round slotted plastic base with the figure, but most historical gamers seem to
like their figures with small cast on bases to attach to metal washers or other
types of stands. The tab does not look like it will snip off very easily.
Overall, an excellent start for Kingsford. A couple of minor nit-picks,
but a good figure to add some variety to your existing Woodland Indian collec-
tion. Order one (or 10) today!
Kingsford Miniatures, Suite 338, 6540 Hastings St., Burnaby, British
Columbia V5B 4Z5. Website: www.kingsfordminiatures.com.
15mm British Colonials by East Riding Miniatures

British Colonials, you say? You mean yet another company making yet
another tired line of Sudan figures? Quite enough of those already -- thank you
very much!
No, quite the contrary. The line of British Colonials figures that I am
talking about is not your normal cup of tea or even pint of lager. East Riding
Miniatures (ERM) manufacturers a small line of 15mm British Colonials for the
1820s-40s (four packs of Brits, eight packs of coastal Arabs, two packs of
Baluchis). Ever since I read Donald Graves‚ “Guns Across the River,” I have
been trying to locate suitable figures for the Battle of the Windmill (ever heard
of that one?). In talking about this battle on the 19th Century Conflicts in
Canada discussion group, I was informed that ERM might have just the thing I
am looking for when it comes to the forces for the Crown. A quick look at
ERM’s website showed pics of the figs, so I placed an order for one of each
pack to get an idea of just how they looked.
Placing my order was a snap. ERM takes PayPal (why doesn’t every
online merchant accept PayPal?), which makes placing an order relatively easy.
I simply sent an e-mail to Tony at ERM with a list of what I wanted, and in 48
hours I had a PayPal invoice to submit my payment. Nine days after making my
payment I had my order in my hand. Keep in mind that ERM is based in the
United Kingdom, so that to me is a pretty good turnaround time. The figures
were packaged well, and I even got a free catalog listing all the products ERM
carries (Freikorps, Platoon 20, QRF, BloodAxe, and Grumpy’s).
Now, I will take a moment and warn you: These figures are not the
most detailed line of 15mm figures on the market. They are not the second most
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detailed, or even the third. To be honest, the sculpting reminds me a bit of the
old RAFM Napoleonics (if you have any of the RAFM Naps, the ERM figures
are better). The faces are very hard to discern, and the legs tend to look like
ironing boards -- relatively flat with no knees to speak of. That said, the figures
are well proportioned, have enough detail to paint up well, and are cleanly cast
with little mold lines and no flash. They measure 16mm sole to eye, and are of
medium heft (call them 16M on the Barrett Scale). There is decent variety
within each pack, as well. And then there is the fact I can’t seem to find any
other company out there making this period in either 15mm or 28mm.
To the Batcave...er, to the figures I mean! The first pack (CL101) is
British Infantry Command. Of the eight figures in this pack, two are officers,
two are standard bearers, and four are NCOs. The officers are marching, sword
held upright, left hand holding the sword scabbard. The standard bearers are
also marching, holding the flagstaff vertically, and carrying swords as weapons.
The NCOs are standing, holding their muskets in their left hand while waving
their troops forward with the left. The next pack (CL102 - British Infantry
Advancing) also has eight figures, this time in two poses, one marching with
musket at porte arms, and the other advancing with musket level. The third pack
(CL103 - British Infantry Firing Line) has three poses within its eight figures. I
received three standing firing, three standing loading, and two figures reaching
into their cartridge box for another round. The final pack is CL104 - British
Infantry Casualties. There are eight Brits within, all of the same pose, which
happens to be flat on their backs. I plan to use these as some sort of morale
markers.
All of the figures are wearing the bell top shako. The privates and
NCOs are all equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets, canteens and cartridge
boxes, and there isn’t a backpack in sight. As I mentioned, there are coastal
Arabs and Baluchis to face off against the Brits, but I plan on using these for the
1838 invasion of Canada (so aptly detailed in Graves’ book). My only dilemma
now is finding suitable figures to oppose them (think Texas Revolution militia
types).
The cost of the figures is £1.70 per pack of eight figures, which is $3.09
U.S. Shipping was a reasonable 20% of my order. If you are looking for figures
that are "state of the art” and super detailed, these are not them. But if you are
looking for British colonials from the early portion of Victoria’s reign, then the
ERM line will fit that bill.
East Riding Miniatures, 1 The Woodlands, Goddard Ave., Hull, HU5
2BW, United Kingdom. Website: http://www.eastridingminiatures.co.uk.
19th Century Conflicts in Canada Yahoo Group: http://
games.groups.yahoo.com/group/FenianRaids.
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(This column uses information courtesy of Maj. Bill Harting, HMGS Mid-South
