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.
Stephen surveys the snow.
November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Stephen surveys the snow.
First shotgun season
The truck’s owner is absent
The whitetail mocks him
Pike Co, IL 2025
The truck’s owner is absent
The whitetail mocks him
Pike Co, IL 2025
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
First shotgun season
The truck’s owner is absent
The whitetail mocks him
Pike Co, IL 2025
The truck’s owner is absent
The whitetail mocks him
Pike Co, IL 2025
Deer out past curfew. Pike Co, IL. 2025.
November 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Deer out past curfew. Pike Co, IL. 2025.
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
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
Crop scout Pippa. Corn is looking good, she reports.
May 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Crop scout Pippa. Corn is looking good, she reports.
More progress on the mecha project. Based three smaller mecha and printed the big dude. The big dude’s base will be a 52 x 90 mm oval.
Getting some ideas together for the rules. Multiple card activation in phases, similar to Arena of Blood by Wiley Games. I’m leaning toward 5 cards per turn.
Getting some ideas together for the rules. Multiple card activation in phases, similar to Arena of Blood by Wiley Games. I’m leaning toward 5 cards per turn.
April 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
More progress on the mecha project. Based three smaller mecha and printed the big dude. The big dude’s base will be a 52 x 90 mm oval.
Getting some ideas together for the rules. Multiple card activation in phases, similar to Arena of Blood by Wiley Games. I’m leaning toward 5 cards per turn.
Getting some ideas together for the rules. Multiple card activation in phases, similar to Arena of Blood by Wiley Games. I’m leaning toward 5 cards per turn.
Taking a short break from the Quar. These 28mm mecha are CyberForge STLs. More to come. I’m kicking around some ideas for a dueling mecha game. Basically, any walker that’s roughly dreadnought size will work. CyberForge has *lots* of models in that size range.
April 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Taking a short break from the Quar. These 28mm mecha are CyberForge STLs. More to come. I’m kicking around some ideas for a dueling mecha game. Basically, any walker that’s roughly dreadnought size will work. CyberForge has *lots* of models in that size range.
Pippa spotted some deer this morning. They ran away.
April 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Pippa spotted some deer this morning. They ran away.