Bill Pilon
@wpilon.bsky.social
Wargamer, 3D printer, movie buff and voracious reader. See my book blog at https://wordpress.com/view/billp46.wordpress.com
Some 15mm German motorcycle recon troops. 3DBreed March to Hell stls. I'm finally getting the new AK Quick Gen speedpaint dialed in.
July 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Some 15mm German motorcycle recon troops. 3DBreed March to Hell stls. I'm finally getting the new AK Quick Gen speedpaint dialed in.
But the cavalry is coming. My R35 is on the way and a phase or two later my VB team will deploy on the JoP.
We played for about 3 hours and the French were slowly losing when we ran out of time. Casualties were about even but my force morale was 6 or 7 compared to 8 or 9 for his.
We played for about 3 hours and the French were slowly losing when we ran out of time. Casualties were about even but my force morale was 6 or 7 compared to 8 or 9 for his.
July 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
But the cavalry is coming. My R35 is on the way and a phase or two later my VB team will deploy on the JoP.
We played for about 3 hours and the French were slowly losing when we ran out of time. Casualties were about even but my force morale was 6 or 7 compared to 8 or 9 for his.
We played for about 3 hours and the French were slowly losing when we ran out of time. Casualties were about even but my force morale was 6 or 7 compared to 8 or 9 for his.
The French stood fast although casualties and shock accumulated.
July 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The French stood fast although casualties and shock accumulated.
The Germans deployed an infantry section and an MMG team to lay down a base of fire against the French infantry guarding the approach to the village. 2/4
July 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Germans deployed an infantry section and an MMG team to lay down a base of fire against the French infantry guarding the approach to the village. 2/4
Mark Luther and I played our first game of CoC2 yesterday, using the Palm Off at Perbais scenario from the Gembluox PSC. Mark took the Germans and I had the French.
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Mark Luther and I played our first game of CoC2 yesterday, using the Palm Off at Perbais scenario from the Gembluox PSC. Mark took the Germans and I had the French.
A WIP the French motor pool for the Gembloux PSC. The stls are from M.Bergman and TigerAce.
Tomorrow I'll apply the camouflage and the wash. The German AFVs and guns are on the printer.
Tomorrow I'll apply the camouflage and the wash. The German AFVs and guns are on the printer.
June 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A WIP the French motor pool for the Gembloux PSC. The stls are from M.Bergman and TigerAce.
Tomorrow I'll apply the camouflage and the wash. The German AFVs and guns are on the printer.
Tomorrow I'll apply the camouflage and the wash. The German AFVs and guns are on the printer.
Been awhile since I posted, so here's my latest project. In printing and painting everything I need for the Chain of Command Gembloux PSC. So far I've finished the French rifle platoon, and the motorcycle recon squad support. The rest of the French supports are printed.
June 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Been awhile since I posted, so here's my latest project. In printing and painting everything I need for the Chain of Command Gembloux PSC. So far I've finished the French rifle platoon, and the motorcycle recon squad support. The rest of the French supports are printed.
More progress on my next two armies for Midgard and Dux Brittanniarum
A couple more units for the Romano-British army, a unit of Foot Comitatus swordsmen, a unit of Pedyt spearmen, and a wizard named Myrddin (better known to us as Merlin).
A couple more units for the Romano-British army, a unit of Foot Comitatus swordsmen, a unit of Pedyt spearmen, and a wizard named Myrddin (better known to us as Merlin).
April 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More progress on my next two armies for Midgard and Dux Brittanniarum
A couple more units for the Romano-British army, a unit of Foot Comitatus swordsmen, a unit of Pedyt spearmen, and a wizard named Myrddin (better known to us as Merlin).
A couple more units for the Romano-British army, a unit of Foot Comitatus swordsmen, a unit of Pedyt spearmen, and a wizard named Myrddin (better known to us as Merlin).
It's taken me two and a half months to print and paint the armies, but I've finally got my first game of Midgard set up. Dice drop tomorrow.
January 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It's taken me two and a half months to print and paint the armies, but I've finally got my first game of Midgard set up. Dice drop tomorrow.
In the words of the great philosopher Etta James - At Last!
Finished the last two units of Britons closing out the initial armies. Started on 30 November finished 24 January, 24 units and 150ish figures printed and painted in 56 days.
I'm finally ready to play a game of Midgard.
Stay tuned.
Finished the last two units of Britons closing out the initial armies. Started on 30 November finished 24 January, 24 units and 150ish figures printed and painted in 56 days.
I'm finally ready to play a game of Midgard.
Stay tuned.
January 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
In the words of the great philosopher Etta James - At Last!
Finished the last two units of Britons closing out the initial armies. Started on 30 November finished 24 January, 24 units and 150ish figures printed and painted in 56 days.
I'm finally ready to play a game of Midgard.
Stay tuned.
Finished the last two units of Britons closing out the initial armies. Started on 30 November finished 24 January, 24 units and 150ish figures printed and painted in 56 days.
