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A Load of Old Toby - Greg the Artist
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I am a painter, historian, military wargamer and artist...maybe not a very good one, but it’s why I am here!

Disabled, homeless, orphan.

Hampshire: will use #aloadofoldtoby.

A Load of Old Toby: https://aloadofoldtoby.blogspot.com
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A Load of Old Toby - Greg the Artist @freexerjin.bsky.social · Apr 1
34 years ago, Master painter Mike McVey created the first two pictures. Three years ago, I finished my version…thoughts?

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Mike McVey converted Woodelf Hero, picture taken for White Dwarf 148 published in 1992! Here the same model is described as a Level 10 Hero, something which I still refer to from Oldhammer rule sets. My version of the great Mike McVey model, I hope here you can get the same flavour as that of the model. I used the a spare attack chariot horse and a different embossed shield. 🛡️ I also made the feathers and mushroom from green stuff. I have tried to replicate the saddle cloth with green stuff. The lance is a dark elf lance instead….the back banner is made in the same method as Mike, and eagle wing glued to metal wire. Huge amount of work overall took me a month solid during COVID but the end result is my best ever miniature by a mile!
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Time for some WiP Wednesday…

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January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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freexerjin.bsky.social
34 years ago, Master painter Mike McVey created the first two pictures. Three years ago, I finished my version…thoughts?

#aloadofoldtoby

#Warmongers #paintingminiatures #wargames #tabletop #miniatures #gaming #miniaturepainting #wepaintminis #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingWarhammer #Oldhammer
Mike McVey converted Woodelf Hero, picture taken for White Dwarf 148 published in 1992! Here the same model is described as a Level 10 Hero, something which I still refer to from Oldhammer rule sets. My version of the great Mike McVey model, I hope here you can get the same flavour as that of the model. I used the a spare attack chariot horse and a different embossed shield. 🛡️ I also made the feathers and mushroom from green stuff. I have tried to replicate the saddle cloth with green stuff. The lance is a dark elf lance instead….the back banner is made in the same method as Mike, and eagle wing glued to metal wire. Huge amount of work overall took me a month solid during COVID but the end result is my best ever miniature by a mile!
April 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Banner of the Rose!

Rosewood Guard….

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January 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Some more progress hand painted flags

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January 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Blog update for you all.

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Happy New Year
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January 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Blog update for you all.

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Happy New Year
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January 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Happy New Year everyone!

Some of WiP….

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January 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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This year I managed to complete my ancient Woodelf army.

This year I am not sure what’s next!
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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A few more Woodelf units finished this year, hope you enjoy them….

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#Warmongers #paintingminiatures #wargames #tabletop #miniatures #gaming #miniaturepainting #wepaintminis #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingWarhammer #Oldhammer
December 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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A few more Woodelf units finished this year, hope you enjoy them….

#aloadofoldtoby

#Warmongers #paintingminiatures #wargames #tabletop #miniatures #gaming #miniaturepainting #wepaintminis #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingWarhammer #Oldhammer
December 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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This year I managed to complete my ancient Woodelf army.

This year I am not sure what’s next!
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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So this this year it looks as if old George, Wham bam thank you mama, is going to win currently two clear ahead in front of the Maria and this years dark horse Chris…..

5 - 3
December 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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@oldwargamer.bsky.social Merry Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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@wargamesodyssey.bsky.social merry Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Kingdom of Heaven - The Knights Hospitaller: born from mercy, forged in battle. Black surcoats, white crosses, unyielding faith. From Jerusalem’s hospice to Malta’s bastions, they stood as healers and warriors alike. #Crusades
December 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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I am really crazy, completely depressed !
December 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Havnt done any painting in 6 months really kids, work, and depression killed it off.
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Spanish Reconquista - The Burning Coals of Islam🔥. Another allied Arab Heavy Cavalry Lance, ready to take the fight to the Spanish Christians.
#28mm #ElCid
December 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Spanish Reconquista - Yusuf Ibn Tasfin's Hasham Guard Cavalry.
#28mm #ElCid
December 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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"Island Home" is still one of my favorite paintings from 2024, so I thought I'd show it to you again ✨️
December 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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1st Battalion Walloon Guards 1743

A couple more pics on the blog too goatmajor.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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We really have given the village idiot the keys!
December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Early Byzantine Extra Heavy Infantry/Dismouted Boukellaroi
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Progress at last! At least one of the half finished bases cluttering up my desk got finally finished. Figures Victrix with Aventine heads and Gripping Beast casualty. Only wish those Victrix capes weren't so 'flowy'

#Wargaming #HistoricalWargaming #MiniPainting #MiniaturePainting #Midgard
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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I resubmit this to scholars everywhere writing today’s history. Just stick my name at the back somewhere!
freexerjin.bsky.social A Load of Old Toby - Greg the Artist @freexerjin.bsky.social · Nov 17
I submit to my learned colleagues the following:

Medieval Period
The Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Victorian Era
Edwardian Era
Inter War Period
The Cold War
The Space Age
The Millennium
Age of the Moron
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM