God's Own Scale Podcast

Rules author and wargamer Chris Pringle joins me today to talk about why the Russo Turkish War isn't played as much as it should be, why not many people know that there was a mid 19th century revolution in Hungary and just how many words beginning with the letter 'B' we can fit into one sentence. Take a look at his blog here the Bloody Big Battles Facebook group here and the Groups I.O. here   Back to normal scheduling after this epsiode!   Keep talking about 6!  

A lovely chat with Tom from Little Wars TV about his gaming, rules writing and approach to the hobby.

An interview with Emmy Award winning film producer, Mark Fastoso. Please note I get the episode numbering wrong udring the episode. This is most likely episode 53 and not 55. I did lose track of the numbering system a while a go. What can I say? Numbers are hard.   Mark talks about his rules writing with the likes of Fireball Forward Fire at Sea and Ruthless, all of which can be found at the same link. He goes onto talk about his forthcoming Youtube channel, Mark's Games Room and also his professional life as an award winning documentary film producer.   Also mentioned in the show is Gary Wills' Youtube vhannel, which can be found here   Thanks as ever for your continued support and kind words following my return to the microphone. Up next is Tom McKinney from Little Wars TV talking about his rules writing and hobby adventures.

As promised, here is the interview with Richard Tyndall and Laurence Baldwin, co-organisers of the Partizan shows. We talk about it's history and development into what is widely regarded as the show that displays the pinnacle of the hobby with regards to both participation and demonstration games. Check out the website for details. Partizan 2023 takes place on Sunday 21st May at the Newark Showground. Partizan website

In the greatest comeback since the comback kid came back, God's Own Scale is back. I wont say it's bigger, better, stronger etc; because it's not. It's just back!   Lots to come with lots planned, but no deifinte schedule and NO Patreon.   Hopefully you'll jump back on board the God's Own Scale train for al listen.    Stay safe and keep talking about 6!   * Please note I'm using a brand new microphone and and I suspect my levels are a bit off. I've done the best I can and lesson learnt for future epsiodes.

Henry Turner and Robert Dunlop return to talk about the Turner Miniatures Great War miniatures kickstarter.   Henry is in Mexico and his voice is quite echoey but hopefully it doesnt spoil your enjoyment of the conversation. Check out the kickstarter page and get pledging! Kickstarter page   Get onto the Discord page to chat all things Turner Miniatures here   As I've said before, if we want the nice things in the hobby, we have to support creatives like Henry!   ...and any 3D Resin printer companies wishing to hit me up, give me a shout :-)  I'm more than happy to plug your company and products!    

Hot on the heels of episode 47 comes this chat with Peter Berry from Baccus Miniatures. We talk about where Baccus is at the moment and around plans for the Joy of 6 taking place on Sunday 3rd July in Sheffield.   There's also an announcement of a rather special event taking place the day before, Saturday 2nd July at Baccus HQ!   No intro/outro, just straight into the chat!

A lovely chat with Bob about a mutual interest in the Spanish Civil War.    Bob runs the Facebook group Spanish Civil Wargames which is well worth checking out.   If you wish to support trhe show, please take a look here at the God's Own Scale patreon page. God's Own Scale is sponsored by Coat d'Arms paint and is produced in association with  Pendraken Miniatures and Baccus Miniatures   Until next time, keep talking about 6!

