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

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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

Close combat or assaulting enemy positions is extremely deadly in Chain of Command², let's follow Cpt. Mainwaring as he eventually succeeds in defeating the dastardly Germans. A nerdy, statistical approach to close combat and what you need to win. #wargames #chainofcommand #spreadthelard

3D printer continues to go Brrrrrr with a BEF platoon. Slightly amended for 20m Studio Historia prints #spreadthelard #wargaming #wargames

3D printer goes Brrrrrr with the start of a BEF platoon (George Formby not included) #spreadthelard #wargaming #wargames

Tried out some paint schemes on the sample figure from the "From Meuse to Volga" kickstarter. Printed in 20mm (78%) and 0.025 resolution. #spreadthelard #wargaming #20mm

A Hasty Defence at the club tonight, Frenchies pushing back the Germans - well that was the plan. The unfortunate use of a German flamethrower saw the death of a squad, its JL and accompanying SL and the French break. Good random game. #spreadthelard #wargaming

Some people imagine the rock 'n' roll hobby of wargaming is all about painting Tigers and PIATs, not always the case! Sometimes it is about making bases to fit to 20mm washers to depict leaders, LMG teams etc. Hole to fit 6mm magnet from that Amazon. Party on Wayne! #spreadthelard #wargaming

Mmmm I want to buy lots of boxes of Perry HYW minis and mix and match them for various Ecorcheurs retinues, you can't have too many boxes of minis can you? I wonder how I can hide their cost from the missus though? #Ecorcheurs #HYW #PerryMiniatures #wargames #wargaming

Trying out Ecorcheurs with @hobnobnobby.bsky.social which is rather fun.

5/ Scratch building a 20mm version of Saint-Paterne in Biville-la-Baignarde. Final picture of the church in situ on the game table. #wargaming #spreadthelard #minatures #terrain

Rustled up even more photos taken by others of my game at CAHAGIYTYLE or "Come and have a go if you think you're LARD enough 2026". 20mm scenario, 1940 Biville Normandy. #spreadthelard #wargaming wargamingthings.blogspot.com/2026/01/batt...

Managed to find some photos taken by others of my game at CAHAGIYTYLE or "Come and have a go if you think you're LARD enough 2026". 20mm scenario, 1940 Biville Normandy. #spreadthelard #wargaming

1/ Fantastic day on the rainy UK South Coast with CAHAGIYTYLE or "Come and have a go if you think you're LARD enough 2026". Amazing range of games available to play kindly run and played by some wonderful people. #spreadthelard #wargaming #myfeethurt

Let’s do this Southampton! Lard day today!

Finishing touches to a Panhard 178 in 20mm. STL from Counlane Models www.wargaming3d.com/brands/counl... Very pleased with the additional wine box stowage too! #wargaming #spreadthelard #miniatures

All my Frenchies are by Colonel Muller who has an amazing new Kickstarter just launched: Check out From Meuse to Volga, 1940-1942. by Colonel Muller on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...

We’ve just had a couple of late cancellations for our lard day near Southampton this Saturday. We had a good reserve list but we’ve cleared out the subs bench. If you fancy coming along let me know. First come first served!

3/ Scratch building a 20mm version of Saint-Paterne in Biville-la-Baignarde. Nearly there. Windows and doors attached, roof tiling completed. Dry brushed and washed, just painting doors and clock to go. N.B. never tile an octagonal steeple! #wargaming #spreadthelard #minatures #terrain

Pack your bags, bring your reusable coffee cups! Just 6 days until CAHAGIYTYLE!😇

One week to go until Come and have a go if you think you’re LARD enough! Looking forward to seeing you all for loads of great games and a catch up!