Jay Arnold
@jay-arnold.bsky.social
Host of the hiatus hit podcast The Veteran Wargamer. Slow miniature painter. Dad to a Junior Wargamer who is my primary gaming companion. Barber.
Back onto marines - heavier weapons this time.
My plastic marines have had a rough life, with various bubbles from plastic cement and the odd lump carved out either by me or the old school friend that I bought them from many years ago.
Hoping to get these complete by the end of the month... 😬
My plastic marines have had a rough life, with various bubbles from plastic cement and the odd lump carved out either by me or the old school friend that I bought them from many years ago.
Hoping to get these complete by the end of the month... 😬
October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Deep within the mountains of Tyrolia, an ancient, dark keep looms over a half-forgotten pass. The ruler of the keep and its village sends just enough tribute to the so-called King of Bavaria to keep his occupying troops out. It is, after all, for their own good.
Figure by Footsore Miniatures.
Figure by Footsore Miniatures.
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Deep within the mountains of Tyrolia, an ancient, dark keep looms over a half-forgotten pass. The ruler of the keep and its village sends just enough tribute to the so-called King of Bavaria to keep his occupying troops out. It is, after all, for their own good.
Figure by Footsore Miniatures.
Figure by Footsore Miniatures.
Some heroes and vampires that I primed black and drybrushed a very light gray as I continue the gothic horror project. The heroes are 3d prints of STLs from Lost Heresy Miniatures. The female vampire is from GW and the male is from Footsore Miniatures.
October 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Some heroes and vampires that I primed black and drybrushed a very light gray as I continue the gothic horror project. The heroes are 3d prints of STLs from Lost Heresy Miniatures. The female vampire is from GW and the male is from Footsore Miniatures.
Otokar Knock is a foul and dreaded necromancer. His legions of undead stalk the night, searching for prey. Will our heroes survive their onslaught?
October 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Otokar Knock is a foul and dreaded necromancer. His legions of undead stalk the night, searching for prey. Will our heroes survive their onslaught?
A Romero of 20 zombies! Just in time for a spooky, scary game of Fistful of Lead: Tales of Horror from @wileygames.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
A Romero of 20 zombies! Just in time for a spooky, scary game of Fistful of Lead: Tales of Horror from @wileygames.bsky.social
Oldhammer = the best hammer.
Another Nurgle Chaos Warrior! Always good to get things finished up that had been sitting for ages!
#oldhammer #warhammercommunity #theoldworld #warhammerfantasy #paintingwarhammer #nurgle
#oldhammer #warhammercommunity #theoldworld #warhammerfantasy #paintingwarhammer #nurgle
October 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Oldhammer = the best hammer.
It is time for my annual listen.
October 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It is time for my annual listen.
Deer at harvest. Pike Co, IL. 2025
September 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Deer at harvest. Pike Co, IL. 2025
Counter-banshee defenses deployed!
September 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Counter-banshee defenses deployed!
Just arrived from the UK! It’s only Packing Heat by @ioanmakesgames.bsky.social! I’m looking forward to getting it on the table soon!
September 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Just arrived from the UK! It’s only Packing Heat by @ioanmakesgames.bsky.social! I’m looking forward to getting it on the table soon!
Reposted by Jay Arnold
Hello new Bskies and fresh followers! Just a reminder that we small Indie creators and artists don't have shareholders to satisfy, just bills to pay. And that while Likes are lovely, Reposting stuff is the best way to help with visibility for us. If you see models or art you love, please share!
October 18, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Hello new Bskies and fresh followers! Just a reminder that we small Indie creators and artists don't have shareholders to satisfy, just bills to pay. And that while Likes are lovely, Reposting stuff is the best way to help with visibility for us. If you see models or art you love, please share!
Friendly reminder: The Veteran Wargamer is a Genestealer Cult Stan account.
September 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Friendly reminder: The Veteran Wargamer is a Genestealer Cult Stan account.
If anyone has any 1st or 2nd edition era 40k Orks and is looking to offload them, please let me know. Joey is very interested in getting some more.
September 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
If anyone has any 1st or 2nd edition era 40k Orks and is looking to offload them, please let me know. Joey is very interested in getting some more.
