Duane Fleck
@drduanefleck.bsky.social
Retired Educator, historian, game designer, miniature painter and gamer, traveler, music lover, and Middle-earth fan.
Sitting at my paint table finishing of a few last minute figures for the We Les the Way Scenario Pack. Two scales, 20mm and 28mm.
October 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sitting at my paint table finishing of a few last minute figures for the We Les the Way Scenario Pack. Two scales, 20mm and 28mm.
A freebie for Friday! BattlegroundHD introductory scenario: The Hour at Houx. This scenario is design not overload you with rules so you can learn the game quickly. Use realistic infantry combat and tactics like cover, suppressive fire, and flanking maneuvers.
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
September 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A freebie for Friday! BattlegroundHD introductory scenario: The Hour at Houx. This scenario is design not overload you with rules so you can learn the game quickly. Use realistic infantry combat and tactics like cover, suppressive fire, and flanking maneuvers.
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
battlegroundhdshop.com/products/400...
Darby in a Jeep – Just two days left to back the Kickstarter.
This awesome STL, sculpted by the talented Matt Webb, brings to life a moment straight out of the 1943 invasion of Sicily. It features Colonel William O. Darby.
2 days left to back the Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
This awesome STL, sculpted by the talented Matt Webb, brings to life a moment straight out of the 1943 invasion of Sicily. It features Colonel William O. Darby.
2 days left to back the Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
BattlegroundHD - US Rangers at Sicily in World War II 1943
We Led the Way - A tabletop miniature campaign in Sicily 1943 with STL files, campaign book, force packs and more.
www.kickstarter.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Darby in a Jeep – Just two days left to back the Kickstarter.
This awesome STL, sculpted by the talented Matt Webb, brings to life a moment straight out of the 1943 invasion of Sicily. It features Colonel William O. Darby.
2 days left to back the Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
This awesome STL, sculpted by the talented Matt Webb, brings to life a moment straight out of the 1943 invasion of Sicily. It features Colonel William O. Darby.
2 days left to back the Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
The Gela Bunker is Ready for Action!
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
August 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Gela Bunker is Ready for Action!
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
This printed and painted bunker is based on the coastal defenses in 1943.
This bunker STL is one of the stretch goal to unlock for our We Led the Way Kickstarter!
Take a look and help us unlock this and more!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
Not a YouTuber but I discuss the tactical challenges, design choices, and how historical events were translated into exciting tabletop gameplay. If you're a history buff, a fan of wargaming, or scenario design, this video is for you.
youtu.be/wlaMZpWyPT8
youtu.be/wlaMZpWyPT8
US Rangers in Gela - Scenario Design
YouTube video by BattlegroundHD
youtu.be
August 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Not a YouTuber but I discuss the tactical challenges, design choices, and how historical events were translated into exciting tabletop gameplay. If you're a history buff, a fan of wargaming, or scenario design, this video is for you.
youtu.be/wlaMZpWyPT8
youtu.be/wlaMZpWyPT8
Excited for the next stretch goal for We Led the Way Kickstarter — BattlegroundHD AI is coming!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
August 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Excited for the next stretch goal for We Led the Way Kickstarter — BattlegroundHD AI is coming!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
BattlegroundHD AI (Automated Initiative) is a unique card-driven system that allows you to play solo or with a friend against the game.
Help unlock it and experience BattlegroundHD in solo/co-op mode!
Looking to add more fog of war and replayability to your wargame?
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
July 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Looking to add more fog of war and replayability to your wargame?
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
Battle Code is a brand-new system we're adding to our BattlegroundHD scenarios that uses QR codes to deliver hidden events, randomized outcomes, and battlefield surprises — all at the right moment during your game.
First time running the scenario, "Hell I'm not helpless yet" and it was a grand success. Planning on three more times tomorrow. Check out our Kickstarter at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
July 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
First time running the scenario, "Hell I'm not helpless yet" and it was a grand success. Planning on three more times tomorrow. Check out our Kickstarter at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
We Led the Way, Darby’s Rangers Gela, 1943 at Historicon 2025!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
July 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
We Led the Way, Darby’s Rangers Gela, 1943 at Historicon 2025!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
The game board is finished and it looks incredible—expect fast-paced skirmish action and a real taste of history!
We’ll be running this scenario on Friday and all day Saturday—swing by, roll some dice, and lead the way!
We are now live and already on a roll with the first stretch goal unlocked. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
BattlegroundHD - US Rangers at Sicily in World War II 1943
We Led the Way - A tabletop miniature campaign in Sicily 1943 with STL files, campaign book, force packs and more.
www.kickstarter.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We are now live and already on a roll with the first stretch goal unlocked. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
Reposted by Duane Fleck
The very (annoyingly!) talented Andrew McNab has very kindly been working his magic on a REFORGER squad over the last few weeks and has just sent me some photos - they're looking incredible!
July 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The very (annoyingly!) talented Andrew McNab has very kindly been working his magic on a REFORGER squad over the last few weeks and has just sent me some photos - they're looking incredible!
What makes the US Army such a fun force for Cold War gaming?
What types of units did they field?
What's the best tactics on the tabletop?
Live on YouTube today at 2pm (BST) with Bob and Brad from Bobmack3d to answer those questions and more:
www.youtube.com/live/ahmOLXL...
What types of units did they field?
What's the best tactics on the tabletop?
Live on YouTube today at 2pm (BST) with Bob and Brad from Bobmack3d to answer those questions and more:
www.youtube.com/live/ahmOLXL...
