in the photo section? If its a close run thing (the decision), I might add that Maksim and I go back a long way. He saved my life in El Salvador back...
Yea what a pesky bunch of fellows CIA or Group? ....been there but they wouldn't let us keep the T-shirt........mikey smokeyroan <smokeyroan@...> wrote:...
LOL opps Thought you where talking circa early 80's....... smokeyroan <smokeyroan@...> wrote: Thanks! BTW, not in the CIA, Maksim saved me by warning me...
http://games.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/6mm_Miniatures/photos/browse/f578 Thanks This in in the near final phase of construction, I have a z scale train that I...
Hello, I've decided to get into BKC 6mm as most guys at the club are playing it. My biggest problem is I don't know much about the period. (I normally play...
The SAS Jeep is as used in the desert in WW2, with loads of MGs, jerrycans and a driver wearing Arab headgear. The US jeep is fine for normal British use....
I game Brit AB and the SAS jeeps can be used in the recce troops as long as you remove the water tank from the front part of the jeep (radiator). The cut down...
Does anyone know the detail of what you get in a BR4 8th army pack, similar to what is in the files section? Unfortunately BR4 was not included on that list ...
... too big for a jeep. Airborne used Morris C8 tow trucks for these. Jeeps were used for 6 pdrs. Aha, looks like I'll need to order some Morris C8 tow trucks...
I think it is time to upgrade digital cameras for taking pictures of 6mm figures. I have an old Sony Cyber-shot 1.3 megapixels and was looking for good camera...
I've had my Nikon Coolpix 4500 for 5 years now. Although its 4MP is superseded by newer (and cheaper) models, the lens and software still make it an excellent...
... A good macro. Plus either a tripod or something else to lean the camera on (an upturned cup, a stack of books or whatever). I currently use a digital SLR...
Agreed about the tripod. I picked up a mini-tripod at my local pound shop (that's 2 dollars for you Yankee cousins). It's small and light enough to carry...
Good lighting is important - dedicated (external) flash is the simplest way if you can find a used outfit at the right price, Bigger lenses and CCD (the...
... Yes, however good, standard lamps are an OK alternative. ... Yes, however IMO you don't really need a good camera to take good piccies of your 6mm. An...
... Mike McCloud is active on the FlamesOfWar list, and I let him know of ... Since he posted his advert here, I assume he's lurking out there somewhere. - Bob...
... My old SLR film camera had a "remote" cable for triggering the shutter, which was nice for avoiding wobble when it was tripod mounted. I was surprised to...
You need a switch on a cable, the old Dimage cameras had one, I'm sure other makes do too. Cables are available from China via ebay, mine arrived quickly and ...
Check if your camera can be operated by a wireless (IR?) remote. I got one cheaply for my Cannon Digital Rebel. It's even better than the cable, as there is...
Alternatively, if the camera has a delay timer, you can use that to allow the camera to settle before the picture is actually taken. Tony ps - I found the most...
I have a relatively cheap camera that has a timer function, so when it takes the picture you're no longer actually touching the button. Mike ... From: Harry...
Just a quick note to say thank you to all of you who have been giving the new site and cart a 'shake-down'. From what I can tell you all seem to like the...
I'd be very keen to talk to Mike directly about the book. Living in Kent I do find some of the map choices very strange. Why include the tiny village of...
... He's subscribed to this list, but apparently doesn't closely monitor all those he posted his advertisements to. I've mentioned in the FlameOfWar group that...
For my Sci-fi 6mm collection I can get excellent infantry from Ground Zero Games. For my small but growing Pike and Shot collection I have the terrific figures...