deMagdeburg
@demagdeburg.bsky.social
Wargamer for far too long. Late Antiquity, Wars of the Roses, Muslim armies and Chinese mainly. Currently playing a lot of MeG. Also WotR reenactor and LRPer.
Blog - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/
Blog - https://gamer-at-the-end-of-time.blogspot.com/
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Looking better already
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Looking better already
Staying with Sumerian/Akkadians for this painting batch.
Another unit of spearmen with shield-bearers in he front for protection as on the Stele of the Vultures.
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files downscaled from 28mm.
May be getting half way through the army now 😂
#wargaming
Another unit of spearmen with shield-bearers in he front for protection as on the Stele of the Vultures.
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files downscaled from 28mm.
May be getting half way through the army now 😂
#wargaming
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Staying with Sumerian/Akkadians for this painting batch.
Another unit of spearmen with shield-bearers in he front for protection as on the Stele of the Vultures.
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files downscaled from 28mm.
May be getting half way through the army now 😂
#wargaming
Another unit of spearmen with shield-bearers in he front for protection as on the Stele of the Vultures.
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files downscaled from 28mm.
May be getting half way through the army now 😂
#wargaming
Once again the wheel of what I'm painting has turned and Akkadian/Sumerians are back.
15/18mm 3d printed slingers from Uppsala Miniatures files reduced from 28mm originals.
Easy to paint so a large(ish) batch done 🙂 Will be a large army so useful they can be done quite quickly 😂
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15/18mm 3d printed slingers from Uppsala Miniatures files reduced from 28mm originals.
Easy to paint so a large(ish) batch done 🙂 Will be a large army so useful they can be done quite quickly 😂
#wargaming
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Once again the wheel of what I'm painting has turned and Akkadian/Sumerians are back.
15/18mm 3d printed slingers from Uppsala Miniatures files reduced from 28mm originals.
Easy to paint so a large(ish) batch done 🙂 Will be a large army so useful they can be done quite quickly 😂
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d printed slingers from Uppsala Miniatures files reduced from 28mm originals.
Easy to paint so a large(ish) batch done 🙂 Will be a large army so useful they can be done quite quickly 😂
#wargaming
Painting enthusiasm is a bit low at present but have produced another unit of Seljuq horse archers this week. Skirmisher types rather than the more usual unit types.
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat 28mm files - they resize nicely and retain their detail.
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15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat 28mm files - they resize nicely and retain their detail.
#wargaming
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Painting enthusiasm is a bit low at present but have produced another unit of Seljuq horse archers this week. Skirmisher types rather than the more usual unit types.
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat 28mm files - they resize nicely and retain their detail.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat 28mm files - they resize nicely and retain their detail.
#wargaming
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Some #28mm Crusades today,
Fireforge Games Miniatures Red (later) Hospitallers, Kingdom of Jerusalem & St Lazarus
The large units and big tables will always be my preference, a bit of hard work is always worth it.
#wargaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #history #Crusades
Fireforge Games Miniatures Red (later) Hospitallers, Kingdom of Jerusalem & St Lazarus
The large units and big tables will always be my preference, a bit of hard work is always worth it.
#wargaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #history #Crusades
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Some #28mm Crusades today,
Fireforge Games Miniatures Red (later) Hospitallers, Kingdom of Jerusalem & St Lazarus
The large units and big tables will always be my preference, a bit of hard work is always worth it.
#wargaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #history #Crusades
Fireforge Games Miniatures Red (later) Hospitallers, Kingdom of Jerusalem & St Lazarus
The large units and big tables will always be my preference, a bit of hard work is always worth it.
#wargaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #history #Crusades
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That is some really fine looking cavalry! Big units do have a magic of their own!
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
That is some really fine looking cavalry! Big units do have a magic of their own!
Seljuq horse archers completed over the last few days - painting is a bit slow at present but I'll probably need these for a crusades themed competition at the end of November.
15/18mm 3d prints from BattleCat files - downscaled from 28mm.
15/18mm 3d prints from BattleCat files - downscaled from 28mm.
October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Seljuq horse archers completed over the last few days - painting is a bit slow at present but I'll probably need these for a crusades themed competition at the end of November.
15/18mm 3d prints from BattleCat files - downscaled from 28mm.
15/18mm 3d prints from BattleCat files - downscaled from 28mm.
Been busy and/or away doing other stuff so no new painting completed for a while. However, have now done another unit of Sasanid infantry.
15/18mm 3d prints from Resin Warfare downscaled from 28mm files and some small edits made by the chap who prints for me.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d prints from Resin Warfare downscaled from 28mm files and some small edits made by the chap who prints for me.
#wargaming
October 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Been busy and/or away doing other stuff so no new painting completed for a while. However, have now done another unit of Sasanid infantry.
15/18mm 3d prints from Resin Warfare downscaled from 28mm files and some small edits made by the chap who prints for me.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d prints from Resin Warfare downscaled from 28mm files and some small edits made by the chap who prints for me.
