Simon
@simon-templar3.bsky.social
Wargamer & boardgamer. Second World War, Sci-fi & fantasy.
Last week I popped into the excellent Manx Regiment museum whilst holidaying in the Isle of Man. Interesting little factoid - I was not expecting to find the first British rounds fired in WW2!
September 1, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Last week I popped into the excellent Manx Regiment museum whilst holidaying in the Isle of Man. Interesting little factoid - I was not expecting to find the first British rounds fired in WW2!
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Steel Lard, Sheffield UK, will be showcasing Too Fat Lardies rules again!
Saturday 14 November 2026
Patriot Games, Sheffield.
If you are interested in either running a game at, or just attending, Steel Lard 2026, please register at the link here:(forms.gle/f3DW7J6E5PJK...)
Saturday 14 November 2026
Patriot Games, Sheffield.
If you are interested in either running a game at, or just attending, Steel Lard 2026, please register at the link here:(forms.gle/f3DW7J6E5PJK...)
Steel Lard Sheffield 2026 - Saturday 14 November
Steel Lard is an annual event dedicated to wargames rules published by Too Fat Lardies*.
The 2026 event is on Saturday 14 November 2026. The venue will be Patriot Games, Sheffield.
While the event h...
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April 12, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Steel Lard, Sheffield UK, will be showcasing Too Fat Lardies rules again!
Saturday 14 November 2026
Patriot Games, Sheffield.
If you are interested in either running a game at, or just attending, Steel Lard 2026, please register at the link here:(forms.gle/f3DW7J6E5PJK...)
Saturday 14 November 2026
Patriot Games, Sheffield.
If you are interested in either running a game at, or just attending, Steel Lard 2026, please register at the link here:(forms.gle/f3DW7J6E5PJK...)
Hobby dropship delivery today. Old skool 2nd Ed 40K codex.
@tomjmegan.bsky.social will be upset but I’ll be using this for running Red Corsairs rather than for the boys in blue 😜
@tomjmegan.bsky.social will be upset but I’ll be using this for running Red Corsairs rather than for the boys in blue 😜
April 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Hobby dropship delivery today. Old skool 2nd Ed 40K codex.
@tomjmegan.bsky.social will be upset but I’ll be using this for running Red Corsairs rather than for the boys in blue 😜
@tomjmegan.bsky.social will be upset but I’ll be using this for running Red Corsairs rather than for the boys in blue 😜
After a gap of almost twenty years it’s time to get reacquainted with the book of Gideon.
March 31, 2026 at 7:04 PM
After a gap of almost twenty years it’s time to get reacquainted with the book of Gideon.
Picked this up secondhand from a museum bookshop today. What a cover! 😍
February 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Picked this up secondhand from a museum bookshop today. What a cover! 😍
#festivetankchallenge A day late on completion but finally finished my Sherman after being away for a few days. Modelled as a Firefly of C-Sqn 6th Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars) of 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade. Thanks as always to @tomjmegan.bsky.social for the motivation. #wargaming #scalemodels
January 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
#festivetankchallenge A day late on completion but finally finished my Sherman after being away for a few days. Modelled as a Firefly of C-Sqn 6th Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars) of 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade. Thanks as always to @tomjmegan.bsky.social for the motivation. #wargaming #scalemodels
Make a Bond movie casual.
Dither Another Day
Dither Another Day
Make a Bond movie casual.
The World is Plenty, Thanks
The World is Plenty, Thanks
Make a Bond movie casual.
Diamonds are for Whenever.
Diamonds are for Whenever.
December 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Make a Bond movie casual.
Dither Another Day
Dither Another Day
How I'm turning up to the Bluesky Christmas party
December 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
How I'm turning up to the Bluesky Christmas party
#festivetankchallenge
Basecoat on today. Added some cut-up gauze bandage dipped in pva around the front chassis and on the turret and gun barrel to model hessian camo net and foliage.
#wargaming #scalemodels
Basecoat on today. Added some cut-up gauze bandage dipped in pva around the front chassis and on the turret and gun barrel to model hessian camo net and foliage.
#wargaming #scalemodels
December 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#festivetankchallenge
Basecoat on today. Added some cut-up gauze bandage dipped in pva around the front chassis and on the turret and gun barrel to model hessian camo net and foliage.
#wargaming #scalemodels
Basecoat on today. Added some cut-up gauze bandage dipped in pva around the front chassis and on the turret and gun barrel to model hessian camo net and foliage.
