Five Leagues: Sir Jonas Grey, commander of the Black Stag Mercenary Company, is now finished. Sir Jonas lead a company of knights during 'The Long Struggle' and ensured that the Southlands retained its freedom, though the troubled Northern Veil still harries the border.

Five Leagues: I built 2 more characters for my warband: Lady Katrina & Archie. Lady Katrina served alongside Sir Jonas in the 'Long Struggle' & Archie earned his stripes by singlehandedly holding off 2 dozen bandits who were attempting to raid one of Sir Jonas' farms.

Owain ap Gruffudd Fychan, or Owain Glyndŵr, Lord of Glyndyfrdwy, was a Welsh aristocrat & soldier who led a 15-year-long revolt with the aim of ending English rule in Wales. He had a few notable victories, such as the Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen in 1401 & the Battle of Bryn Glas...

HeroQuest: My youngest son wanted to join in with our next meet up, so he chose the Berserker as his character. I had to get this chap done quickly, as our next session is this Saturday. I cannot wait!! 😁👍

Five Leagues WIP: I've built Sir Jonas Grey, grizzled military veteran and Knight. He Commands the Black Stag Mercenary Company. This chap will be the leader of my party. Just need to make 2 more characters and 2 followers and then they'll be ready for painting. 👍

Went over to mum's to clear some boxes of our stuff out. Some old copies of White Dwarf and @WargamesIll, including one from 2009, just before they changed to the catalogue style thicker magazine. This stuff is a treasure trove of "how to make" and scenarios to play!! 😁👍

My second Warlord games article, covering how I go about painting Epic Scale English Civil War range, has now gone live! I'm really chuffed with this one. Please repost and share and let me know if it's been any use to you. Thanks! warlord-community.warlordgames.com/painting-pik...

Five Leagues: I've finished the first miniature. This chap is Henry, who is a squire to the knight, Sir Jonas Grey. I've started building Sir Jonas, but more on him next week. I've also started writing a little narrative for them and planning the first few scenarios too. 👍

Pembroke Castle, Wales. In 1189 the timber castle was given by King Richard I to William Marshal, as well as the title 1st Earl of Pembroke. He rebuilt Pembroke Castle into a stone fortress, the remains which can be seen today.

Five Leagues: I'm waiting on a couple of sprues to arrive before I build any of my warbands. In the meantime, I've decided on my own world, that way I'm not restricted in what I can do with it. I'll start world building tonight and coming up with some story elements. Fun! 😁👍

Having played 'Five Parsecs', I thought I'd dip my toes into 'Five Leagues' as well. I'm unsure of my setting. I'm torn between making my own realm, or setting it in the GOThrones-verse or Witcher-verse. I'll have a think. 🤔👍 (Inspired by @peachytips.bsky.social superb videos)

English Civil War: A bit more progress. I like to get the command done first and then work my way down the sprue. It gives me something to aim for when completing each subsequent base. 👍

English Civil War: This has to be the first meme in English history. It's also incredibly funny too! I'll have to incorporate this into my army somewhere. 😅👍

English Civil War: Another Parliamentarian unit has been started. I've been a bit slow with the progress recently, but progress is still progress! More soon. 👍

English Civil War: My battery of Parliamentarian Falconets is now finished. I decided to paint the gun carriages and crews different colours, just for the sake of variety. I'm really happy with them. 👍

I recently watched A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and so I started reading up on Sir William Marshal, as I knew he was considered a great knight. His list of accomplishments is staggering! In tourneys alone, he bested over 500 knights, capturing their horses and armour. 😳👍

HeroQuest Goblins WIP. These little guys have quite a lot of character in their faces, which I think you miss if you don't paint them. I just need to let them dry and then start picking out details and finish the bases and then give them a coat of Matt varnish. 👍

Today I repainted a dragon. It's now a Blood Dragon and again, I'll find use for it within my HeroQuest campaign. Maybe if a room gets searched it'll unlock a secret area with a dragon guarding a chest. The beauty of that is if it's not found, I can add it to the next quest. 👍

Just caught up with the latest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The series has been great so far, but what a brilliant episode! This is how I imagine most mediaeval fights looked. Knackered, muddy and confusing combat. I also enjoyed the snippet of backstory too.

I've repainted a Fire Elemental for use with HeroQuest. I'm not sure what it'll be used for exactly, but it's nice to revitalise old miniatures that have been on a shelf for a while and find a use for them. 👍

I repainted this Ettin (from Descent: Journeys in the dark). We're going to use it at some point during our HeroQuest campaign. I was thinking if someone pulls a 'Wandering Monster' card, they then roll a D6 and if it lands on 6, this chap turns up instead! Fun!! 😅

English Civil War: The Battalia Commander is now finished. I made a generic looking flag for the standard, which I'm pretty happy with. I'll crack on and get the Falconets highlighted and based next. 👍

English Civil War WIP: I've now finished the 3 Saker's bases. The Commander's base is almost done, just need to wait for the wash to dry so I can finish it. I've also painted and washed the 3 Falconet guns and their crews. (Sorry about the photo quality, I was in a rush). 👍

I'm in no way religious or have any interest in following a faith, but nothing is more awe inspiring to me than a Cathedral. What's More impressive is that those below have survived over 800 years. (See alt text for the Cathedrals and their construction dates)

HeroQuest: I won't be posting much over the next week or two, as I've got stuff going on. But I'll post as and when I can. Here's a WIP Orc. I intend to make them all slightly different tones of green. 👍

The Elf is now finished. I gave her a bone armour look, just for something a bit different. That's all the Heroes done.

