Rum, Tears and a .303

In sharing the recent announcement from Eureka Miniatures, I received a number of questions on Facebook and this blog in relation to their compatibility with other ranges. In order to give some idea of the scale, I've grabbed some miniatures off the lead pile from some of the common manufacturers to give some idea as to their compatibility with other ranges. Please excuse my potato camera; I am currently in the process of exploring better options as well as a suitable light box. ++++++++++ Scale Comparisons I have selected miniatures in similar poses where available to try and show relative height and bulk on a comparative scale. Left to right - Footsore Miniatures, Eureka Miniatures, Artizan Designs  Left to right - Woodbine Design Company, Eureka Miniatures, Brigade Games Left to right - Warlord Miniatures (Ex-BAM), Eureka Miniatures, Sloppy Jalopy (Eureka Head) Unfortunately I don't have any miniatures from Empress to include add to the above l...

  ++++++++++ The runner scrambled down a pile of broken rubble and masonry, papers clenched against his chest in one hand; his other thrown to the side for balance as he navigated the uneven terrain. While he had always been most comfortable exploring the outback, the broken urban terrain had become strangely familiar to him since his unit first moved in to take the docks from the Reds. Bounding a low brick wall at the base of the slope, he stumbled to a halt, snatching his slouch-hat from his head and gasping for breath before announcing his presence to the assembled men. ‘Major! Orders from command!’ ++++++++++ Welcome to Rum, Tears and a .303 , a blog dedicated to wargaming a fictional Civil War set in 1930's Australia. This project will draw its motivation from the concept of the ‘Very British Civil War’, setting socialist workers militia against a crumbling government being undermined by fascist groups vying for control in an Australian setting. There will ...