Kensei - Miniature Wargame

Kensei is a new wargame developed by a Spanish company named Zenit Minatures. I have been following them by twitter for several months now and the first thing that captured me was how nice the 28mm models look.
The Spanish rules were released in September but today the English version of the rules are released. And the nice thing is that you can download them for free: Kensei
 
As I said I really like the look of their models. Take a look yourself here: Kensei - Zenit Miniatures

You have the option to choose from three factions.
-Kuge clan
-Buke clan
-Sohei clan

(Pictures from Zenit Miniatures website)

As I downloaded the rules PDF today I can not tell much about the rules. I first have to read all 88 pages of the PDF (172 book pages) the next few day's (or maybe weeks depends on how much free time I have). After that I will make up my mind if I really like the game or not.
For now I will copy and past a snipped of info from the PDF.

Kensei is a wargame for two or more players. We humbly hope that you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed its creation. What you have in your hands is only a summary of what is going to be a larger game. Since the very beginning, it has been an exciting adventure of investigation and development, and we hope this is to your liking. There is still a long way to go, and this is just the first step in a game we hope to develop thanks to your opinions and collaboration; to that end we have at your disposal a forum at the Kensei web (http://www.kensei.zenitminiatures.es)

Characters, stories and miniatures in Kensei "War at Hymukai" are inspired by the history and mythology of Feudal Japan. This is expected to be the first set of rules of a greater world of oriental fantasy, the frontiers of which are still to be defined.

In this game you will be able to develop from small skirmishes to huge battles with a great number of miniatures, thus representing the armies of the most powerful clans. It solely depends on you and your friends and what you decide to bring to the Dragon's Islands, and ask the Kami to bless your acts.

Thanks for reading.

My 2011 / 2012 FoW project 11: Medium combat platoon Somua S-35 cavalry tanks.

This is part 11 of my 2011 / 2012 FoW project.
The Medium combat platoon containing 5 Somua S-35 cavalry tanks. I already painted the commander for this platoon more then a year ago.
To paint this platoon I used the following Vallejo colours:895 Gunship Green, 983 Flat Earth, 912 Tan Yellow. For the tracks I used 995 German Grey with a highlight of 863 Gunmetal Grey. All tanks have a thin black wash. Lastly I used 873 US Field Drab to give them a muddy look.

Some technical details about this tank:
Type: Cavalry tank
Service history
In service: 1936 - 1945
Used by: France, Germany, Italy
Production history
Manufacturer: SOMUA
Produced: 1935 - June 1940
Number built: 430
Specifications
Weight: 19.5 t (19.2 long tons)
Length: 5.38 m (17 ft 8 in)
Width: 2.12 m (6 ft 11 in)
Height: 2.62 m (8 ft 7 in)
Crew: 3 (driver, radio operator/purveyor, commander/gunner)
Armor: 47 mm
Main armament: 47 mm SA 35 gun
Secondary armament: 7.5 mm Mitrailleuse mle 1931 optionally coaxial
Engine: SOMUA V-8 petrol 190 hp (140 kW)
Power/weight: 9.7 hp/t
Suspension: leaf spring bogies
Fuel capacity: 510 litres
Operational
range: off-road ~130 km, road ~230 km
Speed: 40.7 km/h (25.3 mph) off-road: 32.2 km/h (20.0 mph)

Somua S-35

Somua S-35 platoon

Somua S-35 platoon front view

Somua S-35 platoon side view

Somua S-35 platoon back view

Somua S-35 front view close up

Somua S-35 side view close up

Somua S-35 side view close up

Thanks for looking.

Irregular Magazine issue 13

After a long wait they finally released Issue 13 of the Irregular Magazine.
In this issue you will find the following articles:
-Trojan England. Alternative history setting.
-Creating Scenarios.
-The Persian Empire. History.
-Robo Basho - Giant Robot Sumo 2115. An RPG.
-The Cost of Limited Miniature Runs
-Good vs Evil. Magic the Gathering
-The Airbrushing World: Is it For You?
-Clone Troopers in 15mm - A Painting Guide

The link: Irregular Magazine

Thanks for reading.

A new army file an a few updated army files

First the new army file. It is for the 1st Polish Armoured Division PDF. I started with this file when there wasn't even talk about Flames of War version 3. I was already half way when I decided to quit with making any new army files. Now with the V3 rules and the fact that Wayne updated the PDF briefing I decided to finish this army file including the new layout.

The first updated file is the army file for the Polish Forces in Italy, 1944 (PDF). This one is updated because Wayne has, like the 1st Polish Armoured Division PDF, also updated this PDF. And because I had to update the army file I also gave it the new layout.

The second updated file is army file for the NUTS - 101st Airborne Division. There was a minor error in the Hide button of the Engineer OoB sheet.

Last updated file is the one for the Turning Tide - 3rd Canadian, British 3rd, 50th T&T Infantry Divisions. Beside that I solved some minor errors this file now has the new layout.

Here you find the links to the army files: Files

Thank you for reading.

The Ancible issue 18

Just found out that the latest issue of the Ancible is up for download.
This issue contains the following articles and more;

-Warlord
-Songs of Blades and Heroes - Review
-Songs of Blades Battle Report
-Watching paint dry: Painting Camo options for 15mm miniatures
-Monkeys with Knives and Guns
-Tiny worlds bases

You can download the latest issue here: Ancible

Thanks for reading.