#wargaming
Akkadian/Sumerians again. This time "retained archers" - as with the previous "retained" troops these (mostly) have the light blue body wrap to identify them (on no evidence what so ever 🤣).
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files, scaled down from 28mm.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files, scaled down from 28mm.
#wargaming
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Akkadian/Sumerians again. This time "retained archers" - as with the previous "retained" troops these (mostly) have the light blue body wrap to identify them (on no evidence what so ever 🤣).
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files, scaled down from 28mm.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d prints from Uppsala Miniatures files, scaled down from 28mm.
#wargaming
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This is all kinds of wonderful.
October 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
This is all kinds of wonderful.
And so the painting wheel again turns to Akkadians. 15/18mm 3d printed figures from Uppsala Miniatures files; rescaled from 28mm.
These are for the "retained" spearmen as opposed to the militia. I'm using the blue bands across the body to distinguish the better troops (based on nothing).
#wargaming
These are for the "retained" spearmen as opposed to the militia. I'm using the blue bands across the body to distinguish the better troops (based on nothing).
#wargaming
October 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
And so the painting wheel again turns to Akkadians. 15/18mm 3d printed figures from Uppsala Miniatures files; rescaled from 28mm.
These are for the "retained" spearmen as opposed to the militia. I'm using the blue bands across the body to distinguish the better troops (based on nothing).
#wargaming
These are for the "retained" spearmen as opposed to the militia. I'm using the blue bands across the body to distinguish the better troops (based on nothing).
#wargaming
As one cannot ever have enough Sasanids (or Sasanians if you prefer) here is another unit of C6th CE Sasanid cavalry. 18mm Resin Warfare 3d figures printed from rescaled 28mm files.
Although I have a C4th CE Sasanid army I decided I "needed" a later version after finding these figures 🤣
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Although I have a C4th CE Sasanid army I decided I "needed" a later version after finding these figures 🤣
#wargaming
October 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As one cannot ever have enough Sasanids (or Sasanians if you prefer) here is another unit of C6th CE Sasanid cavalry. 18mm Resin Warfare 3d figures printed from rescaled 28mm files.
Although I have a C4th CE Sasanid army I decided I "needed" a later version after finding these figures 🤣
#wargaming
Although I have a C4th CE Sasanid army I decided I "needed" a later version after finding these figures 🤣
#wargaming
Bits and pieces to allow me to field a MeG mid-republican Roman army with Spanish allies. 15/18mm 3d printed figures from Cromarty Forge files.
Will expand with more Spanish to allow me to field a wholly Spanish army and probably the same for the Romans.
#wargaming
Will expand with more Spanish to allow me to field a wholly Spanish army and probably the same for the Romans.
#wargaming
October 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Bits and pieces to allow me to field a MeG mid-republican Roman army with Spanish allies. 15/18mm 3d printed figures from Cromarty Forge files.
Will expand with more Spanish to allow me to field a wholly Spanish army and probably the same for the Romans.
#wargaming
Will expand with more Spanish to allow me to field a wholly Spanish army and probably the same for the Romans.
#wargaming
Given how good "The Mongol Storm" was, this one will be a must buy 😁
It gives me great pleasure to share the cover of my new book with you:
"The Crusader Storm: A Global History of the Wars for the Middle East."
Currently scheduled for release in June 2026.
"The Crusader Storm: A Global History of the Wars for the Middle East."
Currently scheduled for release in June 2026.
October 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Given how good "The Mongol Storm" was, this one will be a must buy 😁
15/18mm Seljuq horse archers 3d printed from BattleCat files - downsized from 28mm. Now about half way through doing these which are replacements for metal figures I sold off earlier this year to upgrade.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
15/18mm Seljuq horse archers 3d printed from BattleCat files - downsized from 28mm. Now about half way through doing these which are replacements for metal figures I sold off earlier this year to upgrade.
#wargames
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After hitting my target of writing a 1000 words a day, I thought I'd take a "break" by reading one of the latest JLA articles on Adrianople.
The "relaxing" aspect didn't last five pages.
The "relaxing" aspect didn't last five pages.
October 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
After hitting my target of writing a 1000 words a day, I thought I'd take a "break" by reading one of the latest JLA articles on Adrianople.
The "relaxing" aspect didn't last five pages.
The "relaxing" aspect didn't last five pages.
Akkadian/Sumerians again. This time some "battle carts" pulled by 4 equids. Nice models but requiring a deeper base that I'd normally base chariots types on, 50mm not 40mm but means there is no annoying overhang at the rear.
15/18mm 3d prints by Uppsala Miniatures rescaled from 28mm.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d prints by Uppsala Miniatures rescaled from 28mm.
#wargaming
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Akkadian/Sumerians again. This time some "battle carts" pulled by 4 equids. Nice models but requiring a deeper base that I'd normally base chariots types on, 50mm not 40mm but means there is no annoying overhang at the rear.
