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WarShedDad

@warsheddad.bsky.social
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Wargame and history enthusiast with a big green shed. In the Warshed there is only war. And a strimmer.

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Fighting Fantasist @coopgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Paul Hague #navalwargaming
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iain madeloso @iain2411.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Oathmark: The Orc Warlord is also built. He’ll lead the opposition armies. He’s carrying some trophies of previous conquests.
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Mark Backhouse @markbackhouse29.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fulford Gate 3mm action with Chivalry and Honour
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Joe Bilton (Joe_Wargamer) @joewargamer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I'm at Bovington Tank Museum for a wargames event during the South West model show!
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John - Wise Wolf Games @wisewolfpainting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
And this is what my newest piece of terrain will be joining! Normandy 1944. It’s been a while since I’ve had this out for a game but still loving that farmhouse (farmhouse and barn where Ironclad miniatures whilst the walls were from the always amazing @sabotag3d.bsky.social ) #15mm #spreadthelard
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Tom M @hobbitomm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Some amazing tables at Ebor Lard #spreadthelard #chainofcommand
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Gary Chalk @garychalk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Over on the dark side, someone has suggested that I use Artificial Intelligence to create my illustrations. This is completely untrue, I use Natural Stupidity and here's me doing it.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Crossfire at the club last night with my Victrix 12mm and various 3d printed vehicles. I was introducing new players and it was a huge success. Used the core game for infantry but some homebrew armour rules from balagan.info These worked really well. German counter attack failed to oust the Brits.
12mm victrix germans prepare to advance across wheat field towards village. The sherman falls to my Panther tank on the outskirts of the village. 3d printed 1/144 scale firefly covers the approaches to the village. It had taken out 2 panzer IVs at this point but not before one of them dinged it with a glancing blow, momentarily stunning the crew (pinned). There is a stand of pinned germans in the adjacent building. That was the closest they got to capturing the village.
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Fighting Fantasist @coopgames.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
'Eavy Metal, Aly Morrison #oldhammer
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Shed O War Games - with Des Darkin @desmondo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
1982 - Warsaw Pact invasion of Poland. After advice from my gaming buddy in Denmark, the road system for the rematch has changed. @IAFuller is also updating the OOB. So we refight next Thursday! #shedowar #wargaming #wargames #6mm
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John C @badsocialism.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Fantastic day at Joy of Six today - barely got to take photos of anything between talking about or running Over By Christmas! Lots of interest in it, so definitely going to get a version of it out. Cheers to @iainf.bsky.social for coming up and lending a hand
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Fighting Fantasist @coopgames.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#oldhammer
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Dave Watson @balkandave.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A few hours free in London this afternoon. I haven’t been to the RAF Museum for years. Love their WW1 collection, including these German ones.
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Tom Egan @tomjmegan.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Had a cracking game of 28mm ACW. A fictional scenario being played tested that saw my Union Division force the river crossings to deliver a comprehensive victory. The Irish Brigade were instrumental in the attack! #Wargaming #ACW
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Cheryl Fury @tudorwench.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
So…closed again? Better go fill up the car.
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Michael Harker @michaelharker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Element. Games in Glasgow opened today. Shop quite a way from complete wrt fitting out, but oodles of stock and a good wide range. And discounts!
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Actaeon113 @actaeon113.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I finished up a Rogue Trader Space Marine for my Admech Necromunda gang. It was an absolute joy to paint this model. #nerdlings #roguetrader #warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #miniaturepaimting
A squat, red armored soldier with a jet pack. A skull like face is seen within the depths of its helmet face shield. A squat, red armored soldier with a jet pack. A skull like face is seen within the depths of its helmet face shield.
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Fighting Fantasist @coopgames.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
#oldhammer
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Another vintage Avalon Hill game at the club last night. Squad Leader scenario 1: Stalingrad. I played the Soviets and defeated the Nazi invaders. This was my first time playing this legend and I actually enjoyed it! I understand it does get a bit fiddly...
Hex map for scenario 1 of Squad Leader Board game. Brown counters are Soviets. Game in progress with Soviets about to storm and capture first of 2 buildings they need to secure victory.
