Some 18th century imagi-nations troops in 15mm. Grenadiers for my imaginary armies for Syldavia and Borduria;
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Back to the 18th century and a return to my imagi-nations
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January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Some 18th century imagi-nations troops in 15mm. Grenadiers for my imaginary armies for Syldavia and Borduria;
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Decent progress with the imagi-nations light cavalry today. A bit of shading and such to do, but almost ready to varnish and attach to their horses.
May 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Decent progress with the imagi-nations light cavalry today. A bit of shading and such to do, but almost ready to varnish and attach to their horses.
Would #wargamers interested in historical and/or historical-based imagi-nations please make themselves known? I’m seeing masses of f/s-f stuff and whilst I’m not complaining, it would be nice to achieve a more balanced timeline!
November 8, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Would #wargamers interested in historical and/or historical-based imagi-nations please make themselves known? I’m seeing masses of f/s-f stuff and whilst I’m not complaining, it would be nice to achieve a more balanced timeline!
Discover more about my ever-evolving world of imagi-nations on my Patreon. The magnificent red-coated regiments of Schwitz are just one example.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Discover more about my ever-evolving world of imagi-nations on my Patreon. The magnificent red-coated regiments of Schwitz are just one example.
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These T34s from the People's Democratic Republic of Tartaria are getting a hot reception from the Mantovians in the first battle of my 1950s Imagi-Nations campaign
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May 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM
These T34s from the People's Democratic Republic of Tartaria are getting a hot reception from the Mantovians in the first battle of my 1950s Imagi-Nations campaign
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Bored with being an immobile patient already, so glad I brought pencil & paper to do a bit of concept sketching for one of my imagi-nations.
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Bored with being an immobile patient already, so glad I brought pencil & paper to do a bit of concept sketching for one of my imagi-nations.
Another busy day in the Loftwaffe as three more vintage Grant units begin their restoration journey, all now sporting PVA protective coats: Von Ratzmer Ulanen, Wolfenbüttel Kürassiere and the Fusiliers de la Morlière.
August 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Another busy day in the Loftwaffe as three more vintage Grant units begin their restoration journey, all now sporting PVA protective coats: Von Ratzmer Ulanen, Wolfenbüttel Kürassiere and the Fusiliers de la Morlière.
Well, not so much change as alternative use. These are Essex 15mm SYW Prussians repurposed and painted as Bordurian Freikorps hussars for my 18th century imagi-nations forces (based around Syldavia and Borduria from the Tintin books)
July 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Well, not so much change as alternative use. These are Essex 15mm SYW Prussians repurposed and painted as Bordurian Freikorps hussars for my 18th century imagi-nations forces (based around Syldavia and Borduria from the Tintin books)
Time to stress test Midgard, with a big 10mm battle. 15th Century Imagi-nations clash for possession of a network of river crossings. #Midgard #10mmwargaming #Pendraken
March 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Time to stress test Midgard, with a big 10mm battle. 15th Century Imagi-nations clash for possession of a network of river crossings. #Midgard #10mmwargaming #Pendraken
Just finished recording #Battlechat 116 with @drgavinhughes.bsky.social – two hours of in-depth chat about subjects ranging from battlefield archaeology and the history of Irish regiments to solo wargaming and imagi-nations! Out soon for patrons first.
April 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Just finished recording #Battlechat 116 with @drgavinhughes.bsky.social – two hours of in-depth chat about subjects ranging from battlefield archaeology and the history of Irish regiments to solo wargaming and imagi-nations! Out soon for patrons first.
Christmastime Elf is working on miniatures! Rubicon WW2 M3A1 Scout Car and their ARVN troops. They'll be put to good use for alt history/imagi-nations stuff...
December 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Christmastime Elf is working on miniatures! Rubicon WW2 M3A1 Scout Car and their ARVN troops. They'll be put to good use for alt history/imagi-nations stuff...
Just arrived in the Loftwaffe, a nice haul from @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social – in case you didn’t know, I design most of their packaging, so get sent sets as a lovely bonus. I’ve really been looking forward to the Renaissance & Conquistador cavalry to use in a fantasy/imagi-nations setting.
November 21, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Just arrived in the Loftwaffe, a nice haul from @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social – in case you didn’t know, I design most of their packaging, so get sent sets as a lovely bonus. I’ve really been looking forward to the Renaissance & Conquistador cavalry to use in a fantasy/imagi-nations setting.
Solo historical wargamer here (with a bit of imagi-nations and only a soupcon of fantasy). Here's my recent Borodino in 6mm.
November 9, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Solo historical wargamer here (with a bit of imagi-nations and only a soupcon of fantasy). Here's my recent Borodino in 6mm.
In wargaming it’s known as imagi-nations. Eg playing Napoleonics but with fictional analogues.
August 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
In wargaming it’s known as imagi-nations. Eg playing Napoleonics but with fictional analogues.
