Our Italian figures are in two basic uniforms: a khaki uniform worn in Ethiopia, East Africa and North Africa and a gray-green (grigio verde) uniform worn in Continental Europe. Sometimes, the gray-green was seen in whole or in part in North Africa. There are many references available to show you that your Ethiopian or North…
Author: Al Maurer
Italian Squads in Bolt Action games
NOTE: This is a compilation of two articles I found on Bolt Action forums and represents the opinions of the authors. Keep in mind that the recommendations are designed for competitive gaming, not necessarily for historical accuracy. That said, the squads themselves seem accurate, although the combining of them into a competitive army may not…
Preparing 3D Printed Resin minis for use
Printing miniatures with a 3D printer is a relatively new way to collect figures for gaming. In this short article, I cover a few tips for handling them and preparing them for painting and use. Initial prep Preparation is simpler than with either metal or plastic figures. No mold lines to cut or file. Very…
On tariffs and free trade
Last week, I saw a link to a blog post by Steve Jackson Games, bemoaning the fact that tariffs on Chinese goods are going to cause board game prices to rise significantly. As both a gamer and a manufacturer, I have several thoughts on the matter. Trade with China has been both a blessing and…
Special Orders
We have a large variety of products ane we attempt to offer them in a flexible way that allows you to order exactly what you need. Sometimes, however, customers have special needs. In that case we do accept Special Orders. Contact Askari Miniatures via the Contact form to begin the process. All of our manufacturing…
Cossacks fighting on Foot
I had a question about whether cossacks fought on foot. We make dismounted figures for all of our mounted cossacks, so it is a reasonable question to ask. Although I generally knew the answer, the internet–especially with the aid of AI-assisted search–knows all. Here’s the response: “In 1877, Cossacks were known to fight on foot, particularly…