and S. Richard Black of the Midwest Wargamer’s Association Newsletter.)
DE BELLIS COLUMBUS
Nov. 5-6 University Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH
Richard Hartley, 1200 Windcliff Ct., Grove City, OH 43123. E-mail:
rhartle@columbus.rr.com. www-personal.umich.edu/~beattie/bmc/DBC04.htm.
PENTACON XX
Nov. 5-7 Scout Park Conference Center, Fort Wayne, IN
Dirk Collins, e-mail: dirk.collins@earthlink.net. Web site: www.PentaCon.org.
ROCK CON
Nov. 5-7 Wedgebury Indoor Sports Center, Rockford, IL
Noble Miniatures, PO Box 241, Williams Bay, WI 53191. (262) 245-1608 or
e-mail: Info@Rock-Con.Com
FALL IN
Nov. 12-14 Eisenhower Inn, Gettysburg, PA
Fred Hubig, 1301 35th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. E-mail:
frdhubig@concentric.net. www.fall-in.org.
U-CON
Nov. 19-21 Student Union, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
U-Con, PO Box 4491, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-4491. (734) 930-6363 or e-mail:
ucon-info@ucon-gaming.org. Web: www.Ucon-gaming.org.
COMMAND CON VI
Nov. 19-21 Jefferson Barracks Historical Park, St. Louis, MO
William Doelling, 1410 Mohican Trail, St. Charles, Mo 63304. (636) 634-0181,
or e-mail: bigmuddyhga@juno.com.
SPARTACON 2005
Jan. 8 Lansing Civic Center, Lansing, MI
Ray Bramer, 1755 Nemoke Trails #5, Haslett, MI 48840. (517) 347-7519.
SPRING MANUEVERS
Feb. 18-19 Fort Leavenworth Hunt Lodge, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Stephen Allie, 11542 U.S. Hwy 59, Oskaloosa KS 66066. (913) 684-3767, or
e-mail: allies@leavenworth.army.mil
BASHCON 2005
Feb. 25-27 Student Union, University of Toledo
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Regional Conventions
BASHCon XIX, 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43606. (419) 530-4654, or e-
mail: dfriess3@utnet.utoledo.edu. Web: http://utbash.utoledo.edu/index.html.
LITTLE WARS
March 5-6 Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Lincolnshire, IL
1716 Pinnacle Dr., Aurora, IL 60504. E-mail: Info@Little-Wars.Com. Web:
www.little-wars.com.
10TH BATTLE OF COWPENS
March 11-13 Hendrix Student Center, Clemson University, Clemson SC
Chris Pagano, 211 Shaftsbury Rd., Clemson, SC 29631. E-mail:
cpagano@clemson.edu
WARBAND
March 12 Knights of St. John Hall, 423 Pearl St., Reading, OH
Rich Smethurst, 203 Albright Dr., Loveland, OH 45140. (513) 677-1683, or
e-mail: smetfam@aol.com. Web: www.hmgsgl.com.
COLD WARS
April 8-10 Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, PA
Walt O’Hara, 10730 Burr Oak Way, Burke, VA 22015. (703) 503-9833, or
e-mail: coldwarswalt@linuxmail.org. Web: www.coldwars.org.
CAPCON XXVIII
May 6-8 The Ohio State University Student Union, Columbus, Oh
Guy Flora, 3818 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219. (614) 471-9812, or
e-mail: flora.1@osu.edu. Web: www.mgaosu.org.
DRUMS ALONG THE MAUMEE 5
May 20-21 Holiday Inn Toledo West, Toledo, OH
Jim Thomasson, 1217 Birch Ave., Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 893-3025, or
e-mail: JThoma@aol.com. Web: www.hmgsgl.com.
WARPARTY 05
June 17-18 Charles A. Bingham, Jr., Masonic Temple, Symmes Township, OH
Rich Smethurst, 203 Albright Dr., Loveland, OH 45140. (513) 677-1683, or
e-mail: smetfam@aol.com. Web: www.hmgsgl.com.
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Sept. 16-18 The Heritage Center of Clark County, Springfield, OH
Steve Smith, 29715 Carolina Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516. (574) 295-9962, or
e-mail: Sven_46516@msn.com. Web: www.hmgsgl.com.
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Regional gaming
clubs
Here is a list of some of the gaming
groups in the Great Lakes area. If you would
like your club listed, send the particulars (days
you meet, types of gaming, your group name
and contact point) to The Herald.
101st Alcove Irregulars - If interested in joining on the Michigan area fun, contact
James Covell, 3311 Grayson, Ferndale, MI 48220. (248) 288-3489, or e-mail:
trell4thgate@comcast.net.
Allegheny Irregulars - If you live in the area from Pittsburgh to Youngstown, give these
guys a call. They meet on the first and second Sundays of the month in Tom’s detached,
3-car garage. Tom Semian, 316 S. Home Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. (412) 761-8794, or
e-mail: LTsite@aol.com.
Greater Ann Arbor Area Mostly Historical Miniatures Gaming Group- This group of
University of Michigan students, staff and “regular people” meets Thursday evenings at
members’ homes, and once in awhile on Sunday. DBR, Big Battle DBA, and other stuff
are popular. Contact Bob Beattie, 437 Lexington Dr., Saline, MI 48176. (734) 429-
8521, or e-mail: beattie@umich.edu, or Steve Roper at: sroper@umich.edu. Web site:
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~beattie/mgm.html.
Canton Gamers are a group of about eight gamers around the Canton, OH, area. We’re
just starting up, so now is a great time to join! We hope to start putting on games at local
gaming stores, museums, and libraries. We have a Yahoo group at:
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/cantongamers. Marc Shefelton, 3535 Stillmeadow SW,
Canton, OH 44706-3148. E-mail: marcshefelton2000@yahoo.com.
Carmel Historical Miniatures Gamers - Meets on Sunday afternoons to game all

