Lee "safetystick" Parnell
@leeparnell.bsky.social
Aerospace Engineer by day, 20th century warfare wargamer by night. Plus some days.
Writer and presenter at breakthroughassault.co.uk
Cohost of Shoot and Scoot podcast (https://soundcloud.com/ben-davy-246808352)
He/Him (well, mostly "oi, you")
Writer and presenter at breakthroughassault.co.uk
Cohost of Shoot and Scoot podcast (https://soundcloud.com/ben-davy-246808352)
He/Him (well, mostly "oi, you")
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Wombat platoon completed! This 432 compressed Berlin Brigade camo is starting to wear on me now so for the moment, at 100pts, the Berlin boys are now totally complete. I’ll return to do an infantry company for them later in the year. Love playing games with these as well!
#teamyankee
#teamyankee
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Wombat platoon completed! This 432 compressed Berlin Brigade camo is starting to wear on me now so for the moment, at 100pts, the Berlin boys are now totally complete. I’ll return to do an infantry company for them later in the year. Love playing games with these as well!
#teamyankee
#teamyankee
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150pts of late war flames of war in northern Italy with myself and @leeparnell.bsky.social against Nathan.
Nice wide board looking handsome!
Nice wide board looking handsome!
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 PM
150pts of late war flames of war in northern Italy with myself and @leeparnell.bsky.social against Nathan.
Nice wide board looking handsome!
Nice wide board looking handsome!
This is where I'll wave in the general direction of @britishbersagliere.bsky.social and the barn where it often becomes clear, on some tables, that Mike is in denial about wanting to have a train set...
Has anyone ever combined a model railway diorama and wargames table?
January 29, 2026 at 10:52 PM
This is where I'll wave in the general direction of @britishbersagliere.bsky.social and the barn where it often becomes clear, on some tables, that Mike is in denial about wanting to have a train set...
Welcome to another episode of the Transatlantic #wargaming #podcast as Lee and Mike finish their look at "Blitzkrieg", the first of the early #WW2 #FlamesofWar v4 books. Today they are looking at the command cards before turning their attention to the 2-player starters.
#tabletopgaming
#tabletopgaming
Time of Day, Episode 30 - Blitzkrieg Round-Up
YouTube video by Breakthrough Assault
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Welcome to another episode of the Transatlantic #wargaming #podcast as Lee and Mike finish their look at "Blitzkrieg", the first of the early #WW2 #FlamesofWar v4 books. Today they are looking at the command cards before turning their attention to the 2-player starters.
#tabletopgaming
#tabletopgaming
Regimental HQ for 3RTR in A10 cruisers* circa 1940 and the Battle for Calais #ww2.
These are Battlefront #15mm models for #FlamesofWar.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #tabletopgaming
These are Battlefront #15mm models for #FlamesofWar.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #tabletopgaming
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Regimental HQ for 3RTR in A10 cruisers* circa 1940 and the Battle for Calais #ww2.
These are Battlefront #15mm models for #FlamesofWar.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #tabletopgaming
These are Battlefront #15mm models for #FlamesofWar.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #tabletopgaming
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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Minnesotans are showing the soul of the United States to the world.
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Minnesotans are showing the soul of the United States to the world.
Welcome to another episode of the Transatlantic #wargaming #podcast as Lee and Mike continue their look at "Blitzkrieg", the first of the early #WW2 #FlamesofWar books, as they look at the British section.
Probably best not to make a drinking game of how often Lee mentions #3RTR...
#tabletopgaming
Probably best not to make a drinking game of how often Lee mentions #3RTR...
#tabletopgaming
Time of Day, Episode 29 - Blitzkrieg British Review
YouTube video by Breakthrough Assault
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Welcome to another episode of the Transatlantic #wargaming #podcast as Lee and Mike continue their look at "Blitzkrieg", the first of the early #WW2 #FlamesofWar books, as they look at the British section.
Probably best not to make a drinking game of how often Lee mentions #3RTR...
#tabletopgaming
Probably best not to make a drinking game of how often Lee mentions #3RTR...
#tabletopgaming
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Who's that snuffling in the undergrowth? Why its a WOMBAT!
Set up for Berlin Brigade. These are super cool little models from Battlefront.
#Berlinbrigade
#Teamyankee
Set up for Berlin Brigade. These are super cool little models from Battlefront.
#Berlinbrigade
#Teamyankee
January 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Who's that snuffling in the undergrowth? Why its a WOMBAT!
Set up for Berlin Brigade. These are super cool little models from Battlefront.
