Sam Burling
@wolfpacfive.bsky.social
Battletech enthusiast, biathlon and soccer fan, veteran, runner, views expressed are my own. Proud father to an Angel Baby and a Rainbow Daughter.
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New Penalty Loop Podcast. The Ruhpolding recap is up including:
-Amazing Relays to start
-Canadian women have fun
-Swedes big 2nd trimester
-Dale-Skjevdal's emotional Pursuit
-Giacomel's big boy Sprint
-Queen Lou in total control
-Sad Suvi but she's going to Nove Mesto!
#biathlon
-Amazing Relays to start
-Canadian women have fun
-Swedes big 2nd trimester
-Dale-Skjevdal's emotional Pursuit
-Giacomel's big boy Sprint
-Queen Lou in total control
-Sad Suvi but she's going to Nove Mesto!
#biathlon
January 19, 2026 at 1:51 PM
New Penalty Loop Podcast. The Ruhpolding recap is up including:
-Amazing Relays to start
-Canadian women have fun
-Swedes big 2nd trimester
-Dale-Skjevdal's emotional Pursuit
-Giacomel's big boy Sprint
-Queen Lou in total control
-Sad Suvi but she's going to Nove Mesto!
#biathlon
-Amazing Relays to start
-Canadian women have fun
-Swedes big 2nd trimester
-Dale-Skjevdal's emotional Pursuit
-Giacomel's big boy Sprint
-Queen Lou in total control
-Sad Suvi but she's going to Nove Mesto!
#biathlon
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Find fellow tabletop gamers, BattleMech fans, Shadowrunners, and more at the Catalyst Game Labs Discord server! It is a great community that gets you playing games with fans of your favorites from around the world!
discord.gg/catalystg...
#battletech #shadowrun #leviathans #TTRPG
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#battletech #shadowrun #leviathans #TTRPG
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Find fellow tabletop gamers, BattleMech fans, Shadowrunners, and more at the Catalyst Game Labs Discord server! It is a great community that gets you playing games with fans of your favorites from around the world!
discord.gg/catalystg...
#battletech #shadowrun #leviathans #TTRPG
discord.gg/catalystg...
#battletech #shadowrun #leviathans #TTRPG
Latest MRC #Battlech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 25 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Mongoose
2) Hermit Crab
3) Brigand
4) Commando
5) Dart
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 25 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Mongoose
2) Hermit Crab
3) Brigand
4) Commando
5) Dart
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Latest MRC #Battlech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
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WIP. 328TH Royal BattleMech Division, The Lion-Hearted.
Pending: Exterminator, Griffin, Highlander, Hussar, and TBD.
#Battletech
Pending: Exterminator, Griffin, Highlander, Hussar, and TBD.
#Battletech
January 19, 2026 at 5:26 AM
WIP. 328TH Royal BattleMech Division, The Lion-Hearted.
Pending: Exterminator, Griffin, Highlander, Hussar, and TBD.
#Battletech
Pending: Exterminator, Griffin, Highlander, Hussar, and TBD.
#Battletech
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The second ACES Scouring Sand Box is also finished with the Kraken, now it is the turn of the second Alpha Strike Box to match the ACES for the campaign starting February in my FLGS.
#battletech #miniaturepainting
#battletech #miniaturepainting
January 19, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The second ACES Scouring Sand Box is also finished with the Kraken, now it is the turn of the second Alpha Strike Box to match the ACES for the campaign starting February in my FLGS.
#battletech #miniaturepainting
#battletech #miniaturepainting
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The last chncers tournament is full swing.
#Battletech players from. Near and far.
#Battletech players from. Near and far.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The last chncers tournament is full swing.
#Battletech players from. Near and far.
#Battletech players from. Near and far.
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My first battletech mini is pretty much done. I think it probably needs a wash but I didn't buy one and I'm not sure on my confidence to make one out of paints and thinner and soap. I also tried out this camo net addition as well, but not fully sold on it yet.
#wargames #tabletop #battletech
#wargames #tabletop #battletech
January 17, 2026 at 6:28 PM
My first battletech mini is pretty much done. I think it probably needs a wash but I didn't buy one and I'm not sure on my confidence to make one out of paints and thinner and soap. I also tried out this camo net addition as well, but not fully sold on it yet.
#wargames #tabletop #battletech
#wargames #tabletop #battletech
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I painted a Thunderbolt IIC in the colors of the Clan Jade Falcon Epsilon Galaxy based on the 18th Falcon Regular from the ACES Scouring Sand Box. You could find more on my Instagram.
#Battletech #miniturepainting
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#Battletech #miniturepainting
www.instagram.com/p/DTlcEYADU6...
January 17, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I painted a Thunderbolt IIC in the colors of the Clan Jade Falcon Epsilon Galaxy based on the 18th Falcon Regular from the ACES Scouring Sand Box. You could find more on my Instagram.
#Battletech #miniturepainting
www.instagram.com/p/DTlcEYADU6...
