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Jay Arnold

@jay-arnold.bsky.social

Host of the hiatus hit podcast The Veteran Wargamer. Slow miniature painter. Dad to a Junior Wargamer who is my primary gaming companion. Barber.

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#OldhammerIsTheBestHammer

24.10.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deep within the mountains of Tyrolia, an ancient, dark keep looms over a half-forgotten pass. The ruler of the keep and its village sends just enough tribute to the so-called King of Bavaria to keep his occupying troops out. It is, after all, for their own good.

Figure by Footsore Miniatures.

10.10.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My son has. I’ve tinkered, but that was long ago. I’m usually able to find models that do the trick for me on MyMiniFactory, Cults3d or even Thingiverse.

07.10.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some heroes and vampires that I primed black and drybrushed a very light gray as I continue the gothic horror project. The heroes are 3d prints of STLs from Lost Heresy Miniatures. The female vampire is from GW and the male is from Footsore Miniatures.

07.10.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve got hordes! Just not painted. Or necessarily assembled. At least 60 or so.

07.10.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Zombies are GW plastics from the early 2000s. The necromancer is a 3D print of an STL from Vae Victis.

06.10.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Otokar Knock is a foul and dreaded necromancer. His legions of undead stalk the night, searching for prey. Will our heroes survive their onslaught?

05.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And what, exactly would a single airborne BN do in the assault, aside from provide target practice for Taiwanese ADA crews? Well, that and employment for Taiwanese undertakers?

03.10.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m glad I could contribute!

03.10.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Romero of 20 zombies! Just in time for a spooky, scary game of Fistful of Lead: Tales of Horror from @wileygames.bsky.social

03.10.2025 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Oldhammer = the best hammer.

01.10.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is time for my annual listen.

01.10.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Durfle blarg sux.

01.10.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deer at harvest. Pike Co, IL. 2025

30.09.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great minds think alike.

30.09.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This house has two well-planned poured ramps!

30.09.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Counter-banshee defenses deployed!

30.09.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just arrived from the UK! It’s only Packing Heat by @ioanmakesgames.bsky.social! I’m looking forward to getting it on the table soon!

25.09.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Model shot: skeleton warriors attacking bronze Age adventurers in a ruined temple by a flooded altar.

Model shot: skeleton warriors attacking bronze Age adventurers in a ruined temple by a flooded altar.

Hello new Bskies and fresh followers! Just a reminder that we small Indie creators and artists don't have shareholders to satisfy, just bills to pay. And that while Likes are lovely, Reposting stuff is the best way to help with visibility for us. If you see models or art you love, please share!

18.10.2024 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 296    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Friendly reminder: The Veteran Wargamer is a Genestealer Cult Stan account.

21.09.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, good ol’ Nobla Blackwort! We have him too.

The pic is of the nucleus of his crew for Space Station Zero.

20.09.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If anyone has any 1st or 2nd edition era 40k Orks and is looking to offload them, please let me know. Joey is very interested in getting some more.

19.09.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! A little work in MeshMixer and Chitubox made it a snap.

19.09.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a lovely model. I’m looking forward to seeing it painted.

19.09.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Retro Watchtower from @doctorspork.bsky.social is all printed, cured and the dry fit is great! A large printer is necessary if you want to tackle this model in resin. I used an Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra and an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro for smaller parts. You can see I cut the base into 2 pieces to print it.

19.09.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Yes. I hollowed the bigger pieces and put in drain holes, especially evident in the picture of the main roof section.

18.09.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Or some Juggalos.

18.09.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coming soon: Hegseth orders overhaul of recruiting ads: β€œmoar pyro,” β€œtumbling.”

18.09.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s working very nicely. The base for the tower was just a bit big, so I cut some of it off in Meshmixer. I printed the cut off part on a different resin printer. I should have everything cleaned up and cured for a dry fit tonight.

18.09.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m printing the lovely Retro Watchtower from @doctorspork.bsky.social in resin. It’s been a great learning experience and is giving me the confidence to tackle bigger multi-part projects.

18.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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