John
@jvdbos.bsky.social
All-round creative, doing all the things; LARPer, artist, RPG'er, gamer, miniature maker, prop builder, and more.
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John
@jvdbos.bsky.social
· Jan 9
Hello there!
For those who are about to follow and haven't met me IRL and/or don't know me from other platforms, a brief recap: I'm a geek and a nerd! Hobbies are amongst other things; LARP, D&D and other RPGs, (video) games, tabletop miniatures for Warhammer, Trench Crusade and other such games 😎
For those who are about to follow and haven't met me IRL and/or don't know me from other platforms, a brief recap: I'm a geek and a nerd! Hobbies are amongst other things; LARP, D&D and other RPGs, (video) games, tabletop miniatures for Warhammer, Trench Crusade and other such games 😎
Sometimes I make 3D pinups :-) It's hard to find viewers, so I'll try here; meet Nekane, Tiefling Barbarian.
Despite her looks, it's not my take on *that* Tiefling :-P If anything, I was inspired by Chaos Comics' Purgatori, or even more exact, the fact I had a new female shape and cool red skin ;-)
Despite her looks, it's not my take on *that* Tiefling :-P If anything, I was inspired by Chaos Comics' Purgatori, or even more exact, the fact I had a new female shape and cool red skin ;-)
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sometimes I make 3D pinups :-) It's hard to find viewers, so I'll try here; meet Nekane, Tiefling Barbarian.
Despite her looks, it's not my take on *that* Tiefling :-P If anything, I was inspired by Chaos Comics' Purgatori, or even more exact, the fact I had a new female shape and cool red skin ;-)
Despite her looks, it's not my take on *that* Tiefling :-P If anything, I was inspired by Chaos Comics' Purgatori, or even more exact, the fact I had a new female shape and cool red skin ;-)
If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten. So I made a video; mixing storytelling, filming and SFX, resulting in this video about my #TrenchPilgrims for #TrenchCrusade 🙂 Quite happy with the end result 😃 If you like it; do as they say; please like, share and subscribe 😉
Trench Pilgrims - Cortege of the Crimson Threnody - Introduction
YouTube video by John van den Bos
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten. So I made a video; mixing storytelling, filming and SFX, resulting in this video about my #TrenchPilgrims for #TrenchCrusade 🙂 Quite happy with the end result 😃 If you like it; do as they say; please like, share and subscribe 😉
More kitbashed Battle Brothers! Heavy Bolter, and two Chainswords. Quite happy with how they turned out - luckily as per usual 😉 Especially happy with the Heavy Bolter Brother, as I was afraid I wouldn’t find a body that’d work, but this worked out just fine 😎 #warhammer40k #blacktemplar #kitbashing
April 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
More kitbashed Battle Brothers! Heavy Bolter, and two Chainswords. Quite happy with how they turned out - luckily as per usual 😉 Especially happy with the Heavy Bolter Brother, as I was afraid I wouldn’t find a body that’d work, but this worked out just fine 😎 #warhammer40k #blacktemplar #kitbashing
Next round of #blacktemplar kitbashes; Bladeguard Ancient with the Household standard, and the Apothecary attached to these Black Templars. Former based on a #Kromlech bit, the latter is a former Sanguinary Priest. Quite happy with how they turned out! #wip #warhammer #40k #kitbashing
March 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Next round of #blacktemplar kitbashes; Bladeguard Ancient with the Household standard, and the Apothecary attached to these Black Templars. Former based on a #Kromlech bit, the latter is a former Sanguinary Priest. Quite happy with how they turned out! #wip #warhammer #40k #kitbashing
Chose the helmet for my #blacktemplars Marshall 😎 It’s a conversion bit from #kromlech Imperial Crusaders Helmet heads. Rather happy with the outcome! #wip #kitbashing
March 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Chose the helmet for my #blacktemplars Marshall 😎 It’s a conversion bit from #kromlech Imperial Crusaders Helmet heads. Rather happy with the outcome! #wip #kitbashing
Though #40k #BlackTemplars have my attention as a new shiny thing, I'm still doing #TrenchCrusade things, too. Here's a little overview for the #NewAntioch warband I'm working on right now. Quite like the combo of medieval and dieselpunk vibes! #WIP #kitbashing
