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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’ve taken the plunge with these Black Guard figures from Reconquer Designs. My first time with resin figures. Metal is normally my go to. Any feedback or suggestions or things to look out for would be appreciated. Any paint jobs pics also welcome. #Midgardheroicbattles

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mogsymakes @mogsymakes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Following requests for Samurai for Midgard Heroic Battles, we’ve put together something for the Sengoku period in collaboration with Peter’s Paperboys. #miniatures #wargaming #spreadthelard #nerdlings #peterspaperboys

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Great priming weather for my projects over the next few months. 1st up, these rather good, crisp Ragnarok Miniatures “Sons of Odin” javelin men nicely armed with two spears. I’ll get ready for “The Forgotten Battle - Fulford 1066” to be fought at Steel Lard, Sheffield UK - 14th November.

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garrett @colanyar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Paintin’ cowboys

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Sabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

STL files for three of the buildings that I designed for Joe Biltons awesome Montcornet Table are now available to download and print at home! sabotag3d.com

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Four Kings duke it out on the field of Brunanburh AD937 “Never greater slaughter Was there on this island, never as many folk felled before this By the swords’ edges…” All took place this weekend at the fabulous Ebor Lard organised by @johnsavage.bsky.social

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A contingent of King Contantine’s Scots warriors make their way towards Ebor Lard and “Never greater slaughter”. Figures mostly Steve Barber Models and a couple of Foundry. Tartan pattern cloaks from “Weave of War”.

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PanitsDB @paintsdb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Wow! Just hit 300 subscribers on YouTube!!!! 😳 a BIG thank you to everyone who’s subscribed!! I’m really happy with that!!! I’ll just keep doing my mix of hobby stuff and see where I end up!!! youtube.com/@paintsdb?si...

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

More play testing of “Never greater slaughter” - Brunanburh AD937, coming to Ebor Lard this Saturday. I “turned” the landscape through 45 degrees or so to create a slight diagonal in order to allow the chance of the Alliance reaching the Brimstage Brook as a cohesive line.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Cascadia with my daughter and son in law. 5 hexagon landscapes, 5 different animals. Such a simple formula that can deliver the friction required for such a compelling game. Recommended.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

@mogsymakes.bsky.social desert island book! A fiver from World of Books. I’m thinking a bit of El Cidgard for 2027!

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Bowel Cancer Screening. Had my results letter from the bum doctor this morning. All clear for another two years. Worth doing the test. It can save your life - at least for a while longer.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

That coffee cup……🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A versatile set of neoprene rivers from Patriot Games Sheffield that I acquired at Britcon. The smart money on Brunanburh being fought on a site on the Wirral means I need some streams not least something representing the Clatterbrook. “Never Greater Slaughter “ - coming to Ebor Lard in 3 weeks.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

All quiet on Matthew’s Hill on the eve of battle. This is my interpretation of the view looking up the Studley Pike road from the Stone House. The model of the house was produced by that very clever man Paul Edwards of Sabotag3d. “Lincoln’s life or a Tiger’s death!” - tomorrow at the Lard Workshop.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Wheat’s Tigers - “….the lowest scum of the lower Mississippi …adventurous wharf rats, thieves, and outcasts and bad characters generally.” “ Lincoln’s life or a Tiger’s death!” they cry as they storm into battle. Going into action this Saturday at the Lard Workshop.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

For sale: Ironclad Miniature’s original and popular versatile 28mm trench system. Now sold by Pendraken. Hand cast in high quality resin and painted to tabletop standard. Photos show possible configurations. Nomenclature and fees in attached image. As seen in my Bir Hakeim CoC scenario.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Union Command for the Lard Workshop. The points value reflects the poorly led and poorly trained nature of the Union army at the outset of hostilities in 1861. Some ambiguity in the uniforms here particularly Marston’s 2nd New Hampshire’s. 😬🫣 Several characters here didn’t survive the actual day.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Confederate Command labelled up for “Lincoln’s life or a Tiger’s death!” that I’m presenting at the Lard Workshop next weekend. Historically correct names and ranks including the colourful filibuster Major Wheat, looking rather conspicuous on his horse…. Some Midgard inspired ideas here.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

That’s my little baby dried, cleaned and put away for the next adventure. The Hilleberg AKTO - the world’s greatest tent. #Hilleberg #Stcuthbertsway

