Olly - Wargamer of Kent
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Kent based wargamer. Play a variety of periods and scales, current projects are Epic ECW, MESBG and 28mm WW2.
Officers, PIAT team and 2” mortar to complete the core British Platoon
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Officers, PIAT team and 2” mortar to complete the core British Platoon
Fantastic day at the RE Play show at the Royal engineers museum. I was lucky enough to play in a huge battle of Hastings.
I commanded the right flank of the Anglo-Saxons. Might have committed the classic blunder of charging down the hill but the flank held and we carried the day!
I commanded the right flank of the Anglo-Saxons. Might have committed the classic blunder of charging down the hill but the flank held and we carried the day!
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Fantastic day at the RE Play show at the Royal engineers museum. I was lucky enough to play in a huge battle of Hastings.
I commanded the right flank of the Anglo-Saxons. Might have committed the classic blunder of charging down the hill but the flank held and we carried the day!
I commanded the right flank of the Anglo-Saxons. Might have committed the classic blunder of charging down the hill but the flank held and we carried the day!
Does anyone else feel like 2025 has been a year chock full of new rulesets? Particularly Medieval and WW1…
Just seen that Gripping Beast have come out with/are supporting a new WW1 game, which like many others are focused on the 100 days Offensive
Just seen that Gripping Beast have come out with/are supporting a new WW1 game, which like many others are focused on the 100 days Offensive
October 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Does anyone else feel like 2025 has been a year chock full of new rulesets? Particularly Medieval and WW1…
Just seen that Gripping Beast have come out with/are supporting a new WW1 game, which like many others are focused on the 100 days Offensive
Just seen that Gripping Beast have come out with/are supporting a new WW1 game, which like many others are focused on the 100 days Offensive
Third and final section for the British in Italy platoon. Just the platoon leaders and support weapons to go.
October 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Third and final section for the British in Italy platoon. Just the platoon leaders and support weapons to go.
Section No.2 for my British in Italy platoon. Luckily only a 3 section platoon so just one more to go!
September 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Section No.2 for my British in Italy platoon. Luckily only a 3 section platoon so just one more to go!
Harold Godwinson and his two brothers for my SAGA collection. A nice break from WW2 uniforms
August 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Harold Godwinson and his two brothers for my SAGA collection. A nice break from WW2 uniforms
First section of my British platoon for the Italian campaign compete! A nice blend of Khaki Drill and Battledress
August 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
First section of my British platoon for the Italian campaign compete! A nice blend of Khaki Drill and Battledress
I took a punt on a Bolt Action mystery box and worked out how much you actually save from it.
Worked out for me as I had a plan for boxes that I wasn’t fussed about, but I don’t think a mystery box is for everyone!
youtu.be/u_LgYQBpGwM?...
Worked out for me as I had a plan for boxes that I wasn’t fussed about, but I don’t think a mystery box is for everyone!
youtu.be/u_LgYQBpGwM?...
Is the Warlord Bolt Action Mystery Box worth it?
YouTube video by Wargamer Of Kent
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August 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I took a punt on a Bolt Action mystery box and worked out how much you actually save from it.
Worked out for me as I had a plan for boxes that I wasn’t fussed about, but I don’t think a mystery box is for everyone!
youtu.be/u_LgYQBpGwM?...
Worked out for me as I had a plan for boxes that I wasn’t fussed about, but I don’t think a mystery box is for everyone!
youtu.be/u_LgYQBpGwM?...
Does anyone know if the larger Empress Miniatures Russian Civil War range is delayed or shelved? I know they came out with some lovely Ukrainians a few years ago but also found these previews from 2023 that don’t seem available.
August 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Does anyone know if the larger Empress Miniatures Russian Civil War range is delayed or shelved? I know they came out with some lovely Ukrainians a few years ago but also found these previews from 2023 that don’t seem available.
More US armour rolls off the painting desk. 3 Priests and 4 M10 Wolverines. Crew took a little bit of time but worth the effort!
July 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
More US armour rolls off the painting desk. 3 Priests and 4 M10 Wolverines. Crew took a little bit of time but worth the effort!
