MINI-WARS 2025 Sat Oct 11th at 7pm: "How to Paint Figures the Frank Patterson Way"!

THIS JUST ANNOUNCED: HMGS-PSW Mini-Wars 2025 adds a FIGURE PAINTING CLASS being taught by local O.C. miniature painting legend Frank "'bama" Patterson Saturday night from 7pm til closing (circa 11:00pm)!!!

Frank is known for being generous with information and advice on the figure painting front but this is the first time he's ever agreed to teach an official "class", so if you're looking to learn the basics or if you're a good painter looking to up your game with some cool advanced techniques, and you're free that Saturday night, don't miss out on this special opportunity!

Here's a link to Frank's Instagram page, where he often posts pics of his hobby handiwork:

Frank's Instagram

...and here are some pics of figures he's painted for himself & others...

First up, 92nd Highlanders and a handful of 20th Punjabis...

Next up, a full unit of 23rd Sikhs he painted for me, seen from in front:

...and behind:

Some 10th Bengal Lancers in midst of charging from Afghan Tribesmen:

Perry hard plastic English Agincourt Foot Knights:

And last but not least (even on my strictly historical gamer list!), some of his Old School Orcs:

Here's a LINK to the convention's homepage on the Table Top Events website where you can buy a badge for one or both days:

https://tabletop.events/conventions/hmgs-psw-mini-wars-2025

...or if you've already got a pass and would like to sign up for Frank's Painting Class event, here's a direct link to do so:

https://tabletop.events/conventions/hmgs-psw-mini-wars-2025/schedule/39 

…& finally, here's the MINI-wars 2025 convention flyer with all other pertinent info:

CUBA, 1898: Breaking the Blockhouse, Sun. Oct. 12 at MINI-WARS 2025!

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR TACTICAL WARGAME in 28mm...

As U.S. forces push inland from the Cuban coast, the advance toward Santiago grinds to a halt.  A heavily defended Spanish blockhouse manned by disciplined Colonial Marines and supported by local Loyalists stands in their path.

Facing them: a mixed American force of U.S. Marines, Army regulars and Bluejackets from the fleet.  Lightly supplied but determined, they must assault the fortified position and clear the way for the final drive on Santiago before night falls and the enemy can slip away to reinforce the city's garrison.

This scenario pits mobility against entrenchment in a fast-paced tactical engagement using Osprey's popular "The Men Who Would Be Kings" rules.  Can the hodgepodge American task-force crack the Spanish defenses in time, or will the Red and Gold still fly over the little fortress by nightfall?

JOIN US AT MINI-WARS 2025 at PORTOLA PAVILION on the campus of CAL STATE FULLERTON on Sunday, October 12th from 9am to 1pm for this exciting game on TABLE B03, run by renown Game Master "Last Stand" Dan Gurule!

Use this link to register for the convention on the Table Top Events web-site:

https://tabletop.events/conventions/hmgs-psw-mini-wars-2025

...OR, if you're already registered, use this DIRECT LINK to grab one of the 5 tickets and sign up for this game:

https://tabletop.events/conventions/hmgs-psw-mini-wars-2025/schedule/38

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE -- WHETHER IT'S COMMANDING SPANISH TYRANTS OR YANKEE RASCALS!

Some pics from Dan's Spanish-American War games, slightly different scenario but also featuring his awesome BLOCKHOUSE, steam launches, troops and terrain...