March 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Though #40k #BlackTemplars have my attention as a new shiny thing, I'm still doing #TrenchCrusade things, too. Here's a little overview for the #NewAntioch warband I'm working on right now. Quite like the combo of medieval and dieselpunk vibes! #WIP #kitbashing
Further work on my #BlackTemplar Marshall for #40k. Happy with the progress! Didn’t make too sweeping changes to the Indomitus Captain; just changed details to make him more Templar-y. He still needs a head and I’ve got options, but waiting for a few 3d printed parts before my final decision on it 🙂
March 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Further work on my #BlackTemplar Marshall for #40k. Happy with the progress! Didn’t make too sweeping changes to the Indomitus Captain; just changed details to make him more Templar-y. He still needs a head and I’ve got options, but waiting for a few 3d printed parts before my final decision on it 🙂
Here’s my first #BlackTemplar for #40k; Sword Brother Sieger. I know it’s kinda ironic he doesn’t have a sword ;-)
Used a Cities of Sigmar icon instead of one from the box, because I wanted to give every Brother a icon, and I didn’t want to use the Castellan one. Fits the BT style just fine IMO :-)
Used a Cities of Sigmar icon instead of one from the box, because I wanted to give every Brother a icon, and I didn’t want to use the Castellan one. Fits the BT style just fine IMO :-)
March 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Here’s my first #BlackTemplar for #40k; Sword Brother Sieger. I know it’s kinda ironic he doesn’t have a sword ;-)
Used a Cities of Sigmar icon instead of one from the box, because I wanted to give every Brother a icon, and I didn’t want to use the Castellan one. Fits the BT style just fine IMO :-)
Used a Cities of Sigmar icon instead of one from the box, because I wanted to give every Brother a icon, and I didn’t want to use the Castellan one. Fits the BT style just fine IMO :-)
Work in progress! New Antioch Yeomen for my warband the 22nd Barghest Irregulars.
Mix of kits here; various bodies and arms, weaponry... The through theme are the heads and their backpacks, to tie them together. These are from the Wargames Atlantic Bulldogs 🙂
#trenchcrusade #newantioch #kitbashing
Mix of kits here; various bodies and arms, weaponry... The through theme are the heads and their backpacks, to tie them together. These are from the Wargames Atlantic Bulldogs 🙂
#trenchcrusade #newantioch #kitbashing
March 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Work in progress! New Antioch Yeomen for my warband the 22nd Barghest Irregulars.
Mix of kits here; various bodies and arms, weaponry... The through theme are the heads and their backpacks, to tie them together. These are from the Wargames Atlantic Bulldogs 🙂
#trenchcrusade #newantioch #kitbashing
Mix of kits here; various bodies and arms, weaponry... The through theme are the heads and their backpacks, to tie them together. These are from the Wargames Atlantic Bulldogs 🙂
#trenchcrusade #newantioch #kitbashing
Inspired by the flexible attitude for models #TrenchCrusade has, I'll have a go at some #40K Space Marines. Not for the rules; mostly just what inspires me 🙂
I'll use some of the stuff I've got for Black Templars;
- Marshal (based on this Stormcast)
- Chaplain/Judiciar
- 'Banner Bearer'
- Castellan
I'll use some of the stuff I've got for Black Templars;
- Marshal (based on this Stormcast)
- Chaplain/Judiciar
- 'Banner Bearer'
- Castellan
March 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Inspired by the flexible attitude for models #TrenchCrusade has, I'll have a go at some #40K Space Marines. Not for the rules; mostly just what inspires me 🙂
I'll use some of the stuff I've got for Black Templars;
- Marshal (based on this Stormcast)
- Chaplain/Judiciar
- 'Banner Bearer'
- Castellan
I'll use some of the stuff I've got for Black Templars;
- Marshal (based on this Stormcast)
- Chaplain/Judiciar
- 'Banner Bearer'
- Castellan
The latest, though probably not last depiction of my Goliath Barbarian - by now easily my longest-running #D&D character. Depicted with his newest trophy; the head of a Green Hag. Render made in #DAZStudio and tweaked in #Photoshop.
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The latest, though probably not last depiction of my Goliath Barbarian - by now easily my longest-running #D&D character. Depicted with his newest trophy; the head of a Green Hag. Render made in #DAZStudio and tweaked in #Photoshop.
