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The purpose of this website is to encourage and support the use of minor powers, obscure units, and forgotten theatres in World War 2 Wargaming, with particular focus on Bolt Action by Warlord Games
Contact me: boltaltaction@gmail.com
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Jul 20, 20211 min read
FREE!!!! Dug-In Stls
The prolific BA stl creator dewycat has release free Dug-in marker stls on Wargaming3d. Many Bolt Action Campaign scenarios allow one...
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boltaltaction
Jul 20, 20211 min read
K47 Podcast: Run to cover
Somehow I had missed this K47 podcast. Great to see K47 getting some podcast love (and just in case anyone is wondering, I consider K47...
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boltaltaction
Jul 18, 20211 min read
Cast Dice: Finding Alternative Models For Major Nations In Bolt Action
Tired of your Bolt Action army looking like everyone else's? Looking for something visually different in a WW2 army? Cast Dice Episode...
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boltaltaction
Jul 18, 20211 min read
Blitzkrieg Minis releases H39
Blitzkrieg Miniatures has released 1/56 and 1/48 scale models of the French Hotchkiss H39 tank. This tank was an 'upgunned' version of...
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boltaltaction
Jul 17, 20211 min read
Carden-Loyd Carrier Mk.VI Stl with top cover
This version of the Carden-Loyd Mk.VI was sold widely in Europe, South America and Asia in the 1930s including to Siam, USSR, Japan,...
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boltaltaction
Jul 17, 20211 min read
Warlord Panzer Lehr Review
I missed Warlord announcing the release of a Panzer Lehr box a couple of weeks ago, but it was great news to see this iconic unit finally...
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boltaltaction
Jul 17, 20211 min read
7.5 cm le. IG 18 Stl at Wargaming3D
Perhaps not the most exciting stl to be released this year, but the 7.5 cm le. IG 18 is something every early war German player needs...
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boltaltaction
Jul 16, 20211 min read
Volksgrenadiers Support Weapons arrive at Emperor Toads Emporium
Emperor Toads Emporium has been steadily releasing a range of late war German Volksgrenadiers. These are great figures for the Battle of...
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boltaltaction
Jul 14, 20211 min read
1st Corps adds more BEF
1st Corp has added new BEF packs for medic and mine clearance teams. I am a big fan of the 1st Corps Home Guard/BEF range and love these...
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Jul 14, 20211 min read
More from Offensive: SS Tank Hunters
Following hard on the heels of their Jedburgh announcement Offensive have announced the forthcoming release of SS tank hunters. These...
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boltaltaction
Jul 13, 20211 min read
New Bolt Action Happens Podcast
Two of the more prolific recent Bolt Action book authors - Mark and Gaz - have launched the podcast Bolt Action Happens. The first...
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boltaltaction
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) Stl available
Night Sky miniatures has released an stl for the late war recon Aufklärungspanzer 38(t). The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) reused the...
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boltaltaction
Jul 9, 20211 min read
3D Dual 3.7cm Flak Zwiling now available
The new D-Day -British and Canadian campaign book provides the German player a new tool for their box of hurt, the 3.7 cm Flak Zwilling...
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Jul 9, 20211 min read
Offensive Miniatures Jedburgh Team
Offensive Miniatures is releasing a set of four Jedburgh figures as part of thier British Paras range (although they were not yet on the...
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Jul 8, 20211 min read
Not all News is Good News
Warlord Games, supplier of all things Bolt Action, has announced prices will be rising on 11 July. It was somewhat inevitable given the...
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boltaltaction
Jul 7, 20211 min read
P40 available from Gaddis Gaming
Gaddis Gaming has released a model for the Italian P40 tank - which I believe is the only one currently available. The P40 is a late war...
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Jul 7, 20211 min read
Pulp Figures: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
I have recently came across two videos covering some of the Pulp Miniatures mentioned in my Major Power Alternatives miniatures list. The...
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Jul 7, 20211 min read
CTLS Tank available from Mad Bob
Mad Bob is a prolific producer of minor powers/obscure vehicles and get several mentions in my lists. His most recent addition is the US...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read
Empress WW2 Additions
Empress has released German and British mortar sets for their growing European WW2 range. Both are now available in the Empress store:
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Jul 2, 20211 min read
Polish Autocannon stl on Wargaming 3D
In early 1930s the Polish Army was looking for a modern anti-tank and anti-air weapon. In 1931 the Poles acquired weapon systems from...
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All About Me
I have been playing and thinking about Bolt Action since the first release of version 1 of the rules in 2012. This site is a place to share my love of the game with others. I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear any feedback you may have.
Peter W
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