historical periods and scales. Meetings are either at a members home or Downtown
Comics Carmel, IN. Contact: David K. van Hoose, 10518 Brookview Dr., Carmel, IN
46032. (317) 581 8840 or e-mail: davidkvh@aol.com.
Carmel Update: “What a great convention ATC was, this year! The hotel was
great and the site was a lot of fun. A lot of the members made the convention and we
hope more will, next year. Since the last update, soccer and football season has started,
so a lot of our members have been very busy with their kids. But we have been able to
get in some DBA, one game of Carnage & Glory -- the battle of Zorndorf part one, and
lots of painting. As of this date, our group has the following Flames Of War Mid War
companies ready for battle: German Paras; Soviet Tank/Motorized Infantry; German
Panzer; German DAK; British 8th Army Armor.” -- David K. van Hoose, Carmel
Historical Miniatures Gamers.
Central Ohio Gamers Association (COGA) - Meetings locations have changed to the
Whetstone Public Library in Columbus. They still run from 10 am - 11 pm, but aren’t
exclusively on the 2nd Saturday. They host a variety of miniatures and boardgames.
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Dave Barr , 2961 Deep Wood Dr., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-4015. (614) 864-2044.
Upcoming COGA Events:
Nov. 27, noon “The Sword and the Flame,” 25mm Colonials (GM: Lind Pratt).
Dec. 18, 11 am “25mm Napoleonics” meeting engagement using Empire II rules
(GM: Gregg Pittenger).
Dec. 18, 1 pm “Battle of Peachtree Creek,” 15mm ACW using Johnny Reb 3 rules
(GM: Lind Pratt).
Chicagoland Wargamers - Contact James L. Patterson, III, (773)534-7 305x116, or