The Crimson Threnody is blessed with the presence of four Stigmatic Nuns, who practice an occult offshoot of the Samaritan faith.
I've finished my Stigmatic Nuns for #trenchcrusade. Nice and bloody, I tried to pay homage to @mikefranchina.bsky.social's original concept art. Happy with the results!
I've finished my Stigmatic Nuns for #trenchcrusade. Nice and bloody, I tried to pay homage to @mikefranchina.bsky.social's original concept art. Happy with the results!
February 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Crimson Threnody is blessed with the presence of four Stigmatic Nuns, who practice an occult offshoot of the Samaritan faith.
I've finished my Stigmatic Nuns for #trenchcrusade. Nice and bloody, I tried to pay homage to @mikefranchina.bsky.social's original concept art. Happy with the results!
I've finished my Stigmatic Nuns for #trenchcrusade. Nice and bloody, I tried to pay homage to @mikefranchina.bsky.social's original concept art. Happy with the results!
Just a more or less random row of the more recent character portraits I've made for myself using #DAZStudio. Nice to see my progression from my earliest work 🙂
February 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Just a more or less random row of the more recent character portraits I've made for myself using #DAZStudio. Nice to see my progression from my earliest work 🙂
Some Pilgrims of the Cortege of the Crimson Threnody. Some soldiers liken them to Redcaps, and rumours have spread that they use Heretic blood to dye their cloth.
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Today, I made my lightbox and shot these pics of my #trenchpilgrims for #trenchcrusade. Rather happy with how it all turned out!
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Today, I made my lightbox and shot these pics of my #trenchpilgrims for #trenchcrusade. Rather happy with how it all turned out!
January 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Some Pilgrims of the Cortege of the Crimson Threnody. Some soldiers liken them to Redcaps, and rumours have spread that they use Heretic blood to dye their cloth.
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Today, I made my lightbox and shot these pics of my #trenchpilgrims for #trenchcrusade. Rather happy with how it all turned out!
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Today, I made my lightbox and shot these pics of my #trenchpilgrims for #trenchcrusade. Rather happy with how it all turned out!
Consider this a 'sneak preview' - just as I tried to level up my painting, I tried to level up my photos 🙂
The lightbox was bodged together, but seeing the result, I'll remake it in a more permanent fashion, and make more photos. Then I can show off my #TrenchPilgrims for #TrenchCrusade even more 😎
The lightbox was bodged together, but seeing the result, I'll remake it in a more permanent fashion, and make more photos. Then I can show off my #TrenchPilgrims for #TrenchCrusade even more 😎
January 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Consider this a 'sneak preview' - just as I tried to level up my painting, I tried to level up my photos 🙂
The lightbox was bodged together, but seeing the result, I'll remake it in a more permanent fashion, and make more photos. Then I can show off my #TrenchPilgrims for #TrenchCrusade even more 😎
The lightbox was bodged together, but seeing the result, I'll remake it in a more permanent fashion, and make more photos. Then I can show off my #TrenchPilgrims for #TrenchCrusade even more 😎
My #trenchpilgrims for @trenchcrusade.bsky.social underway for a coat of varnish before their oil wash. I don’t think this paintjob will win any prizes, but it’ll be mine and it's good enough for me 🙂
January 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
My #trenchpilgrims for @trenchcrusade.bsky.social underway for a coat of varnish before their oil wash. I don’t think this paintjob will win any prizes, but it’ll be mine and it's good enough for me 🙂
Sometimes you just need to make a pin-up. Classical #SwordandSorcery #Barbarian woman, terribly amused by whoever is here before her 😉
Not much more to it; this was 99% me testing some new products I've gotten for my 3D art program of choice; #DazStudio 🙂
Not much more to it; this was 99% me testing some new products I've gotten for my 3D art program of choice; #DazStudio 🙂
January 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Sometimes you just need to make a pin-up. Classical #SwordandSorcery #Barbarian woman, terribly amused by whoever is here before her 😉
Not much more to it; this was 99% me testing some new products I've gotten for my 3D art program of choice; #DazStudio 🙂
Not much more to it; this was 99% me testing some new products I've gotten for my 3D art program of choice; #DazStudio 🙂
Here's a wild assortment of photos of recent(-ish) minis I've made for #trenchcrusade; my #trenchpilgrims of the Cortege of the Crimson Threnody.
