June 8th marked the launch of Free Nations, join as we celebrate with an afternoon of activities live from the New Zealand office.

1:00PM Friday 08

Free Nations Live Launch

Welcome to the Live Launch for Free Nations. Today we will take a look at all of the new models you can expect to see in stores near you, some of the Battlefront team share their thoughts on what new armies they are either looking to build, or have already started on, as well as couple of live crosses to the BF Offices in NZ in our Facebook group. Hang on and we hope you enjoy the afternoon!

1:01PM Friday 08

Free Nations is live on Digital

For those modern types who like their books in electronic form, Free Nations is available now on the Flames Of War Digital app. To find out how to get FOW Digital (for Android devices and iPads) click here…

1:02PM Friday 08

Know Your Free Nations - New Plastics

Free Nations has four new nations in it, but it also has four new great plastic kits. Check out the new Leopard 1, AMX-30, AMX-10P and Gazelle models.

1:18PM Friday 08

Free Nations - Know Your Canadians

Free Nations brings the Canadians to the table. Check out the Leopard C1, M113, Mechanised Platoon, Lynx, M150, TOW, M113 Blowpipe, ADATS Missile Launcher and M109 models.

1:30PM Friday 08

Chris’ Canadian Army

Free Nations has brought the Canadians to Team Yankee and Chris was keen to get started on them. He’s planned out an army list that gets just about everything you could want, from the iconic Leopard C1 to the fearsome ADATS and started the task of painting the force.    Read the full article here...

2:00PM Friday 08

Free Nations - Know Your Dutch

The Dutch combine speed and outright power fielding the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 tanks. The Dutch take a flexible approach detaching, reinforcing and mixing forces as needed. They stand ready to hold fast against the Soviet invasion.

2:00PM Friday 08

A Smoke And A Pancake

Wayne started the Dutch as part of the painting needed for the Free Nations book. Today Wayne is looking at what he has painted and what he needs to paint in order make his force 100 points and ready for their first outing as well as getting a great deal of variety in his list. Read the full article here...

2:15PM Friday 08

Free Nations - Know Your ANZAC

Australia and New Zealand have a long history of fighting and deploying together and this time is no different. The ANZAC forces join the fray with the Australians bringing the trusty Leopard AS1 and New Zealand and their Scorpion tanks.

2:30PM Friday 08

Battlegroup 'ONWARD'

With the release of Free Nations Aaron spotted the ANZAC forces in the book and decided to build an army that would represent the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps. Never one to rest on the standard model however, Aaron has researched and created a set of M113s and Scorpions that reflect the modifications that New Zealand made to these tanks while also being backed up by an Australian formation to create a historically authentic force.  Read the full article here...

2:40PM Friday 08

Free Nations is live on Forces

Forces has now been updated for those of you who wish to build Free Nations lists online. Click here to check it out…

2:50PM Friday 08

Leopard 1 Assembly Guide

Aaron shows you how to assemble the Leopard 1, one of the most widely used tanks of the 80's era.

3:00PM Friday 08

Free Nations - Know Your French

Responding to the Soviet invasion, France has entered the fight for Europe. Using their light AMX-30 and AMX-10 RC tanks backed by infantry mounted VABs and the AMX-10P they could respond quickly to spearheads and mount aggressive counter offences.

3:15PM Friday 08

Chris’ French Escadrons de Cavalerie

Chris eyes up the French in Free Nations. With the Canadians almost finished it’s time to plan the next Team Yankee project. For this Chris has chosen the AMX-10 RC in the Escadron de Cavalerie backed by armoured infantry in VABs and looks at the support options offered by the French.   Read the full article here...

3:30PM Friday 08

Free Nations - Know Your French 2

The French back their formations with their own support. Providing cover from the air with the Gazelle helicopter that can hunt other helicopters or take on heavy armour depending on its loadout while the Mirage 5 blazes overhead with cluster bombs. The French bring their own artillery with the AMX AUF1 and their own anti-aircraft systems.

3:45PM Friday 08

Assembling The AMX-30 & AMX AUF1

Aaron demonstrates how to assemble both the AMX-30 and AMX AUF1 from Free Nations.

4:00PM Friday 08

Assembling The AMX-10P

Aaron demonstrates how to assemble the AMX-10P from Free Nations.

4:15PM Friday 08

Assembling The Gazelle

Aaron demonstrates how to assemble the Gazelle from Free Nations.

4:35AM Friday 08

Game In Action

Chris is trying his luck with his Canadians against Phil's East Germans. (Click the images below to enlarge).

4:55AM Friday 08

Game Over

Chris was unable to hold back the waves of East Germans Phil sent his way. Check out the aftermath shots below. (Click images to enlarge)

6:35PM Friday 08

Battlefront UK Open Day Online Painting Competition

The Battlefront UK team have a big Open Day coming up on the 30th of June and everyone is invited. One of the things happening at the Open Day is a painting competition where people can enter their Team Yankee, Flames Of War, D&D and GF9 products. Since not everyone can make it we also wanted to run a painting competition online as part of the event. Click here to find out more about the Open Day... Click here to find out more details about the Painting Competition...

6:10PM Friday 08

Thanks For Visiting...

Thanks for tuning in everyone, we hope that you have enjoyed taking a look at Free Nations. Don't look too closely at the fact Chris (playing the Canadians) managed to lose his game verses Phil playing the East Germans. Make sure you take the opportunity to visit your FLGS and check out the book in person. There is plenty of stuff in there and lots of great lists to build. Over and out!