Donnington Castle was held by Royalist, Sir John Boys. In October 1644, Parliamentarians laid siege to it and the garrison held out for 18 months. Sir John surrendered the castle in April 1646 and was allowed to leave with all his men. The castle was slighted after the war.

HeroQuest: My brother's Wizard is now finished. I'm really happy with this one, especially the cape. My son's Elf will be next. 👍

HeroQuest WIP: My brother likes using fireball spells, so I'm giving his wizard a freehand fiery cape. 👍

HeroQuest: The Dwarf is my nephew's character and due to his obsession with searching every room for treasure before anyone else, I decided to add a dropped coin purse on his base. The Dwarf model has loads of rings on too. It really helps sell the idea he hoards all the loot!

Heroquest: I finished my stepdad's Barabarian character and even though the miniatures aren't the best moulds on the market, I'm really happy with the way this chap turned out. Onto my nephew's Dwarf next. 👍

Heroquest WIP: I've decided to paint all the miniatures and terrain from the Heroquest box. I added some flag stones and basing texture to the bases too. I should get the Barbarian finished tomorrow.

English Civil War: WIP on a Battalia Colonel. I just need to add some highlights, the flag and finish the base. I'm not entirely sure what flag the standard bearer is supposed to have, maybe a generic English flag? I'll have to do a little research.

English Civil War: My Parliamentarian saker battery is finished. I may add weathering powders to the mud at a later date, but for now, I'm happy with them. I also decided to to drill put the barrels of the guns, for some added detail. I really enjoyed painting these. 👍

English Civil War: I've finished painting the Warlord Games Parliamentarian Sakers and crews. I've just got to stick them together and get the bases done. I've got 3 falconet light guns and crews to do next. More soon. 👍

And with that, our monthly Heroquest meet up has come to an end. Dice were rolled, wounds were received, loot was found and wandering monsters slain. Above all that though, 2 more quests were completed and a lot of fun was had! Farewell adventurers. Until next time. 😄👍

The Siege of Basing House (1643-45): Royalist John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester, defended his home from multiple Parliamentarian attempts to seize it. It was finally stormed by Oliver Cromwell on 14th Oct 1645, resulting in its total destruction, down to the foundations.

I won't be painting much, if anything, this weekend as we've got family over and we're continuing our Heroquest journey. Stepdad is the Barbarian, brother is the Wizard, one of my sons is the Elf, nephew is the Dwarf and my youngest is helping me DM. I cannot wait!! 😁👍

The Siege of Colchester 1648: A large Royalist cannon, nicknamed "Humpty Dumpty," was placed on the St Mary-at-the-Walls church tower. When Parliamentary cannon fire destroyed the tower, "Humpty" fell, inspiring the famous nursery rhyme. The repaired damage can still be seen.

English Civil War: WIP on two strips of musketeers for Lord Saye and Sele's Regiment of Foote. Still a fair bit to do before they're finished. More soon. 👍

I've spent most of today writing the second article for Warlord Games and I've now submitted it for editing. As with my other article, I'll post a link to it once it's been published on Warlord's site.

Broughton Castle: the key Parliamentary stronghold & fortified home of 1st Viscount Saye & Sele, was besieged & captured by Royalist forces in Oct 1642. It was besieged with artillery, heavily damaged & occupied by the King's army. The siege was swift, lasting less than 2 days.

English civil war: I've made a start on 'Lord Saye and Sele's Blew Regiment of Foote'. It was a Parliamentarian Regiment raised by William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye & Sele. They were involved in the Battle of Edgehill and the Sieges of Banbury, Bridgewater, Bristol & Oxford.

Nunney Castle, Somerset, was besieged & significantly damaged in Sept 1645 during the English Civil War. Parliamentary forces under Lord Fairfax & Oliver Cromwell used cannons to breach the north wall of the Royalist-held, moated castle, forcing a surrender after only two days.

English Civil War: The first sprue is now fully painted and I'm very happy with it. I'm currently waiting on some tufts I ordered, so I'll base them once they've arrived. In the meantime, on to the next sprue! (Minis from Warlord Games Epic Battles range).

WIP English Civil War: I spent yesterday painting some parliamentarians (Sir Phillip Skippon's Regiment) for a future Warlord Games article. It's great to be painting Epic Scale again & I'm pretty happy with my new painting recipe. More soon. 👍 (Minis from @WarlordGames)

I decided to build the Sarissa Manor and Gatehouse, found within Warlord's 'Push of Pike' set. As with most Sarissa terrain, they go together pretty easily, have some lovely details and look fantastic. 👍

Well played, Sir! 😅

The second Panzerwagon is finished. This is the command vehicle, with the tiny chap poking out the hatch. I like the look of these a lot and I may have to pick up a starter army, when money allows!! 😅👍 (10mm minis from @warcradlestudio)

Thank you very much to Jim butler & @warlordgames.com for sending me out the Epic Battles 'Push of Pike' starter set! I'll be writing a second article for Warlord, going into how I prepare and paint these Epic Scale minis from start to finish. I'll make a start on Monday. 👍