Great days gaming today, as one of my mates put on a 6 person Hail Caesar game, using Epic figures he’s painted over the last year.
The game was a ‘What if’ following Trebia, and the Roman Remnants succeeded in holding on long enough to give Rome some hope!
The game was a ‘What if’ following Trebia, and the Roman Remnants succeeded in holding on long enough to give Rome some hope!
July 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Great days gaming today, as one of my mates put on a 6 person Hail Caesar game, using Epic figures he’s painted over the last year.
The game was a ‘What if’ following Trebia, and the Roman Remnants succeeded in holding on long enough to give Rome some hope!
The game was a ‘What if’ following Trebia, and the Roman Remnants succeeded in holding on long enough to give Rome some hope!
It’s a soggy morning here in Kent, so a good time to share my latest video where I go through my Home Guard army and hoe to use it in Bolt Action with the new Armies of Great Britain.
Operation Sealion is my favourite ‘what if’ of WW2 by a long way!
youtu.be/Z5o114RHfZk?...
Operation Sealion is my favourite ‘what if’ of WW2 by a long way!
youtu.be/Z5o114RHfZk?...
How to Play the Home Guard in Bolt Action V3
YouTube video by Wargamer Of Kent
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July 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
It’s a soggy morning here in Kent, so a good time to share my latest video where I go through my Home Guard army and hoe to use it in Bolt Action with the new Armies of Great Britain.
Operation Sealion is my favourite ‘what if’ of WW2 by a long way!
youtu.be/Z5o114RHfZk?...
Operation Sealion is my favourite ‘what if’ of WW2 by a long way!
youtu.be/Z5o114RHfZk?...
First batch of tanks for my Americans done! You do have to start with Shermans after all..
July 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
First batch of tanks for my Americans done! You do have to start with Shermans after all..
After finishing my Italians I’ve been bouncing around for my next project, and then I found this Flames Of War starter set in the loft.
With nearly everything for a US army for Rapid Fire, I’ve decided that by documenting the project I might actually paint it all!
youtu.be/GhP-uotso1E?...
With nearly everything for a US army for Rapid Fire, I’ve decided that by documenting the project I might actually paint it all!
youtu.be/GhP-uotso1E?...
Building a WW2 American Army in 15mm Part 1 - Gluing Tanks
YouTube video by Wargamer Of Kent
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July 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
After finishing my Italians I’ve been bouncing around for my next project, and then I found this Flames Of War starter set in the loft.
With nearly everything for a US army for Rapid Fire, I’ve decided that by documenting the project I might actually paint it all!
youtu.be/GhP-uotso1E?...
With nearly everything for a US army for Rapid Fire, I’ve decided that by documenting the project I might actually paint it all!
youtu.be/GhP-uotso1E?...
The answer is yes! A slow start but when it came down to the push of like the royalists gained the upper hand.
June 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The answer is yes! A slow start but when it came down to the push of like the royalists gained the upper hand.
17th Century action today, can the Royalists reverse history at Nantwich?
June 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
17th Century action today, can the Royalists reverse history at Nantwich?
One of my big projects for the last year was an Italian Platoon for Sicily, and to celebrate finishing it, I’ve made a YouTube video going over the army, and the choices I made with it.
Not the best video by any means, but I appreciate anyone who watches it!
youtu.be/H00S2rH6QKc?...
Not the best video by any means, but I appreciate anyone who watches it!
youtu.be/H00S2rH6QKc?...
Army Overview - The Italian Army in Sicily for Bolt Action and Chain of Command
YouTube video by Wargamer Of Kent
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June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One of my big projects for the last year was an Italian Platoon for Sicily, and to celebrate finishing it, I’ve made a YouTube video going over the army, and the choices I made with it.
Not the best video by any means, but I appreciate anyone who watches it!
youtu.be/H00S2rH6QKc?...
Not the best video by any means, but I appreciate anyone who watches it!
youtu.be/H00S2rH6QKc?...
Finished the Royalist Commanders for my ECW collection. Impressive amount of detail on these models at this scale.
