STALINGRAD Bolt Action Mega Battle!

Hi Chaps,

I was seriously ill with Covid 19 last year, and part of my self motivation to get better  (I am not fully there yet) has been giving myself hobby targets. Chief amongst them has been my “Stalingrad Mega Project”.

I have worked really hard on this, when I could. I was still coughing up blood when I started it. However dark it’s beginning, mentally I view it as a ladder out of a pit. I have enjoyed every minute, and wish to thank the community for the support, encouragement and good wishes.

I was particularly moved by the Russians and surprisingly, German hobbyists who have contacted me privately to express their good wishes. All of which have been expressed in a very positive light. I was particularly moved by one individual who’s Grandfather was a sole survivor of an huge family. Also it has been useful in supporting my Godsons Max and Freddie, who I wish to be proud of their Russian/Kyrgyz  heritage and have built them armies accordingly.

Particular thanks to the team at OTT, who were kind enough to feature the project on the weekender twice, and award me a coveted “Golden Button”.

Big Thanks to Big Ben Cresswell at 4Ground and  John Stallard and the Warlord team, as well as Alessio Cavatore, Oriskany Jim, Laughing Boy, Commodore Rob, Tony D, the lads at Causeway Giants and many more.

I will soon release details of my website, which I am developing to show case my miniature collection. Happily OTT are massively supportive, and so have my pals at Warlord Games and 4ground.

I have had to take some time out to work like a beavor to pay off my overdrafts accrued whilst sick, but am now back in the hobby zone thank God!

To say thanks to the Industry Luminaries who have supported me, and it was wonderful to meet some of these chaps. I am working on bespoke mini projects incorporating real diamonds as a thank you. I am a massive fan of Faberge (and have handled and sold pieces whilst at Christie’s and at Antique Vault Ltd) inspired me in this mini-project.

The 4Ground safe that I did in the project : https://4groundpublishing.co.uk/28mm-furniture/28mm-furniture-safe

I have been contacted about commissions, but will not undertake any until mid December, when I have sent out the ones that I am working on at present.

Thank you all who have been so decent.

I am in a privileged position that I will have further support for my activities, the first of which is 5% off 4ground products, which is cumulative with their Black Friday deal. Sorry to be so commercial but I need to address my overdraft facility.

Further 5% off code TTMINI5

Much more to come.