iain
@iain2411.bsky.social
Dad. Wargaming enthusiast. British Army Veteran. LFC. British. European. 🇪🇺 Read my Warlord Games article here: https://warlord-community.warlordgames.com/iain-madeloso-paints-epic-battles-revolution/
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· Jan 16
Yes, Henry Cavill is a great ambassador for the hobby, however, Peter Cushing would be my personal choice for 'Warmaster of Wargaming.'
If I'm not wrong, I believe he has a copy of HG Wells' 'Little Wars' in the last photograph too. 👍
If I'm not wrong, I believe he has a copy of HG Wells' 'Little Wars' in the last photograph too. 👍
I was watching my youngest son play this last night! The story is quite good fun. 👍
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
Hogwarts Legacy is now at the right price: $0
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I was watching my youngest son play this last night! The story is quite good fun. 👍
Stargrave:
Another one finished. This unfortunate bloke appears to have half his face munched off! Very grim. But judging by the crowbar in hand, he went out swinging.
More soon. 👍
Another one finished. This unfortunate bloke appears to have half his face munched off! Very grim. But judging by the crowbar in hand, he went out swinging.
More soon. 👍
December 13, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Stargrave:
Another one finished. This unfortunate bloke appears to have half his face munched off! Very grim. But judging by the crowbar in hand, he went out swinging.
More soon. 👍
Another one finished. This unfortunate bloke appears to have half his face munched off! Very grim. But judging by the crowbar in hand, he went out swinging.
More soon. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
Here is the 1st and 2nd Infantry Platoons and an armoured platoon of the 357th Rifle Regiment.
I have the Heavy Weapon Platoon to finish and then I'll have done all my Bolt Action minis!
(All minis from @warlordgames.com)
Here is the 1st and 2nd Infantry Platoons and an armoured platoon of the 357th Rifle Regiment.
I have the Heavy Weapon Platoon to finish and then I'll have done all my Bolt Action minis!
(All minis from @warlordgames.com)
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Stalingrad Project:
Here is the 1st and 2nd Infantry Platoons and an armoured platoon of the 357th Rifle Regiment.
I have the Heavy Weapon Platoon to finish and then I'll have done all my Bolt Action minis!
(All minis from @warlordgames.com)
Here is the 1st and 2nd Infantry Platoons and an armoured platoon of the 357th Rifle Regiment.
I have the Heavy Weapon Platoon to finish and then I'll have done all my Bolt Action minis!
(All minis from @warlordgames.com)
Stargrave:
I'm really enjoying painting these miniatures. They really stir the imagination into coming up with all the back stories and roles these people will play in my Stargrave universe.
(Miniatures from twistedpinnacle on Etsy)
More soon. 👍
I'm really enjoying painting these miniatures. They really stir the imagination into coming up with all the back stories and roles these people will play in my Stargrave universe.
(Miniatures from twistedpinnacle on Etsy)
More soon. 👍
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Stargrave:
I'm really enjoying painting these miniatures. They really stir the imagination into coming up with all the back stories and roles these people will play in my Stargrave universe.
(Miniatures from twistedpinnacle on Etsy)
More soon. 👍
I'm really enjoying painting these miniatures. They really stir the imagination into coming up with all the back stories and roles these people will play in my Stargrave universe.
(Miniatures from twistedpinnacle on Etsy)
More soon. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
Well, this took a lot less time than I anticipated! A @warlordgames.com Soviet infantry platoon painted in under 5 days. I'm really chuffed!
Full Soviet army pics tomorrow.
Well, this took a lot less time than I anticipated! A @warlordgames.com Soviet infantry platoon painted in under 5 days. I'm really chuffed!
Full Soviet army pics tomorrow.
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Stalingrad Project:
Well, this took a lot less time than I anticipated! A @warlordgames.com Soviet infantry platoon painted in under 5 days. I'm really chuffed!
Full Soviet army pics tomorrow.
Well, this took a lot less time than I anticipated! A @warlordgames.com Soviet infantry platoon painted in under 5 days. I'm really chuffed!
Full Soviet army pics tomorrow.
Stalingrad Project:
The first layer of skin has been blocked in and once dry, a wash was added. I'll let this lot dry overnight before moving on to the highlighting stages.