#Battletech #miniturepainting
www.instagram.com/p/DTlcEYADU6...
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A look back at how 2025 went for Scott's Game Room
2025 in the Game Room
We're at the start of a new year, so it's a good time to look back at how 2025 went for me and Scott's Game Room. This post will look back both at my hobby time last year and take a behind-the-scenes look at the financials of the site. Games Played I kept a journal of tabletop games that I played throughout the year.
scottsgameroom.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
A look back at how 2025 went for Scott's Game Room
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January 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Didn’t do much last night. Just some decals. Got to seal them up and add some weathering.
#battletech #painting #miniaturepainting
#battletech #painting #miniaturepainting
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Didn’t do much last night. Just some decals. Got to seal them up and add some weathering.
#battletech #painting #miniaturepainting
#battletech #painting #miniaturepainting
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This month's Bad 'Mech is the Albatross! Beware the Albatross, for although it has hollow bones, its death can spell doom for sailors or MechWarriors.
With eternal gratitude to bsky.app/profile/eldo... for the art!
#BattleTech #MechWarrior
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With eternal gratitude to bsky.app/profile/eldo... for the art!
#BattleTech #MechWarrior
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Bad ‘Mechs – Albatross | Sarna.net
This month's Bad 'Mech is the Albatross! Unlike an actual albatross, it can't fly, but it still has hollow bones—not the thing you want in an assault 'Mech.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
This month's Bad 'Mech is the Albatross! Beware the Albatross, for although it has hollow bones, its death can spell doom for sailors or MechWarriors.
With eternal gratitude to bsky.app/profile/eldo... for the art!
#BattleTech #MechWarrior
www.sarna.net/news/bad-mec...
With eternal gratitude to bsky.app/profile/eldo... for the art!
#BattleTech #MechWarrior
www.sarna.net/news/bad-mec...
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Did it work?
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Captions in the alt text!
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Did it work?
Captions in the alt text!
Captions in the alt text!
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Our scheduler may have updated, so let's see if this posts properly and attempt our first thread post!
If it doesn't work, head to www.instagram.com/ca... to see the full line-up!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
If it doesn't work, head to www.instagram.com/ca... to see the full line-up!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Our scheduler may have updated, so let's see if this posts properly and attempt our first thread post!
If it doesn't work, head to www.instagram.com/ca... to see the full line-up!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
If it doesn't work, head to www.instagram.com/ca... to see the full line-up!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
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January 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Apparently it was Boris Vallejo's 85 year birthday a week ago, so here's a reminder/tribute that I scanned and archived his amazing Hatchetman artwork from back in the early 1990s
Christmas comes early to all Battletech fans out there - here's my poster scan and clean-up of Boris Vallejo's iconic poster of the Hatchetman used for Day of Heroes scenario pack and the Blood of Heroes novel by William Keith 🎅
January 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Apparently it was Boris Vallejo's 85 year birthday a week ago, so here's a reminder/tribute that I scanned and archived his amazing Hatchetman artwork from back in the early 1990s
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I have just been notified that my book "BattleTech: A Question of Survival", which has won a pile of awards and I really love, was released on Audible today... so... go listen. amzn.to/3LK73Og
BattleTech: A Question of Survival
Amazon.com: BattleTech: A Question of Survival (Audible Audio Edition): Bryan Young, Mauricio Rivero Borrell, Sierra Taft, Catalyst Game Labs: Audible Books & Originals
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January 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I have just been notified that my book "BattleTech: A Question of Survival", which has won a pile of awards and I really love, was released on Audible today... so... go listen. amzn.to/3LK73Og
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New Penalty Loop Podcast! It was an emotional return as the biathlon family reunited in Oberhof
-Emotional tribute to Sivert Bakken
-Giacomel's strong statement
-Bonker's men's relay
-Elvira's new strategy
-Successful Swedish weekend
-Looking ahead at the Overall race!
#biathlon
-Emotional tribute to Sivert Bakken
-Giacomel's strong statement
-Bonker's men's relay
-Elvira's new strategy
-Successful Swedish weekend
-Looking ahead at the Overall race!
#biathlon
January 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
New Penalty Loop Podcast! It was an emotional return as the biathlon family reunited in Oberhof
-Emotional tribute to Sivert Bakken
-Giacomel's strong statement
-Bonker's men's relay
-Elvira's new strategy
-Successful Swedish weekend
-Looking ahead at the Overall race!
#biathlon
-Emotional tribute to Sivert Bakken
-Giacomel's strong statement
-Bonker's men's relay
-Elvira's new strategy
-Successful Swedish weekend
-Looking ahead at the Overall race!
#biathlon
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Oberhof Recap is now up on the site. Just a few thoughts on:
- Tommaso Giacomel's strength
- Elvira Oeberg's new strategy
- Julia Tannheimer's most consistent week
- The insane men's relay
- Breakdown of the status of the Overall races
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/12/2...
