Just a few lads. Hanging out. Bout to pop into the pub for a few beers.

It's really been a pleasure to work on this print, designed by @doctorspork.bsky.social It will sit on my shelf for years to come and it will look great in future battles.

Drunk eBay rescue purchase is a win! After purchasing a lot of rough Tyranids, a few repairs and a new paint job, these gene stealers are ready to steal some genes Simple two colour paint job with a wash on printed industrial bases. I still need to work on their big brother Warriors. #40k #28mm

Been raining Tyranids and Tau the last few days but finally had a break in the rain to prime. Black with a zenathol grey. Prior to this I lightly stippled watered down wall filler to hide layer lines Pictured with some eBay rescue minis I'm working on. Loving it! @doctorspork.bsky.social

I'm Sporking and I hope you all Spork with me as I attempt to paint this Retro masterpiece from @doctorspork.bsky.social

This week's project. Just needing paint. Not sure what scheme I want to use. Love to use it in multiple One Page Rules army. So maybe a scuffed up blue and red scheme to match my Prime Brothers (Blue) and Rebels (Red).

Nobody believed it would start again, encased in thick layers of rust and grime. They prayed to the new gods, and some to the new. The engine sputtered and coughed, and then roared. To the rebels, it sounded like hope. So they named her Hope. Because only with hope could you possibly win. #28mm

Just a few lads. Hanging out. Having a good time. #40k #28mm

If your going to have a print failure, make it metal as fuck.

The Lone Toad returns with a Grim Dark Future / 40K battle report. A lost guard company attempts to battle its way to freedom when it encounters the disciples of Papa Nurgle. Will their faith in the Emperor save the day? Will lasefire beat Pox Flesh? open.substack.com/pub/croakerr...

Had a great time creating this diorama. Took about a month and used a combination of GW models, 3D printing and traditional scratch building techniques. It will now proudly sit on my shelf for years to come. #40k #28mm

The Hammer of the Emperor. His Legions, though their uncountable numbers keep humanity safe from the evils of a cruel and unforgiving universe. Their sacrifice keeps us all safe. In the Emperor's name. #40k #28mm

What's better than turning a string of plastic into a murderous death walker?

Diorama progress! First stage of ground cover done and swatch of paint on the terrain. Simple purple from the top and then flipped and green from the bottom. Next up glueing in terrain and blending it in and making more models to fill in. Then. Detail. Detail. Detail.

Early stages of a diorama inspired by the combat patrol poster. Lots of work to do!

Brother Scarrius had hunted the foul xenos through the factorum for days. Every sound was investigated,every chink of a chain or screech of metal. After a while Brother Scarrius thought it was he who was being hunted. Shadows moved. Sounds without explanation. He was prey. #40k #wargaming #28mm

Sponging. No longer just my preferred method of bath. Also great at rust effects. #40k #28mm #terrain

The Battle Brothers pursued the traitor Astartes through the ruined city. Twisting and turning through filthy alleyways. Sensing victory, they turned the corner only to be met with a gigantic block of disgusting pestilence. The creature began to laugh... #40k #28mm #wargaming

Have not painted a monster like this before but quite happy. Skin is Malignant Green (Army painter speed paints) and covers Vallejo streaking grim. Organs are slaughter red and Blood Red. Bones and horn are my favourite Pallid Bone. Sword is Leadbelcher with Agrax Earthshade. Action shots soon

How do you start painting an Great Unclean One? Cheeks. Next question.

Printed this a few days ago and spent all day dabbing wall filler on it to cover print lines. I think it's looking great. Termagaunt for scale. #28mm #wargaming #40k #3dprinting

Happy Valentine's day! Quick fun paint on these space marines

Naga confront a tribe of goblins in my work in progress Mordheim-ish board. All while a red dragon looks on from its pirch. #mordheim #28mm #terrain

That's what this seat is for right?

Pray! Pray to the old gods and the new. Pray to the gods of chaos and the gods of order. Pray for forgiveness and pray for victory. Pray for skulls and for blood and for peace. Pray! It will not matter. (Coming along nicely! Textured and primed. Paint tomorrow. Just grey and then a dry brush)

I prayed to the Omnisiah all 13 hours. A failed support, flickering lights and kids playing too close to the printer weren't enough to dent my faith in the machine spirit. The soul of the machine god surrounds thee... (So this will be a statue for my Mordheim build. Stay tuned!)

Dragon Wip with a just primed death knight in the background. Probably going into a future Five Leagues from Home campaign.

Whenever I play in a miniatures event, I like to make a little scenic tray to display and transport my army/warband in between games. For #Adepticon this year I made this tray for my #Mordheim warband. #miniatures #tabletopwargaming #nerdlings

Good Mordheim terrain (according to this novice) tells a story and allows for fighting all over. This particular townhouse belonged to a merchant and after the fall became a refuge for a local goblin gang. That is until the merchant's son came with a pack of mercenaries to take it back. #28mm

Managed to bash out a #HereticLegion Chorister today! #HobbyStreak #HobbyStreakDay3008 #TrenchCrusade #LostLegionWargaming

Battle Brothers clash with Plague Disciples in this derelict space hulk. In the end, the disgusting resilience was too much for the Battle Brothers to overcome. #miniatures #onepagerules #grimdark #28mm

My first ever 'digital kitbash' isn't exactly luxurious but it will be super useful in my Mordheim crafting. Basically just taking these wood beams and making them longer. Balsa wood is expensive here so this is an affordable way to get some crafting materials.

Work in progress of a Mordheim style ruined building. Keen to spray it up and start painting. Not sure what scheme I want. Plan is to base it on an openlock tile so I can connect is all together.

Printed and painted for the kids. Paint scheme was, how do I say it, simple.

Commissar Dante knew Ogryns have a reputation as brutes. But in his experience, it wasn't true. What they are is direct and literal. So when he took over as Commissar for the 35th Heavy Weapons Company he explained it the same way. "I have two rules. Everyone fights. Everyone kills xenos." #28mm

My 'Sanity' mini, painted in work breaks on my first day back this year.

Sometimes it feels like the future is now. Trent over at Miscast came up with this painting handle design yesterday, posted it this morning, and I'm holding it this evening!

Diving into 2026, the Lone Toad continues guest posts with Asa Donald of Backward Tabletop. Asa talks about Open-Ended and Close-Ended Solo RPGs, and how traditional play can learn from them. open.substack.com/pub/croakerr...

The best bits of terrain tell a story and let the minis shine. They also give my minis a place to 'live' when they aren't being played with. This fun cemetery scene is playable, fun to look at and has a bit extra for people taking a closer look. #28mm #terrain

The Missionaries battle Tyranids on a new dry desert world. Will they be strong enough to root out the vile xenon threat, or will they be overcome? open.substack.com/pub/croakerr... #40k #warhammer #fiveparsecs

Played through a scenario of Star Quest by One Page Rules. An interesting RPGish campaign system that lacks any inbuilt story tools It really is the mechanical backbone and you need to bring a story with you. I'm thinking of interjecting some Starforged oracles and story principles into it.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the ship, not a xenos was stirring, not even a gaunt.

When Captain Titus threw open the bulkhead he came face to face with a foul xenos. His trust in the Emperor and his warrior skills would see him through to victory. Or so he hoped. -- I reckon this is my best work so far! #40k #28mm

"The 44th Siege regiment heard the low rumble from over the ridge. Fear gripped them, for they knew the enemy that was coming showed no remorse, or mercy. They came only for one thing. Skulls for the skull throne" Finished this! Loved printing, putting it together and painting it. #40k #28mm

Some shots of my first Forbidden Psalms skirmish. Battle Report coming sometime early 2026! My little band of Misfits and fuck ups did alright. #28mm

“A few words and a random number generator is all it takes to wring incredible emotion out of your audience, - if you do it right”, writes Steve from Tin Star Games in the Lone Toads' first guest post of the season. open.substack.com/pub/croakerr...

I'm tired of all these Spotify wrapped things. Give me what I care about. Give me the Parenthood Wrapped - you told your kids to stop 3456 times - you ignored your kids 473 times - you missed out on 389 hours of fun because of your kids.

Not gonna lie if I saw an APC just decked out in skulls I'd probably throw in the towel there or run for the hills. Mid way through painting. More details, maybe some battle damage and Lotsa grime. #28mm #40k

At the end of their short life, my eyelashes detach themselves and without fail perform a ballerina like kamakasi dive into my eyeballs. Why must they do this? Why do they hate me? Why am I cursed with such luxurious eyelashes?

Guest posts at the Lone Toad start next weekend! And first up is the venerable Aussie institution that is @tinstargames.bsky.social! Be sure to subscribe to next weekend's post, which is really interesting and thought-provoking. croakerrpgs.substack.com?utm_campaign...