AirLand Battle, Reforger and Fulda Firestorm
YouTube video by bobmack3d
www.youtube.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What makes the US Army such a fun force for Cold War gaming?
What types of units did they field?
What's the best tactics on the tabletop?
Live on YouTube today at 2pm (BST) with Bob and Brad from Bobmack3d to answer those questions and more:
www.youtube.com/live/ahmOLXL...
What types of units did they field?
What's the best tactics on the tabletop?
Live on YouTube today at 2pm (BST) with Bob and Brad from Bobmack3d to answer those questions and more:
www.youtube.com/live/ahmOLXL...
Another mats have for your Cold War gone Hot Scenarios. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
REFORGER 1 - Cold War US Army Infantry
Take on the Soviets with high quality STLs for 1980s US Army Infantry in three scales - 15mm, 20mm and 28mm.
www.kickstarter.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Another mats have for your Cold War gone Hot Scenarios. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Reposted by Duane Fleck
Fulda Firestorm is coming! This Battle Pack features the 11th ACR at the Fulda Gap on Day 1 of WWIII. Includes background, 4 linked scenarios, campaign rules, and a Force Pack with unit cards for the IPM1, M2/M3 Bradleys, scouts & more. Cold War action hits the tabletop!
June 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fulda Firestorm is coming! This Battle Pack features the 11th ACR at the Fulda Gap on Day 1 of WWIII. Includes background, 4 linked scenarios, campaign rules, and a Force Pack with unit cards for the IPM1, M2/M3 Bradleys, scouts & more. Cold War action hits the tabletop!
We have been working hard on the Fulda Firestorm pack and thought today we would share the contents. The focus of this “Battle Pack” is the 11th ACR at the Fulda Gap and the first day of World War III. This Battle Pack happens within the same time frame as our earlier Fulda Gap book: Fulda Gambit.
June 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We have been working hard on the Fulda Firestorm pack and thought today we would share the contents. The focus of this “Battle Pack” is the 11th ACR at the Fulda Gap and the first day of World War III. This Battle Pack happens within the same time frame as our earlier Fulda Gap book: Fulda Gambit.
Reposted by Duane Fleck
REFORGER figures print perfectly in 15mm, 20mm and 28mm so you can use them for whatever wargaming you prefer.
If you want the choice of M1 helmets or PASGT for your troops so you can use them for both early and late '80s scenarios...
If you want the choice of M1 helmets or PASGT for your troops so you can use them for both early and late '80s scenarios...
June 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
REFORGER figures print perfectly in 15mm, 20mm and 28mm so you can use them for whatever wargaming you prefer.
If you want the choice of M1 helmets or PASGT for your troops so you can use them for both early and late '80s scenarios...
If you want the choice of M1 helmets or PASGT for your troops so you can use them for both early and late '80s scenarios...
Reposted by Duane Fleck
Rangers at Gela, 1943—now on your table.
Our We Led the Way Kickstarter includes STL files by W3 Wargaming: Ranger heroes + full Ranger force.
Launches July 10. Don’t miss it.
#WWII #Wargaming #STL #Kickstarter #WeLedTheWay
Our We Led the Way Kickstarter includes STL files by W3 Wargaming: Ranger heroes + full Ranger force.
Launches July 10. Don’t miss it.
#WWII #Wargaming #STL #Kickstarter #WeLedTheWay
June 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Rangers at Gela, 1943—now on your table.
Our We Led the Way Kickstarter includes STL files by W3 Wargaming: Ranger heroes + full Ranger force.
Launches July 10. Don’t miss it.
#WWII #Wargaming #STL #Kickstarter #WeLedTheWay
Our We Led the Way Kickstarter includes STL files by W3 Wargaming: Ranger heroes + full Ranger force.
Launches July 10. Don’t miss it.
#WWII #Wargaming #STL #Kickstarter #WeLedTheWay
Scenario Spotlight "Retreat is Impossible” July 10, 1943
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
June 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Scenario Spotlight "Retreat is Impossible” July 10, 1943
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
“In landing operations, retreat is impossible. To surrender is as ignoble as it is foolish" Patton
The pre-dawn hours off the coast Sicily, Darby’s Rangers hit the beach of Gela. Their mission clear Italian beach defenses & secure a foothold.
Flank March Miniatures did a splendid job. www.flankmarch.com/blog-2-1/bro...
Broadside Batrep — flankmarch.com
Yesterday Flank March was at Broadside Games Show in Kent to preview the upcoming REFORGER American infantry platoon and run some more Cold War themed participation games using the excellent ...
www.flankmarch.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Flank March Miniatures did a splendid job. www.flankmarch.com/blog-2-1/bro...
My first foray writing a campaign scenario pack for BattlegroundHD and Kickstarter. The campaign is suitable for any skirmish game system. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
Coming soon: BattlegroundHD - US Rangers at Sicily in World War II 1943
We Led the Way - A tabletop miniature campaign in Sicily 1943 with STL files, campaign book, force packs and more.
www.kickstarter.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My first foray writing a campaign scenario pack for BattlegroundHD and Kickstarter. The campaign is suitable for any skirmish game system. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bat...
Reposted by Duane Fleck
Fulda Firestorm is the 2nd in our Cold War trilogy! From VDV in Fulda Gambit to the 11th ACR at the border—Cold War skirmish action heats up in July! #BattlegroundHD
June 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Fulda Firestorm is the 2nd in our Cold War trilogy! From VDV in Fulda Gambit to the 11th ACR at the border—Cold War skirmish action heats up in July! #BattlegroundHD