- Tommaso Giacomel's strength
- Elvira Oeberg's new strategy
- Julia Tannheimer's most consistent week
- The insane men's relay
- Breakdown of the status of the Overall races
#biathlon
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2025-2026 Oberhof Recap
The Winners – Top Performers of the Week Nations Medal Table for the Week NationMedalsSweden 🇸🇪🥇🥇🥉🥉🥉Norway 🇳🇴🥇🥈🥈🥉France 🇫🇷🥇🥈🥉Italy 🇮🇹🥇🥇Finland 🇫🇮🥈🥈Germany 🇩🇪🥉🥉 Athlete Medal Table for the Week…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Oberhof Recap is now up on the site. Just a few thoughts on:
- Tommaso Giacomel's strength
- Elvira Oeberg's new strategy
- Julia Tannheimer's most consistent week
- The insane men's relay
- Breakdown of the status of the Overall races
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/12/2...
- Tommaso Giacomel's strength
- Elvira Oeberg's new strategy
- Julia Tannheimer's most consistent week
- The insane men's relay
- Breakdown of the status of the Overall races
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/12/2...
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Ruhpolding Preview is now up! As always we look at:
-Schedule for the week (including the Wednesday start!)
-Course maps (cool map this week!)
-Weather forecast
-News/Notes
-Recent history and top 5 finishes last 5 weeks
-Ruhpolding Memories
#biathlon
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-Schedule for the week (including the Wednesday start!)
-Course maps (cool map this week!)
-Weather forecast
-News/Notes
-Recent history and top 5 finishes last 5 weeks
-Ruhpolding Memories
#biathlon
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Ruhpolding 2025-2026 Preview
With one week of racing under our belts in trimester #2 we head to Ruhpolding for another week. It’s a bit of a relic of the Cold War that Germany continues to host two events every year as Oberhof…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Ruhpolding Preview is now up! As always we look at:
-Schedule for the week (including the Wednesday start!)
-Course maps (cool map this week!)
-Weather forecast
-News/Notes
-Recent history and top 5 finishes last 5 weeks
-Ruhpolding Memories
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/13/r...
-Schedule for the week (including the Wednesday start!)
-Course maps (cool map this week!)
-Weather forecast
-News/Notes
-Recent history and top 5 finishes last 5 weeks
-Ruhpolding Memories
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/13/r...
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Lieutenant Sarah Levine's Wraith. Unlike th Falconer, I LOVE painting this sculpt.
#crescenthawks
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
#crescenthawks
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
January 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Lieutenant Sarah Levine's Wraith. Unlike th Falconer, I LOVE painting this sculpt.
#crescenthawks
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
#crescenthawks
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
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Painted my first Aces mech, the Locust IIC. I decided to go with Jade Falcon Zeta Galaxy colors. #battletech #wargaming
January 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Painted my first Aces mech, the Locust IIC. I decided to go with Jade Falcon Zeta Galaxy colors. #battletech #wargaming
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Finished working super late but here's more stuff I finished, the Marauder 『T W O』with flipped Subterra colors! Big mechs are always fun!
#paintingminiatures #battletech #mechwarrior #bakugan #hobby #nerdlings #minipainting #paintingbattletech
#paintingminiatures #battletech #mechwarrior #bakugan #hobby #nerdlings #minipainting #paintingbattletech
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Finished working super late but here's more stuff I finished, the Marauder 『T W O』with flipped Subterra colors! Big mechs are always fun!
#paintingminiatures #battletech #mechwarrior #bakugan #hobby #nerdlings #minipainting #paintingbattletech
#paintingminiatures #battletech #mechwarrior #bakugan #hobby #nerdlings #minipainting #paintingbattletech
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#Battletech
#SkirmishGame
Made a bit more progress on my Battletech arena walls. I’m thinking of making the two center walls only level one height so they block ground movement and add cover without blocking LOS…
#SkirmishGame
Made a bit more progress on my Battletech arena walls. I’m thinking of making the two center walls only level one height so they block ground movement and add cover without blocking LOS…
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
#Battletech
#SkirmishGame
Made a bit more progress on my Battletech arena walls. I’m thinking of making the two center walls only level one height so they block ground movement and add cover without blocking LOS…
#SkirmishGame
Made a bit more progress on my Battletech arena walls. I’m thinking of making the two center walls only level one height so they block ground movement and add cover without blocking LOS…
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 25 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Mongoose
2) Hermit Crab
3) Brigand
4) Commando
5) Dart
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 25 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Mongoose
2) Hermit Crab
3) Brigand
4) Commando
5) Dart
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"What is the Mech that would be the best in Mech #Biathlon?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Mist Lynx (D)
2) Blackjack
3) Huron Warrior
4) Hollander
5) Kit Fox (A)
6) Other (post in the replies if not listed above)
"What is the Mech that would be the best in Mech #Biathlon?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Mist Lynx (D)
2) Blackjack
3) Huron Warrior
4) Hollander
5) Kit Fox (A)
6) Other (post in the replies if not listed above)
January 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)