I grew up in Malmesbury, you can "feel" the history when you're in the town. If you've ever watched Hot Fuzz, it's EXACTLY like that (apart from the murders!), both my Dad and Grandad (mum's Dad) were policemen in Malmesbury 😆 It's also the home of Barn Owl Books, my favourite indie bookshop. 🙂

Next bit of terrain made from rubbish in its very basic state - old school drinks can storage tanks - the plastic base fits the cans PERFECTLY, love these happy accidents. There will be extra panels and pipes added 🔨🔧🪚👍🏻 #wargamingterrain #nerdlings #oldschoolisthebestschool

Citadel Blue Dragon. Pretty much my favourite dragon miniature of all time.

Having lost a chunk of a back tooth yesterday FOR NO GODDAMN REASON, I could do with this now...

...and I've put some paint on it, and it actually looks pretty good 😯 I probably should have done the gun differently in hindsight, but it's ok. I painted the suit with a sponge to add some texture. No idea what this one will be used for either, but I'm having fun learning to convert stuff. 😎🪚🔧🔨

Next idea turning something random into a model. He came with a Nintendo Switch game (plus ship, which will be used at some point too). The pose was nice, but wanted to add a weapon - so I chopped up an old titan weapon to glue to his shoulder. I think it works... #AndysChopShop #wargamingminiature

‘Life is supposed to be fun. It's not a job or occupation. We're here only once and we should have a bit of a laugh.’ A man who informed so much of my younger life. Happy birthday Big Yin.

That would be ACL, hamstring and groin all ruined in one move. Probably a hernia too...

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The Pot Noodle tower is weathered - first time ever using streaking grime, I think it looks ok? Does the whole piece need more colour? #wargamingterrain #nerdlings

Follow this person, beautiful work 😍

First lot of paint on the Pot Noodle Tower, and it's starting to come together. I'm going to keep it pretty drab, any colour will be subtle, and then lots of oil washes, streaking grime, rust effects and moss to finish it off. #wargamingterrain #nerdlings

Detailing and filling of gaps completed - build stage of the Pot Noodle tower completed. Gluing stuff on to the bottom half of a cone is a pain... #wargamingterrain #nerdlings

There is a LOT wrong with me...

Making wargaming terrain from absolute rubbish, sci-fi edition. Pot Noodle pot on a CD base with random stuff glued to it. Ground built up using filler. A few more details to add, some more filler and then sand on the base. It should look a lot better undercoated 🤞🏻 #wargamingterrain

I hope this is true, it's the best thing I've read all week...

Absolutely this 👍🏻

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...and he's painted! Brian the Dark Side Tin Man, not sure what he is really, or how I'll use him, but it was loads of fun hacking a toy up and adding bits. 👍🏻 #AndysChopShop #miniaturepainting #nerdlings

This auction is now live on eBay. 1500 credit Orlock gang. 9 humans and 2 cyber-mastiffs (Scenery not included) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39722454... Starting at £50. Oz will get the money, not me. DM me if you have any questions. #Nerdlings #Necromunda

Hate doing this, because everyone is skint, but Oz is the only important thing in my life and I'm too broke to cover his additional surgery. If you'd like to help, please use OZVET20 at checkout on fenrisgames.com/shop for a nice discount or ko-fi.com/fenrisgames if you don't need toys. Thankyou 💔

4 Skaven Elites (i.e. Hearthguard for Saga), the old Advanced Heroquest models have a special place in my heart, and they were so much fun to paint 😍 Contrast paints work so well with the old models. #AdvancedHeroquest #Oldhammer #miniaturepainting

Next up in the "turning my son's toys into wargaming minis" project are an ankylosaurus with helmet(?!) and a Mechzilla? Robogodzilla? Brian? For Anky, he won't fit on a 60mm base 🤨. I'm going to make the helmet more medieval, and add blades to the top, and then spikes to the tail. As for Brian...