More tomorrow. 👍
The first layer of skin has been blocked in and once dry, a wash was added. I'll let this lot dry overnight before moving on to the highlighting stages.
More tomorrow. 👍
December 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Stalingrad Project:
The first layer of skin has been blocked in and once dry, a wash was added. I'll let this lot dry overnight before moving on to the highlighting stages.
More tomorrow. 👍
The first layer of skin has been blocked in and once dry, a wash was added. I'll let this lot dry overnight before moving on to the highlighting stages.
More tomorrow. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
The first day's progress so far isn't too bad at all. Undercoated the entire platoon and then blocked in the uniform colours, belts, webbing, helmets, boots and weapons.
More tomorrow. 👍
The first day's progress so far isn't too bad at all. Undercoated the entire platoon and then blocked in the uniform colours, belts, webbing, helmets, boots and weapons.
More tomorrow. 👍
December 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Stalingrad Project:
The first day's progress so far isn't too bad at all. Undercoated the entire platoon and then blocked in the uniform colours, belts, webbing, helmets, boots and weapons.
More tomorrow. 👍
The first day's progress so far isn't too bad at all. Undercoated the entire platoon and then blocked in the uniform colours, belts, webbing, helmets, boots and weapons.
More tomorrow. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
So the intention this week is to get this platoon finished by Sunday. It's a bit of a challenge for myself just to push my capabilities. It also means I'll clear some space in time for Christmas!
Wish me luck! 👍
So the intention this week is to get this platoon finished by Sunday. It's a bit of a challenge for myself just to push my capabilities. It also means I'll clear some space in time for Christmas!
Wish me luck! 👍
December 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Stalingrad Project:
So the intention this week is to get this platoon finished by Sunday. It's a bit of a challenge for myself just to push my capabilities. It also means I'll clear some space in time for Christmas!
Wish me luck! 👍
So the intention this week is to get this platoon finished by Sunday. It's a bit of a challenge for myself just to push my capabilities. It also means I'll clear some space in time for Christmas!
Wish me luck! 👍
ACW Project:
Having asked the question yesterday, I'm going to dip my toe into 2mm scale wargaming using Irregular Miniatures' 2mm range. I think I'll be using either 'Alter of Freedom' or 'Fire and Fury' rules. Some research required.
If all goes well, I may up the scale later.
Having asked the question yesterday, I'm going to dip my toe into 2mm scale wargaming using Irregular Miniatures' 2mm range. I think I'll be using either 'Alter of Freedom' or 'Fire and Fury' rules. Some research required.
If all goes well, I may up the scale later.
December 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ACW Project:
Having asked the question yesterday, I'm going to dip my toe into 2mm scale wargaming using Irregular Miniatures' 2mm range. I think I'll be using either 'Alter of Freedom' or 'Fire and Fury' rules. Some research required.
If all goes well, I may up the scale later.
Having asked the question yesterday, I'm going to dip my toe into 2mm scale wargaming using Irregular Miniatures' 2mm range. I think I'll be using either 'Alter of Freedom' or 'Fire and Fury' rules. Some research required.
If all goes well, I may up the scale later.
Stalingrad project:
'C' Squad are now built, as is a platoon medic. 2nd Platoon are now ready to be painted, which I'll start on Monday. The aim will be to get all 3 squads and the Political Officers finished by the end of next weekend. A fun little challenge for myself! 😅👍
'C' Squad are now built, as is a platoon medic. 2nd Platoon are now ready to be painted, which I'll start on Monday. The aim will be to get all 3 squads and the Political Officers finished by the end of next weekend. A fun little challenge for myself! 😅👍
December 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Stalingrad project:
'C' Squad are now built, as is a platoon medic. 2nd Platoon are now ready to be painted, which I'll start on Monday. The aim will be to get all 3 squads and the Political Officers finished by the end of next weekend. A fun little challenge for myself! 😅👍
'C' Squad are now built, as is a platoon medic. 2nd Platoon are now ready to be painted, which I'll start on Monday. The aim will be to get all 3 squads and the Political Officers finished by the end of next weekend. A fun little challenge for myself! 😅👍
Hobby question:
Those who have followed me for a while, know I like to switch back & forth between projects in order to keep things fresh.
