Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 3hTodays game was the delaying action at Arthenay, table 2 from the 29 Lets Go pint sized campaign. The US simply ran out of force morale in the last game, so this is campaign turn 3 on table 2 and Colonel Goode is a worried man. 1151
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 28/09/20266mm Adler French, painted as Spanish Hussars for my Peninsula collection. 0312
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Our game in progress at Clotted Lard Exeter this weekend just gone. Two hard fought sessions, with the allies (defending) just hedging it. Game very loosely based on Leros 1943. #spreadthelard 0362
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Some "dug in" Pzgrenadiers for my mediterranean collection. Spare figures left over from my Perry plastics. Then I decided I needed at least two sections, so i used a load of odds and sods from the plastic pile to do the same with Warlord plastics. 0272
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Has anybody played these ? Found plenty of videos from the company that produces them, but no reviews online yet. 162
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Grandad duties tonight, so at the request of Grandson no 1 it's 15mm Chain of Command. US forces attempting to defend a determined attack by fanatical SS troops, who intend to capture a vital rail head somewhere in Normandy. 0232
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 02/09/2026More photos of last nights game of Soldiers of Napoleon, a small action involving 2 brigades on each side, with @geofftbond.bsky.social commanding the Allies. I must have been distracted by reading the rules/running the game, because the Allies won the day 😫 2251
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Painted some Baccus Peninsular British to fight my French in some 6mm battles. Still not decided what rules to use yet, and these chaps are going to need some Cavalry and Artillery support before they hit the table. 3604
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 26/08/2026This week has been mostly about learning to play Soldiers of Napoleon. 2 solo games and 1 against my grandson and I have to say, I like them! Simple mechanics, but lots of nuance in how you use your cards. Will definitely play more in the future 😊 2362
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Second game of the 29 Lets Go campaign from TFL. My US platoon marched across the table under the watchful eye of a platoon of Sherman tanks, my opponent threw lots of 5's building up CoC dice and ending 2 turns. I was FM11 so 11 phases in the final Countdown. 2534
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Love it when I have a day off and new reading material shows up, cheers @desmondo.bsky.social 1192
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The Germans came back today, to have another crack at taking the objective from Uncle Sams boys. Instead of putting all their eggs in one basket by taking a Brummbar, they instead took a Pz 3 and a Luchs, wise choice this time around 👍 0393
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 29/07/2026So while I had the paints out for my ancients I thought I'd paint up a free sprue I had from WI of Warlord epic Carthaginians. Just wanted to see what I could achieve with them, they don't fit in with any other collection I have but I just followed the brushes. 0292
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Painted up some level 2 and 3 heroes for my Spartan and Macedonian armies for Midgard. 18mm Xyston figures that I've had for about 20 years lol. 3586
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Played Chain of Command today, and the Germans brought a Brummbar 😳 Its a beast! 0210
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Been busy painting a new German platoon for CoC, a mixture of plastics, metals and resin, from various manufacturers including Empress, Warlord, Perry's, Victrix and some 3d prints. Still too much cammo for my liking but what ya gonna do 🤷 4517
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 14/07/2026 I'm sunning myself on the beautiful island of Ibiza, so not much hobby related stuff going on. I have more time on my phone to enjoy the lovely work you're all posting. I made the mistake of wandering outside our little corner of sm and I really wish I hadn't. What an absolute shitshow it is 😂 1140
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Suitably inspired by this week's game, I painted an extra squad for my 15mm US platoon. Flames of War figures based individually for Chain of Command. I put some flowers on the base of the JL and BAR, so that my eye is drawn to them easily during play. #spreadthelard 2733
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Today's game was scenario 1, Probe at Le Cambe. 29 Lets Go! Using Chain of Command 2. Had to make a few adjustments to bring the scenario up to date, but nothing drastic. #spreadthelard 2380
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 12/06/2026As well as painting my 28mm Brits this week Ive also been painting an extra section and Senior Leader for my 15mm Heer platoon. 4674
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 12/06/2026The Bren team and Junior Leader are now painted completing my first section 😀 5753
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 01/06/2026My new British platoon for Normandy begins. Other than Warlord I never realised how difficult it is to get figures for the late war British. RKX 3d prints, i love these sculpts but im not sure they're going to be robust enough for gaming, there's a snapped bayonet already on this team. 51086
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Ive had my British and German platoons for the best part of 15 years, so Ive decided to start to replace them with more modern sculpts. A couple of photos of some spare figures I've had knocking around for ages. Empress Senior Leaders, Artizan Panzershreck and a Perry 50mm mortar. 1452
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Not much going on as far as gaming is concerned at the mo, so Ive been painting 15mm Brits for Martlet and the Scottish corridor. They'll also come in handy as opposition for my Panzer Lehr forces. 4 sections (as you always need an extra section) #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2 2582
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Bank Holiday yesterday, so a chance for a game against my grandson. Lion Rampant rules and my old collection of Vikings and Saxons. He won, again 🙄😂 2390
