Friday, 31 July 2026

Minifigs advert

 They used to sell Minifigs in my local toy and model shops which was how I initially bought them.


Military Modelling Issue 1 January 1971

 I remember this and the article on the film. It was brilliant for an 11 year old




Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Pocket General: Wargaming Cards

 Pocket General: Wargaming Cards by Brandon Fisichella — Kickstarter


A new tabletop wargaming system with high quality cards, featuring original human-made artwork, for use in place of plastic miniatures.

Sunday, 31 May 2026

French Military Marches and Fanfares from the time of Napoleon (1799-1814)

 French Military Marches Fanfares and Choruses from the time of Napoleon.

Please support my channel: https://ko-fi.com/bartjebartmans 1. Anon. Champ d'Honneur (0:00) 2. Anon. Marche de la Garde consulaire à Marengo (1:50) 3. Anon. Marche des Eclopés 'La Boiteuse' (1812) (6:45) 4. Étienne Nicolas Méhul - Chant du retour pour la Grande-Armée (8:24) 5. Anon. Marche Pas accéléré (14:33) 6. Nicholas Dalayrac/François-Joseph Gossec - Veillons au Salut de l'Empire (16:18) 7. Anon. La Grenadière (17:35) 8. Anon. Salut des Aigles (18:47) 9. Ferdinando Paër - 3rd Marche pour le mariage de Napoleon et Marie-Louise (20:01) 10. Étienne Nicolas Méhul - Chant du retour de Campo Formio (23:33) 11. Giovanni Paisiello - Marche du 1st Consul (26:53) 12. Francois-Joseph Gossec - Aux Mânes de la Gironde (29:00) 13. Anon. Pas cadencé des Sans-Culottes (35:18) The Brass and Percussion Ensembles of Gardiens de la Paix de Paris, conducted by Désiré Dondeyne Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Jean Rollin

Ligny - before the Deluge by Philippe Charlet

 Le 2e chasseur à pied de la vieille garde imperiale

Torrential rain cancels the event. Very sad.


Ligny centre under water.

Friday, 30 January 2026

Piano Wargames French Infantry in Greatcoats 1804 - 1814

 My first hard plastic box!

In cooperation with Wargames Atlantic I am very proud to present the very first Piano Wargames 28mm hard plastic set: French Infantry in Greatcoats 1804 - 1814. I am incredibly excited about this partnership!
With this set you can build an entire battalion of French Napoleonic infantry, including 4 skirmishers and command (28 figures in total). From Line Infantry to Light Infantry or the Young Guard, you can assemble these figures in a great variety of ways.
In addition to shakos, you also have the option to equip all figures with bicornes.
You can also build your battalion in "march attack", "high porte" or "shoulder arms". Have a look at my website for more images.
You can now pre-order this box! It should be shipped in 3-4 weeks, and if you buy 3 boxes or more directly from my shop, you will get a free mounted officer in white metal.
The cover art of this box was painted by the amazing Marco Capparoni



Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Campaign board game 1971

 Had this for Christmas one year. A Napoleonic strategy game. My parents used to get good presents - they prided themselves on getting appropriate gifts. Pics from Ebay.



Sunday, 20 July 2025

The Brilliance of Waterloo (1970)

 ''In this deep dive, I explore the brilliance of Sergei Bondarchuk’s Waterloo — from its epic scale and historical accuracy to the powerhouse performances of Rod Steiger and Christopher Plummer. Discover the behind-the-scenes madness, the filmmaking ingenuity, and why this remains one of the greatest war films ever made.'''

Friday, 4 July 2025

Thousands take part in re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo | AFP

 Two hundred and ten years after the French were defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, marking the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, the decisive clash is re-enacted. The event brought together more than 2,600 history enthusiasts from around the world and was narrated by French presenter Stephane Bern.

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Waterloo film

 Over a weekend, thousands of enthusiasts from all corners of the world brought to life one of the most remarkable clashes in European history.

Underneath the faithfully reconstructed uniforms, behind the smoke of the cannons and the strained gaze of the soldiers, it is emotion, memory and brotherhood that penetrate the image.
Waterloo 1815 is not just a battle: it's a living memory.
This teaser gives you a first breath. #Waterloo2025 #waterloo1815
Video : Franklin Stock Studio : FS.studio.contact@gmail.com