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miniatures painter, board gamer, foodie - he/him - safe space for ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธโ™ฟ #sharethehobbylove https://pixelfed.social/CraftyBeardGuy

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Probably one of my favourite minis I've painted. The hallucinating goblin sculpt goes hard af.

It's been a funny contrast painting these goblins between grimdark Stormcasts!

#warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #gloomspitegitz #miniaturepainting

07.02.2026 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Akhelian Allopex

Akhelian Allopex

Akhelian Allopex

Akhelian Allopex

Yet another shark!

#aos #nerdlings

07.02.2026 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 83    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful work!

07.02.2026 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New data shows surge in trans kidsโ€™ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare

One of the wickedest things Wes Streeting has ever done is push politically convenient falsehoods about suicide rates amongst young trans people. We have new data from the National Child Mortality Database that exposes the truth he tried to cover up.

07.02.2026 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2161    ๐Ÿ” 884    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 78
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Lumineth Realm-lords Vanari Regent in blue armour with gold trim and a flowing red cloak with white accents holding aloft a blue ice blade

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Lumineth Realm-lords Vanari Regent in blue armour with gold trim and a flowing red cloak with white accents holding aloft a blue ice blade

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar sees the Lumineth Realm-lords get reinforcement alongside their 4th edition battletome in the Vanari Lord Regent. Games Workshop sent one my way, so I grabbed the Contrast and got to work!
vincentknotley.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/l... #WarhammerCommunity #NewAOS #AdWIP

07.02.2026 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 136    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is an ambitious first miniature, great work!

07.02.2026 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of a painted mini figure in dramatic lighting, from the front. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe.

Photo of a painted mini figure in dramatic lighting, from the front. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe.

Photo of a painted mini figure in neutral lighting, from the front. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe.

Photo of a painted mini figure in neutral lighting, from the front. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe.

Photo of a painted mini figure in neutral lighting, from the back left. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe.

Photo of a painted mini figure in neutral lighting, from the back left. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe.

Photo of a painted mini figure in neutral lighting, from right side. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe. This view shows a little smiley face on the data slate screen in front of the character's face.

Photo of a painted mini figure in neutral lighting, from right side. It's a heavily augmented tech priest carrying an Omnissiah Power Axe. This view shows a little smiley face on the data slate screen in front of the character's face.

And he's done! My very first #WH40K #miniature. Made a lot of mistakes, learned even more, and overall I think I'm happy with the result.

Maybe by the time I paint the next one, I'll learn how to make good photos too lol. At least you can still sorta make out the funny little detail I added in.

06.02.2026 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course it's a Black Templar username guy

06.02.2026 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's ok, an AI summary will 100% not get the two of you confused

03.02.2026 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A painted stormcast model from games workshop

A painted stormcast model from games workshop

Painted a thing for a 1 hour speed paint comp, 59m 55s later.. ๐Ÿ˜…

Every time my wife goes past GW, she picks up the free models for the kids. My son doesn't give a monkeys*, so I decided to paint this one up for myself

(*my daughter on the other hand, takes her model and scurries off to paint it)

02.02.2026 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 103    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Post a Mage!

02.02.2026 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Bombay Bad Boy Pot Noodle

02.02.2026 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See green post green

01.02.2026 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blight Templars in a yellow colour scheme for Warhammer Quest Darkwater

Blight Templars in a yellow colour scheme for Warhammer Quest Darkwater

Now I absolutely loved painting these - reminded me of the old Blightkings sculpts! #warhammerquest #darkwater #Warhammer #ageofsigmar #maggotkinofnurgle

31.01.2026 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember when Tomorrow Never Dies came out and the reviews were that a Media Mogul controlling world events was ridiculous

30.01.2026 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Morbidex Twice-born

Morbidex Twice-born

Rawr!

30.01.2026 11:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Glottkin, in a purple and yellow scheme Games Workshop

The Glottkin, in a purple and yellow scheme Games Workshop

Glottkin alternative angle

Glottkin alternative angle

Glottkin Champion rider

Glottkin Champion rider

Glottkin Sorcerer rider.