email: Kraal_of_KaJames@Yahoo.com. James and a few other guys are at the
Gameopolis every Sunday -- join them for the fun!
Colby Street Irregulars - This group has been meeting for more than 21 years on
Wednesdays, 7-11 pm, in the Toledo area. They game all periods and run events at Glass
City Games, from time to time. Jim Thomasson, 1217 Birch Ave., Maumee, OH 43537.
(419) 893-3025, or e-mail: JThoma227@aol.com.
Colby Street Update: “Well, we are beginning the pre-game shuffle for Drums
6, this coming May 20-21, 2005. More information is in our Convention brief. Event
submission will be at the end of November.
Advance the Colors: We went, had a good time and ran some screwy games
with some interesting gamers, as always. We always enjoy the companionship, the brews
and the B.S.
• “Curly” did Nemo #2 -- they all died getting to the beach...go figure!
• “Moe’s” second ship, “The Varmit,” sailed into Algeria and shot up the seaport, with
help from the French Foreign Legion. Ugly.
• “Larry” ran the Battle of Piqua till he dropped.
• The Johnson Brothers ran a Mexican Battle with Juaristas.
We liked the new Museum site, but it was very loud in there, Saturday after-
noon. Space was also at a premium until late that night. But Smith -- you done good!
We understand, we’ve been there!
Pro or Con is soon, and we hope to send some Colbys to help our Northern
Allies. They have helped us over the years countless times: Thanks Mike and Larry!
WinterCon and SpartaCon will also get us on the road, soon.
New projects soon: Spanish/American War in 25mm; Demo Derby style game
from Yoda; Nemo #3 = ???. We might do our Christmas Party in the Winter, for a
change, this year. More later.
-- Colonel Colby of the Irregulars” -- Colonel Colby, reporting the summer news”
Confederation of Friends - This Indiana club’s specialty is 20mmNapoleonics. The 10

members have armies to represent all combatants of the 1809 time period. Duke
Robinson, PO Box 47, Owensville, IN 47665. (812) 729- 7651.
Conflict Simulations Club - This Indiana University group does historical miniatures,
board games and fantasy/sci-fi. They meet Sundays 11 am - 6 pm in the Indiana
University Memorial Union (usually in the Tree Suites). Contact Mike Brewington, Unit
1, PO Box 650, Crane, IN 47522-0650. (812) 824- 7858, or e-mail: brewington@
homer.crane.navy.mil. Web Site: http://php.indiana.edu/~dlauer/Con_Simulations.html
Duneland Historical Wargame Group - This small group of friends meets at the local
library in Valpraiso, IN. Contact Darren Buxbaum, 311 Madison St., Valparaiso, IN
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46385. E-mail: ivan_iskander@yahoo.com, or web site: http://www.homestead.com/
forgodkingandhonor/homepage.html.
5 Guys and a Lawyer, 329 3rd St., Perrysburg, OH 43551. Meet every Friday night at
7:30. Popular periods are 15mm ACW, 15mm ECW, 25mm Colonials, 1/72 Canvas
Eagles, 20mm WWII, 15mm Napoleonics Empire II, Diplomacy. Contact Gordon
Andrews, (419) 874-1267, or e-mail: RSHARPE9@aol.com.
Gargolye Gamers Group - G3 supports ALL gaming in the area to include historical
and non-historical miniatures, card, role playing and board gaming. Mark Rosenberger,
1111 Enfield, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-5431, or e-mail: gargoylegamer@cs.com. Or
contact Mike Reese, 13405 Denver, Sterling Heights, MI 483 13. (810) 939-1690, or
e-mail: mr688@home.com.
Gettysburg - York Gamers - This grou specializes in 15mm American Civil War using
Johnny Reb III rules. Scott Mingus, 1383 Sterling Drive, York PA 17404. E-mail:
scottmingus@yahoo.com, or web site: http://www.geocities.com/scottmingus/index.
Greater Dayton Wargamers Club (GDWC) – We game in a wide variety of periods.