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Mark Backhouse @markbackhouse29.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
3mm Chivalry and Honour based up and flocked.
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Olly - Wargamer of Kent @wargamerofkent.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
My ninth pike and shotte regiment - this time the Earl of Manchester’s. The last unit needed for the game at Broadside wargames show next Saturday and this stage of the project is complete!
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Dirk the Dice @thegrognardfiles.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
“Have you seen mi (new) dice bag?” #ukgamesexpo @allrolledup.bsky.social @fightingfantasy.bsky.social
Lizard King Dice Bag
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Jan (he/him) | Let's Play History @letsplayhistory.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Twenty-six years after publishing them for free, Rod Humble has emerged from the depths and brought us the 3rd ed. of his legendary "2 by 2 Napoleonics" tabletop #wargaming rules with new pinning rules and plans for future campaign and solo rules! Deploy the #tinymen! www.rodvik.com/2by2/vthree/
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
For all you model makers, kitbashers and Gerry Anderson/Derek Meddings fans out there I highly recommend this wonderful YouTube channel. youtube.com/@matteline?s...
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Matteline 1967
Lots of cool Sci-Fi, Artwork, Model Kits, Films, TV and Visual.Effects. Nostalgia.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
My impressions of Crossfire: loved it. It was a solo learning game but the strengths really showed like the fast pace. No static firefights, lots of movement forcing players to juggle priorities. See balagan.info for house rules (tanks in particular). I think ive found my go-to WW2 rules...
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Steven's Balagan
Spanish and Portuguese Military History, <br>Wargaming, and other stuff
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Aerial reconnaissance photograph taken early afternoon showing the captured village.
Black and white overhead photo showing village post battle.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Final assault as 1 and 3 platoon secure a foothold in the village and just the defenders. 2 platoon in reserve in walled orchard.
Overview of situation. 2 platoon follows up 1 platoon to occupy orchard (bottom right). 3 platoon withdraws from church (top right) and pushes through buildings to assault and capture German occupied house. German positions in blue.3 platoon rampage through east of village. Short sharp and bloody house to house fighting.Assault on suppressed enemy in "the red house".
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
No1 platoon successfully suppresses the defenders and succeeds in capturing the walled orchard and then pushes into the village with support of a Sherman Vc.
No 1 platoon captures the orchard and prepares to assault the village. The Vc Sherman forces the defenders back allowing elements of 1 platoon to capture buildings at the west end ofnthe village. Tank brasses positions towards the village centre.1 platoon captures the first buildings.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The British have stormed up the left flank and neutralise the Pak40. They then move into the church but come under fire. On the right flank the british attack starts to bog.
3 platoon occupy the church but come under fire from the houses. MG tram set up to cover a side road.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The game continues. 1st platoon rushes up the flank, captures the walled orchard. The Shermans, having pushed out the German platoon in the field, run into the Panther with disastrous results. However, the 6 pounder is quickly deployed and manages to knock out the Panther.
1st platoon captures the orchard on the edge of the village. Both Shermans are knocked out by the Panther.The 6 pounder scores a kill on the Panther.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The opening moves of my try out of Crossfire in 12mm (1:144). Smoke deployed and the tanks advance down the southern road.
2 inch mortar drops smoke across the road to block the Pak40 line of sights and allow the tanks to cross unmolested.
Off table 4 inch mortar drops smoke in front of German platoon covering the ploughed field on approach to the village. The tanks go in. 2 shermans rumble up the road ready to brass up the enemy infantry. 
Mg42 team weigh up the options when faced with the approaching Shermans.
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Solo try out of Crossfire rules. The plan: British to push down the right flank with tanks going in first to flush out German defenders (positions circled in blue). Liberal use of smoke to screen the advance to contact. Brits need to be wary of Pak40 on left (yellow) and Panther on right (green).
Marked up photo with arrow showing advance and enemy infantry circled in blue, pak40 on left circled in yellow and panther tank in the village on right circled in green.
