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Melee done.
3 Broods, 15 Warriors total.
Now to get them primed.

When I built my Primes I wanted them to be mini Tyrants. I added ankle claws to show the connection.

Little conversions like these really make an army unique.

#warhammer40000
#tyranids
July 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Getting some work done on individual miniatures now. Built the squad last summer, painting them now.
Not going to win any awards, but it's fun.
Lots of custom printed parts here.
#warhammer40k
July 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Tournament Buildings done. They're not going to win me painting awards, but it beats the hell out of MDF wood color.

I need to finish up the scatter terrain, then I'll truly be finished.
It's been a rewarding project, and I've never completed a good set of terrain before.

#warlayer #wh40k
July 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
#lazarus
It's got pedigree but the limited number of episodes hurt its impact.
It felt like they wrapped up with the intent we now have the teams backstory, let's tell the actual story.
Like a really long setup for a show we don't have yet.
Good music and fights.
Needed more time.
June 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
6x4 under 2" scatter terrain.
I made 6 of them, for some variety.
One step closer to the 2025 Tournament Table.

#warhammer40k
#terrain
June 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Terrain is getting built.
Test color scheme. I wanted something not grey, so it stands out.
The interior will be grey, so color outside, grey inside. Easy to tell what you're looking at.
No wash here, just a base coat. It will get washed and a light dry brush.
#warlayer
#wh40k
June 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
After waiting 30 years, we finally have plastic Noise Marines!

This kit is great!

I don't need an entire force, this squad finishes the squads aligned to the major #chaosgods

Plague Marines
Khorne Berserkers
Rubric Marines
#NoiseMarines
May 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Do you like design, are you in love with cassette futurism?
Support this man!
I need this book.
Potential art-book/project thread! Please read below!! 👇👇

Can i first ask that you please retweet and comment your thoughts on this? I need as many eyes on this as possible to gauge if its a viable side project worth pursuing!

RETROGRADE - A catalogue from from a future that never was!
April 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I'm trying a more motion graphics approach to presentation shots.

If the goal is attention does this work better than a still?

#3d #GameArt #GameReady #Stylized
April 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
10 day count down.

WarLayer: Titanic Terrain

We just unlocked a whole new series of walls, so the part count just got nuts.

If you play in the Grim Dark Future this set is a must have.

Head over to Kickstarter, search for the above.

I need more filament.

#warlayer #3dprinting #terrain #gothic
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Finally got the Brutalis built.

Come at me bro!

Talons have a better profile, but I can't let wrist mounted boltrifles go, to cool.

Used Storm Shields on the shoulder armor, both sides.
He still needs purity seals applied.

Here he is with his brothers.
March 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Company Heros (Repurposed)
Built a companion Lt. to go with the squad. Waiting on eBay for the Ancient, he'll get here Monday.

Then Veteran Eradicators, I use no helmet heads on my Gravis Vets.

Hoping to prime this group Sunday.
March 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
AC Data Book, another added to the collection.
The design language of this series has left an indelible mark on my mech preferences.
I might finally stop looking for AC art books.
Share your collection, I'd love to see what you've got.

#armoredcore
#fromsoft
March 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
60 degrees, in Michigan, in March!
You bet I'm priming.
End of the week, I'm plowing through my build backlog.
The Emperor Protects.
#wh40k #warhammer #ultramarines
March 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If you wargame in the grimdark future, have a 3d printer, and are looking for awesome terrain check out this Kickstarter.
Andrew is the GOAT with many successful campaigns behind him.
I've printed his terrain, its no joke.

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#warlayer #terrain #wargaming
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March 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Gearheads If you were to build this out as a Game Ready asset, what are some of the constraints or techniques you would use.
Assume bespoke unit, no customization.

Baking Workflow vs FWN ?
Texture set per location, with mirroring?

#gameart #mecha #3dart #lowpoly #robot #gameready
February 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
What's cooler than a Helbrute? How about 3 of them.
Pack complete.
Each will have a god aligned squad to support.
Meta busting, nope.
Cool, yep.
February 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
#alphalegion
Now for something completely different.
Just banged out the Dark Apostle.
He's got two subtle conversions. Head swap, cake. I like helmets on Heretics.
Second cursed crozius head from the Apostle from the Dark Vengeance box set.
I Am Alpharius!
February 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
#Phobos
1775pt's Vanguard Spearhead

All but 10 scouts have the Phobos keyword.
Still need to base and prime the new recruits, it's winter here so that will wait.

I'm a narrative player, not a winning player. I love the idea of this force but have no delusions it will win.
January 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hulu finally has #Macross.
USA waited months while other regions got it.

I've noticed some things.

Zero seems to be a lower bit rate, or a bad transfer.
Plus (OVA) was not subtitled at all, just raw Japanese.
Delta was crystal clear and well subbed.

Anyone know what's up?
January 14, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Finished two squads of Reivers.
1 Melee with grapnel launchers.
1 Bolter Carbine with Grav-shutes.
Both led by Lieutenants.
It's not an optimal build, but it is thematic as hell.

Vanguard Spearhead

#warhammer40k
January 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
#warhammer
#phobos

Working on finishing my 2000 pt Vanguard Detachment (Phobos Themed)

The scouts tower over their firstborn kin, kind of comical.

I'm getting the last of some Reivers this weekend. Then another Incursur squad and we're their.
January 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
January 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#starcom

Forgotten 80’s cartoon, had a huge impact on my interests growing up.
The toys were awesome, the message was kind of GIJoe in space.

I loved that they were different branches of the service working together in space.

Look at that toy, it's got little figures that dock on the wings!
December 28, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Go, Go Christmas!
I've lived long enough, I don't need more "stuff." If a gift is just to check a box, don't buy it.
My family understands this.

Few presents, all bangers!

I'll be going over this book for years.

#macross
#shojikawamori
December 26, 2024 at 8:18 PM