Albedo Combat Patrol, the 28mm Sci-Fi Miniatures Game
A project in North Yorkshire, UK by Chris Abbey @ Sally 4th000days
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Albedo Combat Patrol is the 28mm miniatures game based on the unique comic book art of Steve Gallacci’s Albedo Anthropomorphics.
Backers: 154
Average Pledge Per Backer: £101
Funded: £15,592 of £5,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 17th (34 days)
Project By: Chris Abbey @ Sally 4th
Backers: 154
Average Pledge Per Backer: £101
Funded: £15,592 of £5,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 17th (34 days)
Project By: Chris Abbey @ Sally 4th
£15,592
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 17 @ 08:02 -0500 GMT
311%
of goal
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Latest News
Last Minutes 
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again, Last three hours to run, and we did an estimate of the cost of making the 8 wheel ILR APC. It’s looking like £28 per unit, and a platoon will have three of them. We will honour that price if anyone wants to adjust their pledge... (Read More)
£14,000 Stretch Goal Unlocked
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Just when I thought it was all over bar the shouting, you amazing people hit another stretch goal! We just unlocked the EDF Carbine with underslung Grenade Launcher... giving the Infantry a bit of spot firepower when they need it the most...... (Read More)
We are nearly at the beginning of the ride.
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, With 36 hours left on the Kickstarter, it feels like we’re nearly at the end of the ride.But of course, we’re not. That’s because when the timer shuts off, we on the design team have a buttload of work to do. The good thing is that... (Read More)
Production Sculpt for ILR Special Assault Troops
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
ILR Special Assault Trooper Just in case any one is still unsure about whether or not they want to field Special Assault troops in there ILR army! ... we have two body poses and 4 sets of arms / weapons. Head is separate, so very pose-able. ILR... (Read More)
'Down in the Tube Staion at Midnight' Albedo Video on Beasts of War
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
'Going Underground' A couple of weeks ago we were over in Ireland playing Albedo with Justin from Beasts of War. Click here to take a look at the 'Lets Play: Albedo Video' (Read More)
Big Update *** Albedo Armoured Warfare ***
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
In among all off cool iconic stuff featured in Albedo Anthropomorphics over the years, the AV8 series APC's surely stand out. We have been quietly working away in the background for around 6 months to get a look that perfectly matches the comic. AV8b... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal passed and vehicles one stage closer!
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly, fantastic news, we have just passed the 13K Stretch Goal, this is great news because it means we are going to get greater variety for the ILR Special Assault Troopers, which I know that a lot of Republican fans will be using at the cutting... (Read More)
Pledge Calculator updated & EDF Sniper added
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I've just gone through the Excel & PDF Pledge Calculator documents as they had got a bit behind with all of the new products that we have added. These have now been updated with the Air Assault Squads & Platoons and the individual LARC's, new... (Read More)
Albedo Goes Air Mobile
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday, we showed you the tough, ruthless, well equipped Special Assault Troops from the Independent Lapine Republic and observed that they all ways drew the toughest missions. As what was to become known as the 1st Lapine War dragged into Phase... (Read More)
A first look at the ILR's finest - Special Assault Troopers
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello to everyone, we have had a bit of a break, as we have just got back from Crisis, where we were showing of our Albedo Miniatures and game to collectors and gamers from mainland Europe. As Mike mentioned, while we were away we smashed the £12K... (Read More)
12K Stretch Goal smashed!
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! Over the weekend we hit the £12,000 stretch goal, which means that the EDF Uniformed Erma Felna will be going into production as part of the Kickstarter run!Great news. We’ve also unlocked a character head – the ‘evil’ ILR... (Read More)
Crisis? What's crisis?
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
EDF Officer Sculpt
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a very quick update today, as here at Sally 4th HQ it is a bit manic getting ready to head off to the Continent with Albedo. If any of you are going to Crisis, do come over and say Hi! I have just signed off the sculpt for the EDF Officer today.... (Read More)
Going Underground - ILR attrocity avoided!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
While I was over at Beasts of War, Justin and I got to try out the 'Gunpowder Plot' scenario from the Campaign Source book. Burrows End underground station is a terminus at one end of 'The Burrow' or Subway. The main platform lies underneath the main... (Read More)
A great weekend and another stretch goal down
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a great weekend at Fiasco. It was the first official outing for Albedo Combat Patrol, and it was very well received. We ran some great participation games, that went right to the final activation and could have gone either way! We had a chat... (Read More)
'Lets Play Albedo Combat Patrol' and another stretch goal smashed
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As many off you know, Ann & I spent the last few days before the launch of the Albedo Miniatures Kickstarter over in Ireland with the lovely folks from Beasts of War. While we were over there we made 6 videos (it was pretty intense), three... (Read More)
Down in the Tube Station at Midnight
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
SUbway Station Terrain It feels like we have been working until midnight to bring this to you, hopefully you will feel that the efforts have been worthwhile. The Subway Station terrain series has been designed by one of our collaborators, Nik Hull... (Read More)
About the war.
