We’re delighted to announce that we’re hosting Get in the Game – Tabletop Wargaming at the RAF Museum Midlands on Saturday 29 March 2025.
Explore the world of tabletop wargaming, from the wild west to the far future, tactical to strategic and painting to playtesting…
Please see below more information about what should be a very exciting day!
FOXHOUNDS Wargame – Playtest
Join us for an exclusive play testing session of FOXHOUNDS wargame created by Nick Denning. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of near future tactical warfare, where you can experience the game firsthand before its official release.
AF-React – Playtest
AF-REACT is a tabletop wargame created by some talented folks in the USAF to help train Airmen on base defense strategies and tactics. It’s an effective and affordable way for any unit to run small-scale exercises and boost their learning beyond the usual training!
Tries to Paint – Model Painting
Join Tom for a hands-on beginner-friendly miniature painting workshop. Learn essential techniques like, base coating, shading, highlighting, and brush control. Whether you’re new to the hobby or looking to improve, this session will provide the fundamentals to bring your miniatures to life. No need to bring anything with you other than your enthusiasm!
Omaha Beach by Charles Rowntree
Charles builds scale recreations of battlefields and design games to run as participation games on them.
“My model of Omaha beach is 16ft long and includes all of the main beach stormed by US troops on D-day.”
Come and join us in refighting the landings and experience the closest thing to being there since Saving Private Ryan came out!
Sheppey Models
Sheppey Models is a model shop located in Sheerness, Kent, offering a wide range of model kits, accessories, and supplies for hobbyists. Their inventory includes plastic model kits, paints, tools, and other essentials for model building enthusiasts. The shop caters to various interests, including aircraft, military vehicles, ships, and cars.
20% discount available for Veterans of the armed forces.
More details to follow from….
Veterans Wargaming Association
Tri-Service Wargaming Association
Shrewsbury Wargames Society
Penarth & District Wargames Club
Newbury Wargaming Association
RAF Benevolent Fund and the RAF Association
Games we’ll be hosting include…
Black Sails, A Brick too Far (WW2), Air Assault on RAF Gutersloh, Wild West Shoot Out, Blood red Skies, Castle Seige, Team Yankee, Chain of Command, Wings of Glory, Warhamer 40k with more to be announced.
Watch this space for further announcements…
Reserve your tickets for this free event – Plus you’ll have access to the museum.
Company of Makers are funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and RAF Op Unite