I'm finally ready to play a game of Midgard.
Stay tuned.
Painted the last unit of Roman Auxiliaries, and just like that the Romans are finished.
Two more bases of Britons to go.
Two more bases of Britons to go.
January 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Painted the last unit of Roman Auxiliaries, and just like that the Romans are finished.
Two more bases of Britons to go.
Two more bases of Britons to go.
First figures of the year, another couple of units for Midgard. Three units of ancient Briton slingers.
All that's left for my two starter armies are the infantry. 88 more figures and I'll be ready for a game! Not bad for one month's work.
All that's left for my two starter armies are the infantry. 88 more figures and I'll be ready for a game! Not bad for one month's work.
January 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
First figures of the year, another couple of units for Midgard. Three units of ancient Briton slingers.
All that's left for my two starter armies are the infantry. 88 more figures and I'll be ready for a game! Not bad for one month's work.
All that's left for my two starter armies are the infantry. 88 more figures and I'll be ready for a game! Not bad for one month's work.
Last figure of the year. Odious Defecator, commander of the auxiliary cavalry for Midgard. Cromarty Forge 15mm stl upscaled to 28mm.
January 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Last figure of the year. Odious Defecator, commander of the auxiliary cavalry for Midgard. Cromarty Forge 15mm stl upscaled to 28mm.
Another couple of units for Midgard Roman archers and slingers.
Next up Briton Warrior infantry.
Next up Briton Warrior infantry.
December 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Another couple of units for Midgard Roman archers and slingers.
Next up Briton Warrior infantry.
Next up Briton Warrior infantry.
Another unit for Midgard/Saga, Roman auxiliary cavalry. Next up, slingers.
December 6, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Another unit for Midgard/Saga, Roman auxiliary cavalry. Next up, slingers.
And here's the finished product ready for the table to strike fear in the hearts of the Roman invaders.
December 2, 2024 at 10:11 PM
And here's the finished product ready for the table to strike fear in the hearts of the Roman invaders.
WIP - A pair of chariots with the base coats on ready for the magic wash tomorrow. The crews are in the curing machine.
My first unit for Midgard. 3D printed from Cromarty Forge 15mm ancient Briton stls upscaled to 28mm.
My first unit for Midgard. 3D printed from Cromarty Forge 15mm ancient Briton stls upscaled to 28mm.
December 1, 2024 at 1:17 AM
WIP - A pair of chariots with the base coats on ready for the magic wash tomorrow. The crews are in the curing machine.
My first unit for Midgard. 3D printed from Cromarty Forge 15mm ancient Briton stls upscaled to 28mm.
My first unit for Midgard. 3D printed from Cromarty Forge 15mm ancient Briton stls upscaled to 28mm.
Finished with my 1/1200 ships for now. Two French 100-gun ships of the line and four 74s to scuffle with HMS Victory and four British 74s. 3D printed from Henry Turner's amazing 1/2400 stls scaled up to 1/1200.
On to early imperial Romans and ancient Britons for Midgard, Saga, and Lion Rampant!
On to early imperial Romans and ancient Britons for Midgard, Saga, and Lion Rampant!
November 28, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Finished with my 1/1200 ships for now. Two French 100-gun ships of the line and four 74s to scuffle with HMS Victory and four British 74s. 3D printed from Henry Turner's amazing 1/2400 stls scaled up to 1/1200.
On to early imperial Romans and ancient Britons for Midgard, Saga, and Lion Rampant!
On to early imperial Romans and ancient Britons for Midgard, Saga, and Lion Rampant!
Changing it up from the 1/1200 scale ships. A unit of the 17th Light Dragoons for the battle of Cowpens. 3D printed in 10mm from Henry Turner's outstanding stls.
November 13, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Changing it up from the 1/1200 scale ships. A unit of the 17th Light Dragoons for the battle of Cowpens. 3D printed in 10mm from Henry Turner's outstanding stls.
Rip Wheeler and the Boys (and Teeter!) from Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. I like my chances...
November 12, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Rip Wheeler and the Boys (and Teeter!) from Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. I like my chances...
A pair of 74s for the French fleet. Two more 74s are in the paint shop and there's a pair of first rates on the printer. They're going to end up with a nice little squadron.
November 10, 2024 at 6:06 PM
A pair of 74s for the French fleet. Two more 74s are in the paint shop and there's a pair of first rates on the printer. They're going to end up with a nice little squadron.
3D Printing a little Christmas diorama. A de Havilland Vampire and a de Havilland Mosquito both in 1/144.
IYKYK.
IYKYK.
November 9, 2024 at 5:32 AM
3D Printing a little Christmas diorama. A de Havilland Vampire and a de Havilland Mosquito both in 1/144.
IYKYK.
IYKYK.
Hi! I've got several of your books and it is a thrill to finally "meet" you.
November 8, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Hi! I've got several of your books and it is a thrill to finally "meet" you.