Drinks Cabinet support choice "The numerous references to British senior officers authorising the doling out of alcohol, be that the regulation rum ration or “liberated” stocks held at Headquarters, in order to restore the men at times of crisis cannot be ignored" #spreadthelard #wargaming #STL

‘Chanel 9’ forecasts scorchio! Perfect weather for a bit of undercoating next batch of BEF, a couple of mortar teams, medic, smg NCOs and a piper too! #spreadthelard #wargaming

Can anyone please point me towards an idiot's guide to vehicle marking for 1940 BEF? I know of the white squares but the rest is an enigma wrapped in a puzzle? #wargaming Image: IWM (F 4404)

Finished the fourth section of BEF, they need a varnish but otherwise done. 20mm Studio Historia prints #wargaming #spreadthelard

Washes completed, now on to the highlights for the BEF section #wargaming #spreadthelard

Pushed through the Wall of Painting Despair and managed to get final section of BEF ready for their wash which rescues them from looking like a toddler painted them #wargaming #spreadthelard

I managed do paint the webbing on 5 chaps and then got distracted making a damaged railway section?!? What is wrong with me? #wargaming #easilydistracted

Must paint miniatures, must paint miniatures, must paint miniatures.... #wargaming

Based up the Hastings stuff in 3mm with flock and clump foliage.

With exactly 1 month to go so far we have sold 6 tickets. Now I'm not expecting this to rival Salute or anything but as we need 20 people to cover the cost of hiring the shop before we get into the fundraising area I'd really appreciate it if this could be shared around a bit. Thanks! #SpreadTheLard

On this day 2 June 1941, the massacre of unarmed civilians at the Village of Kondomari by men of the Luflande-Sturm-Regiment commanded by Oberleutnant Horst Trebes happened. #neverforget

I have been working on a PSC covering just the 13 May 1940 and Infantrie-Regiment Großdeutschland's crossing of the Meuse. To that end I have created an overview map of the strategic and unit dispositions on the day. #wargaming #spreadthelard #chainofcommand

The latest WSS podcast has a great discussion on overcoming the blues or lack of mojo when facing a pile of shame. Now stop listening to podcasts and get on with painting those frick'in BEF chappies! #wargaming #wss

Today is the late actor Peter Cushing's birthday. Mostly remembered for his legendary roles in Hammer horror films & his iconic roll in Star Wars His hobby was miniature soldier painting & war gaming Peter Cushing painted minis!! #nerdlings #miniturepainting #hobby

Updated the pdf to fix a few cockups and typos on my thoughts on aligning the Blitzkrieg 1940 Handbook with the new CoC² rules You can download the pdf from the link below or FB group. Updated support lists available to via Files page #spreadthelard #wargaming #chainofcommand

Song of Drums and Tomahawks fun at the club tonight. My valiant loyalist were trying to escort a tax-dodger across the map whilst his tax-dodger friends tried to stop justice. There may have been some civilian injuries along the way but they shouldn't have interfered with the King's justice!

My thoughts and suggestions on bringing the Blitzkrieg 1940 Handbook in to close alignment with the new CoC² rules. You can download the pdf from the link below. Thanks to all those who helped collaborate and proofread the initial drafts. #spreadthelard #wargaming #chainofcommand #blitzkrieg

First taste of Hastings in Strength & Honour style with @markbackhouse29.bsky.social Experimental rules saw the Saxon shield wall hold strong until the Norman cavalry break through on the right wing and roll up the housecarls. Great fun and much more play testing to come #strengthandhonour #3mm

I have been going through the 1940 Blitzkrieg Book and making some changes to align it to the v2 Chain of Command rules. Would anyone like to review it before I share on the Facebook group to check I haven't made any egregious decisions or howling typos? #wargaming #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

Last night at the club a resurgent 3rd Republic French clashed with the Royal Navy in the Channel in an alternative history fight. The RN let themselves down with shocking gunnery and decided to sink a lot. Oh the shame! #wargaming #navalwargaming #dreadnoughts

Third BEF section completed, NCO with 3 man Bren and 7 man rifle teams in 20mm. Fourth section to go and then on to support choices. #wargaming #spreadthelard #20mm #chainofcommand

STL unit insignia for 20mm CS9 armoured cars if you are an Early War fan. Can resize easily in any slicer. #spreadthelard #wargaming #3dprinting

Our newly formed Wargames club is trying to get its name out there, we meet about once a month, with the next day 24th May

