On behalf of the Welsh Nation, I wish you a very Merry Christmas, see you on the other side my follow geeks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

WiP Caesar’s Legion, another 3 cohorts for meat-grinder, plus some Numidians.

WiP West German Jaguar 2 Tank Destroyers.

Crusades - Saladin with his retinue of elite personal bodyguards. Hailing from a Kurdish family, he was the first sultan of both Egypt and Syria. He spearheaded the Muslim military effort against the Crusader states in the Levant.

Kingdom of Heaven - Knights of Jerusalem. “Tell my Lord Saladin, The Jerusalem Has Come”.

Kingdom of Heaven - King Baldwin IV. "A King may move a man, a father may claim a son, but remember that even when those who move you be Kings, or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone."

As I get older, I find myself longing for the Christmases we had years ago. We had far less money and a lower standard of living, but none of that seemed to matter, because we had so much more fun.

Turkish Ghulam Bodyguard Cavalry - Steel in hand, honour in heart—the Turkish Ghulam Bodyguard Cavalry ride not for glory, but for duty. Bound by oath, they guard their master unto death.

Kingdom of Heaven - The Knights Hospitaller: born from mercy, forged in battle. Black surcoats, white crosses, unyielding faith. From Jerusalem’s hospice to Malta’s bastions, they stood as healers and warriors alike. #Crusades

The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem. The monastic hospitaller order was created following the First Crusade by Blessed Gerard de Martigues whose role as founder was confirmed by the papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis issued by Pope Paschal II in 1113.

The 3rd Crusade - King Richard the Lionheart’s Council of War, before the Battle of Arsuf on the 7th September 1191. God Wills It!!

Spanish Reconquista - Arab Tribesmen of the Jund Provincial Division. The jund were a regional force raised to protect a province. It was structured around the tribesman of settled Arabs or nomadic Bedouin who lived in that province, but could also be bolstered by mercenary troops.

Spanish Reconquista - Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s Almoravid Black Guard. If you have ever watched the 1961 historical epic movie staring Charlton Heston, you would definitely remember these boys. Sinister in appearance, the Black Guard truly set themselves apart from the rest of the army.

Spanish Reconquista - Spanish Arqueros. Bowmen were commonplace throughout the Reconquista and the Christian Spanish Lords were known to use their servants as auxiliary archers, usually deployed behind spearmen in the battle line.

Spanish Reconquista - Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s Almoravid Black Guard Archers. The Black Guard were stubborn and tough fighters, who truly set themselves apart from other Berber soldiers. This bow armed unit will combine with spearmen to rain down arrows from the safety of the rear ranks.

A lovely pair of 28mm garages from everyone’s favourite Brummie 3D printer @sabotag3d.bsky.social. Make it a Christmas to remember, post photo of your garage on BlueSky 😏.

Spanish Reconquista - The Caballeros Hidalgos of Valencia. These Spanish noble-born knights shaped the destiny of medieval Spain with their devastating heavy cavalry charges. #28mm #ElCid

Spanish Reconquista - The Burning Coals of Islam🔥. Another allied Arab Heavy Cavalry Lance, ready to take the fight to the Spanish Christians. #28mm #ElCid

Spanish Reconquista - Andalusian Crossbowmen. The Andalusians quickly adopted the crossbow as an infantry weapon. It became particularly popular amongst their militias, who fielded it in large numbers. #28mm #ElCid

Spanish Reconquista - Almoravid Berber Archers. Bowmen were an important part of Almoravid military machine, their massed archery being an effective weapon against the mounted Spanish knights.

Spanish Reconquista - Andalusian Jinetes (light cavalry). The Berber tribes provided a great number of expert horse archers to the armies of the later Kingdom of Granada. The Andalusians bred the best horses in Europe and used them in the traditional light cavalry style. #28mm #ElCid

Spanish Reconquista - Yusuf Ibn Tasfin's Hasham Guard Cavalry. #28mm #ElCid

Another superb 28mm building from everyone’s favourite Brummie 3D printer @sabotag3d.bsky.social. This is from Paul’s Arnhem collection, but clearly the Dutch were very forward thinking with their building design, as I think it resembles a modern detached house, ideal for Cold War Gets Hot layouts.

Battle Report - With the civilians safely evacuated and the station secured by the Ukraine Army, the Russians were left with no choice but to retreat from the position. Outright win for Ukraine and @jeff965.bsky.social their victorious commander 🇺🇦. Unlucky @geofftbond.bsky.social, you fought hard.

Battle Report - Following the failed ground assault on the train station, the dominant Russian unit was the HIND Attack Helicopter. The Ukraines subsequently played an ace, bringing in a SA-9 Gaskin 9K31 Strela-1 ground-to-air missile launcher which immediately neutralised the Russian air asset.

Battle Report — As civilians evacuated west across the railway tracks, Ukrainian troops flooded the village to provide covering fire. To the north of the station, a Spetsnaz unit emerged from its infiltrated position, sparking an intense close‑quarters firefight.

