Helmand Province, the view looking down the valley.

Afghanistan - A US Chinook is hit by a Stinger missile fired by Taliban insurgents. A pair of Blackhawks and an Apache remain on station at the crash site in an attempt to secure it until the ground troops arrive.

Fallujah - The marines set up a defense perimeter, whilst the medic administers first aid.

LZ SECURED - Roger Big Duke!!

Charlie don't surf 🏄‍♂️

Normal service has resumed on Pompey’s Legions. #28mm #RomanCivilWar

Midgard Caesar’s Civil War - WiP Legio III. The second unit in Pompey’s force. #28mm #Midgard #Rome

Out early doors this morning, walking the Clydach Gorge near Abergavenny 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Who said there was a water shortage 🤷‍♂️

Modern Warfare - Air Traffic Control Tower, a great objective for any airborne assault scenario. #28mm #ModernWarfare #wargaming

Modern Warfare - Some better photos of the 28mm Eastern European Train Station, available from @sabotag3d.bsky.social. if you are looking for high quality 3D printed terrain pieces, look no further than the big loveable brummie who just loves to thrill ❤️ #28mm #ModernWarfare #wargaming

Boxer Rebellion - Boxer Wild Charge!!

Roman Civil War - Pompey the Great’s Syrian Legions. Hastily recruited formations to assist in his fight against Caesar. #28mm #RomeTotalWar #wargaming

Modern Warfare - Russian Battleground Kournikova, amasses at its jump off point on the Belarusian border. Given its a skirmish wargame, I may have overdone it on Russian armour front, but at least the local farmers will have plenty of scrap metal for years to come 👊😉

Late Republic Roman Shield Designs - Wargamers often favor uniform shield designs for clarity, aesthetics, and tabletop cohesion. But is this depiction historically correct or are the photos below a more accurate representation? In fact, is there any evidence of standardized across the legions?

Battle Report conclusion - The crossroads in the centre of the village was now being dominated by NATOs heavy armour and air support, with all available Russian AFVs destroyed or immobilise. The Russian senior command conceited their invasion of Latvia had failed miserably in this sector.

Modern Warfare - Russian T-72 Battlegroup. These are 1/50 scale 3D printed models with 28mm crew from Empress Miniatures for scale. Full painting guide outlined in the thread below, with easy techniques which can achieve a realistic finish in under 2 hours. Less time painting, more time gaming 👍🏻

Raglan‘s quick and easy approach to painting modern Russian MBTs. Stage 1: undercoat with a black spray followed by a dark green to provide a solid base. Vary the green colour, because not all vehicles will be painted at the same time and therefore you are already introducing a “campaign“ feel👌

Hundred Years War - French Men at Arms including the nobles Guillaume de Flandre Comte de Namur and Jean IV Comte Harcourt. For God, the King and for France!! #28mm #HYW #medieval

Brillant ride out in Mid Wales today, this country is definitely a great place to be a biker 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Modern Warfare - Russian 488th Motor Rifle Regiment (Luhansk Oblast): Recently outfitted with older T-72Bs after losing its more advanced T-72BA tanks. This change underscores Russia’s challenges in sustaining newer models like the T-72B3 or T-90M. Just more scrap metal for the yards.

Modern Warfare - 28mm Eastern European Train Station, from base model to finished terrain piece. Paul from @sabotag3d.bsky.social has produced this stunning 3D model, the guy is the very best at what he does👍

Modern Warfare - 28mm Russian 2S1 Gvozdik self-propelled howitzer. 3D printed at 1/50 scale. Initially introduced in 1972, it is based on the MT-LBu multi-purpose chassis, mounting a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer. "2S1" is its GRAU designation. The vehicle still remains in service today.

Modern Warfare - 28mm Russian Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K Armoured Vehicles (MRAP). 3D printed at 1/50 scale by @sabotag3d.bsky.social. The models have been heavily weathered with various AK-Interactive oils and powders.

Modern Warfare - Russian PMC Operatives with attached support teams, equipped with Kamaz-53949 Typhoon-K Armoured Vehicles (MRAP). Thank you to @sabotag3d.bsky.social for his assistance with helping to bring this project to life. #28mm #ModernWarfare #Wargaming

Roman Civil War - From the Rubicon to the Forum. #28mm #Rome #Wargaming

Hundred Years War - German Mercenary Company or “Free Company” in the pay of the French. I had these odd selection of miniatures kicking around, so thought I’d do something a little different for the collection. #28mm #HYW #wargaming

Midgard Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars - Roman Slingers. I prefer to base my skirmishers and light infantry types on round bases rather than Midgard’s prescribed basing system. It makes zero difference to the gameplay. #28mm #Rome #Midgard

Midgard Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars - Legio IV Iberian (conjectural name). The fourth Spanish legion in Pompey’s army. #28mm #Rome #Midgard

Midgard Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars - Legio V Vernacula (conjectural number and name). Another legion raised in Hispania to swell Pompey’s ranks. #28mm #Rome #Midgard

