If you’ve wanted to try out some of the outstanding western games that are in print these days, but don’t hvae the figures, you could download and print these sheets of 19th century western gunfighters, animals and other assorted things.
Battle of Jutland Quick Play Rules
Matt Fritz has written a set of quick play rules called Day of the Dreadnaughts for recreating the Battle of Jutland. The set includes links to paper models, in case you want to try it, but don’t hvae the appropriate miniatures.
Design and Fight A Civil War Ironclad
Pete Pellegrino has written a set of free miniature wargames rules called Damn The Torpedos. In the game, you customize your ironclad, and then take it out to fight in the Cvil War battle of Mobile Bay.
Civil War In 30 Minutes Matrix Game
The Civil War in 30 Minutes is a matrix game designed by Matt Fritz to help his students understand the American Civil War. If you haven’t looked into matrix games, you will find that they are useful in running meaningful campaigns.
Making Pine Trees
The All Hell Let Loose Blog has an article on making 6mm pine trees.