Battle Report - The Russian commander, pressing for speed, deploys a HIND attack helicopter with VDU troops into the heart of the battlefield. Russian armour pushes onto the train tracks, only to be engaged head‑on by a Ukrainian BMP‑2.

Battle Report — The Ukrainian T‑64 crew springs a deadly ambush on the advancing Russian AFVs, destroying the lead T‑72 MBT. In the centre, Border Guards engage more enemy armour, while the mayor races to round up civilians for the evacuation.

Battle Report - Under the cover of morning mist, a Russian battle group advances on Kramatorsk Railway Station. Forewarned, the local mayor activates the emergency evacuation protocols—searching for civilians at designated RV points as the population braces for impact.

Ordered a second bike—Mrs. Raglan insisted, honestly☺️

Midgard Norse Mythology - Loki’s arrow-boys. No battlefield banners, no drums. Just laughter in the trees, and arrows that carried Loki’s lies further than any sword. #Midgard #NorseMythology #Wargaming

Midgard Norse Mythology - Frost Giants. The frost giants are descended from Ymir, the first giant, who was formed from the meeting of fire and ice in the primordial void. They symbolize the wild, unpredictable forces of nature, as well as chaos and the unknown. #Midgard #NorseMythology #Wargaming

Midgard Norse Mythology - Norse Giant Bergelmir. Norse giants, known as Jötnar, are primordial beings in Norse mythology who represent natural forces like mountains and storms. #Midgard #NorseMythology #Wargaming

Midgard Norse Mythology - Some new additions to Loki’s Warband. Midgard is the realm of humankind, a world forged from Ymir’s body, encircled by the great serpent Jörmungandr, and linked to the gods by Bifröst, the rainbow bridge. Coming to a Lardy event near you soon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #NorseMythology #Midgard

For Sale: Battlegroup Northag Ruleset and Battlegroup Centag Supplement Book (Mint condition). Sale price £40

The Italian Wars - The Army of France. The banners of Valois rise once more—pikes gleam, gendarmes thunder, and the lilies of France march south. As the dust settles on Lombardy’s fields, a new foe musters: a Spanish-Italian alliance, forged in fire and ambition. For God and France!

For Sale: Hail Caesar: Rome's Conquest of the East Supplement (Brand New). Sale price £18.50

Despite the amber weather warning ☔️⚠️ for Wales and the Midlands today, I made the trip to Wolverhampton to play on Alan Sherwood‘s brilliant Chechen War table with my mate @sabotag3d.bsky.social. We played two excellent games, with Al and Paul being great company. Can’t get home now though 🥲🤦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

For Sale: Warlord Games 28mm Caesar's Legions. 72 plastic Roman infantry, including command. Additionally, this bundle contains a pair of Caesarian Roman Officers (one on foot, one mounted). Sale price - £50

For Sale: 1 x 28mm Insurgent Boat with 6 crew (unpainted). Sale price £15.00 including UK postage.

Modern Warfare - The attack on Kramatorsk Railway Station. A short video on the Russian forces involved. The Russians are attempting to take and hold a rural train station, which is on a vital supply route. Additionally, they are attempting to abduct the local mayor. #28mm #wargaming

Some new buildings for my 28mm modern eastern European layout, obviously from the very talented and extremely congenial Paul Edwards at @sabotag3d.bsky.social. I’m thinking a corner shop for the first one, then either a lap dancing bar or an orphanage for the larger building.

Boxer Rebellion - You can carve and polish without even denting rotten wood, but if you persist, even metal or stone can be shaped🧧🐲👊. Asso!!

Modern Warfare - Aerial reconnaissance photos of Kramatorsk Railway Station, Eastern Europe. The majority of these stunning buildings are from @sabotag3d.bsky.social, the top dog for all your 3D printing needs. Battle report to follow next week. #28mm #ModernWarfare

Modern Warfare - Russian Federation BMP-2 AFV. Awesome 3D files from BobMack3D, printed for me by @sabotag3d.bsky.social. 28mm miniatures from Empress.

Modern Warfare - Ukraine BMP-2 AFVs. Its main armament is 30mm cannon, and it is also equipped with a 7.62mm machine-gun. Awesome 3D files from BobMack, printed for me by @sabotag3d.bsky.social. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

The duck pond is the ultimate spa retreat. The mallard’s clearly the local aristocrat—lord of the lily pad—while the ducklings are just trying to figure out if breadcrumbs count as currency. Somewhere offscreen, a frog is bitterly muttering, “Used to be my pond… until the quacks moved in.” 🦆💦

Severe Weather Alert: Abergavenny Snow & Ice Bulletin. Abergavenny braces for a dramatic shift in weather as an Arctic front barrels down from the north, bringing heavy snow, biting winds, and treacherous ice across the region. Snowflakes the size of Welsh cakes & sheep are advised to wear goggles.

Midgard Norse Mythology Terrain - Completed

1st Westphalian Infantry Regiment, led by Baron von der Osten-Sacken. A Sharp Practice steampunk adventure, inspired by @johnsavage.bsky.social’s Battle of Dorking demo game. Those dastardly Prussians are now attacking the land of milk and honey.