Drive to the East

The next book in the Settling Accounts series from Harry Turtledove will be published soon, it is called Drive to the East.

The thrilling sequel to RETURN ENGAGEMENTS – the next part in this fascinating alternate history series by the creator of AMERICAN EMPIRE and WORLDWAR. It is 1942, and the Confederate States of America are locked in a tangle of jagged, blood-soaked battle lines with the United States of America. In Richmond, dictator Jake Featherston is shocked by what his own aircraft have done in Philadelphia – killing U. S. president Al Smith in a barrage of bombs. But he presses ahead with a secret plan on the dusty plains of Texas, where a so-called detention camp hides a far more evil purpose. The United States face a furious thrust by Confederate army into Pennsylvania. But with the industrial heartland under siege, Canada in revolt and US ships fighting against the Japanese in the Sandwich Islands, the most dangerous place in the world may be overlooked.

Drive to the East

Though from the covers I do prefer the UK version.

The UK covers seem to have a theme of using actual World War Two hardware with Confederate colours, maybe this is something that wouldn’t wash in the US.

Settling Accounts: Drive to the East is published on the 9th August in the US and on the 10th October in the UK, though Amazon will sell you the US edition in the UK from the 9th August.

Buy Drive to the East from Amazon.

Third and Fourth Doctors

From the Doctor Who Exhibition on Brighton Pier…

The exhibition in the first part covered the history of the previous doctors and behind each screen was a monster which could be seen when a light was illuminated.

Third and Fourth Doctors

This shows the third and fourth doctor and behind (you can see if you try hard enough) is a Sea Devil (there is a picture of one on the screen as well).

I hope that we do see the return of the Sea Devils.

Finished Photographic Terrain Grass

I have added some more Woodland Scenics foilage to my grassy scenery board, it is now good to go…

Photographic Terrain Grass

As you can see from this crop it is now more verdant than before.

Photographic Terrain Grass

The Woodland Scenics used is very clumpy and quite difficult to work with and stick down so some is now loose.

And for those that like to see Epic pictures here is a Ork Junkatrukk.

Photographic Terrain Grass

Doctor Who Exhibition on Brighton Pier…

Whilst on holiday I did manage to get to see the new Doctor Who exhibition on Brighton Pier.

Doctor Who Exhibition

Full of stuff from the new series there is also some older stuff including a Sea Devil and a Cyberman.

It costs £6 for an adult which considering the small size is quite expensive, but I really enjoyed looking around.

I will post more pictures over the next few days.

Forge World Newsletter #122

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Forge World Newsletter #122

In today’s issue of the Forge World Newsletter you’ll be able to take a look at brand new Tallarn Desert Raiders, more Terminator shoulder pads, some completely new Dreadnought weapon arms and a re-release of two more models from our classic figurine range.
Hope you enjoy it.
Thx,

Dean Winson
Forge World.

Siege Dreadnought
First up, the Space Marines get two new weapons for their Dreadnoughts. The first is ideal for taking on Tyranids or other horde style armies – a Dreadnought mounted Inferno Gun! Sending huge gouts of flame arcing across the battlefield, this weapon will cause any general pause for thought. The second weapon is a more specialised piece of equipment – the Dreadnought Assault Drill. Designed to chew its way through rock and plascrete, the Assault Drill makes short work of steel armour too. I’d hate to think what it would do to flesh! It’s design is intended for use against bunkers and other emplacements, where it’s rotating drill would bore its way through the wall. Once the drill penetrates the defences the drill opens revealing a flamer nozzle, which when used in a confined space would be devastating to the defenders hidden inside. The new Dreadnought weapons are available for both the Mk IV and Mk V Dreadnoughts. Rules will be available on our website soon (after Warwick finishes the last tweaks to the Taros Campaign book).

Decorated for Valour
Also for the Space Marines this issue, we have three new sets of Terminator Shoulder Pads to distinguish your elite troops. Having seen these start to appear in people’s armies around Head Office, these shoulder pads really do make Terminator Squads stand out as the ornate and sacred items that they represent. The first set of pads will enable Blood Angel players to decorate their forces, our second set are destined to adorn the shoulders of Salamander Marines and the third set are the much called for Dark Angel “Deathwing” pads. More shoulder pads will be released soon.

In Defence of The Emperor
Following on from his recent work on our new Tallarn Roughriders, Mark Bedford has recently finished a range of new heavy weapon teams to give essential supporting firepower to Tallarn regiments. All of the new Tallarn Heavy Weapon Squads include a veritable pile of accessories which can be used to personalise your models. Apart from the usual ammo pouches and water bottles, one of the most striking new parts made for the Tallarns are their “Tallarn Pattern” lasguns, laspistols and knives.

Re-forged and Renewed
Next we have the first of our re-releases for today; the large scale bust of a Hormagaunt forcing its way through a steel deck plate. Measuring in at 125mm/5 inches wide and 80mm/3.25 inches tall this single part model looks like being quite fun to paint with a tremendously savage face picked out in great detail. Add to that the taut muscles in the neck and the talon ripping into the floor it all adds up to make more of a diorama than just a bust. Sean Green’s Bretonnian Knight could hardly be more different. He stand tall and proud (or would if he wasn’t a bust 85mm/3.5 inches high), the epitome of chivalry. Ready to defend Nation and Maidens against those who would wish them harm. He also has a superb Moustache! These two models are only available in limited quantities and will only be available while stock lasts.

Event Attendance
Don’t forget we are at the following shows soon: Conflict London – 10th July War and Peace – 19th-24th July Games Day Chicago – 30th July Should you want any models reserving for so that you can pick them up on the day, thereby making sure we have them with us, email us at Forgeworld@games-workshop.co.uk For more information, visit our events page.

Forge World
Games Workshop
Willow Road
Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2NF

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