Richard Cruadhlaoich
@locounterpane.bsky.social
Sheffield-based wargamer and blogger.
TheLandOfCounterpane.blogspot.com
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What do we think? I have a fourth Airfix Folland Gnat kit. I’ve already built a Yellowjacks one, a Red Arrows aircraft, and a plane in the colours of an RAF training squadron.
Should I go for the Hot Shots movie scheme or a totally fictional “what if”, say Royal Canadian Air Force colours?
Should I go for the Hot Shots movie scheme or a totally fictional “what if”, say Royal Canadian Air Force colours?
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
What do we think? I have a fourth Airfix Folland Gnat kit. I’ve already built a Yellowjacks one, a Red Arrows aircraft, and a plane in the colours of an RAF training squadron.
Should I go for the Hot Shots movie scheme or a totally fictional “what if”, say Royal Canadian Air Force colours?
Should I go for the Hot Shots movie scheme or a totally fictional “what if”, say Royal Canadian Air Force colours?
A blast from the past (or perhaps from a horrific future?) in the form of a 40+ year old Gamma World miniature from Grenadier. Newly painted for possible use in What A Cowboy/Traveller mashup this Xmas.
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A blast from the past (or perhaps from a horrific future?) in the form of a 40+ year old Gamma World miniature from Grenadier. Newly painted for possible use in What A Cowboy/Traveller mashup this Xmas.
Airfix 1/76th scale Type 97 Chi-Ha. Built straight out of the box.
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Airfix 1/76th scale Type 97 Chi-Ha. Built straight out of the box.
I really enjoyed running two games of “Running from Bull Run” at Posh Lard yesterday. Thanks Al, Lewis, and Kev for being such brilliant players!
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I really enjoyed running two games of “Running from Bull Run” at Posh Lard yesterday. Thanks Al, Lewis, and Kev for being such brilliant players!
Warbases horreum being upgraded with 3D printed roof tiles.
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Warbases horreum being upgraded with 3D printed roof tiles.
Twenty five years after the publication of our book of Blitzkrieg 1940 scenarios for TacWWII, I’ve now got a period appropriate map (actually War Department 1915) and a much better idea of the scope of 3RTR’s clash with 10th Panzer’s rearguard.
November 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Twenty five years after the publication of our book of Blitzkrieg 1940 scenarios for TacWWII, I’ve now got a period appropriate map (actually War Department 1915) and a much better idea of the scope of 3RTR’s clash with 10th Panzer’s rearguard.
My modules for the outskirts of Coquelles in 1940. Intended for when I run The Road to St Omer at Joy of Six 2026.
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My modules for the outskirts of Coquelles in 1940. Intended for when I run The Road to St Omer at Joy of Six 2026.
This morning’s trip to Fiasco saw me acquire a new character figure that I reckon can be made to fit Gangs of Rome.
October 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This morning’s trip to Fiasco saw me acquire a new character figure that I reckon can be made to fit Gangs of Rome.
Marcus Didius Falco-themed Pulp Alley game by the Sally 4th guys at Fiasco today. Most inspiring!
October 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Marcus Didius Falco-themed Pulp Alley game by the Sally 4th guys at Fiasco today. Most inspiring!
Two of the great dragons of Napoleonic wargaming. At Patriot Games, Sheffield this afternoon.
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Two of the great dragons of Napoleonic wargaming. At Patriot Games, Sheffield this afternoon.
Setting out to teach myself Infamy Infamy. I’m not sure whether being so well-versed in Sharp Practice is an advantage or is hampering me.
#SpreadTheLard
#SpreadTheLard
October 24, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Setting out to teach myself Infamy Infamy. I’m not sure whether being so well-versed in Sharp Practice is an advantage or is hampering me.
#SpreadTheLard
#SpreadTheLard
German slingers - converted from Wargames Factory with green stuff and bits from the Gripping Beast Dark Age Warriors.
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
German slingers - converted from Wargames Factory with green stuff and bits from the Gripping Beast Dark Age Warriors.
Not a bad haul from the charity shops of York yesterday.
October 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Not a bad haul from the charity shops of York yesterday.
A pair of Barnsley reprobates attempting to rally the routing Union army after First Bull Run.
October 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A pair of Barnsley reprobates attempting to rally the routing Union army after First Bull Run.
A more considered report will follow but in the immediate aftermath I’d just like to thank game-runners, players and Patriots Hames staff for a terrific Steel Lard today. #SpreadTheLard
October 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A more considered report will follow but in the immediate aftermath I’d just like to thank game-runners, players and Patriots Hames staff for a terrific Steel Lard today. #SpreadTheLard
Woohoo! My new, personalised Steel Lard polo shirt has arrived from @glenbrookgames.bsky.social
Thanks Matt!
Thanks Matt!
October 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Woohoo! My new, personalised Steel Lard polo shirt has arrived from @glenbrookgames.bsky.social
Thanks Matt!
Thanks Matt!
The bridge over Cub Run comes under Confederate artillery fire.
October 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The bridge over Cub Run comes under Confederate artillery fire.
It’s the feared Black Horse Cavalry!
October 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It’s the feared Black Horse Cavalry!
Members of Congress observe the Union rout.
October 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Members of Congress observe the Union rout.
It’s just a week until Steel Lard. This is probably the final play-test of “Running from Bull Run”.
#SpreadTheLard
#SpreadTheLard
October 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s just a week until Steel Lard. This is probably the final play-test of “Running from Bull Run”.
#SpreadTheLard
#SpreadTheLard
Like this one?
October 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Like this one?
A feature of First Bull Run was the presence of parties of civilians who went out to watch the battle. Several members of Congress were caught up in the retreat.
I needed a Deployment Point for my own retreating senators so here’s their picnic blanket.
I needed a Deployment Point for my own retreating senators so here’s their picnic blanket.
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A feature of First Bull Run was the presence of parties of civilians who went out to watch the battle. Several members of Congress were caught up in the retreat.
I needed a Deployment Point for my own retreating senators so here’s their picnic blanket.
I needed a Deployment Point for my own retreating senators so here’s their picnic blanket.
Union stretcher bearers and hospital steward for “Running from Bull Run” at Steel Lard.
September 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Union stretcher bearers and hospital steward for “Running from Bull Run” at Steel Lard.
Union ambulance and stretcher bearers under way.
September 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Union ambulance and stretcher bearers under way.
1st Corps having delivered, I’ve increased the amount of discarded equipment I can strew alongside the Warrenton Pike.
September 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
1st Corps having delivered, I’ve increased the amount of discarded equipment I can strew alongside the Warrenton Pike.