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Kierdale Models

@kierdalemodels.bsky.social
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BattleTech, StarGrave, VoidFighter, Rogue Warriors (BattleTech28), wargaming. 2012 Nippon Golden Demon winner (40k squad, bronze). Hobby. Just hobby. Merucari store: jp.mercari.com/user/profile/1411040…

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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 2h
Thank you! Many more tiny, tiny planes to come!😄
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 16h
Oh, for the AWACs - which really shouldn’t be getting into these situations😅 - we made it that it gives a +1 to firepower & a +1 for target locks for all friendlies on the board. And its cost depends on how many friendlies there are at the start of the game.
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 16h
I didn’t change much at all since VoidFighter is wonderfully simple & cinematic. Some things we renamed, e.g. “shield” became “tough”, “targeting computer” became “wizzo” for 2-seaters. I’ll post a pic of the planes we have statted so far…
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Joe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 17h
Set up at Partizan!
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 18h
T4: now 3🇯🇵on 1🇷🇺, the surviving Su-30, Zver, turns tail and accelerates out of there. Kage and Raiden pursue, Kage getting a lock just in case, until Zver is back across the border. Only 4 turns but it was extremely good fun and very cinematic. I cannot recommend #VoidFighter enough.👍
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 18h
T3 shooting: “Too close for missiles, switching to guns” says Tora, and guns down Sokol. Grom damages Tora’s structure but 🇯🇵leader is still in the fight, though smoking. Raiden is about to gun down Zver at extremely close range but the Flanker does a Cobra & ends up behind the F-2! Kage guns Grom💀
Sokol is gunned down by Tora on his six.Raiden, about to gun down Zver, swears profusely as the Su-30SM pulls a Cobra Maneuvre and decelerates rapidly, putting them behind Raiden next turn!
Really glad we had a chance to use that special move in this game😁Zver’s Cobra puts him on Raiden’s six for next turn.Kage takes out Grom with his guns at a difficult angle. Likely Raiden flies through the  explosion!🤣
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 19h
T3 movement: 🇷🇺leader Sokol, damaged, plays bait & flies out east. Tora takes the bait, follows but can’t get a lock. Zver & Grom form up on Tora’s six😬. Kage rolls to port, lining up a shot on Grom. Kage rockets under the Sukhois & an Immelmann brings him up on *their* six😎.
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 19h
Shooting: Zero missiles Volk & downs him. Grom and Zver gun down Zero in return! Tora dodges Sokol’s guns with a Split-S manoeuvre, while Kage & Raiden fire on Sokol, damaging the Russian leader’s systems but not taking him out. Now 3-on-3 as we head into T3… Probably doesn’t look as tense as it is😆
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 20h
T2: 🇷🇺 leader Sokol shows off his Su-30SM’s vectored thrust (turn before moving) and breaks with the rest of his unit, flying off to the left, trying to get a lock on 🇯🇵 leader Tora…and fails, ending up with Kage & Raiden getting locks on *him*! The other Su-30s stick together & get a lock on Zero…
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 20h
The F-2s start in Finger-Four formation, the four Sukhoi’s in Echelon. 🇷🇺 wins initiative in T1 but everyone just advances as far as possible, the F-2s engaging their afterburners to close with the bandits. No one’s in range yet but that’s going to change next turn!😬
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 20h
Fantastic minis and scenery!👏👏👏
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 20h
Finished four Mitsubishi F-2s and four Su-30SMs so here goes the first game of #ScarletSunCrimsonStars A 1:700 dogfight using #VoidFighter rules. The scenario background is in images 3~5. A little ‘What if scenario’.
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Listening to it while modeling in my lunch break now👍 There’s going to be a Sweden expansion too? Excellent!
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
2. someone disposable with good eyes 5. Shout loudly 🤣😂🤣
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
4 to 6 minuscule decals on each!😅 That was not fun. One more coat of matt varnish and then I will gloss the canopies and they are ready to fly!
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Redmanphill @redmanphill.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Some #pillage practice tonight, trying to see how these Saxons stand up to a massed assault of Welsh and Vikings! #nerdlings #wargaming
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
😂Thanks!
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For Marik!💜
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Thank you very much!😄
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Just canopies to finish, then decals and weapon lenses, and they’ll be done. #battletech #housemarik #freeworldsleague
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thanks. Good idea.👍 I’ll be using the #VoidFighter rules, by @caseyg.bsky.social They’re made for cinematic starfighter combat. I want a quick, dynamic game, and I like these rules. I hope to give it a try with these planes this weekend.
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ooooh! I like that. I have some colour-shift plants I could try.🤔
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
On the work table right now. The mechs are ready for blue/red panels. The fighters are ready for decals. Wondering whether to do their canopies silver or gloss black?🤔
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Man, that is excellent! What a great idea and recycling!👏👏👏👍
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iain madeloso @iain2411.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Oathmark: Whilst waiting for the Orcs to dry, I’ve done a bit more work on the Orc catapult. It’s a little taller than the initial version and I’ve added a counterweight to the front and a boulder, all ready to lob at some unsuspecting unit. Orc archer for scale. 👍
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thanks!😄
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Black lining done on the Goliath in my lunch break today.👍 Icarus II tomorrow.
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Weidbrewer @weidbrewer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Primed up the rest of the m chs I need for my ongoing #FoxsTeeth project. That's a lot of classic metal. #davion #battletech #alphastrike #miniaturepainting #painting #tabletopgaming #wargaming
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Must be a Russian tank🤔
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And some WIP #housemarik for #BattleTech Goliath and Icarus II.
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Not a whole lot of progress! Just getting the first coats on, & made an E-767 for scenarios. The F2s will be the typical two-tone blue, the Su-30SMs the naval grey scheme. Am I buying exactly the correct paints just to do some 1:700 scale aeroplanes? Hell no, I’m using what I’ve got. #voidfighter
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OSHIROmodels @oshiromodels.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Quote post with something old you’re proud of. Only four years old but I am rather proud of it. Fully scratchbuilt apart from the legs, which have had bits added to them. #oshiromodels #wargaming #nerdlings #starwars
AT crane from the right hand side with the can on the right and the open deck on the left. The crane extends out over the cab and has a gas storage tank for its load. 

