Today was a bit more of a rough one. I think it’s stresshaustion. My wonderful wife, that’s Mrs Dr Dropkick, dragged my ass out of bed and to a used book store a few cities over. Scored some glorious hits.

WIP! New weekend project started. This is Sky (aka the lovingly titled “F3 - Barbarians - 16 “Sky” “) 1987, sculpted by the Perry Twins. Aiming for some classic bad sword and sorcery vibes (my preferred juice). Got a base planned for her but that’s all next weekend :)

Forgot to knock, I’m sorry.

Finished up the first Brionne today. He really came together once the metallics landed. Super super thrilled with him and excited to get deeper into the team! #bloodbowl #warhammer #wepaintminis #paintslam2026

WIP! This guy just kinda fell out of my brush. The face was a challenge but it was so nice doing cloth again.

I used to (1990s-2000s me) hate painting pewter models. Now I love when a model is in pewter. Dunno why.

My wife, that’s Mrs Dr Dropkick, has a nut allergy. The landbastard refuses to do anything about the trees that reach over to our balcony so squirrels keep coming on to it and leaving peanuts behind, so it’s now a minefield for her. She took matters into her own hands.

Finished this classic Blood Bowl Champions of Death Mummy, despite day two of living in a yellow filter and feeling like a smoker. Look at how unbalanced his helmet must be! #bloodbowl #warhammer #warhammercommunity #wepaintminis #paintslam2026

WIP! Honestly wanted to finish this guy today but turns out living near the city with the worst air quality in the world due to forest fires means I feel like shii-hiiiii-hiiiit and just want to sleep. So I’m going to go do that. Photo by @jiveturkey.bsky.social of the sun. Yeah, that’s how bad

Man. 12:45am and it’s still 27 (35) degrees.

Late night WIP! Back to Blood Bowl and after those elves I needed something I can paint with my eyes closed, so here’s a classic pewter mummy for my classic Champions of Death. Just the armour, metallics, and base to go :)

Well. Decided on a whim to do this fella. Came together a lot easier than I expected! I present: Sacculak. Thanks Andy for the wild sculpt and making my wife say “oh god that’s not going on the display shelf is it?” @heresyminiatures.com Johanna the Fleeing by @badsquiddogames.bsky.social

Harry Kane always looks so confused by what’s happening around him. I’ve never seen such a confused man. Someone get him a helper.

The road is ever long, but the next bend always holds a new adventure. Reggie Twobark and his trusty companions Augustus and Agamemnon travelling the realms. #miniatures #wepaintminis #paintingminiatures #nerdlings #paintedminiatures

Man. Space Engineers sure does give some pretty screenshots.

I was running behind for work this morning so I had to grab brekkie on the way. Stopped in at Tim Hortons (ugh). Behold. My Bagel BELT (bacon egg lettuce tomato) with no tomato, add hash brown. It’s even missing the butter.

Online gambling is already a hellhole. But if you’re hellhole is called “Texas Tea” i don’t even know how to start helping you. I just wanted to look at the weather.

Coin done! So that means thr Athelorn Avengers are totally complete! Full team photos soon :) So glad not to have to do this yellow again for a while. I think this is the right way up… #bloodbowl #warhammer #warhammercommunity #elves #wepaintminis #paintslam2026 #yellow #woodef #woodelves

That’s it! The last Wood Elf complete! No more! The team is finally done. For some reason they really took it out of me. I think it’s how complex the yellow bodysuits were. One whoops with a brush later and it’s a big fix. Coin, then team photos! #bloodbowl #warhammer #wepaintminis #nerdlings

adding the Tactics Ogre OST to anything instantly transforms it into high art, a thing of aching, poignant beauty. here it is over images of Taco Bell

Heartbroken US fans dressed in over-the-top tacky stars and stripes is the second most popular Canadian sexual kink, behind Log Driver's Waltz role play.

Now reading, continuing my theory that the cheaper the paper it’s printed on, the more I enjoy it! The Magazine Of Fantasy & Science Fiction, February 1969 (nice).

WIP! Still plugging away at this last WElf. Been trying to get ahead on YouTube recordings so that’s eating into my painting time. Expecting to be done that tomorrow though! And maybe this fellette too!

This guy is (technically) finished. Here are some mediocre shots because he doesn’t fit in the light box well. Theres a display base coming soon for him, don’t worry. Good photos then :) #wepaintminis #miniatures #minis #miniaturepainter #paintslam2026 #nerdlings

Literally watching paint dry while my computer exports videos. Good Sunday so far!

Wish I could say I did things. But I spent 14 hours playing Space Engineers. I’ve told myself no turning the computer on till I’ve painted tomorrow!

WIP! Happy Canada Day! Not my best work on the bodysuit but in my defence it’s been 45 degrees outside and 28+ inside all day. And I just want to be done this last elf. Also took a trip to my fav book store which also has the good AC and gave them some of my dollarydoos for their cool service.

Turns out sweat is not a good substitute for water for thinning paints. But this WElf is done! He’s catching, he’s fetching, and he’s grabbing your attention (and likes) #bloodbowl #warhammer #warhammercommunity #wepaintminis #elf #paintslam2026 #miniatures #paintingminiatures #paintingminis

WIP! One WElf catcher coming up! As always, just needs a base. We’re almost done the team and ready to move on. Almost there. But first, 45 degree weather coming!

WIP! The merchant for the diorama is complete. Next up the wagon. But also back to Blood Bowl through the week.

Man. I have a sudden desire to rewatch Zardoz.

Me: finally gonna get back to painting tonight. Been such a busy week I gotta get brush on plastic Steam Summer Sale: hold up. What about Satisfactory and No Man’a Sky?

Getting the new shelves sorted. So much space for more minis. And a stark reminder I have things besides Blood Bowl on the to paint list…

No painting today. Absolutely bushed. Built a ton of ikea furniture today. But hey, my new bookshelf is looking snazzy! Much organizing to do still on the new model shelves. That’s tomorrow. If anyone has any copies of The Magazine if Science Fiction & Fantasy let me know. Missing a few!

WIP! Finally got a bit more work on this guy done. Missing strap, some little flowers / seeds, and the lamp :)

What a great tournament yesterday! Congratulations to the Skavenblight Scramblers who took a hard fought first place over the Drakfang Thirsters. And down at the bottom the Kara Temple Harpies and Zharr-Naggrund Ziggurats.

No painting update tonight! Tomorrow is the Summer Smash and I’m packing 8 teams up and all the associated pitches, dice, dugouts, rules, tokens, and everything else needed to fully run a tournament!

WIP! Alright. Back on my bullshit.

Been taking a short break for painting. Feeling pretty burnt out in general from work and I find myself forcing to do things I enjoy beyond enjoyment and into “youre not doing enough to offset the work burnout”. It’s backwards, I know. Hoping to get back to it feeling refreshed soon.

I can’t stop thinking about these nachos I had in PEI. It was like 1230am and we’d just gotten off the plane. Coupled with a beer. Hell yeah.

Well, I fixed the knuckle. Not 100% sold on how the hair turned out but it’s one of those “I’ll live with it”. Also mucked up the one eye a bit so bro is Phantoming it.

I just backed Goblin City Part Two on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ros... Amazing work as always by @rossydoesdrawings.bsky.social ! Still gotta paint the first round.

Can I have $100 so I can blow it on a Where’s Waldo hoodie? Thx.

WIP! What a day. In-office with barely functioning AC. 30-min walk home in 36 degree weather. Got home, collapsed into bed, tried to sleep but got Charlie-horses in both legs bad enough Mrs Dr Dropkick had to come running to help. Looked at my bank account: Oof. Least I got some painting done.

grabbing every small business owner I can find by the shoulders and yelling directly into their faces that IF I DON'T HAVE AN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT I CAN'T SEE ANY OF YOUR SHIT GET A FUCKING WEBSITE

Pictured: when an elf sees a dwarf being happy and successful: Second wardancer done! This one came together really quickly, being able to use the first as a sort of guide. We’re getting there! #bloodbowl #warhammer #warhammercommunity #wepaintminis #paintslam2026 #nerdlings #miniatures

Just a heads up that I peaked in March in the morning of our spring Blood Bowl tournament

My kingdom is inviolate, human. You shall not step in to its hallowed halls. Its works are not for your lowborn eyes. Nay, this gate shall be sealed to you and your kind forever.

Oh give me a head with hair! Long beautiful hair! Shining! Gleaming! Streaming! Flaxen waxen! Another WElf down! We’re slowly getting there. Just a few more to go! Like four. It’s like four. And the coin. #bloodbowl #warhammer #warhammercommunity #wepaintminis #paintslam2026 #hair #elf #woodef

Man. I think one of my favourite bookstores changed ownership and now it sucks. Charging $25 for a paperback Larry Niven and had a big Harry Potter display. Cowabummer :(