Midgard Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars - A Spanish Legionary Detachment loyal to Pompey the Great. During the civil war, temporary legions were created without specific names or numbers that are recorded in history. #28mm #Rome #Midgard

Midgard Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars - Legio IX Hispana. The Caesarian 9th Legion fought in the battles of Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus 48 BC and in the African campaign 46 BC. After his final victory, Caesar disbanded the legion and settled the veterans in the area of Picenum. #28mm #Rome #Midgard

Midgard Norse Mythology - Loki’s Frost Giants. The giants are closely associated with ice and cold, hailing from the world of Jötunheim. Giants are adversaries of the Aesir and often allied to Loki who is fated to lead the monstrous forces against the gods during Ragnarök. #Midgard #SpreadtheLard

Raglan is home in West Wales to celebrate his retirement 🥳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Midgard Norse Mythology - Hyrrokkin is a giantess, known for her incredible strength and dark appearance. Hyrrokkin rides on a giant wolf, which she controlled using serpents as reins. #Midgard #SpreadtheLard

Midgard Norse Mythology - Grendel and his mother. These pair are just some of the monsters who form Loki’s warband. Clearly residents of Cwmbran these days, although they are a little too good looking in comparison to the rest of the town’s population. #Midgard #SpreadtheLard

Midgard Norse Mythology - Loki is the Norse God of trickery, mischief and chaos, known for his ability to shapeshift and his cunning nature. He is pictured here with his wife Angrboda on his left and his daughter Hel on the right. I’m pleased with how his cloak has come out. #Midgard #SpreadtheLard

Midgard Norse Mythology - Fenris the monstrous wolf 🐺, is the offspring of Loki and destined to kill Odin during Ragnarök. Pictured here with 28mm Vikings from @footsoreminiatures.bsky.social #Midgard #SpreadtheLard

Sugarloaf Mountain, Abergavenny - Mrs Raglan and I climbed 596 metres over a 12k walk today. It feels great to get some proper fitness back into my legs post knee surgery and before I hit the big 60 next year💪🥳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Battle Report - The Russian advance starts to slow under increasing amounts of NATO firepower. To counter the deteriorating battlefield situation, the Russian Forward Air Controller calls in a MiG 29 to target the German panzers.

Battle Report - The US was initially hesitant to release air assets stationed at Lielvārde Air Base, located 7 kilometres north of Lielvārde and southeast of Riga. Consequently, President Trump ordered US Ranger and CIA operatives to obtain eyes on the ground before he committed US airpower.

Battle Report - NATO’s Franco German Brigade arrives in their recce vehicles, quickly taking up good forward positions to lay down punishing fire. The Russians waste no time and bring up a platoon of T-80 and T-90 MBT in support of their ground troops.

Battle Report - Russian air support arrives on station and begins to engage enemy targets, supporting the infantry as they advance. The Latvians hear a rumbling noise and then witness the strangest sight, as a Russian Turtle Tank comes clanking down the highway. Inside the armoured shell is a T-72b.

Battle Report - The Russian vanguard stream across the Latvian border and come under fire from the Latvian Border Guards. The Russians are quick to deploy a mortar section to provide indirect fire onto key targets. The brave border guards put up a good fight, halting the rapidly advancing BMP-3.

Midgard Norse Mythology - Jörmungandr. World Serpent or Midgard Worm, an offspring of Loki, which is thrown into the ocean by Odin but grows to encircle the world, and is finally slain during Ragnarok. 28mm Vikings from @footsoreminiatures.bsky.social for size comparison. #Midgard #Toofatlardies

Cold War Gets Hot - Russian BMP-3 AFV. While Russia has sustained significant losses of BMP-3s in the Ukraine conflict, it continues to receive new batches to replenish its fleet. Despite its powerful armament, the BMP-3s have been totally outclassed by the US Bradleys.

Cold War Gets Hot - German Puma IFV (Schützenpanzer or short SPz). The Puma is one of the world's best-protected IFVs, while still having a high power-to-weight ratio. The primary armament is a Rheinmetall 30mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon, plus with 2 x turret-mounted EuroSpike Spike LR missile launcher.

Cold War Gets Hot - North Korean Infantry Detachment in Russian service. Supplied with Chinese weapons. More meat for the grinder. #28mm #ModernWarfare

10 miler today, so I can confidently say I am fully recovered from my knee replacement surgery in Feb. The route was relatively flat, so we are going to venture into mountains next, with an aim to walk Pen y Fan before Christmas. Thanks to Mrs Raglan for being the best nurse and training partner 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Great to play with a lovely pair of Bristolians in ShedHQ today. @ironcow2103.bsky.social and @andycrow.bsky.social were awesome guests as usual. We played a cracking modern warfare game. Battle report to follow over the next couple of days, but some teaser photos attached to wet your appetite 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

NATO’s Franco-German Brigade assembled for deployment in the Baltic States, plus US Delta Force and CIA operatives with a Blackhawk helicopter transport and air support assets in the form of an A-10 Warthog and Super Cobra Attack Helicopter.