Glottkin Sorcerer rider.

A big gribbly and his brothers appears!

30.01.2026 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pox-wretches for Warhammer Quest: Darkwater.

Pox-wretches for Warhammer Quest: Darkwater.

Finished these up for #warhammerquest #darkwater yesterday evening - on a roll now! #Warhammer #ageofsigmar #paintingwarhammer #warhammercommunity

28.01.2026 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The reaction I always hope for with my Nurgle stuff, thank you! X

27.01.2026 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Plague Champion from Warhammer Quest - Darkwater

Plague Champion from Warhammer Quest - Darkwater

Finally making a start on that #warhammerquest #darkwater box - this guy is an absolute unit, and painted him for a one hour speed challenge too! #Warhammer #ageofsigmar #warhammercommunity #paintingwarhammer

27.01.2026 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

here's the final peice if you don't wanna watch through two and a half minutes of me fucking around ๐Ÿฉถ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฉถ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฉถ

23.01.2026 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 193    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A white Apothecary Biologis marine of the Sons of Prometheus chapter, a succession chapter of the Salamanders. He aims his bolt pistol whilst striding across the battlefield, a large, strange container held in his right hand. The chapter colour of orange is reflected in details such as his tabard, apothecary symbols and container windows.

A white Apothecary Biologis marine of the Sons of Prometheus chapter, a succession chapter of the Salamanders. He aims his bolt pistol whilst striding across the battlefield, a large, strange container held in his right hand. The chapter colour of orange is reflected in details such as his tabard, apothecary symbols and container windows.

Rear view of apothecary Biologis

Rear view of apothecary Biologis

Close up detail of the container, green wrist-mounted screen and tubes containing orange liquid.

Close up detail of the container, green wrist-mounted screen and tubes containing orange liquid.

Well itโ€™s been a while but I painted a mini.

Sons of Prometheus Apothecary Biologis.

Perhaps Iโ€™ll finish the Leviathan marines before 11th dropsโ€ฆ (spoiler - I will not)

21.01.2026 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 93    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Silvery light.

Ordo Malleus inquisitor Valerius and his knight suit โ€œLux Pallidaโ€. #warhammer40k

21.01.2026 04:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 98    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A scarred woman with a mostly shaved head. She has tattoos that give her lower face the appearance of a skull.

A scarred woman with a mostly shaved head. She has tattoos that give her lower face the appearance of a skull.

There she is. My tired and depressed zealot.
Gave her mainly oldhammer inspired gear, stuff that would be found in the hands of PDFs and militias.

21.01.2026 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 391    ๐Ÿ” 93    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The manticore Knight and dwarves adventurer from Warhammer Quest Darkwater

The manticore Knight and dwarves adventurer from Warhammer Quest Darkwater

Same minis from behind

Same minis from behind

First two heroes of Darkwater done using the tutorials from @thepaintingcoach.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜€ #nerdlings #warhammercommunity #warhammer

19.01.2026 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 271    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yet they didn't complain when Land Raider Crusaders and Redeemers were added and were suddenly 'always there, so it's just misogyny ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

19.01.2026 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Seven or eight years ago Aaron Dembski-Bowden talked about this and even then the writers were well aware that there was no limitation in the background that meant the Custodes were all men, they were only told to not write about women being amongst their number as there were no current models.

19.01.2026 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Games Workshop financials were released and Miniatures Sales made up over 80% of total revenue, further reinforcing the fact nazi Black Templar fans who buy A game maybe twice a year and otherwise engage with 40k exclusively through posting memes online are not and never have been GWs audience.

18.01.2026 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โ€˜A gaming success storyโ€™: how Warhammer became one of Britainโ€™s biggest companies Worth ยฃ6bn and with revenues recently rising by 10.9%, the niche interest game has become a global business

โ€˜A gaming success storyโ€™: how Warhammer became one of Britainโ€™s biggest companies

18.01.2026 09:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 100    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Every day I wake up hoping to read that obituary

17.01.2026 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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