Club meetings are at 11:00 on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Tin Soldier Com-
pany in Centerville. POC: Jim Williams, 108 Whisman Drive, Middletown, OH 45042.
(513) 423-2143 or email: jwilliams53@cinci.rr.com.
Historical Gamers of Indianapolis (or 19 Plus 1) - Meets every Tuesday and some
Saturdays for historical games. The address is 2060 E. 54th St., Village Commons, Suite
4, Indianapolis, IN 46220. New guests are welcome ($4 door fee). Tuesday games run
6:30 - 11pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Dennis McKinney, (317) 873-9624 , or e-mail:
bmayhugh@iupui.edu.
Kampfgruppe - This central Indiana group plays all historical periods and scales,
meeting in member’s homes. Rob Stoebick, 13647 Thistlewood Dr., Carmel, IN 46032.
(317) 846-3158, or e-mail: ROBBRR@msn.com. Web site:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndySimSociety/.
Kanawha Riflemen - Great Lakes’ first club in West Virginia serves our fast-growing
community of members in that state. They have about 15 full time members that play
just about anything, including all periods of historical miniatures. They meet in various
locations in Charleston and Beckley, WV. Contact Nick Gillispie, 1507 Grandview Dr.,
Charleston, WV 25302. (304) 342-8749, or e-mail: Navarr@aol.com.
Mid-Ohio Gamers’ Group (M.O.G.G.) - This group was formed in 1980 from a close
group of friends and expanded its variety of games, held various Medieval and World
War II battles at cons, and offered competitive challenges to other local clubs. The group
meets in members’ homes, playing both fantasy and historical games. Contact Eric
Adamaszek, 4888 Almont Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. (614) 847-5884.
The Minatures and Gaming Association at The Ohio State University - This group
plays a mix of historical and fantasy, on the campus of OSU. They host multiple games
every Saturday (except during breaks) in the basement meeting rooms of the Ohio Union,
noon till 11pm. All guests are welcome. Guy Flora, advisor: 3818 Sunbury Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43219. (614) 471-9812, or e-mail: flora.1@osu.edu.
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North Coast Wargamers - These guys are a club of friends and family members, with
no dues, memberships, etc. Their specialty is 15mm ACW (Johnny Reb), AWI and Plains
Indians. Doug Rogers, 7570 Jeremy Ave., Mentor, OH 44060, or e-mail:
swampbranch2@yahoo.com. Web site: www.geocities.com/nchws2003/index.html.
Northern Ohio Wargaming Society (NOWS) - Meet on Fridays at The M zone in

Cleveland. Play a variety of games, but focus is mostly historical miniatures. NOWS
nights at The M zone start around 7:30 pm. Contact Jim Schwendeman at: (216) 351-
7783. E-mail at: JFSCHWENDE@aol.com.
Purdue Wargamers - Meet noon till midnight at Stewart Center, Purdue University.
Contact John W. Akers, 6915 N. 50 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906. (765)497-0907, or
e-mail: Etzel99@aol.com.
Rochester Historical Simulations Group - This group meets at 11:30 am on the 3rd
Sunday of the month at Millennium Books and Games in Rochester. They do Ancients,
World War II, Mexican-American, ACW and Napoleonics. Dennis Frank, 950 Bolivar
Dr., Bradford, PA 16701. (814) 362-6801, or e-mail: djfrank@penn.com.
Smethurst’s Basement - A diverse group of tri-state gamers who meet at various

locations around Cincinnati to enjoy cross table camaraderie and carnage. Check
upcoming games at SBclubpage@yahoogroups.com or phone Rich Smethurst, evenings:
(513) 677-1683. “We play for fun!”
Twinsburg Wargame Association - This group of around 20 wargamers gets together

