Reposted by Simonfredworthingham.bsky.social @fredworthingham.bsky.social · 7hTry The Full Nelson at Partizan on Sunday! Join us in the Lard Zone for some fast and furious frigate action using these upcoming Age of Sail rules from @toofatlardies.bsky.social 4387
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 18/09/2026@sarahpewpewpew.bsky.social have checked into our hotel ahead of #clottedlard We shall be at the White Hart later if any lardies are about for a drink. 240
Reposted by SimonPaul Hicks @hicksy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Win a 28mm foot figure sculpted by me Tickets cost £6 each buy as many as you want. £5 of each ticket will be donated to @FinleysTouch remainder for fees. Draw 1pm 8/9/26. Foot figure only raffall.com/424870/enter... 48720
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 28/06/2026This looks amazing. Certainly the look I aspire for my own General D’Armee games. 090
Reposted by SimonStorm of Steel Wargaming @stormofsteel.bsky.social · 27/06/2026General D'Armee 2 battle using Warlord's Epic scale figures. shortly after Waterloo a British force has trapped the battered remnants of Napoleon's Armee D'Nord in a valley. #wargaming #spreadthelard 1807
Reposted by Simonfredworthingham.bsky.social @fredworthingham.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Mayhem off Mauritius as the British and French Indian Ocean squadrons come to blows. A terrific weekend's gaming at OML26 saw 14 players get a taste of 'The Full Nelson' across 3 game sessions. More to follow at Deep Fried Lard this weekend. #spreadthelard #thefullnelson #navalwargaming 0545
Reposted by SimonSabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Buildings that I designed for @joewargamer.bsky.social for use on his award winning Montcornet table (best in show at Salute 53) are now available on the webstore! www.sabotag3d.com 28716
Reposted by SimonJoe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 13/04/2026I had a really fantastic time at Salute this weekend. It was so great seeing everyone enjoying playing on the table, and being awarded Best in Show was the icing on the cake. Someone pointed out that I've won Best in Show at the last three large UK shows (The Other Partizan, Warfare, Salute) 🙃 111009
Reposted by Simon-51–51- @51--51.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Salute 53, another awesome day out with the ROS running What a Tanker. Congratulations to Joe @joewargamer.bsky.social landing Best in Show, more than well deserved, unfortunately I cut off the town hall spire in pic, but I did get the balcony. ;) #SpreadTheLard 3594
Reposted by SimonSimon @simon-templar3.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Great fun as always. So much enthusiasm for this game from those who try it for the first time and see how easy it is to pick up 081
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Brilliant day at #Salute53 helping run @joewargamer.bsky.social ‘s “award winning” What a Tanker game alongside @simon-templar3.bsky.social @hutchinlondon.bsky.social @51--51.bsky.social Thanks to all the players, especially those who were trying wargaming for the first time. #SpreadTheLard 7482
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Busy morning on the What A Tanker table in the #LardZone at #Salute53 - quick lunch courtesy of @adambuxton.bsky.social 160
Reposted by SimonJoe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 30/03/2026I'll be running my huge multiplayer game of What A Tanker Battle of Montcornet at Salute 53, in the @toofatlardies.bsky.social zone, table GM10! Come and have a game! @slondonwarlords.bsky.social 3358
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Thanks @ashleyrpollard.bsky.social for being a super player, @sarahpewpewpew.bsky.social and I loved hosting, and you showed what super aggressive recce can achieve! 050
Reposted by SimonAshley R Pollard @ashleyrpollard.bsky.social · 09/03/2026As promised, I have now posted a bunch of pictures on my blog of the Herts of Lard day. I've added descriptions of the games with each picture. panther6actual.blogspot.com/2026/03/hert...panther6actual.blogspot.comHerts of Lard 2026Saturday we went to Rickmansworth for the Herts of Lard games day run by Joe Bilton. He being the maestro of epic wargame tables, as can be ... 1354