Went for the black enamelled armour look on Charles himself.
Went for the black enamelled armour look on Charles himself.
June 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Finished the Royalist Commanders for my ECW collection. Impressive amount of detail on these models at this scale.
Went for the black enamelled armour look on Charles himself.
Went for the black enamelled armour look on Charles himself.
The Western Desert project rumbles on, just finished most of a battalion of Bersaglieri! Majority Battlefront figures with a QRF AA gun
June 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The Western Desert project rumbles on, just finished most of a battalion of Bersaglieri! Majority Battlefront figures with a QRF AA gun
All set up at Broadside, Battle of Gela 1943!
Really chuffed, culmination of a year long project
Really chuffed, culmination of a year long project
June 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
All set up at Broadside, Battle of Gela 1943!
Really chuffed, culmination of a year long project
Really chuffed, culmination of a year long project
Now the Sicily ‘43 project is finished and ready for the Broadside show this Saturday, time to begin a new project - 15mm Desert.
Two bases of Italian Bersagleri complete as ‘tests’ rest of the battalion is WIP
Two bases of Italian Bersagleri complete as ‘tests’ rest of the battalion is WIP
June 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Now the Sicily ‘43 project is finished and ready for the Broadside show this Saturday, time to begin a new project - 15mm Desert.
Two bases of Italian Bersagleri complete as ‘tests’ rest of the battalion is WIP
Two bases of Italian Bersagleri complete as ‘tests’ rest of the battalion is WIP
Made up some casualty markers for the English Civil War collection. Used milliput to create a depression where a small D6 can sit.
I’ve always enjoyed creating markers that blend into the battle board a bit more
I’ve always enjoyed creating markers that blend into the battle board a bit more
June 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Made up some casualty markers for the English Civil War collection. Used milliput to create a depression where a small D6 can sit.
I’ve always enjoyed creating markers that blend into the battle board a bit more
I’ve always enjoyed creating markers that blend into the battle board a bit more
Heads up for 15mm Early War fans - battlefront have said they are delaying their new Early War range due to a factory move.
It’s a shame, but they showed off some painted examples. Will be using these for Rapid Fire!
youtu.be/5lsT1h_kgE8
It’s a shame, but they showed off some painted examples. Will be using these for Rapid Fire!
youtu.be/5lsT1h_kgE8
Early War Update with Peter
YouTube video by Flames Of War
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Heads up for 15mm Early War fans - battlefront have said they are delaying their new Early War range due to a factory move.
It’s a shame, but they showed off some painted examples. Will be using these for Rapid Fire!
youtu.be/5lsT1h_kgE8
It’s a shame, but they showed off some painted examples. Will be using these for Rapid Fire!
youtu.be/5lsT1h_kgE8
A unit of commanded shot done for the ECW epic collection.
These chaps would often accompany cavalry to increase their firepower. Played around with a less uniformed look given how poor logistics were in the 17th century!
These chaps would often accompany cavalry to increase their firepower. Played around with a less uniformed look given how poor logistics were in the 17th century!
June 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A unit of commanded shot done for the ECW epic collection.
These chaps would often accompany cavalry to increase their firepower. Played around with a less uniformed look given how poor logistics were in the 17th century!
These chaps would often accompany cavalry to increase their firepower. Played around with a less uniformed look given how poor logistics were in the 17th century!
Tried out Pikeman’s Lament with Epic ECW Figures.
Given that the rules work a lot on units being more than or less than half strength two bases to a unit worked very well. Another game for a weeknight club game, with Pike and Shotte for larger weekend games!
Given that the rules work a lot on units being more than or less than half strength two bases to a unit worked very well. Another game for a weeknight club game, with Pike and Shotte for larger weekend games!
June 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tried out Pikeman’s Lament with Epic ECW Figures.
Given that the rules work a lot on units being more than or less than half strength two bases to a unit worked very well. Another game for a weeknight club game, with Pike and Shotte for larger weekend games!
Given that the rules work a lot on units being more than or less than half strength two bases to a unit worked very well. Another game for a weeknight club game, with Pike and Shotte for larger weekend games!