Podcasts – Wargaming Recon

In this final new episode of 2019 Jonathan answers your questions. Listeners have submitted questions via various social media platforms and now it’s time for honest answers. Remember that even though we take a break, there will still be a ‘Best of’ episode released during the holidays.  Please enjoy that, the rest of 2019, and we’ll see you again in the next decade. LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Things from the Basement In this episodes Lumber Mill Jonathan shares his thoughts on Things from the Basement’s Yamashiro Mountain Fort’s Solid Barracks that he has been recently working on. Discussion is had over the value of weathering MDF kits and how various pieces repeated throughout the Yamashiro Mountain Fort range enhance the kits value overall. Solid Barracks Plain mdf with roof removed   Wargaming Recon is seeking a passionate tabletop gamer with a love of the hobby who is interested in being an occasional co-host on the show. Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. A short time ago we announced a giveaway when the Wargaming Recon Facebook page reaches 2,000 likes.  We’re getting closer. The giveaway will include a couple kits from Things from the Basement along with other things. Everyone who LIKES the Wargaming Recon Facebook page has a chance of winning each giveaway. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jamie wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Jonathan and Adrian are joined by Alvaro Erize, one of the co-creators of the upcoming new rules set for Ancient skirmish wargaming, Clash of Spears Clash of Spears is now available on Kickstarter. LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Things from the Basement Jonathan and Adrian discuss building mdf models using sub assemblies and how to deal with interruptions in the process. Wargaming Recon is seeking a passionate tabletop gamer with a love of the hobby who is interested in being an occasional co-host on the show. Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. Wargaming Recon desires a Facebook group moderator for our fan group.  Do you love the hobby?  Do you want to encourage activity on our fan group?  Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jamie wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Jonathan and Adrian are back with everybody’s seasonal favourite episode.  The Holiday Gift Guide 2019 is here! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. JONATHAN’S LIST UNDER $20 Gamer’s Grass Yellow Flower Tufts for $7.50 from Things from the Basement Rustoleum or Krylon spray paint $3.98 from Home Depot SE 4 piece spatula set $6.69 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) Pixnor 10 piece set precision tweezers $12.95 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) UNDER $50 Manouvre 3rd printing $39 from GMT Games Black Powder 2nd edition rulebook by Warlord Games $39.98 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) The Wargaming Compendium in Hardcover and Kindle $48.41 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINKS) $100 & UP Breachstorm 2 Player Starter Box $125 from Breachstorm Airbrush with Compressor from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) Yamashiro Mountain Fort $185 from Things from the Basement ADRIAN’S LIST UNDER $20 Citadel Contrast Paints $7.80 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) Stoessi’s Heroes figure $7.50-$14.50 from Things from the Basement Citadel Painting Handle $10-$15 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) UNDER $50 Black Seas Command ship (USS Constitution, etc) $38 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) Blood & Plunder Rulebook $35.99 by Firelock Games from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) First three digital volumes of Overlord campaign by Gordon C. Rhea $44.97 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) $100 AND UP Advanced Squad Leader $158.97 from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) ESR Rules & Starter Box price varies from The Wargaming Company 3D Printer price varies from Amazon (AFFILIATE LINK) LUMBER MILL Sponsored by Things from the Basement Jonathan and Adrian discuss the Commander’s House and Bell Stand sets and methods for painting them. Wargaming Recon is seeking a passionate tabletop gamer with a love of the hobby who is interested in being an occasional co-host on the show. Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. Wargaming Recon desires a Facebook group moderator for our fan group.  Do you love the hobby?  Do you want to encourage activity on our fan group?  Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jamie Searle wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor.

