Askari Miniatures has launched a new project on Kickstarter: Madagascar 1895, a scenario and campaign book covering the French expedition from the coastal lowlands up into the central highlands. The book follows the historical march toward Antananarivo, with encounters, terrain challenges, and personalities drawn from the period. The project funded quickly and is now approaching…
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Building Merina Gun Emplacements for the Highlands Campaign
Building Merina Gun Emplacements for the Highlands Campaign.
Building a Soviet Goods Shed
Building a Soviet Goods Shed for Easter Front campaigns–adaptable to other times and locations.
Building Mangrove Trees for Colonial Gaming
When the French landed in Madagascar in 1895, much of the coastline they approached was lined with mangrove swamps.
The Defense of Tsarasaotra Post
A scenario from Askari’s upcoming Madagascar campaign book, set during the 1895 French invasion.
Painting our Italian Figures
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…