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Just here to chill, and share some wargaming, and the occasional cat pic. Sometimes both.

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Cool name and very nice minis. They look good in Altdorf colors.

08.02.2026 19:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Paul! ๐Ÿ˜„

08.02.2026 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The 12 Human miniatures from the 4th Edition Blood Bowl box (2002), painted in orange kits with silver armor and brown helmets with blue face masks.

The 12 Human miniatures from the 4th Edition Blood Bowl box (2002), painted in orange kits with silver armor and brown helmets with blue face masks.

The 12 Ork miniatures from the 4th Edition Blood Bowl box (2002),  wearing red kits with bronze metallic armor.

The 12 Ork miniatures from the 4th Edition Blood Bowl box (2002), wearing red kits with bronze metallic armor.

16 miniatures of the "Female Gridiron Team by Shadowforge, serving as a third party team that I always used as proxy for the Amazons. Their kit and helmet is painted in purple, their protective gear in white.
Around them are some trees, and they are standing in front of a capybara statue (which is made by Bad Squiddo Games).

16 miniatures of the "Female Gridiron Team by Shadowforge, serving as a third party team that I always used as proxy for the Amazons. Their kit and helmet is painted in purple, their protective gear in white. Around them are some trees, and they are standing in front of a capybara statue (which is made by Bad Squiddo Games).

Throwback, since some big game across the pond is the talk of the day (or not):

It's late 2019, I haven't painted minis in years, when a creative project inspired me to pick up the brush and paint these Blood Bowl minis.

#BloodBowl #miniaturepainting #nerdlings

08.02.2026 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo showing several WIP Imperial Guard miniatures and vehicles in a dark grey and light grey urban camo scheme, initially built during the 4th and 5th Edition of Warhammer 40k.

A command squad with meltaguns for an eventual third platoon.
5 commissars.
10 metal Kasrkin, three of which painted in a very light grey, almost white armor. Theyโ€™re called stormtroopers after all.
A wounded guardsman.
The Sly Marbo mini from 8th Edition.
A heavy weapons squad with heavy bolters.
10 hardened veterans with plasma guns and shotguns in their tacticool black uniforms, and with bluish-grey weapons.
A heavy weapons squad with mortars (the one recent addition to this army.
A Sentinel.
2 tank crew miniatures.
2 guardsmen with flamers for an existing platoon command squad.
Two Leman Russ Battle Tanks with heavy bolter sponsons, one of which is the retooled kit from 2009.
A Manticore.
Two Chimeras, the 3rd edition plastic kit.

A photo showing several WIP Imperial Guard miniatures and vehicles in a dark grey and light grey urban camo scheme, initially built during the 4th and 5th Edition of Warhammer 40k. A command squad with meltaguns for an eventual third platoon. 5 commissars. 10 metal Kasrkin, three of which painted in a very light grey, almost white armor. Theyโ€™re called stormtroopers after all. A wounded guardsman. The Sly Marbo mini from 8th Edition. A heavy weapons squad with heavy bolters. 10 hardened veterans with plasma guns and shotguns in their tacticool black uniforms, and with bluish-grey weapons. A heavy weapons squad with mortars (the one recent addition to this army. A Sentinel. 2 tank crew miniatures. 2 guardsmen with flamers for an existing platoon command squad. Two Leman Russ Battle Tanks with heavy bolter sponsons, one of which is the retooled kit from 2009. A Manticore. Two Chimeras, the 3rd edition plastic kit.

With my Kriegers taking a back seat, I'm continuing to work on my old Cadian army.

Next up: Eyes and edge highlights. Can't say I've missed painting these steps.

#oldhammer #warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #40k #ImperialGuard #AstraMilitarum #nerdlings

08.02.2026 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful work! I like the inclusion of the big guy, a real centerpiece of the unit.

07.02.2026 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A huge Imperial Guard army spanning over 35 years of collecting.  There are some Imperial Army guys in there.

A huge Imperial Guard army spanning over 35 years of collecting. There are some Imperial Army guys in there.

And so to bed.
The massed forces of the Imperial Guard - Force Telemachus.
#WarhammerCommunity
#Nerdlings
#OldHammer

05.02.2026 22:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's the gunboat from the old X-Wing PC games. Looks awesome, the damage adds quite some character to the model.

(And according to Wookiepedia it's called the "Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing". Now that's a mouthful, isn't it?)

05.02.2026 22:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very cool units. And the war wagon: ๐Ÿคฉ. Awesome!

05.02.2026 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At this rate your Cadians are going to need an Inquisitor sooner rather than later ๐Ÿ˜‰. Great kitbash, looking forward to see more!

05.02.2026 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"any similarities ... are" sigh

05.02.2026 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I found decals for my Valkyrie in my scale model supplies. This is probably where I have to declare that any similarities to naval aviators, real or fictional, is purely coincidental.

05.02.2026 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Got somethin' that might interest ya stranger. Got a commission to turn the resident evil 4 merchant into a space marine.
#warhammer
#warhammer40k
#warhammercommunity
#miniaturepainting
#wepaintminis

05.02.2026 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 83    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Preview
a picture of a n64 controller with the words how to correctly hold an n64 controller ALT: a picture of a n64 controller with the words how to correctly hold an n64 controller

That's when all the training on the N64 comes in handy.

05.02.2026 10:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice work!

05.02.2026 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Awesome models. I especially like how you serrated the edge highlights on the Exocrine and Tyrannofex. Great work!