So in 1940 CS9 armoured cars had a little insignia on their wheel arch, so a little bit of editing and I have added it to my STL. If anyone wants the file just let me know. #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #stl #wargaming

Further thoughts on the availability of armour in PSC Many Rivers to Cross and impacts on the playability and balance. Play the period and not the rules - so I think I will limit armour choices in the PSC, see blog for details. #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #wargaming #manyriverstocross

My thoughts on how to run the PSC Many Rivers to Cross with Chain of Command 2, with tweaks to force lists, scenario options and other minor changes. I have also added map and campaign briefings for people to use if they wish too. #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #wargaming #manyriverstocross

Second BEF infantry section completed. Onto third and fourth next. Studio Historia STL resized to 20mm. #wargaming #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

If you fancy painting some BEF with some lovely Blanco No. 97 webbing, I have put together a quick guide using Vallejo paints. #wargaming #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

Sometimes losing yourself in miniature painting is just what you need to occupy your mind. First BEF infantry section completed and just needs basing. Studio Historia STL resized to 20mm. #wargaming #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

Senior Leader aka Lieutenant for 1940 BEF in 20mm. Studio Historia STL resized to 20mm. #wargaming #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

Some HO railway repainted and ready for some gravel to be added. A before and after picture so to speak. 20mm figure for scale. #spreadthelard #wargaming #terrain

Just coz BlueSky doesn't do long posts very well, thoughts on 1940 Blitzkrieg! scenario in a more readable form. #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #wargamerules

1/ Blitzkrieg! Scenario clarification from the TFL "1940 Blitzkrieg 1940 Handbook" After a question on the FB group, I realised that I had misunderstood the scenario and when support can be deployed by the defender, so in the spirit of sharing. #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #wargamerules

Sorting out paint scheme for BEF platoon for Chain of Command², pretty happy with the outcome. Now to paint another 50 or so of the buggers! I wonder what numbers people batch paint in? Single teams or whole platoons? Studio Historia models in 20mm. #wargaming #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

Pudgy, slightly overweight and regretting some of his life choices - if this doesn't persuade you to follow me then I dunno what else will?!?

We have a flyer! And a website! A PayPal link will be set up shortly to make things easy and transparent. There's about 5 games on offer already with lots of room for more. So tell your friends and let's play some games and kill some disease! #SpreadTheLard cooperscreate.wixsite.com/west-midlards

Oh the untold joy of undercoating! BEF 2 rifle teams, 2 Bren teams with corporals, a couple of top brass and a platoon sergeant. Painted the base edges red SL, orange JL and grey for Bren teams. STLs resized to 20mm: www.studiohistoria.us/collections/... #spreadthelard #wargaming #chainofcommand

#wargaming #wargames #shedowar #salute53 #snorkersgoodoh #navalgaming Please share with your friends and groups

Metaurus River 207 Strength and Honour playtest. The drunk Gauls are a bit erratic!

Trio of AMC Schneider P16 armoured cars in 20mm "fresh" of the printer and ready to be undercoated. Sadly my airbrush is kaput so might be a bit delayed #spreadthelard #wargaming #chainofcommand

Just backed Arras 1940 British Armour of the BEF kickstarter for some of that early war fun! #wargaming #spreadthelard #chainofcommand

1/2 60mm Brandt mortar Team for Frenchie support list in 20mm #spreadthelard #wargaming

Printer continues to go "brrrrrr" filling out French support lists with trio of AMC Schneider P16 armoured cars in 20mm. Hoping the camouflage pattern is easier to do?!?! #spreadthelard #wargaming

Herts of Lard - 2 last minute spaces for players! Held in Rickmansworth School on Sat 7th March, two amazing games from the @toofatlardies.bsky.social stable. £11 to cover the venue and refreshments. Message me here or email [email protected] If you're coming, ask your mates!

Fascinating reading of the defence of the Ypres-Comines canal line at the end of May 1940, desperate fighting and many heroic last stands. Might make for an interesting Pint Size Campaign? #wargaming #spreadthelard

It all seems ok for the Germans holding the farmhouse. Suddenly a bombardment and French tanks start to move in! 🫣

Voters in Gorton and Denton can take a FREE personality test today. Simply go into a polling booth and if you find yourself voting for Matt Goodwin, you'll know you're a twat.

Is the new Chain of Command² National Characteristic of "Panzerknacker" applicable for 1940 Blitzkrieg games? #chainofcommand #spreadthelard #wargaming