Cigar Box Battle is at it again with a new type of gaming mat.  Their brand new satin mats are being Kickstarted with double-sided printing giving you two mat designs for just $99 USD. Adrian weighs in on the classic teddy bear fur mat by Killing Fields Terrain (KFT).  The Wargaming Company (also a sponsor of Wargaming Recon) is the North American distributor of their mats.  Thanks to The Wargaming Company for providing the mat to us to review. Both chaps review Cigar Box Battle’s new satin mat material.  It replaces their previous plush mats (short teddy bear fur).  The satin material is one of the most luxurious and soft mats on the market.  It has many benefits over their old material.  Thanks to Cigar Box Battle for providing us with this new mat to review. At last the MDF terrain segment has a name.  We share results from the naming poll.  The segment is now called the Lumber Mill and it is sponsored by Things From The Basement.  We’ll rate and cover MDF terrain kits, discuss tips and tricks for building them, and warn you of pitfalls to avoid. This time Jonathan asks you to learn from his mistakes when you build & paint the Yamashiro Mountain Fort Wall set designed and sold by Things From the Basement.  Subassemblies are very important.  Don’t follow instructions blindly and try using spray paints to basecoat your kits prior to building the entire kit.  The Small A/C Unit & Vents kit from their Industrial range is highlighted for its unique design and construction. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Maker’s Game Fair 2019.  Thanks to Dave Valentine and everyone who made that event possible. Useful Links Buy Yamashiro Mountain Fort Wall Set by Things from the Basement   Buy Small A/C & Vents by Things from the Basement Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Wargaming Recon is seeking a passionate tabletop gamer with a love of the hobby who is interested in being an occasional co-host on the show. Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. Wargaming Recon desires a Facebook group moderator for our fan group.  Do you love the hobby?  Do you want to encourage activity on our fan group?  Contact us on Facebook or e-mail jonathan@wargamingrecon.com to learn more. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Satin Cigar Box Battle Mat – Wargaming Recon #239 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Satin Cigar Box Battle Mat – Wargaming Recon #239 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Killing Fields Terrain (KFT) is relatively new to the game mat world.  Their classic teddy bear fur mat has popped up on game tables all over the place.  Now, The Wargaming Company (also a sponsor of Wargaming Recon) is the North American distributor of their mats. Jonathan covers the classic grasslands mat by KFT.  He shares what’s good about it, what can be improved, and gives his recommendation on if you should buy it. The MDF terrain segment (name pending Adrian being on the episode) is sponsored by Things From The Basement.  We’ll rate and cover MDF terrain kits, discuss tips and tricks for building them, and warn you of pitfalls to avoid. This time Jonathan asks you to learn from his mistakes when you build & paint the Yamashiro Mountain Fort Wall set designed and sold by Things From the Basement.  He also shares a neat technique suitable for mimicking concrete texture on MDF terrain kits.  He uses the Big A/C unit from the industrial range of Things From the Basement’s products. Useful Links Buy Yamashiro Mountain Fort Wall Set by Things from the Basement   Buy Big A/C Unit by Things from the Basement Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Peter Bryant designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Killing Fields Game Mat – Wargaming Recon #238 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Killing Fields Game Mat – Wargaming Recon #238 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

There’s nothing worse than being on a roll only to hit a wall.  You’ve entered a hobby slump.  What do you?  Is there any hope for improvement?  We share tips and tricks that help us. Updates are given on Adrian’s progress with Altar of Freedom by Greg Wagman and Et sans resultat by David M. Esteness of The Wargaming Company. Jonathan announces a new segment on the show.  The MDF terrain segment (name pending poll results) is sponsored by Things From The Basement.  We’ll rate and cover MDF terrain kits, discuss tips and tricks for building them, and warn you of pitfalls to avoid. Useful Links Buy Altar of Freedom on WargameVault (affiliate link) Buy Et Sans Resultat by The Wargaming Company (The Wargaming Company is a sponsor of the show) Buy Yamashiro Mountain Fort Guard House by Things from the Basement Buy Yamashiro Mountain Fort Wall Set by Things from the Basement   Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Get Your Hobby Mojo Back – Wargaming Recon #237 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Get Your Hobby Mojo Back – Wargaming Recon #237 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