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Rerun the flank attack on St Germain du Pert with the CoC2 rules. Took some photos of the game, various 15mm manufacturers and a lovely Cigar Box battlemat. The US attackers had 18pts of support, the Germans 12pts. 1250
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Good game the other day, @geofftbond.bsky.social 's US troops attempting a flanking attack on St Germain du Pert. Its a scenario from the 29 Lets Go PSC from TFL that I adapted to be more in line with CoC2, and to play as a one off game. Win for the Germans, but I'm playing it again today 😀 0161
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Another great game of CoC2 today, good fun and great to roll some dice again with @geofftbond.bsky.social 0170
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Today's game was a Sharpe Practice Peninsula affair, with a Spanish Militia force supported by Guerrillas and British Light infantry and Rifles taking on French troops that included both infantry and cavalry. 4783
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Yesterday's game of Chain of Command was the flank attack scenario, with US infantry supported by armour and 60mm mortars against a well dug in German Heer platoon. #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2 0481
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Getting the forces together for my Panzer Lehr Normandy campaign. The Germans are done, and so it's onto the Brits. First section painted, consisting of a rifle team and a bren team plus a junior leader. PSC 15mm figures in plastic. #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2 2492
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Yesterday I ran a CoC2 learning game for a long time wargaming friend. We played the Attack and defend scenario with US troops attacking a German infantry platoon just after the Normandy landings. We played in 15mm, to give that nice sense of space i really like. 4754
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Painting a box of winter Fallshirmjager for my grandson. Ive used contrast paints and the block paint, wash and highlights method to get these two teams done. They are very quick painting styles that give a half decent figure that I can churn out quite quickly. 4503
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Tonight's viewing, for about the 10th time. Has anything better been made since? 1110
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Well a very tired but happy Jeff returns to a very wet and unhappy Wales (less said the better, I suppose), after a very busy WWL6 in Bristol. Better make a start on some opposition for my 6mm French, in the shape of some British infantry. Baccus figures as usual 😀 2523
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Painted some 15mm Panzer Lehr for the latest Lardy PSC. 3 Sections each including 2 teams of 4 men with an MG42 and a JL. Two SL's and 2 Panzershreck teams (just in case I need them). On to the vehicles next 😀 #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2 5423
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Very British Civil Wargame today, laid on by @glenbrookgames.bsky.social Using the Fistful of Lead Bigger Battles ruleset. Biscuit factory Militia supported by Welsh Nationalists take on the Britsh Union of Fascists and the West Mercia Constabulary in a very bloody (and sometimes funny) skirmish. 1261
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Chain of Command 2 today, with Jacobs Russians trying to capture the T junction in the middle of the farm. #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2 1331
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 25/12/2025I've got my copy and if you like Chain of Command you'll love this. I'm even thinking of trying to make friends with a couple of people just to get a big CoC game in!! 😳 3350
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Right then, work is done, I am now off to eat and drink myself into a coma for the next two days. Merry Christmas everyone, see you on the other side of Christmas ( you know, that strange week that really fucks with your head 😂) 4180
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Couple of support options for my DAK/Sicily units, in the shape of a PAK36 and a PAK38. Perry metals and plastics with a plastic PAK36 from Rubicon, and a 3d printed PAK38. I try to avoid metal guns if possible, they're a PITA to put together. #chainofcommand2 #spreadthelard 2493
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Back in lockdown, I purchased the Rangers of Shadowdeep rules as I was intrigued by the idea of solo games and campaigns. Virtual Wargaming took off, so I played lots of wargames virtually via Zoom, and never got around to ROSD. I'm going to change that this weekend. 4652
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Excellent game of CoC2 yesterday, my US armoured infantry getting shot to bits by @geofftbond.bsky.social d 's Heer platoon. Geoff took a Tiger which whilst a difficult tank to deal with, in no way contributed to the lack of coordination in my attack. Big cats don't win games in COC2. 0201
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Had a great game today, hosted by the ever generous @lordraglan.bsky.social. Ultra modern forces, set somewhere in Ukraine. @geofftbond.bsky.social took charge of the Russian forces trying to capture a railway station and kidnap the local mayor. It was my job to stop him 😀👍 1331
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Its here, in printed form at last. Now then which PSC should I get to the table 🤔 1260
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Painted some 'Big Men' For my DAK platoon, along with a rather relaxed AT Rifle team. Err....are you going to shoot that tank or not Hans? #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2 6555
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Excellent game of CoC yesterday, a proper 'near run thing' with my Panzergrenadiers just holding onto the objective. @geofftbond 's US platoon supported by a heavy mg and a Sherman tank almost got to the objective taking two of my jump off points in the process. #spreadthelard 0342
Jeff @jeff965.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Today's game is 15mm Chain of Command US v German patrol scenario. Halfway through the game, new rules arrive and now I'm distracted (in a good way) 👍 1243