Now, I'm going to start an American Civil War project in 2026 & if any of you've wargamed the period, what minis/scale did you choose?
Those who have followed me for a while, know I like to switch back & forth between projects in order to keep things fresh.
Now, I'm going to start an American Civil War project in 2026 & if any of you've wargamed the period, what minis/scale did you choose?
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hobby question:
Those who have followed me for a while, know I like to switch back & forth between projects in order to keep things fresh.
Now, I'm going to start an American Civil War project in 2026 & if any of you've wargamed the period, what minis/scale did you choose?
Those who have followed me for a while, know I like to switch back & forth between projects in order to keep things fresh.
Now, I'm going to start an American Civil War project in 2026 & if any of you've wargamed the period, what minis/scale did you choose?
I walked through these gates many times when I lived in York. It's a wonderful city.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I walked through these gates many times when I lived in York. It's a wonderful city.
(Posted from X).
(Posted from X).
Stargrave:
Another casualty is finished. Again, another very nice looking sculpt and little clean-up needed. All these miniatures give me an Alien/Dead Space vibe. Very cool.
Another casualty is finished. Again, another very nice looking sculpt and little clean-up needed. All these miniatures give me an Alien/Dead Space vibe. Very cool.
December 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Stargrave:
Another casualty is finished. Again, another very nice looking sculpt and little clean-up needed. All these miniatures give me an Alien/Dead Space vibe. Very cool.
Another casualty is finished. Again, another very nice looking sculpt and little clean-up needed. All these miniatures give me an Alien/Dead Space vibe. Very cool.
Stalingrad Project:
The @warlordgames.com Katyusha is now finished. It was a little fiddly to build the rocket assembly, however it's worth it once it's all finished.
I'm still undecided as to whether I'm going to use different minis for the 2 ground crew. I'll have a think. 🤔👍
The @warlordgames.com Katyusha is now finished. It was a little fiddly to build the rocket assembly, however it's worth it once it's all finished.
I'm still undecided as to whether I'm going to use different minis for the 2 ground crew. I'll have a think. 🤔👍
December 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Stalingrad Project:
The @warlordgames.com Katyusha is now finished. It was a little fiddly to build the rocket assembly, however it's worth it once it's all finished.
I'm still undecided as to whether I'm going to use different minis for the 2 ground crew. I'll have a think. 🤔👍
The @warlordgames.com Katyusha is now finished. It was a little fiddly to build the rocket assembly, however it's worth it once it's all finished.
I'm still undecided as to whether I'm going to use different minis for the 2 ground crew. I'll have a think. 🤔👍
Stargrave:
Picked up some scenic looking scifi casualties from Etsy, for use with my own campaign.
This is the first of 8 miniatures I got and I have to say, they're excellent sculpts. I don't think much of his diet: Coke, Irn Bru and Tea! 😅
(Mini from twistedpinnacle3d on Etsy)
Picked up some scenic looking scifi casualties from Etsy, for use with my own campaign.
This is the first of 8 miniatures I got and I have to say, they're excellent sculpts. I don't think much of his diet: Coke, Irn Bru and Tea! 😅
(Mini from twistedpinnacle3d on Etsy)
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Stargrave:
Picked up some scenic looking scifi casualties from Etsy, for use with my own campaign.
This is the first of 8 miniatures I got and I have to say, they're excellent sculpts. I don't think much of his diet: Coke, Irn Bru and Tea! 😅
(Mini from twistedpinnacle3d on Etsy)
Picked up some scenic looking scifi casualties from Etsy, for use with my own campaign.
This is the first of 8 miniatures I got and I have to say, they're excellent sculpts. I don't think much of his diet: Coke, Irn Bru and Tea! 😅
(Mini from twistedpinnacle3d on Etsy)
Stalingrad Project:
Managed a bit of painting today and got the main body and tyres painted. I also added a highlight to the doors, wheel arches and bonnet.
Should get it finished tomorrow. 👍
Managed a bit of painting today and got the main body and tyres painted. I also added a highlight to the doors, wheel arches and bonnet.
