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They really look outstanding. I have enjoyed watching the units grow over time.

Are we going to see some deployed to the table soon?

Lütjens Strikes North As mentioned in last week’s post the first sortie of the reinforced Kriegsmarine has finally occurred. The engagement, while fictional, draws it’s inspiration from the historical action…

I have been plugging away at a #1/3000th Kriegsmarine #NavalWargaming project for a while for use with the #NavalThunder rules. With the first units completed it was time to deploy to the North Sea. The background & link to the report can be found here: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/l...

Well I think 44 is good progress. My WWII naval project is at a much slower pace, but it is surprising how regular painting achieves results.

French cuirassiers launch a surprise & unsupported attack against the Prussian left flank. Heavy Prussian fire broke up the attack.

The Prussian right attacked with vigour. The Prussian right comprised two divisions from Genl. von Tumpling's VI Armeekorps. It was supported by the Prussian 4th Cavalry Division.

The Prussian centre comprised Genl Sandart's 9th Division, itself part of Genl Kirchbach's V Armeekorps. It's artillery engaged the French centre throughout the battle.

A general view of the battle with the Prussians on the left the French on the right.

Friday evening & it was off to the Franco-Prussian War with #6mm miniatures and the #Volley&Bayonet rules. Two players joined the Prussians while another two Naoleon III's army. Miniatures by #Heroics&Ros from my collection.

Great progress!

This week it's back to my Cold War #1/3000th #NavalWargaming project with a Soviet cruiser departing the shipyards to begin her patrols. In particular a Kresta II class anti-submarine vessel. A little background can be found at: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/c...

Thanks.

Last week a stirring multiplayer Napoleonic engagement using #Volley&Bayonet with #6mm miniatures. Set in 1813 Austrians & Russians engage the French. Determined attacks and swirling counterattacks follow. Additional photos & report can be found here: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/10/12/r...

A wonderful looking table. Thanks for posting the photos.

Great additions to the fleet.

A report of another stirring action from our our sixth & final game of our Pacific War naval campaign is now on-line. It covers the attack on Balikpapan in January 1942. #NavalWargaming #1/3000th using #NavalThunder Details can be found here: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/09/21/s...

This week "Tank Battles in Miniature - A wargamers guide to the Western Desert Campaign 1940-1942". A little nostalgia for those that recall the series. All part of my own occasional #OperationNostalia #Wargaming series.
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That is very impressive and certainly a more aggressive schedule than my own. Enjoy the process!

I find painting my own ships rather therapeutic after a busy day. Progress is steady and rewarding, all without the feeling of too much pressure.

The shipyards are very busy! I am enjoying watching progress.

Recently seen departing the shipyards are the German Panzerschiffes Deutschland & Scheer. Both in #1/3000th scale by #Navwar models. Rumours they could be deployed to the Atlantic soon abound. A little background can be found here: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/d... #NavalWargaming

A view of the Union right and Rebel left with an isolated Union spoiling attack underway.

The Union right under pressure.

Another view of the Union right.

A few photos of our last night’s American Civil War game using #6mm figures & the #Volley&Bayonet rules. Set in 1863 Reynolds faces a determined Lee, though soon Reynolds attacks the Rebel left. A most enjoyable encounter full of tension for all the players.

Has anyone seen HMAS Australia recently?

Richard, I look forward to reading project updates as they come to hand. I am really enjoying my own naval ship building adventures.

This week the battleships Scharnhorst & Gneisenau depart the shipyards for trials in the Baltic. The models are by #Navwar & in #1/3000th scale. More ramblings on both the ships & models can be found here: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/t... #NavalWargaming #NavalThunder

There are no raiders to be found here, please move on…

The Battle of Makassar Strait, January 1942. An engagement from our on-going naval campaign. With Japanese forces overrunning Borneo the Allies evacuate south to Australia. Background & report here: thewargamesroom.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/t... #1/3000th #NavalThunder #NavalWargaming

Friday evening an outstanding 1809 game. The Austrians were on the offensive but French resolve was on full display. French counterattacks featured throughout, driving three Austrian divisions back with heavy casualties leaving the remainder unwilling to advance. #Volley&Bayonet #6mm #Napoleonic

I enjoy your well presented historical miniatures you post here, though alas instagram is a step too far for me.

Over the weekend my grandson (5) played his first wargame. He is taken with numbers & after playing “Dice Yatzee” he noticed several WWII ships on my gaming table complete with dice. After some discussion we deployed the Ancient Romans & Iberians. He enjoyed defeating my Iberians #DBA #15mm

Iain, it’s good to see you getting some modern games in. Given your significant 1/300th collection it’s a shame you aren’t getting some of those on the table. Hopefully in the future…

Thanks Iain. It’s always good to get the little chaps out.

A most interesting update!

Friday found Ney with X & XII Corps engaged against the Austrians in a stirring 1813 game. An initial attack by Rapp’s Corps suffered heavy casualties. As Austrian reinforcements arrived Schwarzenburg moved to the offensive forcing the French to give ground. #6mm #Volley&Bayonet #Napoleonic