about once a week, usually in Club “Enlightened Despot” Rich Oster’s basement. They
also run games at stores around the Cleveland and Akron area, as well as campaigns and
DBA mini-tourneys. Contact Rich Oster, 1867 Ridge Meadow Ct., Twinsburg, OH
44087. E-mail: rjoster@ra.rockwell.com. Web site: http://www.vippn.com/~splinter/.
Wayne’s Legion Historical Gamers - This group was formed a decade ago by a bunch
of guys from the Dayton area, who share like-interests. Not only do we game together,
but we have toured battlefields together, and feel that historical miniatures should be
enjoyable. Darryl Smith, 2251 Wayne Madison Rd, Trenton, OH 45067. (513) 896-
1098 or e-mail: darryl@highstream.net. Web site: http://wayneslegion.50megs.com.
WW I fighters swarm the tabletop in Rick Schirtzinger’s “Ace of Aces” at ATC. Weak
from surgery, “Iron Rick” still ran all convention long (Photo by John Lawitzke).
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the local
Hobby Store
Game Days, Sales and new items at Friends of HMGS - GL
The following stores offer a 10% discount to HMGS Great Lakes members.
Vendors are encouraged to contact the editor with a few “New” items each issue. GMs
running events at stores should contact the editor, too.
The Arena, The retail location may have closed down this Spring, but The Arena has
been reborn as an internet based gaming store. Visit them on the web at: http://
www.thearenaonline.com. You can also e-mail Russ and Doug at: RUSS1976@aol.com,
or: dragonrelm@msn.com.
Attacktix, 15107 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO 80014. Toll Free: (888) 732-6321, or
e-mail: attactix@attactix.com. Miniatures in 5mm, 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 25mm; rules,
scenery, history and uniform info books.
Combat Command, 3390 Sherbrook Dr., Uniontown, OH 44685. (330) 699-1495,

e-mail: ST@GWIS.COM. Carry a number of historical miniatures lines, including
Minifigs, Battlefront, Peter Pig, GHQ, and most major plastic model kits. Terrain such as
JR Miniatures and Musket Miniatures, books by Osprey, Squadron/Signal and others.
Scott Taylor will special order, plus give a 15-30% discount to GL members.
Dayton Painting Consortium, PO Box 24185, Huber Heights, OH 45424. Phone/fax

(937) 237-9915, e-mail: RADETZKY@PRODIGY.NET. Manufactures RSM95 line of
historical figures, Parade Ground Flags and is a distributor of Musket Miniatures
products. Due to a backlog, they are no longer accepting painting orders.
The Free Trader, 321 Patterson Rd., Dayton, OH 45419. (937) 252-5234, or e-mail:
jccairo@prodigy.net. Specializing in America’s wars, carry Battle Honors 15mm ACW,
Minifigs French & Indian and War of 1812 ranges, along with AWI and Mexican-
American war from Musket Miniatures. Will special order above and Bicorne, Connois-
seur, Eureka, Geo-Hex, Merrimack, Old Glory 15’s and Pax Limpopo. Also, lots of
books on Indians, the West and ACW. In-store browings hours by appointment.
The Griffon Bookstore, 121 W. Colfax, South Bend, IN. 46601. (219) 287-5533, or e-
mail: Griffonb@aol.com. Hours Mon-Thur 10-6, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6. Game room is open
Friday 7 pm to midnight. Carry Minifigs, Musket Miniatures, Old Glory, Dixon, Essex,
Battle Honors and GHQ historical miniatures, along with terrain and scenery by Hovels,
Woodland Scenics, JR Miniatures and Armour Cast, gaming magazines and board games.
Historical Collectibles Associates, PO Box 574, Kennesaw, GA 30144. E-mail:

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histcolassoc@earthlink.net. They stock the following, 15mm Venexia, 15mm Fantassin,
15mm Freikorps, 15mm QRF, Platoon 20, 20/25mm Hinton Hunt, 25/28mm Eagle, 25/
28mm A&A, 25/28mm Armalion, 25/28mm Navigator and 25/28mm Gripping Beast.
Dealer inquiries are welcome, as well.
Homegrown Miniatures, 1252 Center Ave., Tarpon Springs,FL 34689. FAX: 727-934-
5323, or e-mail: homegrownfigs@excite.com. Web site: http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/
homegrownfigs/index.htm. They make 1900s era U.S. Marines, 25mm & 54mm ACW.
They also carry 25mm ACW buildings with detachable roofs for skirmish gaming. A
dowloadable text catalog is available online.
J&M Hobbies,1238 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 893-2621. This train store
carries terrain, paint, sheet styrene and models from Tamiya, Airfix, Dragon and Esci.
Mind Games, 2115 N. Reynolds, Toledo, OH 43615. (419) 531-5540, or e-mail:

pj1914@buckeye-express.com. Pat gives members a 20% discount off all special orders,
and usually better than the standard GL 10% on other items.
Second Sunday Doug and Steve Johnson run either historical miniatures demos or
of each month host Terrain Building workshops.
Miniature Headquarters, 2126 Atterbury Ave., Columbus, OH 43229. Web site:

www.mini-hq.com, or e-mail: Trevor.Horton@mini-hq.com. An online webstore that
focuses on 20mm, including Cromwell Models, SHQ, FAA, C-P Models, Milicast, and
Platoon 20). He is also starting to carry some larger 25/28mm companies like Artizan,
Crusader Miniatures and Renegade Miniatures.
Noble Miniatures, 5944 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719. (866) 224-6834, or e-mail:
orderdesk@nobleminis.com. Web site: www.nobleminis.com. They produce both the
U.S. line of “true 10s” Perrin Miniatures, and the UK’s Hallmark Figures. They also
Howard Hues and Regal Realms paints. The Perrin 10mm line includes ACW, Franco-
Prussian, 1879 Zulu War and World War II.
Outland of Pennsylvania, 606 Warm Springs Ave., Huntingdon, PA 16652-2451. (814)

644-6898 or (814) 599-2932, or e-mail: pjkearnan@penn.com. Carries Freikorps 15mm
and Melees Gloriousus rules sets, which include: “Hail Caesar,” “Code of the West,”
“Long Knives and Blue Coats,” and “Melees Gloriousus.” Also, while supplies last, bags
of 25mm Age of Reason and 20mm Napoleonics by Hinton Hunt Battalion. Though this
line is currently out of production, they have all that are available. When they come back
into production, Outland of PA will be the NE distributor. Painting service, as well. See
examples and prices at www.melees.net/.
Panzerschiffe, PO Box 26074, Akron, OH 44319, or e-mail: Ddoc813@aol.com. They

market 1/2400 scale historical naval miniatures, carrying 500 + models from Civil War,
WW I, WW II, etc. Huge selection at affordable prices. Send for a free catalog.
Phoenix Rising Gamestore, 6652 St. Joe Rd., Ft.Wayne, IN 46835. (219) 485-6807.
John Ade offers a 20% discount to Great Lakes members.
The Quartermaster, 137 Lynnhaven Dr., Hampton, VA 23666. (757) 838-3537, before
3 pm, or e-mail: the_quartermaster@msn.com, www.thequartermaster.com. The
Quartermaster rejoins the ranks of the Friends of Great Lakes! They are the North
American distributor for Falcon UK miniatures, carrying their extensive line of 15mm
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Ancients and Napoleonics, plus 25mm lines, as well.
Rampant Lion, 5658 N. Heritage Ln., Alexandria, IN 46001. E-mail:

rampantlionac8@cs.com, web site: http://ourworld-top.cs.com/rampantlionac8/
myhomepage/business.html. This mail order service is the sole U.S. distributor for
Feudal Castings, 15mm Dark Age and Medieval lines, WW I & II, ACW, 19th Century
Europeans, Sikhs and more. Be sure to mention Great Lakes to receive your discount!
Regimental Quarters, 211 16th St., Ashland, KY 41101. (606) 920-9994, or e-mail:
rqshop@regimentalquarters.com. Web site: www.regimentalquarters.com. Tues-Thurs
noon-11 pm, Fri-Sat noon-1 am, Sun noon-8 pm, closed Mondays. Spotted by an alert
GL member and subsequently signed on, this store is Great Lakes’ first Friend in
Kentucky. 1/285 WW II figures and (soon) Old Glory ACW. Also GW and other
miniatures, board, card, role playing and computer gaming on their high-speed network.
RLBPS, 4827 Treeview Terrace, Rockford, IL 61109. (815) 874-5351 or e-mail:

rlbpsb@earthlink.net. Web site: www.rlbps.com. Carries Raventhorpe Miniatures and
Frontline Wargaming vehicles. Also 25mm animals and hunters from the Honourable
Lead Boiler Suit Company. RLBPS offers a nationwide HMGS 10% discount on MAIL
ORDER with membership number.
Riders Hobby Shop, 6250 S. Cedar #7, Lansing, MI. (517) 393-1500. Retail store with
in-store gaming. Riders will also honor the 10% discount on special order items, too.
The Soldiery, 4256 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. (614) 267-1957, e-mail:
soldieryeast@ameritech.net. Carries Reviresco, Old Glory, Battle Honors, Essex and
numerous other minis, rules sets, historical board games and accessories.
One Sunday/month Gods of War, Hellenistic/Punic Wars Ancients campaign using
DBA rules (GM: Mike Demana).
One Sunday/month Battleground WW II in 20mm, run by Eric Adamaszek. See
store for dates and scenarios.
Star Books & Games, 2382 Gibson Dr., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. (812) 637-1633, or
e-mail: SBGames999@aol.com. Web site: http://hometown.AOL.com/dkemperx2/
index.html. Specialize in painted & unpainted 15mm and 25mm miniatures of all
periods, 1/600, 1/1200, & 15mm ship models. Distribute Ral Partha 25mm Colonial &
Condottiere Renaissance. Web site has the illustrated catalogs and credit card payment.
The Tin Soldier, 44 Westpark Rd., Centerville OH 45459. (937) 433-3898, open
Monday - Saturday, 10-9, Sunday 12-6. Featuring 15mm Minifigs, Battle Honors, Old
Glory Ancients and Battlefront World War II. Also carry various historical rules, board
games, 1/72 scale aircraft and tank models, and Howard Hues paints. They special order,
and there are 2 gaming tables (6’x5’ to 6’x20’).
Tuesday Night Club Gaming Night.
1st Sunday HMGS Great Lakes game day.
2nd, 4th Fridays Red Baron World War I aircraft.
2nd, 4th Thursdays New Warhammer Ancient Battles campaign starting up!
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form and send it and a $12 check to: HMGS Great Lakes, 2659 Wayland
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Columns / Departments Feature Articles

The tables boomed and clanged as we folded

by Great Lakes Chairman of the Board Jack E. Shaw, Sr.

Advance the Colors 2004 is now history and we move on to other

HMGS Great Lakes Board of Directors & when their

Some Thoughts on Gaming Conventions

Advance The Colors 2004

Drums Along the Maumee

Time to renew your membership?

Sean Abel Steven Hazuka Rich Oster

Membership Report: August & September

Last time we had members in 15 different states. This reporting period

Want to help line up more Dealers for ATC 05?

ATC ‘04 successful at new site

(Continued next page)

Some of the positives:

The numbers I have right now:

At the Membership Meeting Sunday morning, everyone there seemed

Game quality high at Pro or Con

The annual convention at Bailey Center in Westland, MI, was held

The Soldiery, Inc.

Show your HMGS membership card

Vote for the Board of Directors by e-mail, this year!

Demo of Medieval game

I ran a demo historical miniatures game at Franciscan University of

Drums 6: Where it’s at in planning stages

Hmm...October, 2004. Only seven months till Drums 6. What’s been

‘Flames of War’ tourney set for December, Columbus

HMGS Great Lakes

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David K. van Hoose

Jack E. Shaw, Sr.

ATC Dealer Committee needs your feedback!

HMGS Great Lakes Election Ballot

The following members have been nominated for the Board of

______ David K. van Hoose [I]

Your Name _______________________________________________

Current Address ___________________________________________

• Mail Ballots to Steve Sattler, 933 Cogswell St., Westerville,

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Make additional copies for Family Members

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De Bellis Columbus to be a ‘feast’

If you’re hungry for Ancients gaming that brings in players from

Ohio Valley Hoplite

Well, we made it through the summer -- time

MAC ancients return to Gencon

We held our 2nd annual DBM tournament at Gencon in Indianapolis.

The Soldiery, Inc.

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25mm Cape War Range by 1st Corps Limited

Who ever heard of the Cape Wars?

28mm Carlist Wars British Legion by Freikorps

What a Difference a Sculptor Can Make!

28mm Woodland Indians from Kingsford Miniatures

I recently received my first miniature from Kingsford Miniatures, from

15mm British Colonials by East Riding Miniatures

Vote for the Board of Directors by e-mail, this year!

Calender of HMGS &

Carmel Historical Miniatures Gamers - Meets on Sunday afternoons to game all