Should get it finished tomorrow. 👍
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Stalingrad Project:
Managed a bit of painting today and got the main body and tyres painted. I also added a highlight to the doors, wheel arches and bonnet.
Should get it finished tomorrow. 👍
Managed a bit of painting today and got the main body and tyres painted. I also added a highlight to the doors, wheel arches and bonnet.
Should get it finished tomorrow. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
After many frustrating hours, the Katyusha is built! 😅 I've left a door off so I can give the cab a coat of paint & then get the painted driver in. The rocket assembly is also not glued in place for ease of painting.
I'll start painting tomorrow. 👍
After many frustrating hours, the Katyusha is built! 😅 I've left a door off so I can give the cab a coat of paint & then get the painted driver in. The rocket assembly is also not glued in place for ease of painting.
I'll start painting tomorrow. 👍
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Stalingrad Project:
After many frustrating hours, the Katyusha is built! 😅 I've left a door off so I can give the cab a coat of paint & then get the painted driver in. The rocket assembly is also not glued in place for ease of painting.
I'll start painting tomorrow. 👍
After many frustrating hours, the Katyusha is built! 😅 I've left a door off so I can give the cab a coat of paint & then get the painted driver in. The rocket assembly is also not glued in place for ease of painting.
I'll start painting tomorrow. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
My @warlordgames.com T34 is finished.
A very good kit to build. My only issue was the crewman's hands don't sit flat, so I added a bit of snow effects so they made better contact with the turret.
Nevertheless, a good vehicle to paint. 👍
My @warlordgames.com T34 is finished.
A very good kit to build. My only issue was the crewman's hands don't sit flat, so I added a bit of snow effects so they made better contact with the turret.
Nevertheless, a good vehicle to paint. 👍
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Stalingrad Project:
My @warlordgames.com T34 is finished.
A very good kit to build. My only issue was the crewman's hands don't sit flat, so I added a bit of snow effects so they made better contact with the turret.
Nevertheless, a good vehicle to paint. 👍
My @warlordgames.com T34 is finished.
A very good kit to build. My only issue was the crewman's hands don't sit flat, so I added a bit of snow effects so they made better contact with the turret.
Nevertheless, a good vehicle to paint. 👍
Anyone who hasn't watched Peachy's Five Leagues video series and has an interest in Fantasy RPGs, needs to give this a watch. It's really entertaining and enjoyable. I found it's great for getting the creative juices flowing! 👍
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Anyone who hasn't watched Peachy's Five Leagues video series and has an interest in Fantasy RPGs, needs to give this a watch. It's really entertaining and enjoyable. I found it's great for getting the creative juices flowing! 👍
Stargrave:
The Automatons are finished! These chaps were fun to build and a lot of fun to paint. I went with a Borg sort of look and kept the fleshy bits a very muted colour.
I imagine they would fit quite nicely within a 40k servitor type role too. 👍
The Automatons are finished! These chaps were fun to build and a lot of fun to paint. I went with a Borg sort of look and kept the fleshy bits a very muted colour.
I imagine they would fit quite nicely within a 40k servitor type role too. 👍
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Stargrave:
The Automatons are finished! These chaps were fun to build and a lot of fun to paint. I went with a Borg sort of look and kept the fleshy bits a very muted colour.
I imagine they would fit quite nicely within a 40k servitor type role too. 👍
The Automatons are finished! These chaps were fun to build and a lot of fun to paint. I went with a Borg sort of look and kept the fleshy bits a very muted colour.
I imagine they would fit quite nicely within a 40k servitor type role too. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
I finished the first MMG team and the heavy weapon platoon commander, this morning.
I really enjoy painting @WarlordGames's Resin miniatures. The details are very crisp and the paint goes on a treat.
1 more MMG and a Medium Mortar to go. 👍
I finished the first MMG team and the heavy weapon platoon commander, this morning.
I really enjoy painting @WarlordGames's Resin miniatures. The details are very crisp and the paint goes on a treat.
1 more MMG and a Medium Mortar to go. 👍
November 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Stalingrad Project:
I finished the first MMG team and the heavy weapon platoon commander, this morning.
I really enjoy painting @WarlordGames's Resin miniatures. The details are very crisp and the paint goes on a treat.