A slightly different take on the hobby with this episode. Andy and I end up having a bit of a state of the hobby chat. Andy has some thoughts on the hobby that are slightly away from the norm and it's a fascinating chat seeing the hobby through his eyes.   As always thanks for listening and if you wish to supprot the podcast through patreon, follow the link here Thanks to Coat d'Arms paints for continuing to sponsor the show. Find them here God's Own Scale is produced in association with Pendraken Miniatures. Find them here Check out Baccus Miniatures latest releases here

A chat with the rules author Mark Fry about how he came to right Blitzkrieg Commander 4 and now Cold War Commander 2, due for release at Partizan in May 2022.   As usual we veer off topic a couple of times, but hopefully there's something of interest in there for you. Any commnets ideas or suggestions please get in touch at godsownscale@gmail.com, or find me on twitter @godsownscale. Or why join the God's Own Scale Facebook group which is growing by the day. Find the Blitzkrieg Commander rules at Pendraken here and check  out their phenomanal range of figures and accessories.   Barry Evans has a lovely site for his painting service here   If you enjoyed the show, please consider joing the patreon, details here   Stay safe, and keep talking about 6.    

A lovely chat with Mack Sokolowski from Geek Villain, talking about his hobby history, how he got into making wargaming mats and about his kickstarter that still has 3 weeks to run.   Check out Geek Villain here and the kickstarter here   The Geek Villain 'Puck Futin' T shirt in aid of Ukrainian refugees can be purchased here If you've enjoyed the show, please consider supporting us by taking a look at our patroen page here   PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW SPONSOR - Coat d'Arms Paints here

A peek behind the curtains at Commission Figurines, purveyors of MDF masterpieces including buildings in all scales, Really Useful Box inserts and little MDF men! 6mm MDF figures that allow you to build huge armies at pocket money prices. Check out Walter's website here   Other companies mentioned in the show: Sponsor of the show -Coat d'Arms Paint Lancashire Games Total Battle Miniatures Baccus Turner Miniatures Big Lee's epic Operation Caravan AAR   As ever check out the Gods Own Scale Facebook Group here and if you'd like to support the show and keep the lights on, join the Patreon here   Until next time, stay safe, play nice and keep talking about 6!  

Big Lee, aka Lee Hadley from the Minature Adventures Youtube channel joined me for this episode to talk all things blogging, videoing and gaming in general. We even talk about 6mm! We hope you enjoy the show. Check out Lee's channel here Other companies mentioned in the show Scotia Grendel Vanguard Miniatures Rapier Miniatures Baccus   Also keep an eye on the Joy of Six website here and here If you feel like supporting the channel, please check out the patreon page patreon.com/godsownscale   Thanks for listening. Until next time, stay safe, play nice and keep talking about 6.    

A lovely, globe spanning chat with Shawn Taylor on the west coast of Canada, and Robert Dunlop, although living in the UK, originally from New Zealand. We talk about the future of Great War Spearhead, version 3 and future supplements.   As a bonus we talk about Shawn's Indo China Kickstarter, launching on 15th January 2022. Taylor Wargaming Publications Great War Spearhead IO group Shawn's Kickstarter Great War Spearhead Facebook Group   Shawn's book reccomendation - Austrian War Records Roberts book - Zero Hour, Z Day. 2D6 WargamingGod's Own Scale Facebook Group God's Own Scale Patreon

Per is back to celebrate 40 episodes of Gods Own Scale. A slight delay in this one, but the new year will hopefully see a more settled schedule of releases. I have arounf 5 or 6 guests lined up - some old, some new, to take us into the new year and beyond. Per talks about his hobby life over the last few months including the charity project, the award winning Poltava game, Lund and synth pop.  One of those statements may not be true! Baccus website Rapier Minaitures Per's Charity Project Per's blog patreon.com/godsownscale Per's book choice

Thanks to all round Mr Nice Guy, Tim Porter, the ubiquitous Madaxeman of wargaming. Huge apologies for the delay in releasing this epsiode, after saying to Tim it would be out in a couple of days, its actually taken me close on two weeks due to some I.T. issues. Thank you to the listeners for your continued support and I hope you enjoy the episode! The Madexeman site. Give Tim's podcast a listen. Its really rather good! Madaxeman Podcast    

A fascinating chat with Mark about his new rules, Strength and Honour with a different tak on ancient wargaming. Link to the Strength and Honour Facebook group  here Mark's Twitter account here Anything But a One podcast here Details of my AK47 event here The show sponsor, Coat D'Arms paints here   Keep safe, play nice, and keeep talking about your own version of God's Own Scale.  