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Jörg Frey @fumba.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Also finished the command group of my Questing Knights! For the Lady and the Grail! ⚜️🏆⚜️ #warhammer #theoldworld #paintingwarhammer #warhammercommunity #bretonnia #nerdlings
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Mark Backhouse @markbackhouse29.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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Beating the Blues
Podcast Episode · Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy · 26 May · 43min
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Played Commands and Colours Napoleonics at the club last night. Very good game. Battle of Salamanca resolved in one club evening!
Set up for battle of Salamanca for Commands and Colours Napoleonics board game. British and French blocks deployed.
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Jörg Frey @fumba.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Finished the first 3 Questing Knights! Lovely oldschool miniatures, hope the Lady will reveal the Grail to them soon! ⚜️🏆⚜️ #miniaturemonday #paintingwarhammer #warhammercommunity #warhammer #theoldworld #nerdlings
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
No club tonight so popped over to fellow member's house for a game of Undaunted Normandy. What a clever little game. I found a lot of the reviews told me HOW the mechanics worked but not WHY so I found it difficult to get my head round it until I actually played it. Really good game.
Scenario 1 of Undaunted Normandy mid game with various counters and cards in play.
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Michael Harker @michaelharker.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Sixteen in attendance at Glasgow Phoenix. What a Tanker, Arcs, Warriors of Athena, Tales from the Red Dragon Inn and Mordheim. Mostly though, it was my very pretty AWI game which saw a club debut for Honours of War
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Tom Connolly @tomconnolly.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
More 15mm WW2 stuff for the club
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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
As you make your way in after the bring n buy, you're greeted by this large Napoleonic table, presented by The Leggetts of Black Powder in 28mm. #Partizan2026 #wargaming
As you make your way in after the bring n buy, you're greeted by this large Napoleonic table, presented by The Leggetts of Black Powder in 28mm.
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Dave Watson @balkandave.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Charlie Don’t Surf, Vietnam game in an excellent urban setting. #Partizan26
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Dave Watson @balkandave.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Very nice Border reivers game using Ruckus rules. #Partizan26
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mogsymakes @mogsymakes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Terrain set up at Partizan, the roads look better than they did on my kitchen floor 😃. Looking forward to populating this with the minis tomorrow #wargaming #miniatures #spreadthelard #nerdlings #midgardheroicbattles @partizanmeister.bsky.social
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PanitsDB @paintsdb.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Pillage at the local club tonight, played two games with my Irish. Both against Viking warbands. The first had a few bowmen that really hurt and the second had a lot of berserkers which I did my best to avoid!! Managed two wins though so I’m happy with that!
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Little Ninja Painting 🇺🇦 @littleninjapaints.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Made a 4x4' fleece mat for 6mm. An evening with a big brush and tubes of craft paint. Fleece was dark brown so took a couple of coats. A bit rough and ready.
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Give Me An Axe @givemeanaxe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Thursday night is Battletech night for me. A bunch of us get together at Board Bard Games in Montavilla and throw down some 31st century warfare at a 1/235th scale. Its a nice escape to play the first game I fell in Love with over 30 years ago now. Every week. Tonight, Was a special batch of fun.
A battletech game. Two double maps depicting a burning forest.  Several sets and pairs of dice. Record sheets and miniature battlemechs. A battletech game. Two double maps depicting a burning forest.  Several sets and pairs of dice. Record sheets and miniature battlemechs.
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Adam Clark @adamclark.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Like the tea candle, just bigger.
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Olyreed (C&K Painting Services) @olyreed.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Vandee commission finished today
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WarShedDad @warsheddad.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
I played in a big 15mm Waterloo "garage" wargame on Saturday. Black Powder rules and a mix of 15mm miniatures from Essex to Minifigs. All painted up by a fellow Falkirk Wargames club member. This was my first all day wargame session since the 1990's and I loved it. More planned for the summer.
Shot of wargames table showing Château d'Hougoumont in foreground with La Haye Sainte and Papelotte further down the table.  Château d'Hougoumont under French attack. 15mm miniatures slog it out.Action shot of 15mm wargame as French assault Château d'Hougoumont.
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