Reposted by Simon-51–51- @51--51.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Another Herts of Lard under my belt, Joe @joewargamer.bsky.social excelled once again, bringing together a huge group of Lardies for another amazing day of games, new friendships, and a beautiful weekend. I came away with a new gaming mat thanks to sabotag4d.com, cheers Paul. Here’s to HoL 5 in 2027 1424
Reposted by SimonAdam Buxton (not that one) @adambuxton.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Not working today so searching my Grandads part in defeating fascism, Light AA Middlesex regiment 126/39, Gibraltar on his service records, Normandy? (not on his service records) - to be investigated - Pic shows heavy AA not light Bofors @fiverapid.bsky.social 051
Reposted by SimonWargaming Things (Andy) @wargamingthings.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Rustled up even more photos taken by others of my game at CAHAGIYTYLE or "Come and have a go if you think you're LARD enough 2026". 20mm scenario, 1940 Biville Normandy. #spreadthelard #wargaming wargamingthings.blogspot.com/2026/01/batt...wargamingthings.blogspot.comBattle of Biville-la-Baignarde @Lardy Day 24 Jan 2026On Saturday 24th January 2026, we held our Lardy Day called "Come and have a go if you think you're LARD enough" or rather paradoxicall... 2233
Reposted by Simonmaraviglia.bsky.social @maraviglia.bsky.social · 31/12/2025So would anyone be interested in a Lard day kind of thing near Coventry next year? Ideally with a charity bent? Just testing the waters at the mo but we have a game shop that might be a good spot to hold it and I'd like to make something positive happen. 11223
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 20/12/2025@vimtotime.bsky.social I forgot tell you I have a vimto friend 1142
Reposted by SimonSabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 16/12/2025I'll be listing these on eBay in the next few days, unless someone makes me an offer here. 👍 0103
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Sarah had never built or paint any models before this, every step done by her. They are leagues away from my first poor attempts 40+ years ago! A warband for a Christmas game of #Mordheim 0160
Reposted by SimonJoe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Hey, I'm trying to remember where I've seen sheets of diamond roof tiles, either as sheets of plasticard/styrene, or laser cut paper/card. Can anyone help? 7102
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Had a lovely busy weekend with @sarahpewpewpew.bsky.social seeing Dreadzone & The Orb, Avebury Henge, and She’s Green & Softcult. 180
Reposted by SimonLittle Ninja Painting 🇺🇦 @littleninjapaints.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Selling my 10-12mm mid/late war German collection. Sadly no take up at our club for company level games. Majority of collection is quality resin (Anschluss) with a small no of metal (Pendraken). All well painted and based. If anyone needs a full rundown please get in touch. £95 inc UK post. 2337
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Anyone else’s phone full of wargaming ‘reference’ photos like this? 160
Reposted by SimonPaul Hicks @hicksy.bsky.social · 28/11/2025It the last Friday of the month which means…..? Time is running out on the Kampfgruppe Arnhem ‘Hickstarter(tm)’. www.empressminiatures.com/kampgruppe-a... Perfect for the wargamer in your life for Christmas!;). All the best have a wonderful weekend Paul! #chainofcommand #boltaction 0253
Reposted by SimonSabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 21/11/202550% OFF all stl files, use code: BLACK www.sabotag3d.comsabotag3d.comSabotag3d Wargame AccessoriesSabotag3d: Sabot Bases and Other Accessories for Wargamers 01110
Reposted by SimonJoe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 16/11/2025Really pleased to be awarded Best in Show the second time running at Warfare, with my Caen table. Thanks to everyone that played, but particular thanks to my amazing helpers - Rich, Aran, Sarah, Simon, Simon and Simon! 3593