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you’re a fan of the Albedo comics, you’ll know that Erma Felna’s dad, and many other critters were deeply affected by the First Lapine War. This update is an overview of that war - which is a major focus of our sourcebook. Please note that... (Read More)
Albedo Combat Patrol Battle Report
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Albedo Combat Patrol Rules Author, Buck Surdu has written up a great game that he played at the weekend with his gaming buddy Greg. Those familiar with the WWII version of Combat Patrol ™ (http://www.bucksurdu.com/Buck_Surdu/Combat_Patrol.html)... (Read More)
Ok, let’s get serious.
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Designer’s Notes 2: Movement in ACP 164
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Why is movement randomized in ACP 164? Having spent a few years in the infantry, I think that randomized movement better represents battlefield (or just any field) conditions. Real terrain is never as flat as terrain on the gaming table, unless you... (Read More)
Designer’s Note: Morale in ACP 164
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Designer’s Note: Morale in ACP 164 My concept of morale is somewhat different than many game designers. At the skirmish level, I see morale failure not often like switching a light switch: now you have good morale, now you don’t. Instead, I see... (Read More)
Albedo Miniatures New Releases Otters
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Two of the big decisions that we made before we launched the Albedo Miniatures Kick starter were that we would support the new game with a monthly new releases schedule and that we would make basic troops and conversion packs available to purchase... (Read More)
A chat about the Albedo Miniatures game on today's Beasts of War Weekender program.
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week were were over in Ireland talking and filming with the beasts of war crew. The second interview was included today in the Beasts of War Weekenders show today. Albedo at Beasts of War Click here to take a look! (Read More)
Masterclass: Painting Fur
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Today's update is targeted at the folks who are eagerly awaiting their pre-Kickstarter miniatures, the folks (like me) who are having trouble making their critters 'pop' and the folks who are undecided because they think painting fur... (Read More)
EDF Officer - Another Stretch Goal Passed
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly welcome to everyone who has joined us in the last 24 hours and thank you to everyone for your continued support. We have recently smashed another stretch goal, so on Monday we are going to be getting our sculpting team to add the EDF Officer... (Read More)
Albedo Photo Shoot at Wargames Illustrated
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Today Ann & I headed down to Nottingham and Wargames Illustrated HQ. We had been invited to do a photo shoot for an article in Wargames Illustrated about Albedo Combat Patrol Albedo Miniatures Game at Wargames Illustrated Ann managed to snap a... (Read More)
About the HomeGuard
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again, This update is a quick burst about the other folks of the Albedo universe, the HomeGuard. The term HomeGuard refers to the armed forces of individual systems. These range from non-existent, through what’s basically a police force, to... (Read More)
Support your Friendly Local Games Store
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, it’s Mike here, while Chris is off doing exciting other things. If you are anything like me, you routinely pop in to the games store to get a spray can or some more glue and come out with a bunch of extra stuff that you didn’t know... (Read More)
Who are the ILR?
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
So who are the ILR? You might be preparing to fight with them, or you might be preparing to fight against them, either way it's best to know a bit about them. EDF Know Your Enemy Leaflet If you are not in the know, the ILR or Independent Lapine... (Read More)
2nd Stretch Goal hit and half way to third!
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to everyone who has joined us in the last 24 hours. Good to have you on board, I hope that you are all as excited about the new Albedo Miniatures Games as the team is here. Firstly the main news for the day is that we hit the 2nd stretch... (Read More)
Seperate Heads & Clear Bases Added
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a few requests now to add the clear bases with etched EDF & ILR rank badges to the add on section and also extra heads and tails for conversions. These have now been added to the add on section and the pledge calculator. Over the last... (Read More)
Funded and first goal hit.
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your support! The Albedo project is now fully underway - well done everyone! The first stretch goal is unlocked .... and we are on our way to the next..... Spread the news and make it happen. (Read More)
Albedo Combat Patrol Interview on Beasts of War
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week I was in the studio with Justin from Beasts of War talking about Sally 4th in general and the new Albedo Miniatures game in particular. Sally 4th talks Albedo at Beasts of War Click here to watch it (Read More)
New early bird deals available now!
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In order to be fair to backers across the world, who are in different time zones, we planned to top up Early Bird deals across the day. I've just added extra Early Bird Platoon Commander and FireTeam Commander deals to bring them up to 5 & 20... (Read More)
Welcome and how to get your Free PDF download of rules and cards
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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