A Gettysburg special for the first episode of Season 3, and it's good to be back!   Lots more to come with episodes lined up with rules writers, manufacturers and mad axemen! If you like what you hear, please consider supporting the podcast via patreon here As always, check out Little Wars TV - without a doubt the best in the business here   And long promised addition to the show notes, a link to the books added to the God's Own Scale virtual library -   Stephen Sears To the Gates of Richmond Harry Pfanz Gettysburg - Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill   As always, thanl you for your support. Keep safe and play nice!

Lots of great hobby talk as Gareth tells us about his love of the Sengoku Jidai era, 6mm, and titivating tufts with a static grass applicator. Warning: This podcast may harm your wallet. Gareth's Twitter Hobby Health Check podcast Coat d'Arms paint God's Own Scale Patreon   As ever, keep safe, play nice, and keep talking about 6.

A lovely chat with Henry who is doing big things with small figures! He has a Kickstarter running called Europe Asunder offering up STL files to print Napoleonic infantry from the 1805/06 era, with optional add ons for other nations - 13 or 14 at last count!   Check it out here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ageofadmirals/europe-asunder-3d-printable-6-10mm-napoleonic-stl-files?ref=checkout_rewards_page   If you're 3D printing curious, check out these links provided by Henry, including a link to the 3D printer he recommends.   Wargaming3D: https://www.wargaming3d.com/vendor/henryturner/   MyMiniFactory: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/henryturner   Cults3D: https://cults3d.com/   Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/   CGTrader: https://www.cgtrader.com/   Henry's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HenryTurner   Idiot's Guide to 3D Printing: https://www.wargaming3d.com/2018/12/31/the-complete-and-utter-idiots-guide-to-3d-printing-in-resin-for-wargamers/     Elegoo Products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Elegoo+Mars+2+Pro&ref=nb_sb_noss_2   The resin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOVA3D-Rapid-Curing-printer-Photopolymer/dp/B07XKXP1J6/ref=sxts_rp_s1_0?cv_ct_cx=nova3d&dchild=1&keywords=nova3d&pd_rd_i=B07XKXP1J6&pd_rd_r=65a70700-f1d8-4d52-b9e0-046d8ac6b825&pd_rd_w=Ahjnj&pd_rd_wg=kKhGF&pf_rd_p=ebdd0ead-7e9d-4518-ba85-779c172f72e9&pf_rd_r=GTJ8MZQ1XYDJA02QW4MX&psc=1&qid=1622411463&sr=1-1-1890b328-3a40-4864-baa0-a8eddba1bf6a   Henry's Community Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/556165151844842/   Thanks for listening. As ever, keep safe, play nice and keep talking about six.

Hannibal v.s Rome STL files for small scale miniatures Check out Felix and Lukas's Kickstarter for some gorgeous 3D files for the Punic Wars. They are a new enthusiastic company who deserve all the support you can give. Lets get them through the 7,000 Euro barrier and on towards 8,000 Euro!   In this episode Felix talks about the project from an original idea through to an epic Kickstarter campaign that has smashed it's funding goal.

A self indulgent episode for you today, as I speak with First World War historian and author, Nigel Atter about his two books -  In the Shadow of Bois Hugo With Valour and Distinction-Battalion   Well worth checking out.   Also please support my first sponsor, Coat d'Arms! Coat d'Arms Paints   Should you wish to support the podcast, please visit my patreon at God's Own Scale Patreon.   Apologies for the poor quality of the intro, and especially the outro. New microphone arriving next week!   Until next time, keep safe, play nice and keep talking about 6!    

Join me as I talk to Peter Berry, part of the production team for the excellent Joy of Six show as he takes the show into the world of virtual reality!   TL:DR - The Joy of Virtual Six 2021 is coming online to a computer near you on Sunday 4th July 2021.

A lovely chat and a peek behind the curtains at Grumbler Miniatures, with head honcho Alan.  Please do check out the website Grumbler Miniatures Also mentioned is Peter Riley's rules for writing your own rules! Head here for more info Wargame Collection Calculator The Caesar Awards video from Little Wars TV can be found here Caesar Awards Show   If you wish to support the show, please visit my patreon.   Until next time, keep safe, play nice, and keep talking about 6.

A lovely relaxed chat with two gamers who just happen to be brothers, and who love 6mm! Altar of Freedom rules page is here Check out James' Youtube channel here Killing Fields wargaming mats here The 'In Deo Varitas' wargames rules here The Plastic Crack podcast latest episode here This is a Youtube podcast that flits around between 2 or 3 different Youtube channels who all contirbute to the podcast. Well worth watching.   As ever thanks for listening. Should you wish to support the podcast, please visit my Patreon page here As ever, keep talking about six.

A lovely chat with Jon Bleasdale, a wargamer with a real passion for 6mm wargaming in the Grand Manner.   I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did. Check out his blog here  Jon's Blog And for the latest news on the Hammerhead show, check out the website here The Hammerhead Wargames Show   If you like what I do and wish to support the podcast, take a look on my patreon site, here. https://www.patreon.com/Godsownscale   Until next time, keep safe, play nice, and keep talking about 6.  

Join me as I chat to Tony, Miles and Ed from Little Wars TV. Little Wars TV Youtube channel Check out the Caesars awards page: Caesar Awards page Thanks to : Baccus 6mm and Tiny Wargames Mats for sponsoring the inaugural Gods Own Scale competition.   If you like the channel and wish to support it, please head to God's Own Scale Patreon   Until next time, keep talking about 6.

A first for the podcast! This episode is with Aaron Jenkins from the YouTube channel Project Wargaming. He is the first Catholic Priest to appear on the show! In fact I'm fairly sure he's the first priest I have ever met within the hobby!We chat about his channel and his 3D printing amongst a few other things. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a whiskey and sit with us at the table as we talk about 6.Aaron's Youtube channel can be found hereThe Project Wargaming website is here As ever thank you for listening. I really do appreciate each and every one of you who take the time to download each episode. It makes it all worthwhile. If you would like to help to keep Mrs Scale in the manner to which she is accustomed and contribute to the interior design work she is planning for the East Wing of God's Own Scale Towers here in deepest Borsetshire, please consider supporting the channel through my Patreon Campaignhttps://www.patreon.com/Godsownscale Once again, many thanks, and see you in around 21 days time.  Keep healthy, play nice and keep talking about six.

 David Wasilewski and Charles Roundtree talk all things rules and WW2 as we dive into David's new set of rules 'All Hell Let Loose.'The rules can be purchased here Don't forget to enter the competition from Ep. 25.If you like the podcast, please consider supporting me through my patreon page Gods Own Scale Patreon . As ever, keep safe, play nice and keep talking about 6.

Its a long one, and with 3 guests, a bit chaotic!I'm, joined by Alex Sotheran of the Storm of Steel Youtube ChannelDan Hodgson of Reveille Paintingand the Godfather of Six himself, Per Broden from Roll a OnePer can also be found on Twitter at @Roll_a_oneand Alex at @SoSWargaming Thanks for all the support this year.Merry Christmas, happy new year,keep safe, and keep talking about six!

A lovely chat with Mr Leon Pengilley from Pendraken, giving us a peak behind his curtains. Pendraken are one of my favourite companies, and they should be one of yours too! Check them out in these links:Pendraken WebsitePendraken Forum Don't forget that if you like the show, and wish to contribute to the Gods Own Scale Welfare and Benevolent fund, you can do so through patreon here One more show before Christmas...and it's a goody!But for now, keep safe, play nice and keep talking about 6.

I love doing these episodes where I get to talk to the ordinary gamer, especially people who perhaps haven't been on a podcast before. Thanks Steve for keeping me entertained for a couple of hours and doing what I enjoy most - talking crap about this wonderful hobby of ours! Some links from the show:God's Own Scale PatreonADC PaintingGareth Beamish's Sengoku era blog6mm ACW Altar of Freedom resource site. As ever, thank you for listening.Keep safe, play nice and keep talking about six.

Paul Reed can be contacted on Twitter hereHis podcast is highly recommended, the website for which is hereAlso mentioned in the show:Little Wars TVThe Caesar AwardsGeek VillainBattle Scale Blog of the episode is General Whiskers I hope you enjoy the podcast. If you do please consider supporting it through patreon hereAs ever, thank you for listening, play nice, and keep talking about 6.

A special episode to tell you all about the Kickstarter from 2D6 Wargaming for 6mm Feudal Japanese figures, buidlings and rules.Link to the Kickstarter hereand to 2D6 Wargaming herePlease note, I have no links to 2D6 Wargaming, whether personal or professional. This episode is to promote a new range of 6mm figures that I think deserves the spotlight shinig on them.Normal service will resume in the next episode! Outro music is:Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192Artist: http://incompetech.com/

An interview with rules writing supremo, Nick Dorrell. A reaslly fascinating chat with someone I have been aware of in the hobby but never really had time to talk to. I hope you enjoy the show! As ever, if you do like the show please consider supporting my patreon campaign hereHere are a few links to things mentioned in the show.2D6 Samurai KickstarterBattlescale BuildingsWyre Forest GamersThe Pike and Shot SocietyAcross the Pond WargamersHenry Hyde's Patreon Until next time, play nice and keep talking about 6!

One of the longest serving members of the hobby industry, Ian Kay is head honcho and chief designer of more flaming pigs and 6mm figures than you could shake a chevaux de frise at. Hear him talk about how he got started in the hobby, touring Japan, and how he has never heard of YouTube. I had a great time talking to one of my hobby heroes and I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to the chat.Irregular MiniaturesCheck out the blog of the episode atJon Bleasdale's Grymauch Solo Gaming blogAnd don't forget, if you like what you hear, encourage me to do more by supporting my patreon campaignGod's Own Scale Patreon Until next time, as ever, keep safe, play nice, and keep talking about 6.

At last, after 3 attempts, I think we have cracked it.Apologies for the aborted attempt that was released last week. I shouldn't have exposed your ears to that car crash. This version however is muuucchhhh better!Well, I think so anyway! If this episode pursuades you to join the subscription system for the Pony Wars rules, go here to get in on the action. If you like the podcast enough to consider supporting me in my efforts, please go to my Patreon page here to become one of my Patriots!As ever, keep safe, and keep talking about 6.

Greg and Steve from Little Wars TV join me to discuss the future of their channel. Find them at Little Wars TVFind the Pony Wars subscription at Pony Wars SubscriptionAnd find my patreon page at God's Own Scale Patreon Thanks to all my Patriots!! Thanks for listening. As ever, keep talking about 6.

Peter Riley of Polemos fame, and of course, Wargames Collection Calculator talks about the process of writing his new book, Building rules for Gaming Battles. Check out the website for details.Also, check out Geek Villain gaming mats as discussed in the outro. I've a twitchy finger wondering which one to go for! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the Patreon campaign by going to the God's Own Scale Patreon Page Until next time, keep talking about 6!

James was a great guest, and had me smiling all the way through the chat!Again, apologies for the sound. It is all over the place I'm afraid. Hopefully listening to this episode will convince you to support the Patreon campaign, to help a poor podcaster improve his sound!God's Own Scale Patreon As always, keep talking about 6.

God's Own Scale Patreon Site The Wargames Website Firepower Gaming Irregular Miniatures Fantasy Range

A chat with John, aka Whilrwind, from Heretical GamingHe is a 6mm gamer extrordinaire!  Please also check out the The Great Wargaming Survey 2020 run by Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy.And get your Little Wars TV fix here and look out for their Patreon campaign.Until next time, keep talking about 6.

Phew.  This was a challenge to get done. Technical issues aren't a strong point of mine. But  hopefully I've pulled it all together. There was a slight blip in the recording half way through, but again, I've tried to make the transition as seemless as possible. An interesting chat with Mark about his 2mm projects, 6mm and how we need to step up to the plate to get articles published in the glossies. Spoiler....be a good photographer! I'm off to bed, but, as always, keep talking about 6. https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/wss-mag

A lovely chat with Henry, one of the nicest people in the hobby.  He is one of the few genuine trailblazers we have at the moment, very much in the mould of Featherstone, Grant and others.Please, please, pleae check out his Patroen at Henry's Patreon Page and throw some sheckles his way. He really deserves it! His content is wide and vaired, with some great guests on his own show. A slightly different format this time with no preamble or post ramble. They will be back next in my chat with Mark Backhouse. But for this episode, it was all a about our 'enry! Enjoy and as ever feel free to contact me at godsownscale@gmail.com or on Twitter @godsownscaleUntil next time, keep talking about six. RegardsSean

We talk archeology, First World War and recreating Waterloo in 6mm.I hope you enjoy the show. Any feedback is welcome, either via email at godsownscale@gmail.com or on Twitter, @godsownscale . Storm of Steel YouTube channel. Remember. Keep talking about 6.

Rich kindly took time out of a very busy schedule getting prepared for the release of the Too Fat Lardies latest rule set, Infamy, Infamy.Find them at https://toofatlardies.co.uk/Rich is a really knoweldgable chap. I hope you enjoy our chat. 

Peter Berry talks about the life of a figure manufacturer in a time of lockdown and global pandemics.  Per Broden discusses hi own little version of the Joy of Six with an intriguing and ambitious community army build project for charity. We had some significant connection issues during the recording of this episode. Hopefully it wont spoil your enjoyment too much.

Better late than never and only 7 months after it was recorded, here is Episode 7. Not much has changed in the world since then, so its all good! Please take a look at Roberts website at www.2D6wargaming.com where you can see pictures of the models I was drooling over.

A thousand apologies and thank you to all who have contacted me to see if the podcast was going to continue!It is, and it remains a long term project for me, so please bear with me as I balance real life, my own hobby and producing this cast. Having said that, I am in the early stages of planning another podcast for another neglected scale. More at the end of this episode!Thank you to Dan for his patience in me getting this cast out and as always, keep talking about six. Also please take a look at these other amazing podcasts!Wargaming Recon:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/podcasts-wargaming-recon/id273121833The Veteran Gamerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-989538417     Wargames Soldier and Strategyhttp://wsspodcast.libsyn.com/The Too Fat Lardies Oddcasthttp://toofatlardies.libsyn.com/Henry Hyde's podcasthttps://henrys-wargaming.co.uk/Meeples and Miniatureshttp://www.meeplesandminiatures.co.uk/

A very interesting chat with Greg Wagman from Little Wars TV about his hobby life, his rules writing, his club and of course Little Wars TV. Check out the website here Little Wars TVAlso please take a look at these other amazing podcasts!Wargaming Recon:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/podcasts-wargaming-recon/id273121833The Veteran Gamerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-989538417     Wargames Soldier and Strategyhttp://wsspodcast.libsyn.com/The Too Fat Lardies Oddcasthttp://toofatlardies.libsyn.com/Henry Hyde's podcasthttps://henrys-wargaming.co.uk/Meeples and Miniatureshttp://www.meeplesandminiatures.co.uk/ If you have 2 minutes spare after all that, take a look at my little blogwww.godsownscale2.blogspot.com Until next time...Keep talking about 6!