The piece on the left was the top half of a Marauder Empire Reiksgard Foot Knight, that I tried to convert in to a cavalry model when I was 13. It was an anatomical disaster. 😖 Using some weird old Chaos Warrior legs (from the 80s), I'm hoping to create a new model. Will it work? #AndysChopShop

Reaper Bones Dwarf - quite a big chap, he's on a 32mm base, potentially the Warlord for a Saga or Dragon Rampant army. Foaming tankard on the shield is my favourite bit 🍺 #miniaturepainting #nerdlings

To no-ones surprise, I've been called a knobhead for many reasons, but this is one I'm proud of 😆 #tactileinterfaceFTW #deathtotouchscreens #oldmanyellingatcloud

OK, so I'm really pleased with this chap. P3 Coal Black is the main highlight colour and it's worked really nicely. The spines were highlighted up with AK Interactive Deep Red. 60mm base covered in bits of slate, flock and different types of tea leaves 😎 #miniaturepainting #ToyToWargamingPiece

Painting Advanced Heroquest Skaven is proper stress-free painting. They're simple basic models, perfect for contrast paints. Love it ♥️ (Pictures to follow soon hopefully) #miniaturepainting #oldhammer

Oh hell(enic) yes... ⚔️👍🏻

I've been meaning to get hold of this after @tabletopminions.bsky.social talked about it ages ago! Rulebook and expansion purchased and downloaded! #wargaming #NewRulesNewMe

Oil wash done on the dragon - Sap Green and Ivory Black on the red, Burnt Umber and Ivory Black on the wings. Starting to come together a bit now. #miniaturepainting #nerdlings

I had a serious case of Sunday blues yesterday, so wandered off to Tom's Tabletop Bunker to buy myself something random, and this is what I came back with. I'm not sure what I'll do with either model, but at £14 it feels like a proper bargain 👍🏻 #miniaturepainting

Absolutely this. I know it was a different time, but I studied Archaeology and since graduating I've had a (relatively) successful 27 year career in financial IT. University teaches you so much more than just your subject. If I'd studied computing or engineering I might not have lasted the course 😬

Day off, Autumn sunshine, the village is really quiet, I'm pottering in the garden - with everything going on in the world, sometimes it's easy to forget life can be really good 🙂

With just paint, can I turn this crappy weird-ass toy into a decent looking alien monster? He'll fit on a 60mm base. I'm thinking black still, with red spines? #miniaturepainting

youtube.com/watch?v=CDs2... - make art!

youtube.com/watch?v=2n8W... Love this guy's videos. Tip number 10 (constraint challenge) is really good if I'm in a "creative rut", e.g. using the Zorn Palette when painting miniatures, or when I built a fantasy building out of nothing but rubbish. #creativeinspiration #miniaturepainting

Yep...

Playing Nemesis Retaliation tonight, I'm the officer! 😎 #boardgames

Elf! From Black Scorpion Miniatures - tried to go a bit arty, not sure it worked... #miniaturepainting #autumnalelf

Barbarians! The middle guy is from Reaper, I've had him years and due a repaint, now I'm tempted to do a barbarian horde army for Saga Age of Magic... ...or Dragon Rampart? #miniaturepainting #saga

Infinity Monstrucker, loved doing this one! #infinityn5 #infinitypainting #infinitygame #corvusbelli #minipainting #paintingminis

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Empire stuff for my slow build Saga: Age of Magic army. Not a fan of the blue on Knights Panther, so went for the classic John Blanche artwork colour scheme. The other knight is a Raging Heroes model from years ago that I've finally painted, plus a Marauder Dwarf. #sagaageofmagic #miniaturepainting

Future projects... #miniaturewargaming

Krittok Foulblade - I wasn't a massive fan of the red armour in the studio paintjob, so went grungy metal instead. He's not perfect, but he'll be fine as the leader for my Skaven army for Saga: Age of Magic (yet another new army idea... 🤨) #miniaturepainting #skaven

steamforged.com/blogs/brands... I've not liked much of the new Warmachine stuff, but these two forces are really nice 😍 I want to paint both!

I’ve been reminded it’s Friday (thanks @owolf.bsky.social) So this week the theme is…memory. Let’s see those blasts from the past. As usual I’ll reskeet the lot and if you like something, share it! #Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday

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