Sunday, 8 June 2025

MEDIC!! Bent lances, broken bayonets and lost limbs

Broken miniatures ruining your game night? In this video, we explore the many ways tabletop miniatures—especially painted WWII wargaming models—can be damaged, and how to quickly repair them on the battlefield! Whether you’re a historical wargamer, miniature painter, or demo game organiser, you’ll learn essential emergency fix techniques using super glue, Blu-Tack, and tweezers to keep your army fighting.


From snapped rifles and missing heads to fragile resin poses and transport disasters, this light-hearted but practical guide is packed with miniature repair tips, hobby hacks, and wargaming wisdom. Ideal for fans of Bolt Action, Flames of War, or any 28mm scale wargame, this video also covers how to protect your miniatures during transport and gameplay—perfect for conventions, tournaments, or casual games at your local club.

Sunday, 1 June 2025

The one rule every painter needs

After 40+ years of painting miniatures, I’ve discovered the ultimate game-changer: the Three-Foot Rule. In this video, I share why painting for tabletop gaming isn’t about perfection—it’s about making your miniatures look amazing from a distance. Whether you're painting Warhammer figures, historical wargaming miniatures, or fantasy armies, this method helps you paint faster, smarter, and still get stunning results.


Learn how to use contrast, simple colour schemes, and basing techniques to make your models pop—without spending hours on tiny details. Perfect for miniature painters, wargamers, and hobbyists who want to finish armies, not just showcase pieces. If you’re searching for miniature painting tips, how to paint faster, or tabletop wargaming painting hacks, you’re in the right place.

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Sunday, 25 May 2025

Where have all the Ditches gone?

 Following up on last week’s popular video about hills in historical wargaming, this episode dives into a terrain feature that’s even more overlooked but just as important: negative elevation! From sunken roads and WW2 anti-tank ditches to Roman fieldworks and the sunken lane at Waterloo, we explore how these subtle but powerful features shaped real historical battles—and how they can transform your wargames too. 

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Whether you play Napoleonic wargames, American Civil War scenarios, or WW2 tabletop battles, this video is packed with ideas to bring more tactical depth and realism to your games. I’ll show you why ditches, gullies, quarries, and ravines deserve a place on your tabletop and how to easily model them using foam, scatter terrain, 3D prints and more. 


If you're into miniature wargaming terrain building, realistic battlefields, and historical accuracy, this one’s for you. Let’s give the ground beneath our feet the attention it deserves! 


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Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Partizan 2025 - Best Demo Games photo review

Join me for an in-depth photo review of the best demo games at Partizan Wargames Show 2025, one of the UK’s premier historical and tabletop miniature gaming events! In this video, I showcase the most visually stunning, imaginative, and well-executed demo games from this year’s show. From beautifully painted miniatures to expertly crafted terrain, you’ll get a close-up look at what made these displays truly stand out.


Whether you're a historical wargamer, tabletop enthusiast, or just love exceptional miniature painting and diorama building, this review highlights top-notch creativity and craftsmanship. I cover games from a variety of periods and scales—from Napoleonic battles to WW2 skirmishes and fantasy epics—offering inspiration and ideas for your own hobby projects.

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