#Berlinbrigade
#Teamyankee
Set up for Berlin Brigade. These are super cool little models from Battlefront.
#Berlinbrigade
#Teamyankee
Some #WarsawPact ##ww3CheckpointCharlie progress!
First up, some local air defence in the form of a platoon of ZSU-57-2 self propelled AA guns.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #15mm #coldwargonehot #ww3TeamYankee
First up, some local air defence in the form of a platoon of ZSU-57-2 self propelled AA guns.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #15mm #coldwargonehot #ww3TeamYankee
January 19, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Some #WarsawPact ##ww3CheckpointCharlie progress!
First up, some local air defence in the form of a platoon of ZSU-57-2 self propelled AA guns.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #15mm #coldwargonehot #ww3TeamYankee
First up, some local air defence in the form of a platoon of ZSU-57-2 self propelled AA guns.
#paintingminiatures #nerdlings #15mm #coldwargonehot #ww3TeamYankee
When you buy 28mm but the existing figures are 28mm Heroic...
January 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM
When you buy 28mm but the existing figures are 28mm Heroic...
January 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
"Time of Day", the transatlantic #wargaming #podcasts continue its deep dive on "Blitzkrieg", the first early #ww2 book for #FlamesofWar with a look at the French!
#tabletopgaming
#tabletopgaming
Time of Day, Episode 28 - Blitzkrieg French Review
YouTube video by Breakthrough Assault
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
"Time of Day", the transatlantic #wargaming #podcasts continue its deep dive on "Blitzkrieg", the first early #ww2 book for #FlamesofWar with a look at the French!
#tabletopgaming
#tabletopgaming
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Seeing as I'm blathering about Spitfires, here's a free mythbuster for Bluesky
The little letter after the Spitfire mark designation - e.g. Spitfire Vb, Spitfire XVIe - what does it mean?
There is a widespread misconception that it relates to armament configuration, and *only* armament config...
The little letter after the Spitfire mark designation - e.g. Spitfire Vb, Spitfire XVIe - what does it mean?
There is a widespread misconception that it relates to armament configuration, and *only* armament config...
January 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Seeing as I'm blathering about Spitfires, here's a free mythbuster for Bluesky
The little letter after the Spitfire mark designation - e.g. Spitfire Vb, Spitfire XVIe - what does it mean?
There is a widespread misconception that it relates to armament configuration, and *only* armament config...
The little letter after the Spitfire mark designation - e.g. Spitfire Vb, Spitfire XVIe - what does it mean?
There is a widespread misconception that it relates to armament configuration, and *only* armament config...
This, Iron Eagle and growing up near a bunch of USAFE and RAF bases...
January 14, 2026 at 8:33 AM
This, Iron Eagle and growing up near a bunch of USAFE and RAF bases...
Every so often Gee-Dub do the right thing, like the "you will not be missed" message.
Whilst I'd prefer them to not be looking at all that would be naive. Keeping it away fron the creative aspects is definitely a good mininimum.
Whilst I'd prefer them to not be looking at all that would be naive. Keeping it away fron the creative aspects is definitely a good mininimum.
Warhammer Owner Games Workshop Bans Its Creative Staff From Using GenAI.
Warhammer Owner Games Workshop Bans Its Creative Staff From Using GenAI
A "few senior managers" are testing the tech but remain unexcited, says CEO
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January 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Every so often Gee-Dub do the right thing, like the "you will not be missed" message.
Whilst I'd prefer them to not be looking at all that would be naive. Keeping it away fron the creative aspects is definitely a good mininimum.
Whilst I'd prefer them to not be looking at all that would be naive. Keeping it away fron the creative aspects is definitely a good mininimum.
Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the #FlamesOfWar, #WW3CheckpointCharlie and #WW3TeamYankee #wargaming #podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and playing and take a look at the early war "Blitzkrieg" book.
#tabletopgaming
#tabletopgaming
Episode 134 - The one with (the Blitzkrieg review and) Stephen Hawking's Disco Ball
Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War, Checkpoint Charlie and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and
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January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the #FlamesOfWar, #WW3CheckpointCharlie and #WW3TeamYankee #wargaming #podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and playing and take a look at the early war "Blitzkrieg" book.
#tabletopgaming
#tabletopgaming
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Mike and Lee kick off their #FlamesofWar Early War "Blitzkrieg" review with a look at Ze Germans.
#podcast #wargaming #tabletopgaming #15mm #ww2
Mike and Lee kick off their #FlamesofWar Early War "Blitzkrieg" review with a look at Ze Germans.