15/18mm 3d prints by Uppsala Miniatures rescaled from 28mm.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d prints by Uppsala Miniatures rescaled from 28mm.
#wargaming
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The Battle of Aughrim (12th July, 1691). The decisive battle of the Williamite War in Ireland. It was fought between the largely Irish Jacobite army loyal to James II and the forces of William III. I’m a guess today at my old friend Danny’s house in Cheltenham. Enemy territory 🏴
September 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Battle of Aughrim (12th July, 1691). The decisive battle of the Williamite War in Ireland. It was fought between the largely Irish Jacobite army loyal to James II and the forces of William III. I’m a guess today at my old friend Danny’s house in Cheltenham. Enemy territory 🏴
Back to 3d printed figures and back to Akkadian/Sumerians.
15/18mm figures printed from Uppsala Miniatures files; downsized from 28mm originals.
These are for 2 units of axemen, possibly guards - 2 styles of figures to allow for ease of identification and so 1 can be an ally if needed.
#wargaming
15/18mm figures printed from Uppsala Miniatures files; downsized from 28mm originals.
These are for 2 units of axemen, possibly guards - 2 styles of figures to allow for ease of identification and so 1 can be an ally if needed.
#wargaming
September 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Back to 3d printed figures and back to Akkadian/Sumerians.
15/18mm figures printed from Uppsala Miniatures files; downsized from 28mm originals.
These are for 2 units of axemen, possibly guards - 2 styles of figures to allow for ease of identification and so 1 can be an ally if needed.
#wargaming
15/18mm figures printed from Uppsala Miniatures files; downsized from 28mm originals.
These are for 2 units of axemen, possibly guards - 2 styles of figures to allow for ease of identification and so 1 can be an ally if needed.
#wargaming
A bit retro with this unit as its metal not 3d printed 😀 15mm early C3rd CE Chinese cavalry from Lurkio as sold by Gripping Beast these days.
Very straight forward figures that paint up quicky but look pretty nice IMO. To add to an existing collection to give options.
#wargaming
Very straight forward figures that paint up quicky but look pretty nice IMO. To add to an existing collection to give options.
#wargaming
September 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A bit retro with this unit as its metal not 3d printed 😀 15mm early C3rd CE Chinese cavalry from Lurkio as sold by Gripping Beast these days.
Very straight forward figures that paint up quicky but look pretty nice IMO. To add to an existing collection to give options.
#wargaming
Very straight forward figures that paint up quicky but look pretty nice IMO. To add to an existing collection to give options.
#wargaming
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Bit of a palette cleanser after the recent napoleonics, the final base of cavalry and a mounted hero for my Midgard Arthurian force. Matt varnish and basing to do! Gripping Beast and Warlord figures with the superb LBMS shield transfers and banner. #midgard #spreadthelard
September 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Bit of a palette cleanser after the recent napoleonics, the final base of cavalry and a mounted hero for my Midgard Arthurian force. Matt varnish and basing to do! Gripping Beast and Warlord figures with the superb LBMS shield transfers and banner. #midgard #spreadthelard
15/18mm 3d printed ancient Spanish from Cromarty Forge files. Likely to be mainly used as Lusitanians but can also work for other Iberians and Celtiberians (with a few liberties maybe).
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September 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
15/18mm 3d printed ancient Spanish from Cromarty Forge files. Likely to be mainly used as Lusitanians but can also work for other Iberians and Celtiberians (with a few liberties maybe).
#wargames
#wargames
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RIP Dicky Bird - a master of his trade and cricketing icon.
September 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
RIP Dicky Bird - a master of his trade and cricketing icon.
The painting wheel turns once again to Seljuq horse archers.
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat rescaled from 28mm originals.
An ongoing project to replace metal figures I sold off earlier this year. Some way to go yet but may need them later this year so keeping going.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat rescaled from 28mm originals.
An ongoing project to replace metal figures I sold off earlier this year. Some way to go yet but may need them later this year so keeping going.
#wargaming
September 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The painting wheel turns once again to Seljuq horse archers.
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat rescaled from 28mm originals.
An ongoing project to replace metal figures I sold off earlier this year. Some way to go yet but may need them later this year so keeping going.
#wargaming
15/18mm 3d printed figures from BattleCat rescaled from 28mm originals.
An ongoing project to replace metal figures I sold off earlier this year. Some way to go yet but may need them later this year so keeping going.
#wargaming
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Still playing our War of the 3 nations campaign. It's the end of 1642 and there is a battle in Ireland. Covenants, besieged by Royalists and their Irish allies, attempt to break out of Belfast to reach a small Parliamentarian force sent to help them.
September 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Still playing our War of the 3 nations campaign. It's the end of 1642 and there is a battle in Ireland. Covenants, besieged by Royalists and their Irish allies, attempt to break out of Belfast to reach a small Parliamentarian force sent to help them.