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Ken Welsh

@kenwelsh.bsky.social

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Newbie Grandad; Retired; Historical Wargamer; Cultist of all things Lard; Long distance trekker & Hilleberg disciple; Reasonable cook; Rory Gallagher’s #1 fan. On the ball City & former member of the Tartan Army.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 3d

With Beast from the East at Bristol Independent Gaming just three weeks away and me starting from scratch to build a French force, I’m delighted with my group of French lancers to swell the ranks that arrived from Colonel Bills today. Their Preloved range is well worth checking out.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 4d

I recognise that battlefield. Watch out for that dug in tank.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 5d

Progress on my first French Napoleonics for “Beast from the East” at Bristol Independent Wargames in November. 4 more groups to do and a unit of Lancers coming from Colonel Bills. Nothing makes me more productive than a deadline. I sense I’m falling into a deep, cavernous rabbit hole.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 9d

I haven’t seen a reference to the sock monster in a very long time. Thanks for the laugh.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 11d

The Union’s 2nd New Hampshires ready for Steel Lard. They were unlikely to have worn Hardee hats. But the appearance on the battlefield in their light grey uniforms and red trims are a close enough match to cause ambiguity and confusion in the badly led and poorly trained Federal ranks.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 11d

Drove back up to Cheshire yesterday and consumed 3 episodes of the Sky News podcast “The Wargame”. It is breathtakingly jaw dropping. A stark listen.

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Where's the War Book? | The Wargame Ep 3

Podcast Episode · The Wargame · S2 E3 · 49m

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 13d

On this day in 1941 a Heinkel 111 sank the SS Thistlegorm whilst it awaited entry into Suez Canal with supplies for the 8th Army. My son Rory and I dived it a few years back. The holds were full of trucks, Bren carriers, motorcycles and other equipment. Here is his video.

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Diving on the Thistlegorm, August 2010

YouTube video by rorywelsh93

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 14d

It is. Tigers & Steel Lard keep jumping into the mind though…

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 14d

After taking a battering in the storms on Friday and Saturday, the weather is now set fair on the South West Coast Path. Making good progress having reached the 420 mile mark at Wembury, taking in all around the Plymouth Sound. Just the 200 to go.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 14d

Any railway model shops that sell “0” gauge will likely sell you what you are looking for.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 15d

I’ve worked in Chicago many times. I loved it. I once even found a downtown bar showing the Norwich v. Chelsea match early on a Saturday morning.

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mogsymakes @mogsymakes.bsky.social · 16d

Spent the afternoon photographing the sale items…keep your eye out Sunday morning! #nerdlings #miniatures #wargaming

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you Scott. The time of my scenario is mid morning when the battle over Matthew Hill is about to erupt. Wheat’s Tigers have already gone in with their Bowie knives. Paul at Sabotag3d spotted the cannonball in his design research. I wanted it left out as it was probably too early in the battle.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 16d

The Stone House & water well just about ready for “Lincoln’s life or a Tiger’s death!” - Steel Lard next Saturday. I’ll hit the roof with a light grey dry brush. It served as a makeshift hospital during both 1st & 2nd Manassas. Bee hives and cart also from Sabotag3d.
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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 18d

No Steel Lard prep this weekend. Need to be made of steel instead. Back on the South West Coast Path in the war wagon. A wild authorised site on the Rame Peninsula with 50 knot gusts forecasted tomorrow and Saturday. A good job we booked.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 20d

Prep for Steel Lard - the non sexy stuff…

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 21d

Yes. See that. Looks more streamlined and less “bits”.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you Alex. Found it. They do a Lancashire version also.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 21d

What is it called. I can’t find it searching under Black Country board game.

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you. The name given to them by the great Stonewall…

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 23d

An afternoon to myself. Footy. Norwich got a draw at the Britannia. Rugger- didn’t those Red Roses do a great job. Ryder cup - something satisfying about seeing the Yanks getting turned over (even though I normally hate golf); and the 14th Brooklyn getting prepped for Steel Lard!

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 23d

It was. The English ladies got up front and personal with the Canadians. I sensed they treated it as a battle. Extremely good result.

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 24d

Well done. 👍

Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 24d

Hi Simon. Whizz your details over to me.
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Richard will sort it out.