We’re sorry to disappoint you, but there is no new episode this week. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post NO EPISODE THIS WEEK – Skipped due to illness appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post NO EPISODE THIS WEEK – Skipped due to illness appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Games Workshop wants you to believe their new line of Citadel Contrast Paints will speed up your painting and change the way in which you paint.  Is this all hype?  Adrian & Jonathan share their thoughts. Updates are given on the lads foray into small scale wargaming using Altar of Freedom by Greg Wagman and Et sans resultat by David M. Esteness of The Wargaming Company. Plus Jonathan discusses his surge of assembling and painting of MDF terrain designed by Joerg Bender of Things From the Basement. Useful Links Buy Altar of Freedom on WargameVault (affiliate link) Buy Et Sans Resultat by The Wargaming Company (The Wargaming Company is a sponsor of the show) Buy Yamashiro Fort Guard Tower by Things From the Basement Buy Yamashiro Fort Gate by Things From the Basement Buy Yamashiro Fort Well by Things From the Basement Buy Yamashiro Guard House by Things from the Basement Buy Hand Cart #1 by Things from the Basement Buy Hand Cart #2 by Things from the Basement Buy Cable Reels by Things from the Basement Buy Police Barricades by Things from the Basement Buy Czech Hedgehogs by Things from the Basement Buy Russian Village House #1 by Things from the Basement Buy Spot-On PVA Glue Applicator Green by Things from the Basement Buy Spot-On PVA Glue Applicator Pink by Things from the Basement Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Contrast Paints – Wargaming Recon #236 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Contrast Paints – Wargaming Recon #236 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Patreon backer Kyle created the theme for this episode in which Jonathan answers 15 questions.  They range from what he thinks is the most overrated game to if he’s ever cheated at a game. You too can choose the theme for an episode along with the order of segments by backing the show on Patreon at the ARMY HQ level ($25+ per month).  Or, support the show for as little as $1 per month on Patreon. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Confessions of a Gamer – Wargaming Recon #235 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Confessions of a Gamer – Wargaming Recon #235 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

TSR Games’ Cube of Death is played live with game designer Peter Bryant and Mike Kafes of the Mythwits.  The game is NOT SAFE FOR WORK (due to coarse language for comedic effect).  The rest of the episode should be safe. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Cube of Death Live Play – Wargaming Recon #234 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Cube of Death Live Play – Wargaming Recon #234 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Little Wars TV blends historical wargaming with the history behind the tabletop.  Steve Cerutti tells us about Little Wars TV and his monumental Battle of Gettysburg game played on the battlefield! Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Little Wars TV – Wargaming Recon #233 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Little Wars TV – Wargaming Recon #233 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Black Powder 2nd edition is here to improve the game we’ve come to know and love.  Does it live up to the hype?  We discuss the changes and how we feel they impact gameplay. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Black Powder 2nd Edition – Wargaming Recon #232 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Black Powder 2nd Edition – Wargaming Recon #232 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

We become buddies with Napoleon courtesy of David Ensteness of The Wargaming Company.  He regales us with his game Et sans resultat and his game designer mind.  If that isn’t enough, he good-naturedly pokes fun at Adrian. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Et Sans Resultat with David Ensteness – Wargaming Recon #231 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Et Sans Resultat with David Ensteness – Wargaming Recon #231 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Recorded live from Huzzah 2019 we discuss a medley of hobby topics with David Shuster and Tony Rieger of Iron Hammer Studios.  They’re the creative force behind some of the most jaw-dropping Bolt Action tables we’ve ever seen.  They do a lot more than that. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Hobbying with Iron Hammer Studio – Wargaming Recon #230 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Hobbying with Iron Hammer Studio – Wargaming Recon #230 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.

Manouvre is a 2-player card-driven Napoleonic board game published by GMT Games.  Recommended to us by Joshua Johnson, MHWA vice-president, we have a chat about this introductory game for 19th century gamers. Wargaming Recon Army members get newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. You’ll get episodes before non-members. Credits “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song.  Jeremy Kostiew designed our podcast logo.  Joshua Shoobridge edited the audio for this episode.  Jonathan J. Reinhart wrote the show notes. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. The post Manouvre Board Game – Wargaming Recon #229 appeared first on Wargaming Recon. The post Manouvre Board Game – Wargaming Recon #229 appeared first on Wargaming Recon.