Yes, I know it’s got a railing but that’s to stop figures getting knocked off 😬

Painted in various shades of grey with an occasional red bit. Lots of weathering, rusting and chipping. Three quarter front view from down below showing the cab in more details. The crane extends off screen (it can rotate 360). There is a Bandai 1:72 AT-ST next to it to show the scale. The legs of the AT crane are from the Revell 1:52 I believe. Left side view, again with the AT-STA close up of the cockpit showing the lighting and pilot. There are tens of switches behind him but he doesn’t really have a clue what they all do…
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
That looks great, man. 6mm is so much fun.
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porble @porble.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
javelin for my pirates #battletech #miniatures #miniaturepainting
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Indeed! A set in full vac suits would be great. Kitbash them with some zombies for bloaters, too👍
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BattleTech @battletech.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
/1 Celebrate your love of #BattleTech this October with #MechTober! Each day will have a unique topic based on a weekly theme. We want to see how YOU interact with BattleTech! Screenshots, poems, miniatures, fan art, fan fiction, all of it! #mecha #community #tabletop #wargame
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Many, many thanks, Hish! It’s much appreciated!🙇‍♂️
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
That’s lovely work👏👏👏
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Four 1:700 scale Su-30SMs and six Mitsubishi F-2s ready for painting. I’m going to be using #VoidFighter rules for some jet combat. Calling it #ScarletSunCrimsonStars
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bar/club terrain from tnts.games Excellent seating, tables, bar and planters. Will make the floor (a sheet of foam now). I’ve got to finish the arcade game, and make a motorbike arcade game (repainting a gachapon toy) too. Slowly it’s all coming together. #wargamingterrain #stargraveterrain
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Two completed Harrier heavy hover craft added to my #stewartdragoons Lovely 3D prints designed by SirMortimerBombito. I’ll be running them in a lance with a Maxim and a Pegasus, I think. #battletech
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𝓐.𝓟.𝓞. @apo-bs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry Vindicator #battletech
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This year is #stuglife ⁉️
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Here we go!
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Tartan panel done!😅👍 I know that canonically the Stewart Dragoons don’t have tartan in their colour scheme. Mine do. #battletech #freeworldsleague #stewartdragoons #housemarik
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh no. I feel your pain.
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
WIP on a couple of Harrier hover tanks, to add to my Stewart Dragoons. #battletech #freeworldsleague #stewartdragoons
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Kierdale Models @kierdalemodels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I do plan to get some sometime. Who can resist that hotness?🤷‍♂️
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Man Sweating on a Hot Day
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King Ludd @kingludd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
www.techtimes.com/articles/327...
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Gripping Beast Closes After 30 Years: SAGA Wargame Survives, Catalogue for Sale
Gripping Beast miniatures, one of historical wargaming’s most enduring independent studios, has announced it will close after 30 years. The Evesham, UK company’s catalogue of over 6,000 sculpts is now...
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