1 more MMG and a Medium Mortar to go. 👍
I finished the first MMG team and the heavy weapon platoon commander, this morning.
I really enjoy painting @WarlordGames's Resin miniatures. The details are very crisp and the paint goes on a treat.
1 more MMG and a Medium Mortar to go. 👍
Stargrave:
I got a couple of sprues of Automatons that I've put together for a couple of scenarios.
I've also made a couple like my Empire troopers. These unfortunate souls have fallen victim to a plague!
I've also got some other bits on the way, more on them soon! 😳👍
I got a couple of sprues of Automatons that I've put together for a couple of scenarios.
I've also made a couple like my Empire troopers. These unfortunate souls have fallen victim to a plague!
I've also got some other bits on the way, more on them soon! 😳👍
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Stargrave:
I got a couple of sprues of Automatons that I've put together for a couple of scenarios.
I've also made a couple like my Empire troopers. These unfortunate souls have fallen victim to a plague!
I've also got some other bits on the way, more on them soon! 😳👍
I got a couple of sprues of Automatons that I've put together for a couple of scenarios.
I've also made a couple like my Empire troopers. These unfortunate souls have fallen victim to a plague!
I've also got some other bits on the way, more on them soon! 😳👍
Stalingrad Project:
I've been doing a lot of gluing over the last day or so.
This will be the start of 'A' squad, 2nd platoon, 357th Rifle Regiment, plus 3 Political Officers.
I've also got a Heavy Weapon Platoon to start, so decided to build one of the MMG teams. 👍
I've been doing a lot of gluing over the last day or so.
This will be the start of 'A' squad, 2nd platoon, 357th Rifle Regiment, plus 3 Political Officers.
I've also got a Heavy Weapon Platoon to start, so decided to build one of the MMG teams. 👍
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Stalingrad Project:
I've been doing a lot of gluing over the last day or so.
This will be the start of 'A' squad, 2nd platoon, 357th Rifle Regiment, plus 3 Political Officers.
I've also got a Heavy Weapon Platoon to start, so decided to build one of the MMG teams. 👍
I've been doing a lot of gluing over the last day or so.
This will be the start of 'A' squad, 2nd platoon, 357th Rifle Regiment, plus 3 Political Officers.
I've also got a Heavy Weapon Platoon to start, so decided to build one of the MMG teams. 👍
Stalingrad Project:
I found painting this one slightly poignant.
Olga Kovalyova was a female steelworker in the Battle of Stalingrad who took up arms to defend the city, brandishing a submachine gun and a flag to inspire her comrades. She would be killed in action in Aug 1942.
I found painting this one slightly poignant.
Olga Kovalyova was a female steelworker in the Battle of Stalingrad who took up arms to defend the city, brandishing a submachine gun and a flag to inspire her comrades. She would be killed in action in Aug 1942.
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Stalingrad Project:
I found painting this one slightly poignant.
Olga Kovalyova was a female steelworker in the Battle of Stalingrad who took up arms to defend the city, brandishing a submachine gun and a flag to inspire her comrades. She would be killed in action in Aug 1942.
I found painting this one slightly poignant.
Olga Kovalyova was a female steelworker in the Battle of Stalingrad who took up arms to defend the city, brandishing a submachine gun and a flag to inspire her comrades. She would be killed in action in Aug 1942.
Stargrave:
I finished this kitbashed Empire auto turret.
I'm hoping to kitbash everything I need for all the scenarios in the main rulebook, rather than buy stuff, although I do have a couple of items I've got my eyes on. 😶
I finished this kitbashed Empire auto turret.
I'm hoping to kitbash everything I need for all the scenarios in the main rulebook, rather than buy stuff, although I do have a couple of items I've got my eyes on. 😶
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Stargrave:
I finished this kitbashed Empire auto turret.
I'm hoping to kitbash everything I need for all the scenarios in the main rulebook, rather than buy stuff, although I do have a couple of items I've got my eyes on. 😶
I finished this kitbashed Empire auto turret.
I'm hoping to kitbash everything I need for all the scenarios in the main rulebook, rather than buy stuff, although I do have a couple of items I've got my eyes on. 😶