04.02.2026 23:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Paul!

04.02.2026 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

04.02.2026 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks very good. Keep it up!

04.02.2026 21:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Winter German from Warlord Games. The miniature is customized so he holds both this arms up, surrendering to an enemy force. He wears a greatcoat of a feldgrau color, and a dark grey helmet that has been covered with a winter whitewash camo. To his feet, lying in the snow, is his Mauser K98k. Visible in the background are parts of an Opel Maultier halftrack.

A Winter German from Warlord Games. The miniature is customized so he holds both this arms up, surrendering to an enemy force. He wears a greatcoat of a feldgrau color, and a dark grey helmet that has been covered with a winter whitewash camo. To his feet, lying in the snow, is his Mauser K98k. Visible in the background are parts of an Opel Maultier halftrack.

Looks very good.

04.02.2026 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Valkyrie model for Warhammer 40k by Games Workshop on its flying stand. It is painted in light grey, and has green multiple rocket pods, the tips of the rockets painted in red. In the background is a page from the "More Skies" backdrop book published by Jon Hodgson.

A Valkyrie model for Warhammer 40k by Games Workshop on its flying stand. It is painted in light grey, and has green multiple rocket pods, the tips of the rockets painted in red. In the background is a page from the "More Skies" backdrop book published by Jon Hodgson.

A close up of the same Valkyrie model, allowing a closer look at the cockpit with all its screens and flight instruments.
The bottom of the picture shows a couple of ground troops in grey uniforms, holding a fortified position. In the background is a page from Jon Hodgson's World War Ruins backdrop book.

A close up of the same Valkyrie model, allowing a closer look at the cockpit with all its screens and flight instruments. The bottom of the picture shows a couple of ground troops in grey uniforms, holding a fortified position. In the background is a page from Jon Hodgson's World War Ruins backdrop book.

A look into the empty crew compartment of the Valkyrie. The walls are dark grey, with plenty of brass colored tubes and colorful tubes. The overhead lights are painted in orange.
Visible in the background is a page from the "More Skies" backdrop book published by Jon Hodgson.

A look into the empty crew compartment of the Valkyrie. The walls are dark grey, with plenty of brass colored tubes and colorful tubes. The overhead lights are painted in orange. Visible in the background is a page from the "More Skies" backdrop book published by Jon Hodgson.

I loathed the decals on my Space Marine army (skill issue *cough*), so I never bothered with them for my old IG minis.

Hence, my Valkyrie's fuselage looks empty to this day. I might have to change that.

#warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #40k #ImperialGuard #AstraMilitarum #nerdlings #jhbackdrops

04.02.2026 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Looks awesome. I like the plasma effect and the different colors for the cables!

04.02.2026 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's a nasty bug. In all seriousness, it looks great. Nice work!

04.02.2026 08:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This really is a fun kit, isn't it? Very nice work btw. It's been a while since I played RDR, but I have a feeling that the one wearing trousers is based on Sadie ๐Ÿ˜‰.

03.02.2026 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Adorable mini with an awesome paint job, the fur looks so fluffy.

02.02.2026 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful army!

02.02.2026 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo showing several WIP Imperial Guard miniatures in a dark grey and light grey urban camo scheme, built during the 4th and 5th Edition of Warhammer 40k. Most of them have previously been unpainted, and they haven't been touched since 2011, when I stopped participating in the hobby.
Depicted are:
A command squad with meltaguns for an eventual third platoon and 3 replacements for my other platoon commands.
A heavy weapons squad with heavy bolters.
2 tank crew miniatures.
10 hardened veterans with plasma guns and shotguns.
A newly built heavy weapons squad with mortars.
Two Leman Russ Battle Tanks, one of which is the retooled kit from 2009 (the older one is so close to being finished, I donโ€™t even know why I didnโ€™t complete it back in the day).
Two Chimeras.
And last but not least, a Manticore.

A photo showing several WIP Imperial Guard miniatures in a dark grey and light grey urban camo scheme, built during the 4th and 5th Edition of Warhammer 40k. Most of them have previously been unpainted, and they haven't been touched since 2011, when I stopped participating in the hobby. Depicted are: A command squad with meltaguns for an eventual third platoon and 3 replacements for my other platoon commands. A heavy weapons squad with heavy bolters. 2 tank crew miniatures. 10 hardened veterans with plasma guns and shotguns. A newly built heavy weapons squad with mortars. Two Leman Russ Battle Tanks, one of which is the retooled kit from 2009 (the older one is so close to being finished, I donโ€™t even know why I didnโ€™t complete it back in the day). Two Chimeras. And last but not least, a Manticore.

Feeling nostalgic, I've started to give these guys some attention: Additional elements for my old 4th/5th Edition Imperial Guard army.

About time that they are finally receiving some paint.

#oldhammer #warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #40k #ImperialGuard #AstraMilitarum #nerdlings

01.02.2026 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They look great. Nice work!

01.02.2026 20:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I never got around to adding them to my Altdorf army, but they do look pretty, both the models themselves and your painting. Great work!

01.02.2026 20:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Your tanks look amazing, the tank riders add so much character.

01.02.2026 04:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A tabby cat sleeping on a pink blanket in a carrier.

A tabby cat sleeping on a pink blanket in a carrier.

One thing to know about my cat: He is one of those cats who frequently switch sleeping spots. For a few days now he's chosen the carrier. Can't blame him, the blanket is quite comfy actually.

#caturday

31.01.2026 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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