Escobear
@rnminiatures.bsky.social
Husband, father, engineer, wargamer, and painter of plastic.
Back from a trip to Shanghai for work. Got to finally try century eggs. Not terrible, not great. Would eat them again if available but wouldn’t go out of my way to find them.
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Back from a trip to Shanghai for work. Got to finally try century eggs. Not terrible, not great. Would eat them again if available but wouldn’t go out of my way to find them.
Also got a couple of anti aircraft and light mortar models finished up for tonight game.
Now it’s onto Adepticon prep!
Now it’s onto Adepticon prep!
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Also got a couple of anti aircraft and light mortar models finished up for tonight game.
Now it’s onto Adepticon prep!
Now it’s onto Adepticon prep!
Progress on the Finnish tanks. Just need to add mud to the tracks.
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Progress on the Finnish tanks. Just need to add mud to the tracks.
Had a work trip this week so I brought along some Finns to paint up during my eventings to add to my army. This represents 2x light mortars and 2x autocannon crews.
October 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Had a work trip this week so I brought along some Finns to paint up during my eventings to add to my army. This represents 2x light mortars and 2x autocannon crews.
Made a start on some Finnish tanks before I have to go on a work trip. I used Vallejo chipping medium but it seemed to pool in bigger clumps. I’m thinking it may have dried out a little and I need to thin it down for next time.
October 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Made a start on some Finnish tanks before I have to go on a work trip. I used Vallejo chipping medium but it seemed to pool in bigger clumps. I’m thinking it may have dried out a little and I need to thin it down for next time.
Human Artists!
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
October 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Human Artists!
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
Getting ready to prime this first group of German infantry.
September 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Getting ready to prime this first group of German infantry.
Thanks again to @warlordgames.com and @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social for providing prize support for our 8 person tournament at Wargames Among the Warplanes. The generosity goes a long way to making sure that players want to keep showing up at tournaments.
September 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Thanks again to @warlordgames.com and @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social for providing prize support for our 8 person tournament at Wargames Among the Warplanes. The generosity goes a long way to making sure that players want to keep showing up at tournaments.
Got my tables laid out for the tournament tomorrow. I feel bad since they’re not fully done and painted but with vacation, the holiday, and work travel I had very little time to throw this together. Hopefully it goes well.
September 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Got my tables laid out for the tournament tomorrow. I feel bad since they’re not fully done and painted but with vacation, the holiday, and work travel I had very little time to throw this together. Hopefully it goes well.
Always open closets and cabinets when I check into a hotel room.
September 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Always open closets and cabinets when I check into a hotel room.
More prize support for this Saturday’s Bolt Action tournament arrived today. Ranks @warlordgames.com!
September 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
More prize support for this Saturday’s Bolt Action tournament arrived today. Ranks @warlordgames.com!
Treated myself to a box of these last night. I’m gonna run them as Italian partisans (don’t tell @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social).
September 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Treated myself to a box of these last night. I’m gonna run them as Italian partisans (don’t tell @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social).
Also working on this sweet trophy! Just need to paint the base in a gloss black.
September 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Also working on this sweet trophy! Just need to paint the base in a gloss black.
Making some boat kits out of Nerf darts and some 3D printed parts for a Cub Scout event next week.
September 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Making some boat kits out of Nerf darts and some 3D printed parts for a Cub Scout event next week.
We’re having a small Bolt Action tournament here in a few weeks and the folks over at @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social were kind enough to send over some prize support for the event!
August 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We’re having a small Bolt Action tournament here in a few weeks and the folks over at @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social were kind enough to send over some prize support for the event!
My son and I each got a Mystery Box from Warlord this go around. The Italian box is awesome. The Belgians leave a bit to be desired but it’s definitely a fun little force.
August 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My son and I each got a Mystery Box from Warlord this go around. The Italian box is awesome. The Belgians leave a bit to be desired but it’s definitely a fun little force.
Went to a fort today!
August 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Went to a fort today!
Oh hell yes! A Laffly W15 Tank Hunter!
August 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Oh hell yes! A Laffly W15 Tank Hunter!
Three amazing crowdfunding projects that are all basically happening at the same time. My wallet is going to hate me…
In other news, what a time to be a wargamer!
In other news, what a time to be a wargamer!
August 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Three amazing crowdfunding projects that are all basically happening at the same time. My wallet is going to hate me…
In other news, what a time to be a wargamer!
In other news, what a time to be a wargamer!
Son wants a side by side, but I think this is more practical.
August 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Son wants a side by side, but I think this is more practical.
Didn’t really take many photos at DDay Ohio today but I did get one of my son operating a Bofors.
August 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Didn’t really take many photos at DDay Ohio today but I did get one of my son operating a Bofors.
Making some destroyed buildings so I also decided to make some bricks to mix with sand to make debris piles around the terrain.
August 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Making some destroyed buildings so I also decided to make some bricks to mix with sand to make debris piles around the terrain.
Working on a couple of destroyed houses for my Bolt Action table and I wanted to make them look like they were actual houses rather than just boxes.
I found these files and will be using some of the destroyed versions in my buildings.
I found these files and will be using some of the destroyed versions in my buildings.
August 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Working on a couple of destroyed houses for my Bolt Action table and I wanted to make them look like they were actual houses rather than just boxes.
I found these files and will be using some of the destroyed versions in my buildings.
I found these files and will be using some of the destroyed versions in my buildings.
Added a bit more depth to the DDay board with some hills underneath the bunkers. I made them sloped in the front so it is possible for them to be assaulted from the front for more even gameplay.
August 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Added a bit more depth to the DDay board with some hills underneath the bunkers. I made them sloped in the front so it is possible for them to be assaulted from the front for more even gameplay.
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to win the 1 year anniversary of Old Guard Games charity raffle who’s prize was a @hicksy.bsky.social sculpted mini.
I chose Matt Urban, a fellow Buffalonian, & MoH recipient. He fought in Africa, Italy, & Northern Europe & his story sounds like a TV show.
I chose Matt Urban, a fellow Buffalonian, & MoH recipient. He fought in Africa, Italy, & Northern Europe & his story sounds like a TV show.
August 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to win the 1 year anniversary of Old Guard Games charity raffle who’s prize was a @hicksy.bsky.social sculpted mini.
I chose Matt Urban, a fellow Buffalonian, & MoH recipient. He fought in Africa, Italy, & Northern Europe & his story sounds like a TV show.
I chose Matt Urban, a fellow Buffalonian, & MoH recipient. He fought in Africa, Italy, & Northern Europe & his story sounds like a TV show.