Sometimes, the only way to boost morale is to count one’s collection. Here, some newly-arrived 30mm plastic Spencer Smith dragoons, dating back to the 1970s, on parade, showing what a couple of real-life squadrons might have looked like (there are 221 here). Destined for imagi-nations of course.
April 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Sometimes, the only way to boost morale is to count one’s collection. Here, some newly-arrived 30mm plastic Spencer Smith dragoons, dating back to the 1970s, on parade, showing what a couple of real-life squadrons might have looked like (there are 221 here). Destined for imagi-nations of course.
Out of interest, are 'counts-as' imagi-nations armies a thing in WW2 gaming at the moment?
February 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Out of interest, are 'counts-as' imagi-nations armies a thing in WW2 gaming at the moment?
Genuinely chuffed to see Regiment von Renscher (one of my Prunkländische imagi-nations units, in case you’re puzzled) nearing completion. They’ve been waiting a loooooooooooooong time for this!
February 8, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Genuinely chuffed to see Regiment von Renscher (one of my Prunkländische imagi-nations units, in case you’re puzzled) nearing completion. They’ve been waiting a loooooooooooooong time for this!
My imagi-nations campaign video covering the Assault at Contre-Rivière, an episode in the epic struggle between Grenouisse and Borgenmark, is now available to everyone for your entertainment.
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The Assault at Contre Rivière
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October 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My imagi-nations campaign video covering the Assault at Contre-Rivière, an episode in the epic struggle between Grenouisse and Borgenmark, is now available to everyone for your entertainment.
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I recorded a video about making maps for my @SubstackInc subscribers, and it’s now public for your entertainment. youtu.be/TZ1gCE1HBOs?... #wargaming #fantasy #imagi-nations #maps
An Introduction to Making Maps
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August 21, 2024 at 8:48 AM
I recorded a video about making maps for my @SubstackInc subscribers, and it’s now public for your entertainment. youtu.be/TZ1gCE1HBOs?... #wargaming #fantasy #imagi-nations #maps
#4: O Group Imagi-nations at SLW: my Slydavians attempt to smash through dad's Burgundian defence line. Managed to make it into the town but ran out of time before I could break through!
January 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
#4: O Group Imagi-nations at SLW: my Slydavians attempt to smash through dad's Burgundian defence line. Managed to make it into the town but ran out of time before I could break through!
WIP Wednesday. A mixed bag, three for Silver Bayonet and one more for my Imagi-nations unit. Trying to use some brighter colours, pretty happy with these so far. 😀 #Nerdlings #MiniaturePainting #Miniatures #PerryMiniatures #TheSilverBayonet
February 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM
WIP Wednesday. A mixed bag, three for Silver Bayonet and one more for my Imagi-nations unit. Trying to use some brighter colours, pretty happy with these so far. 😀 #Nerdlings #MiniaturePainting #Miniatures #PerryMiniatures #TheSilverBayonet
My two imagi-nations, which I mainly use for 15mm Sharp Practice in the 18th century are Syldavia and Borduria. I use Essex Austrian and Prussian minis for the two sides. I've written far too much backstory for them, something I enjoy doing a lot.
November 8, 2024 at 8:50 PM
My two imagi-nations, which I mainly use for 15mm Sharp Practice in the 18th century are Syldavia and Borduria. I use Essex Austrian and Prussian minis for the two sides. I've written far too much backstory for them, something I enjoy doing a lot.
Working on some more modern games for Fistful of Lead, to be more in line with Imagi-Nations. I'm not tied to historical OOBs and there's no one to tell me "that's not the right Feldgrau color". Wanted a German-ish feel & these Finns from Kyoushuneko Miniatures worked great.
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December 29, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Working on some more modern games for Fistful of Lead, to be more in line with Imagi-Nations. I'm not tied to historical OOBs and there's no one to tell me "that's not the right Feldgrau color". Wanted a German-ish feel & these Finns from Kyoushuneko Miniatures worked great.
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A glimpse at something I’m sharing with my patrons: piecing together my imagi-nations timeline for summer 1752, when Borgenmark has invaded Grenouisse, whilst the latter is also embroiled in colonial adventures in far distant Dahlia-Chindrastan. In real time, these events were several years apart!
August 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A glimpse at something I’m sharing with my patrons: piecing together my imagi-nations timeline for summer 1752, when Borgenmark has invaded Grenouisse, whilst the latter is also embroiled in colonial adventures in far distant Dahlia-Chindrastan. In real time, these events were several years apart!
Space 1889 + Soldier’s Companion + Ironclads and Ether Flyers to run a steampunk Imagi-Nations wargaming with role-playing game? Would it require much hacking? Are there decent alternatives? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruritan...
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May 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Space 1889 + Soldier’s Companion + Ironclads and Ether Flyers to run a steampunk Imagi-Nations wargaming with role-playing game? Would it require much hacking? Are there decent alternatives? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruritan...