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.