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

St. Cuthbert’s Way finally completed. It was monsoon conditions on Sunday where no Goretex in the world would survive. Even my skin was soaked but plodded on. Now feeling very Godly. Full focus now on the Lard Workshop being very spiritual to my game participants - Wheat’s Tigers not withstanding.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Border crossing 340m on St. Cuthbert’s Way. The signs say Welcome to England & Scotland respectively. most of us only get to see the crossing from England to Scotland and visa versa on the M6, A1, A7, or A68. Not many get to see this one and another just like it on the Pennine Way just a mile away.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Beer shot. Past the half-way marker on the St. Cuthbert’s Way. Starting to feel very spiritual so I’ll force myself to drink this beer just for you.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

@mogsymakes.bsky.social I blame James for this. He’s got me firmly stuck in the Dark Ages. It started with all things Athelstan, The Alliance, Brunanburh; now I’m following the way of St. Cuthbert from Melrose to Holy Island, with just the Chronicles and tent to keep me company. Any cures please?

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As they make their foray down to the West Midlands Lard day tomorrow, under the light of a gibbous moon the redcoats quietly depart via the watergate, leaving the sanctuary of Fort Detroit behind them. Unknown to them Pontiac has spies all around and his boys will be waiting for them…

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I’m super impressed with this campaign collection of plaid cloaks from Weave of War. I need figures to represent the armies of Alba and Strathclyde who fought at Brunanburh for my Midgard scenario at Ebor Lard. These existing Steve Barber models get a nice face lift. #Midgardheroicbattles

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Tinkering with ideas for my Midgard scenario for Ebor Lard. “Never greater slaughter!” Brunanburh 937AD. Michael Livingston’s book by the same title is proving to be tremendously helpful. #Midgardheroicbattles @michaellivingston.com

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Bruce Quarrie’s “Tank Battles in Miniature” A wargamers' guide to the Russian Campaign 1941-1945 £8.00+ £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Donald Featherstone’s “Tank in Miniature” A wargamer’s guide to the n Desert Campaign 1910-1942 £8.00+ £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Rapid Fire “Unit Organisations for the 1944-45 Campaign in North West Europe”. Original, out of print publication. £7.00+ £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Rapid Fire “Scenarios for NW Europe 45-45”. Original, out of print publication. £8.00 + £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Rapid Fire “D-Day 6th June 1944”. Original, out of print publication. £8.00 + £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Rapid Fire “Scenarios for the Russian Front 41-45”. The very first scenario supplement, long out of print publication. £8.00 + £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Sale; Rapid Fire “Battle of the Bulge”. Original, long out of print publication. £9.00 + £3.50 p&p in UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Based this morning and waiting for a bit of sun to shine to get the W&N varnish spray out. These are Foundry Viking spearmen. I’m really smitten with Midgard at the minute. The game is helping me to understand a period of history I knew little about. Athelstan is fast becoming a hero of mine.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Painting dark ages figures is definitely a process. I don’t know about you but I’m discovering highlighting as I go along is sensible. Once a wash goes on it is difficult for my old brain to remember what original base colours I put down because the wash distorts them.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Two more Saxon Fyrd groups backed up by a group of Hearthguard based up. These are Renegade Miniatures, sadly no longer in production. They’ll be defending the Germany Beck, Fulford during Steel Lard in November. It is 1066 so Haley’s comet is around. The omens are ominous… #Midguardheroicbattles

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

For Sale: Ironclad Miniature’s original and popular 28mm trench system. Hand cast in high quality resin and painted to a reasonable tabletop standard. Very versatile. Examples of possible configurations in the images. 13 pieces in set. DM me for nomenclature. £97.00 includes postage within UK.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Tickets are still available for the inaugural West Midlands Lard Day on Saturday 4th July in Bedworth Warwickshire. I’ll be there with my scenario from Pontiac’s Rebellion “A Bloody Lardy Run” based on the infamous battle that took place at Fort Detroit in 1763.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Footage of diving on the SS Thistlegorm with my son Rory. Sunk by a German bomber on 06/10/41. The cargo included Bedford trucks, Universal Carriers, Norton motorcycles, many Bren guns & LE303s, and two steam locomotives. Wreck sits proud at a depth of 30 metres. youtu.be/qcfnn0r1qq4?...

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Diving on the Thistlegorm, August 2010

YouTube video by rorywelsh93

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

My boys are making their way down to Bristol to Where the River Bends in order to scalp many palefaces…

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Isle of Mull - Never ceases to amaze.

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