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 14/11/2025toofatlardies.co.uk/product/at-t... Downloaded and ready to read over the weekend! #SpreadTheLardtoofatlardies.co.ukAt the Sharp End 2 | TOOFATLardiesAt the Sharp End is the addition for Chain of Command that allows the gamer to play and design Pint-Sized Campaigns. This 56 page document is the revised and expanded edition designed to accompany Ch... 090
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Can anyone point me in the direction of images of Sint Joost, January 1945? If not; an example of the type of building style would be great. #SpreadTheLard 222
Reposted by SimonSabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 21/10/2025FOR SALE! Mix of mainly plastic, with some metal, Perry Miniatures Afrika Korps. 46 miniatures for £120. 2249
Reposted by SimonPaul Hicks @hicksy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025‘Hickstarter’ opens 10am Thursday 23rd October 2025. TOP SECRET! NOT A KICKSTARTER! SOLD ONLY VIA THE EMPRESS MINIATURES WE SITE! empressminiatures.com Cheers @RedFiveModels for the propaganda! #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmgermans #28mmww2 #arnhem 0238
Reposted by SimonSabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 02/06/2025So I am back! I am working again, but have a backlog of work. Orders are likely to take about a week to get processed at the moment, but I am hoping that that will fall rapidly over the next couple of weeks. Thank you to everyone that has supported me during my illness, it is greatly appreciated. 8554
Reposted by SimonAdam Buxton (not that one) @adambuxton.bsky.social · 27/05/2025RPG fan running a half-marathon to raise money for cancer research (it's me :) ) www.justgiving.com/page/adam-bu...justgiving.comAdam's fundraiser for Cancer Research UKHelp Adam Buxton raise money to support Cancer Research UK 5247
Reposted by Simontoofatlardies.bsky.social @toofatlardies.bsky.social · 05/05/2025And we're off! The all the new Chain of Command2 bundles are now available at toofatlardies.co.uk We launched around 0830 today and its already the biggest seller we have ever had on Day 1. Get them while they're hot! 1311026
Simon @fiverapid.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Cracking day at #Salute52 I caught up with a few people; Sarah played her first ever wargame in the What A Tanker put in by @joewargamer.bsky.social in the @toofatlardies.bsky.social Lard Zone and had a blast, the seamless system allowing her to focus about tactics after a couple of turns. 3190
Reposted by SimonJoe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Finished this lovely quartet of buildings based on real buildings in Caen. Patrick from PatrickMiniatures was kind enough to design and send me these prints for free for my Caen table. Hes done an amazing job with them! 41008
Reposted by SimonSabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 14/03/2025I'm going on holiday tomorrow and it's my birthday while I'm away. No physical orders will be processed until the 30th of March. If you don't mind waiting until then you can get a 15% discount with the code OLDFELLA valid until the 30th. sabotag3d.comsabotag3d.comSabotag3d Wargame AccessoriesSabotag3d: Sabot Bases and Other Accessories for Wargamers 4338
Reposted by SimonJoe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Fantastic day at Herts of Lard today, with everyone playing rules from the @toofatlardies.bsky.social Stable. Almost 80 people, enjoying wargames! Thanks to all the hosts and players! 2794
Reposted by SimonThe Tactical Painter @tacticalpainter.bsky.social · 16/10/2023Six rule mechanics that I think new players to Chain of Command tend to under utilise #spreadthelard thetacticalpainter.blogspot.com/2023/10/unde...thetacticalpainter.blogspot.comUnderused tactics in Chain of Command 10539
Reposted by SimonJeremy @jaje7406.bsky.social · 20/09/2023Some housekeeping: remember to tag Lard related posts with #spreadthelard. It will then be picked up by the Too Fat Lardies dedicated feed. You don’t tag it, it can’t be seen by others in the feed. The Lard expects everyone to do their duty in this regard. 1155
Reposted by SimonOld Scouse Roleplayer @oldscouserp.eurosky.social · 09/09/2023I'm down two players for my Owlbear and Wizard's Staff con adventure The Greater Share of Honour using Cairn, sign up here if you still haven't picked your Saturday morning game warhorn.net/events/the-o... 32113
