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Richard Naylor
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Wargamer, military history lover, painter of miniatures, owner of dogs and slave to 4 cats
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bretdevereaux.bsky.social
This week on the blog: hoplites! In particular, hoplite equipment! We talk shields, helmets, armor, weight and mobility.

Was the hoplite an over-encumbered battlefield turtle incapable of fighting outside of the phalanx? (No)

Was he actually a good skirmisher? (Also no)

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Collections: Hoplite Wars, Part II: Hoplite Equipment, Hoplight or Hopheavy?
This is the second part of what looks like it’ll be end up as a four part series discussing the debates surrounding ancient Greek hoplites, the heavy infantry of the Archaic (800-480) and Cla…
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November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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sabotag3d.bsky.social
£50, posted in the UK.
sabotag3d.bsky.social Sabotag3d @sabotag3d.bsky.social · Oct 21
FOR SALE! Perry plastic US infantry. 45 painted miniatures for £100.
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Still piecing together dates for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour in July-December 2026.

Despite some great shows in 2024-25, I have not a single solid offer from any events organisers in the north of England or Scotland.

There must be someone out there, surely?
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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jerijerod14.bsky.social
This week’s feature (free to read) is part one of a first hand German account of the Battle of Jutland.

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#history #ww1 #navalhistory
A German at Jutland Pt. 1
Reinhard Stumpf's account of the Battle of Jutland
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November 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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jaaaagirr.bsky.social
1/72 Heinkel He 111 Z-2, version is 4./KG53, Eastern Front winter '42/43.
My second entry for #HeaviesGB in #histscalemodels
November 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
wargamesodyssey.bsky.social
I may have too many armoured cruisers…

1/4800 Ark Royal Miniatures WW1 British ships
November 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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andrew-parker.bsky.social
Still after one warhammer metal plug in halberd from the Imperial Foot Soldiers if anyone has one spare.
November 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Very encouraged by the positive response to the new series of online talks. There have been over 100 bookings for the 1st one in the last three days & I'm anticipating this being a well-attended return to Zoom after such a long break.

Please do join us...
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October 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
wargamesodyssey.bsky.social
This week I have been mainly painting German Battleships (Helgoland and König classes) and Light Cruisers (Bremen (2 ships at rear of picture), Gazelle (1) and Königsberg (2 at front) classes).

1/4800 Ark Royal Miniatures ships #NavalWargaming
October 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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sabotag3d.bsky.social
Use code PARTIZAN10 for 10% off everything in the store! www.sabotag3d.com/product-page...
Oosterbeek House F - 28mm | Sabotag3d
A 28mm scale 3D printed model kit representing a house of a type found in Oosterbeek, Arnhem, and is based on a building in Annastraat that was used as a HQ by British Airborne troops during Operation...
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October 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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jennscott1485.bsky.social
Interested in men's clothing in late Medieval Scotland ?
Come and hear me talk on Monday 3 November at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
A poster advertising my talk on Monday 3 November for the Costume Society of Scotland about late medieval men's clothing in Scotland
October 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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jerijerod14.bsky.social
Now out as free to read - the build up to the Battle of Java (coming next week) and the last cruises of ABDACOM’s fleet and the issues they were facing.

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#ww2 #navalhistory #history
"Sacrifice is necessary for the defence of Java"
The build up to the Battle off Java in February 1942
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October 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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britishbersagliere.bsky.social
First full troop complete!

Command tanks next, then I’ve got the next three chieftains to do and that will be all the heavy armour in the force complete. Then on to fiddly bits! This is accurately replicated Camo, but it might get busy for smaller vehicles.

#teamyankee
#berlinbrigade
3 Chieftains in 1:100 scale in their Berlin Brigade Camouflage 3 Chieftains in 1:100 scale in their Berlin Brigade Camouflage
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
I'm back with a winter season of online talks, starting with Dating Ancient Buildings.

Join us on Tue 25 Nov to learn how to use archives, archaeology & dendrochronology to understand the age of historic buildings.

Booking is now open, here...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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pchieza.bsky.social
Calling the 1/10 British Paratrooper bust finished,I really enjoyed this one, still room for improvement, hope you like it. Next up the Gecko models 1/16 Monty figure sorry about the pics.😀😀 #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels #WW2
October 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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britishbersagliere.bsky.social
Okay in the grand scheme of things, that didnt take a million years and has come out pretty well for this scale.

Just 8 more to go now...

And the Fox's

And the FV432...

Oh god.