The Retro Watchtower from @doctorspork.bsky.social is all printed, cured and the dry fit is great! A large printer is necessary if you want to tackle this model in resin. I used an Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra and an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro for smaller parts. You can see I cut the base into 2 pieces to print it.
September 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Retro Watchtower from @doctorspork.bsky.social is all printed, cured and the dry fit is great! A large printer is necessary if you want to tackle this model in resin. I used an Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra and an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro for smaller parts. You can see I cut the base into 2 pieces to print it.
I’m printing the lovely Retro Watchtower from @doctorspork.bsky.social in resin. It’s been a great learning experience and is giving me the confidence to tackle bigger multi-part projects.
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I’m printing the lovely Retro Watchtower from @doctorspork.bsky.social in resin. It’s been a great learning experience and is giving me the confidence to tackle bigger multi-part projects.
Been away from this site for a while. What did I miss?
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Been away from this site for a while. What did I miss?
It’s a fine day for Battletech: Alpha Strike with friends.
July 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It’s a fine day for Battletech: Alpha Strike with friends.
I smoked some sausage today. It’s yummy.
July 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I smoked some sausage today. It’s yummy.
Leia at the vet. Pike Co, IL. 2025.
July 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Leia at the vet. Pike Co, IL. 2025.
Just a touch muggy out this morning. Pippa the crop scout (not pictured) says corn is looking good.
July 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Just a touch muggy out this morning. Pippa the crop scout (not pictured) says corn is looking good.
Pippa and corn. Pike Co, IL. 2025.
June 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Pippa and corn. Pike Co, IL. 2025.
I just backed Packing Heat: Fast and Brutal Squad-on-Squad Action on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ioa...
June 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I just backed Packing Heat: Fast and Brutal Squad-on-Squad Action on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ioa...
Joey and I had a nice experience visiting the Illinois State Library. We met a very nice and passionate librararian. We discussed her display of banned books for some time. We saw a microfiche/microfilm reader in action as well! Librarians and libraries rock!
June 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Joey and I had a nice experience visiting the Illinois State Library. We met a very nice and passionate librararian. We discussed her display of banned books for some time. We saw a microfiche/microfilm reader in action as well! Librarians and libraries rock!
Had a blast speaking with @jamesmanto.bsky.social and @madpadre.bsky.social for The Canadian Wargamer Podcast!
Have a listen as we talk about the best candy bar to eat (Coffee Crisp) and best band to listen to (Rush) while playing wargames, eh!
Have a listen as we talk about the best candy bar to eat (Coffee Crisp) and best band to listen to (Rush) while playing wargames, eh!
A new Canadian Wargamer Podcasr is up, a special Hands Across the Border episode as we talk with our favourite Yank, @jay-arnold.bsky.social the Veteran Wargamer.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dxux3-...
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dxux3-...
Canadian Wargamer Podcast Episode 29 With Our Guest Jay Arnold, The Veteran Wargamer
It's a special Hands Across The Border episode with our favourite Yank, Jay Arnold, the Veteran Wargamer. After a brief skirmish in which Jay tries to annex us, we talk about podcasting versus gaming...
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May 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Had a blast speaking with @jamesmanto.bsky.social and @madpadre.bsky.social for The Canadian Wargamer Podcast!
Have a listen as we talk about the best candy bar to eat (Coffee Crisp) and best band to listen to (Rush) while playing wargames, eh!
Have a listen as we talk about the best candy bar to eat (Coffee Crisp) and best band to listen to (Rush) while playing wargames, eh!
Had a nice time playing Tricorne: The American Revolution with my son the last two nights – at his request! Oh frabjous day!
Both nights we played Bemis Heights. We tied at 2 banners last night before calling it for bed time. Tonight I crushed him 6-0.
Both nights we played Bemis Heights. We tied at 2 banners last night before calling it for bed time. Tonight I crushed him 6-0.
May 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Had a nice time playing Tricorne: The American Revolution with my son the last two nights – at his request! Oh frabjous day!
Both nights we played Bemis Heights. We tied at 2 banners last night before calling it for bed time. Tonight I crushed him 6-0.
Both nights we played Bemis Heights. We tied at 2 banners last night before calling it for bed time. Tonight I crushed him 6-0.