#wargaming #scalemodels
Back to work today so not as much progress on #festivetankchallenge but still got overall assembly and extra stowage added as per @tomjmegan.bsky.social although I’ve skipped the extra armour and going hatches open. Hopefully painting tomorrow #wargaming #scalemodels
December 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Back to work today so not as much progress on #festivetankchallenge but still got overall assembly and extra stowage added as per @tomjmegan.bsky.social although I’ve skipped the extra armour and going hatches open. Hopefully painting tomorrow #wargaming #scalemodels
Watching Heroes of Telemark (again!).
No matter how many times you see it that scene with Kirk Douglas on the ferry rounding up all the kids near the lifeboat before the bomb goes off is just so tense!
No matter how many times you see it that scene with Kirk Douglas on the ferry rounding up all the kids near the lifeboat before the bomb goes off is just so tense!
December 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Watching Heroes of Telemark (again!).
No matter how many times you see it that scene with Kirk Douglas on the ferry rounding up all the kids near the lifeboat before the bomb goes off is just so tense!
No matter how many times you see it that scene with Kirk Douglas on the ferry rounding up all the kids near the lifeboat before the bomb goes off is just so tense!
#festivetankchallenge underway with work started on the 1/56 rubicon Firefly VC. Always good fun participating in this each year 😀
#wargaming #scalemodels
#wargaming #scalemodels
December 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#festivetankchallenge underway with work started on the 1/56 rubicon Firefly VC. Always good fun participating in this each year 😀
#wargaming #scalemodels
#wargaming #scalemodels
The #1 movie when you were ten years old is how your 2026 is going to
December 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The #1 movie when you were ten years old is how your 2026 is going to
Post a book you love from the 80s. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Post a book you love from the 80s. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
"I don't care what anyone says, I like that movie."
December 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"I don't care what anyone says, I like that movie."
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are coming to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?
Odds are pretty good….
Odds are pretty good….
November 26, 2025 at 1:51 AM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are coming to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?
Odds are pretty good….
Odds are pretty good….
Had a smashing weekend helping @joewargamer.bsky.social run his What a Tanker game at Warfare. For those of you interested in logistics this is what Joe’s 15x6 28mm terrain looks like in its packed up state and for storage. it does all fit in one car (just!). #spreadthelard #wargaming
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Had a smashing weekend helping @joewargamer.bsky.social run his What a Tanker game at Warfare. For those of you interested in logistics this is what Joe’s 15x6 28mm terrain looks like in its packed up state and for storage. it does all fit in one car (just!). #spreadthelard #wargaming
What a tanker Caen 1944 hosted by @joewargamer.bsky.social at Warfare 2025 #spreadthelard #wargaming
November 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
What a tanker Caen 1944 hosted by @joewargamer.bsky.social at Warfare 2025 #spreadthelard #wargaming
What a Tanker Caen 1944 at Warfare show 2025.
Urban tank warfare. You are a British tank commander. If you can’t see the Panzer IV ahead you are already dead 🙂
#spreadthelard #wargaming
Urban tank warfare. You are a British tank commander. If you can’t see the Panzer IV ahead you are already dead 🙂
#spreadthelard #wargaming
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
What a Tanker Caen 1944 at Warfare show 2025.
Urban tank warfare. You are a British tank commander. If you can’t see the Panzer IV ahead you are already dead 🙂
#spreadthelard #wargaming
Urban tank warfare. You are a British tank commander. If you can’t see the Panzer IV ahead you are already dead 🙂
#spreadthelard #wargaming
Dress for the job you want…
September 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Dress for the job you want…
Share a GIF of one of your favourite actors!
August 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Share a GIF of one of your favourite actors!
August 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It's the weekend...
Pick one character (TV or film) to take on a date
Pick one character (TV or film) to take on a date
July 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It's the weekend...
Pick one character (TV or film) to take on a date
Pick one character (TV or film) to take on a date
After a quiet few weeks hobby time I made it to Joy of Six show at Sheffield yesterday. Great to see so many lovely 6mm games underway. Enthusiasm suitably restored! #wargaming
July 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
After a quiet few weeks hobby time I made it to Joy of Six show at Sheffield yesterday. Great to see so many lovely 6mm games underway. Enthusiasm suitably restored! #wargaming
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From humble beginnings to the biggest 6mm show in the world! Had so much fun and met so many great people in the hobby over the last 12 years. The Joy of Six, 13th july in Sheffield. I will try to make an effort, perhaps you could do too by reposting this? More here www.joysofsix.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
From humble beginnings to the biggest 6mm show in the world! Had so much fun and met so many great people in the hobby over the last 12 years. The Joy of Six, 13th july in Sheffield. I will try to make an effort, perhaps you could do too by reposting this? More here www.joysofsix.co.uk