#Teamyankee
#Berlinbrigade
October 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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bobmarshall.co.uk
Two years ago, I embarked on an ambitious 3D reconstruction model of Dover Castle, recreating how it might have looked at the time of the Great Siege in 1216. Working with a team of architectural and military historians, the digital model and 3D renders took over five months to develop. #Blender3D
Computer 3D model reconstruction of Dover Castle as it might have looked in 1216 on the eve of the Great Siege of 1216, when the Castle defended an attack by an Anglo-French rebellion against an unpopular King John of England. Working closely with a team of architectural and military historians, the digital model absorbed over 800 hours of work over five months. Laser survey and GIS data, hundreds of measured architectural drawings from Historic England archives, old engravings and paintings, and the findings of three detailed archaeological reports were analysed to create the digital model. Photographic textures, 3D renders, and manual digital painting helped bring the Castle's history to life through richly detailed images. The completed images were created for the exhibition, Dover Castle at Siege, which English Heritage opened in July 2024. Computer 3D model reconstruction of Dover Castle as it might have looked in 1216 on the eve of the Great Siege of 1216, when the Castle defended an attack by an Anglo-French rebellion against an unpopular King John of England. Working closely with a team of architectural and military historians, the digital model absorbed over 800 hours of work over five months. Laser survey and GIS data, hundreds of measured architectural drawings from Historic England archives, old engravings and paintings, and the findings of three detailed archaeological reports were analysed to create the digital model. Photographic textures, 3D renders, and manual digital painting helped bring the Castle's history to life through richly detailed images. The completed images were created for the exhibition, Dover Castle at Siege, which English Heritage opened in July 2024. Computer 3D model reconstruction of Dover Castle as it might have looked in 1216 on the eve of the Great Siege of 1216, when the Castle defended an attack by an Anglo-French rebellion against an unpopular King John of England. Working closely with a team of architectural and military historians, the digital model absorbed over 800 hours of work over five months. Laser survey and GIS data, hundreds of measured architectural drawings from Historic England archives, old engravings and paintings, and the findings of three detailed archaeological reports were analysed to create the digital model. Photographic textures, 3D renders, and manual digital painting helped bring the Castle's history to life through richly detailed images. The completed images were created for the exhibition, Dover Castle at Siege, which English Heritage opened in July 2024. Computer 3D model reconstruction of Dover Castle as it might have looked in 1216 on the eve of the Great Siege of 1216, when the Castle defended an attack by an Anglo-French rebellion against an unpopular King John of England. Working closely with a team of architectural and military historians, the digital model absorbed over 800 hours of work over five months. Laser survey and GIS data, hundreds of measured architectural drawings from Historic England archives, old engravings and paintings, and the findings of three detailed archaeological reports were analysed to create the digital model. Photographic textures, 3D renders, and manual digital painting helped bring the Castle's history to life through richly detailed images. The completed images were created for the exhibition, Dover Castle at Siege, which English Heritage opened in July 2024.
October 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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atheling.bsky.social
Seleucid Argyraspides with "Bonus" Antigonus Monophthalmus

For more pictures, please see my Just Add Water Blog here:

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October 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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wargameswriter.bsky.social
If you want a sneak peek into my next miniature release then check out my latest blog post *spoilers within*

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A Sneak Peek into the Future of Northwing Miniatures
I’ve been speaking with Alan Marsh about the next wave of figures I’d like to produce, and I’m delighted to say he’ll be starting work on the sculpts in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, I wanted to...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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tomconnolly.bsky.social
Two more listings of stuff for sale:

Mediterranean village terrain - 15mm: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29767920...

Various 15mm scenery - fields / walls etc:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29768119...
October 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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warbases.bsky.social
We are all set up and ready to go at Partizan Wargaming and History. We have our brand new Table Ready Terrain ranges of colour printed buildings, MDF goodies and our Bifrost Miniatures range as well as so much more. Doors open at 10am, we can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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markbackhouse29.bsky.social
At Partizan tomorrow? Come and try out a quick game of Strength and Honour. #spreadthelard
October 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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jerijerod14.bsky.social
People asked and I listened (eventually) so here is the first post on ABDACOM’s fleet during the spring of 1942 and their attempts to stop the Japanese Navy’s conquest of Java and Indonesia.

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Chaos in the Pacific
Early actions of ABDACOM's fleet in early 1942
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October 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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tokolope.bsky.social
Does anyone have pics of this model painted? I’m in desperate need of reference. I don’t know what the heck is happening with those boots and I can’t find anything but a rough scan of the catalogue page. #warhammercommunity #nerdlings
October 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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tomjmegan.bsky.social
Right folks, we’re into October so here’s your latest monthly reminder for #FestiveTankChallenge2025.

It’s the Sherman - any variant or scale.

Get those kits stashed and ready for December!

#FestiveTankChallenge #Wargaming
tomjmegan.bsky.social Tom Egan @tomjmegan.bsky.social · Feb 3
🚨 #FestiveTankChallenge2025 🚨

Warning Order!

Folks, 2025 #FestiveTankChallenge is the Allied Sherman.

Any scale & variant - completed between 21st-31st Dec 2025. Here’s my kit - 1/56 Rubicon M4A4 Firefly VC.

Hope you get involved - so get those kits stashed!

#Wargaming #ScaleModels #Nerdlings
October 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM