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Michael Harker

@michaelharker.bsky.social

Gamer/Academic in Glasgow. Professionally interested in relationships, networks and dev and marketing of Apps. Personally interested in all forms of gaming (especially toy soldiers) as well as history and E-biking. I hope to post positive things.

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Yes! Some periods need certain scales. Can't get the length of line or multiple lines in a much bigger scale. This gives that, and also real flanks and rears.

01.03.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

6mm suited for this type of game. Lots of regiments and long and multiple lines.

01.03.2026 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DoW on Brexit day. Sad times.

01.03.2026 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Chaos. As I recall, a strong win for Marlborough and friends. 6 player game.

01.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In a brilliant if accidental bit of role-play, one player had left their reading glasses two floors down, and was unable to read the reconnaissance report from their scouts, but also unwilling to suffer the indignity of it being read to them. Aristocrats!

01.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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As commands got close to table entry, this was communicated to players opposite using text messages - a 'large force of cavalry is approaching from the eastern side of the woods' and the like.

01.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Preparation included deforming the map to fit on a 12x6 table - but to still contain the key features, points. I also set up the game with commands in place but then removed many at the start of the game so they could enter in the sequence they historically did.

01.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few days ago I posted pics of my Ramillies in 6mm. I knew I had other photos from a WSS battle, but couldn't immediately find them. Now I have! I give you Oudenarde in 6mm, with about 7000 teensy-tiny lads!

01.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
TheGlasgowStory TheGlasgowStory tells the story of Glasgow in words and pictures, told by some of Scotland's best writers, and illustrated with thousands of images from the collections of the city's world-famous libr...

Lobey Dosser: www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=...

01.03.2026 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

DoW with occasional guest conings. This one is quite high up on a huge plinth.

01.03.2026 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Much more inherent dignity there.

01.03.2026 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Lady Roberts Unveils Memorial To Her Husband Lord Roberts  (1914)
YouTube video by British PathΓ© Lady Roberts Unveils Memorial To Her Husband Lord Roberts (1914)

There is Pathe footage of its unveiling in 1914! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDg5...

01.03.2026 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the best one I've taken of this Imperial Bastard.

01.03.2026 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the top of Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow, and that is Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederi...

01.03.2026 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you tried Liberte by Martin Wallace? More political than military, but an excellent game.

01.03.2026 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I do several sessions a week, but there are gap days, owing to scheduling/exhaustion/not feeling it. Collate pics and share them on Wednesdays as a batch?

01.03.2026 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've had worse views out of the windows.

01.03.2026 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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24 more Skellies finished for the Undead Horde of Ezra Dinn. One unit of archers and a third unit of foot. The former are a bit too delicate in respect of design, but if any army can get away with a missing limb aesthetic, it’s the Undead. 90% Speedpaints and 114 figs for the year! 66 in February!

28.02.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#wipwednesday - work you’ve done in that week

28.02.2026 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s lovely.

28.02.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The person who came up with the word onomatopoeia woke up one morning and chose vowelence.

27.02.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

'Writing is easy. You just sit down at the typewriter and bleed' - Hemingway.

28.02.2026 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Full Nelson is the name of the rules or the scenario?

28.02.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great work.

28.02.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just two issues I think.

28.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Possibly more?

28.02.2026 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ambition!

28.02.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For Sale: Government’s 20th (Sackville's) Regiment of Foot.
Sale price Β£120

28.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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24 more Skellies finished for the Undead Horde of Ezra Dinn. One unit of archers and a third unit of foot. The former are a bit too delicate in respect of design, but if any army can get away with a missing limb aesthetic, it’s the Undead. 90% Speedpaints and 114 figs for the year! 66 in February!

28.02.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ramillies in 6mm with contours.

28.02.2026 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0