#podcast #wargaming #tabletopgaming #15mm #ww2
Time of Day, Episode 27 - Blitzkrieg Germans Review
YouTube video by Breakthrough Assault
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
youtu.be/y5F7yAX_9KQ
Mike and Lee kick off their #FlamesofWar Early War "Blitzkrieg" review with a look at Ze Germans.
#podcast #wargaming #tabletopgaming #15mm #ww2
Mike and Lee kick off their #FlamesofWar Early War "Blitzkrieg" review with a look at Ze Germans.
#podcast #wargaming #tabletopgaming #15mm #ww2
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Hate to do this, but hubby and I have been hit with some incredibly crap news to start 2026 and may shortly be faced with a ton of and upheaval and unexpected expense.
Please consider buying a mug or supporting my website if it's ever been any help to you. It all makes a difference.
Thank you.
Please consider buying a mug or supporting my website if it's ever been any help to you. It all makes a difference.
Thank you.
Hello! I run two little online shops:
- one for WW2 anoraks, selling mugs and stickers with tank insignia on them: uktankmarkings.redbubble.com
- one for LGBTQ+ nerdy people, selling mugs and stickers with gaming-themed pride flags on them: growsler.redbubble.com
- one for WW2 anoraks, selling mugs and stickers with tank insignia on them: uktankmarkings.redbubble.com
- one for LGBTQ+ nerdy people, selling mugs and stickers with gaming-themed pride flags on them: growsler.redbubble.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Hate to do this, but hubby and I have been hit with some incredibly crap news to start 2026 and may shortly be faced with a ton of and upheaval and unexpected expense.
Please consider buying a mug or supporting my website if it's ever been any help to you. It all makes a difference.
Thank you.
Please consider buying a mug or supporting my website if it's ever been any help to you. It all makes a difference.
Thank you.
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Snorkers in the Med! Italians versus Brits somewhere off Libya, 1941
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Snorkers in the Med! Italians versus Brits somewhere off Libya, 1941
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All set for games this evening with @leeparnell.bsky.social
Blown out and burnt up t55s. Made these to create a sort of ‘believable cover’ In the bare section of the Berlin Wall, but they are ubiquitous enough we can use em anywhere.
#teamyankee
#berlinbrigade
Blown out and burnt up t55s. Made these to create a sort of ‘believable cover’ In the bare section of the Berlin Wall, but they are ubiquitous enough we can use em anywhere.
#teamyankee
#berlinbrigade
December 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
All set for games this evening with @leeparnell.bsky.social
Blown out and burnt up t55s. Made these to create a sort of ‘believable cover’ In the bare section of the Berlin Wall, but they are ubiquitous enough we can use em anywhere.
#teamyankee
#berlinbrigade
Blown out and burnt up t55s. Made these to create a sort of ‘believable cover’ In the bare section of the Berlin Wall, but they are ubiquitous enough we can use em anywhere.
#teamyankee
#berlinbrigade
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Phew, what a hell of a game against old dance partner @leeparnell.bsky.social with the Berlin Brigade taking on his Soviet motor company! I’ll try and compress the action into a thread here, with comments on the alt text!
#wargaming
#teamyankee
#wargaming
#teamyankee
December 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Phew, what a hell of a game against old dance partner @leeparnell.bsky.social with the Berlin Brigade taking on his Soviet motor company! I’ll try and compress the action into a thread here, with comments on the alt text!
#wargaming
#teamyankee
#wargaming
#teamyankee
Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the #FlamesofWar, #WW3CheckpointCharlie and #ww3TeamYankee #wargaming #podcast. This episode we talk about how Eddie and Lee got on at the TTR flames of war tornie and have our #Christmas pub quiz.
Episode 133 - The one where we are Eagle Squadron (mwah mwah airplanes...)
Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War, Checkpoint Charlie and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about how Eddie and Lee got on at th
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December 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the #FlamesofWar, #WW3CheckpointCharlie and #ww3TeamYankee #wargaming #podcast. This episode we talk about how Eddie and Lee got on at the TTR flames of war tornie and have our #Christmas pub quiz.
Welcome to another episode of the Transatlantic #wargaming #podcast as Lee and Mike scramble to review the 2026 preview just released by Battlefront. What does the next year bring for #Flamesofwar, #WW3TeamYankee and #WW3CheckpointCharlie?
Time of Day, Episode 26 - 2026 Preview Review
YouTube video by Breakthrough Assault
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Welcome to another episode of the Transatlantic #wargaming #podcast as Lee and Mike scramble to review the 2026 preview just released by Battlefront. What does the next year bring for #Flamesofwar, #WW3TeamYankee and #WW3CheckpointCharlie?