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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In wargaming it’s known as imagi-nations. Eg playing Napoleonics but with fictional analogues.
August 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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
Out of interest, are 'counts-as' imagi-nations armies a thing in WW2 gaming at the moment?
February 5, 2025 at 10:15 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!
February 8, 2024 at 1:14 AM
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
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
YouTube video by Henry Hyde
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August 21, 2024 at 8:48 AM
#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
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
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
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
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
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