I really should try and get or make a better photo set-up...
I really should try and get or make a better photo set-up...
January 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Here's a wild assortment of photos of recent(-ish) minis I've made for #trenchcrusade; my #trenchpilgrims of the Cortege of the Crimson Threnody.
I really should try and get or make a better photo set-up...
I really should try and get or make a better photo set-up...
Just returned from watching Nosferatu and I understand why it divisive 😅
Personally, I liked it, if only for the vibes and visuals, but I understand if/when people don't like it 🙂
I think for me the highlight is how Orlok is portrayed; a vile, disgusting monster barely in touch with humanity.
Personally, I liked it, if only for the vibes and visuals, but I understand if/when people don't like it 🙂
I think for me the highlight is how Orlok is portrayed; a vile, disgusting monster barely in touch with humanity.
Nosferatu (2024) ⭐ 7.7 | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
2h 12m | R
www.imdb.com
January 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Just returned from watching Nosferatu and I understand why it divisive 😅
Personally, I liked it, if only for the vibes and visuals, but I understand if/when people don't like it 🙂
I think for me the highlight is how Orlok is portrayed; a vile, disgusting monster barely in touch with humanity.
Personally, I liked it, if only for the vibes and visuals, but I understand if/when people don't like it 🙂
I think for me the highlight is how Orlok is portrayed; a vile, disgusting monster barely in touch with humanity.
I find it such a shame that tribalism is so pervasive nowadays in even the hobbies I engage with to unwind. It seems that according to some vocal people I need to 'hate' #gamesworkshop to love #trenchcrusade, to engage with a #soulslike I need to leave #casualgames alone, #metal or #jazz and so on 🤔
January 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I find it such a shame that tribalism is so pervasive nowadays in even the hobbies I engage with to unwind. It seems that according to some vocal people I need to 'hate' #gamesworkshop to love #trenchcrusade, to engage with a #soulslike I need to leave #casualgames alone, #metal or #jazz and so on 🤔
This might be a fun first 'real' post, beyond my introduction 🙂
My current miniature muse is #trenchcrusade - making multiple Warbands with digital and physical #kitbashing.
Trying to paint and base them decently, and I like to work structured, so I've made multiple Google Sheets tracking stuff😅
My current miniature muse is #trenchcrusade - making multiple Warbands with digital and physical #kitbashing.
Trying to paint and base them decently, and I like to work structured, so I've made multiple Google Sheets tracking stuff😅
January 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This might be a fun first 'real' post, beyond my introduction 🙂
My current miniature muse is #trenchcrusade - making multiple Warbands with digital and physical #kitbashing.
Trying to paint and base them decently, and I like to work structured, so I've made multiple Google Sheets tracking stuff😅
My current miniature muse is #trenchcrusade - making multiple Warbands with digital and physical #kitbashing.
Trying to paint and base them decently, and I like to work structured, so I've made multiple Google Sheets tracking stuff😅
Hello there!
For those who are about to follow and haven't met me IRL and/or don't know me from other platforms, a brief recap: I'm a geek and a nerd! Hobbies are amongst other things; LARP, D&D and other RPGs, (video) games, tabletop miniatures for Warhammer, Trench Crusade and other such games 😎
For those who are about to follow and haven't met me IRL and/or don't know me from other platforms, a brief recap: I'm a geek and a nerd! Hobbies are amongst other things; LARP, D&D and other RPGs, (video) games, tabletop miniatures for Warhammer, Trench Crusade and other such games 😎
January 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hello there!
For those who are about to follow and haven't met me IRL and/or don't know me from other platforms, a brief recap: I'm a geek and a nerd! Hobbies are amongst other things; LARP, D&D and other RPGs, (video) games, tabletop miniatures for Warhammer, Trench Crusade and other such games 😎
For those who are about to follow and haven't met me IRL and/or don't know me from other platforms, a brief recap: I'm a geek and a nerd! Hobbies are amongst other things; LARP, D&D and other RPGs, (video) games, tabletop miniatures for Warhammer, Trench Crusade and other such games 😎