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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 11h

Shaman Foulhoof and little friends! The final villains from #warhammerquest #darkwater all finished up! I really enjoyed painting the #beastmen from this set - on to some heroes now!

Shaman Foulhoof from Warhammer Quest Darkwater and little tokens

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 18h

Belga the Cystwitch rises from #warhammerquest #darkwater ! And some naughty little #nurgle Kelpies! Enjoyed painting these up, one more villain and some little runts to go for the villains!

Belga the Cystwitch and Kelpies from Warhammer Quest Darkwater

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It feels great to get back to some painting - finally getting around to painting up more #warhammerdarkwater content! #beastmen #Warhammer #ageofsigmar

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Just some of the Space Marine Chapters I have painted over the years - not pictured are the Dark Angels and Black Templars I first had 25 years ago! And I still can never settle on a Chapter - it starts to feel like a curse 😅

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What are people's thoughts on the new Space Marines? Some serious changes, with all of the non-compliant codex chapters with their own supplements it gives the faction 34(!) detachments to work with and it's pretty overwhelming - does anyone have any takes on what they consider hot or not?

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I thought I would share the process for my bronze armour - 1. Colourforge Renegade Green rattle can 2. Warhammer Citadel Retributor Armour rattle can, so that some green shows through 3. Warhammer Colour Agrax Earthshade all over 4. Drybrush Warhammer Colour Sycorax Bronze to finish

2. Warhammer Citadel Retributor Armour rattle can, so that some green shows through

3. Warhammer Colour Agrax Earthshade all over

4. Drybrush Warhammer Colour Sycorax Bronze to finish

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Chris Frosin @chrisfrosin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The PERFECT way to add a little colour and variety to an otherwise very black and dark #RavenGuard army! Whatcha all think? Now to continue the highlights and weather it up! Oh & tracks! And sponsons! And Exhausts! LOL And yes, ALL brush painted LOL #Madman! #adwip #warhammercommunity #horusheresy

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I am envious of people who love one faction above all others in a Warhammer game - having that focus must be bliss whilst my brain is all over the place coming up with a million and one ideas and none of it stick. And yes, this is mainly my own problem and it's to do with stupid Space Marines

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Holly 🇺🇦🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸 @mxhollyclara.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

So, I’m going to be auctioning the We Are Legion Diorama (below) with all money (rounded up to the nearest £50/100) going to The Alzheimer’s Society. Auction will be going up on Saturday and run for a week - will post the link when it’s up. It’d be great if you could all bid and spread the word!

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I don't need another sword and board Space Marine Captain so this guy is now counts-as Azrael for my Star Phantoms Chapter Master

The Space Marine Captain from the Armageddon boxed set with a skull faced helm and combiplasma weapon instead of the shield

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A wonderful delivery first thing this morning and I've already devoured Operation Imperator, another great source book for a 40k Warzone - I really like this format.

A copy of Operation Imperator open on the pages displaying the Salamanders and the Crimson Fists

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Luke Severn @1kinginthenorth.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Back on the Word Bearers train. Havoks, lots of them. Next up on the desk will be some Terminators. #warhammercommunity #paintingwarhammer #nerdlings

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Mighty Lancer Games @mightylancergames.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Some exciting news We reached out to the wonderful Joseph A. McCullough &asked him to sign some of his books in order for us to auction them as part of our 10th Birthday celebrations& raise money in aid of The Hinge Centre #Bridlington www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28738423... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28738425...

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A much-needed Hot Sauce drop from Lou's Brews - loving the stickers and a sweet treat too! Some fine looking collabs with Creeper and Bleed From Within ; Now I've just got to decide what to have them on... 🤔 #hotsauce #creeper #bleedfromwithin

A collection of hot sauces from Lou's Brews

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Sad news today to hear of the passing of John Blanche. Warhammer wouldn't be Warhammer without his work. Rest in peace, Legend.

Warhammer 40,000 3rd edition cover art featuring Black Templars, by John Blanche

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Jockpaints @jockpaints.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Saturday progress! Another emperors children unit done, was a bit worried about the similar skin tones to the armour but I *think* it’s worked #warhammer #warhammercommunity #wargaming #nerdlings

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Drop someone BALD 🧑‍🦲🖤👨‍🦲

Age of Sigmar converted Freeguild Cavalier Marshal

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CraftyBeardGuy - Ash @craftybeardguy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

New edition new Space Marines Force - and I'm going back to Badab with the Star Phantoms! #paintingwarhammer #warhammer40k #spacemarines #badabwar

Space Marine Scout Squad in the white armour of the Star Phantoms space marine xhapter

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Gonders @gonders.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Another upcoming release for Kings of war. Again. Painted for the studio as a commission. #kingsofwar #mymantic #ogre

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D6Geek @d6geek.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Got the Infiltrator helmet! Love it! Also loving playing Sniper now 🤷🏻‍♂️ #PS5 #SpaceMarine2

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Kitbashcat @kitbashcat.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The Cailleach Guard, elite bodyguards and hunters of the neverborn, for my late heresy/scouring #Krakenborn They saw the table last week and took down a squad of Gal Vorbak, so I'm very happy with them so far! 😃 (Fluff in alt text of third picture) #warhammer30k #horusheresy

Three women in blue power armour with black/grey robes. The lead figure is bare-headed and carries a large hammer. The two figures behind her have masks made to resemble a kraken. One carries an ornate banner decorated with a kraken and several skulls, the other bears a hammer and a shield.

A group of figures in blue power armour and black robes. They all wear kraken masks and carry shields and hammers.

A single figure as described previously. Here follows fluff:

On Manawyddan, it was common for the Cailleachs - sea witches - to surround themselves with a guard of noble warriors, all bearing a spark of witchcraft. These warriors could not themselves work the tides of the unseen, but their tie was undeniable, manifesting in unusual luck, flashes of foresight and other such minor miracles. Their duty was simple - it was not unheard of for a witch to go soaring with gulls or commune with the deep and come back beset with madness, or followed by some terrible spirit of the waves. In these times, her guard would act to protect both the Cailleach and their tribe while the witch fought to control herself and battle the great and terrible forces of the spirit world. In the worst times, they would act to mercifully end their mistress should she lose herself entirely.

When the tribes of Manawyddan became the gene-stock for the Krakenborn, both the Cailleachs and their guards came with them. With the training and discipline of the legion, the Cailleach Guard no longer needed to watch their mistresses for possession, but formed a bodyguard to protect her from mundane foes upon the battlefield. To show their rank, they donned robes of kelp-cloth over their warplate and helms fronted with a silver mask of intricate make. Veterans all of a hundred battles, they took for their arms the krakenhammer, a dreadful piercing weapon crafted from the ever-sharp fang of a leviathan of their homeworld. Paired with a shield, they could keep their foes at bay and deliver punishing blows to crack ceramite with ease and pulverise the bone beneath. Though originally their foes were purely flesh and blood, during the heresy they found their spark of connection to the warp made them exceptionally skilled at battling the neverborn. Guided by their cailleachs, they sought out the possessed and the incarnate to destroy their physical forms and banish their immaterial evil back from where it came.

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New paint: pretty fly for a plague guy. Last shot is very ‘bring your sons to work day.’ #warhammercommunity

Three plague demons riding enormous flies. Flies are grey with metallic blue carapace gold wings and brown legs.

Couple of little nurglings on the back of one of the big flies.

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Dave @nerodine.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Nazgob, Orc Shaman. A delight to paint. What a sculpt this is. #PaintingWarhammer #WarhammerCommunity #OrcsAndGoblins #TheOldWorld

Orc shaman holding bone staff. Front shot.

Orc shaman holding bone staff. Side shot showing bag, check pattern and sword.

Orc shaman holding bone staff. Rear shot.

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Olli Wolf @owolf.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

“Hey you! Do you also hate it, when your Guardswomen and Guardsmen can’t find proper cover in the combat zone? Those times are over with the sturdy Jersey Barriers by @fenrisgames.com! Make sure your soldiers stay save!“🫡 #Nerdlings #JHBackdrops #WarhammerCommunity

Five Imperial Guard soldiers of the 4th Memnon Regiment are aiming their guns from safe cover behind a concrete jersey barrier with rust stains and posters. Scenic shot with backdrop by Jon Hodgson.

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Bellerophon @bellerophon383.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

And done, other than the varnish. But I’m out of what I’m using for the Steel Legion. #Nerdlings

A Warhammer 40K priest miniature. They are holding a plasma gun and bone-relic banner. There robes are red.

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Pete Marshall @paint-pot-pete.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It's everyone's favourite* member of the Sylvanian Family; Mannfred von Carstein! *citation needed

Mannfred von Carstein miniature. Adapted to stand alone.

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PubHammer Dan @pubhammer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Vamps!

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Pandaemonium Miniatures @pandaemoniumminiatures.com · 24/04/2026

Hehe, well it's almost May and I've only just this week painted my first personal project of the year 😅 He's a 3d printed Trollslayer by Highlands Miniatures, sent to me by Tango Down Games who is a licensed merchant: www.etsy.com/shop/tangodo... #Nerdlings #MiniaturePainting #WePaintMinis

Dwarven trollslayer holding aloft the head of a troll he's slain
On a scenic base with rocks and mushrooms (front view)

Dwarven trollslayer holding aloft the head of a troll he's slain
On a scenic base with rocks and mushrooms (back view)

Dwarven trollslayer holding aloft the head of a troll he's slain
On a scenic base with rocks and mushrooms (right side view)

Dwarven trollslayer holding aloft the head of a troll he's slain
On a scenic base with rocks and mushrooms (left view)

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CryoCheese @cryocheese.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

After all the great practice in freehanding galaxy stuff I got from the Apollon chariot project, I was well prepared for the Eye of Terror backdrop! Usually backdrops only set the scene but on this piece it's very important for the piece in many ways! #minipainting #abaddon #warhammerart #freehand

Closeup photography of the newly painted pink, purple and blue backdrop showing the Eye of Terror galaxy with a big tear opening up from the center of the spiral galaxy and toward the bottom left on the backdrop.

Side-by-side comparison of the close-up image of the current WIP state of the Abaddon project. On the left is my miniature interpretation of the art on the right, the original and iconic warhammer artwork "eye of terror" by Karl Kopinski.

The paintjob so far is mostly held in black primer, red, orange and yellow fire and heat-osl from below and, newly painted, is the pink, purple and blue backdrop showing the Eye of Terror galaxy with a big tear opening up from the center of the spiral galaxy and toward the bottom left on the backdrop.

Side-by-side comparison of the close-up image of the current WIP state of the Abaddon project on the left and a rendered digital art version the "eye of terror" galaxy I painted on the backdrop. The right side image of the digital reference also has a quick silhouette sketch of the protagonist, which helped me map out where and how to position the freehanded galaxy.

The newly painted galaxy background is done in pink, purple and blue.

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David @strumwulf.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Mechanicum automata known as a Vulturax. It’s body is painted red

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Jerk 0 matic @tuomistojoni.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A tiny issue but I realised I posted the wrong wide shot before I made some minor adjustments. Here no model is entirely covered by another and all of them face the correct way🤓 Zoom in and have a gander

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Jerk 0 matic @tuomistojoni.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

3k point list for a massive Heresy event next weekend, the largest one in Finland as far as I know. First time taking part now that I finally have a full playable 3k list painted. More pictures below..

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Aasa T 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 @rosgakori.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Daughters of Khaine were my first Age of Sigmar army, the thing that made me love the game and got me back into tournament gaming after almost decade of absence. I love Morathi's story in the setting, a continuation of her endless scheming from Old World into godhood. Murder girls <3

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@SpartanB312 @spartanb3126.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The "Kayvaan Shrike" for my Raptors ready. Felt combat knives fits the Chapter more than lightning claws 👍 #WarhammerCommunity #warhammer40k #warhammer #PaintingWarhammer #nerdlings