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Dave M

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Mostly just posting hobby stuff here so I don't spam my friends with unsolicited miniature pictures.

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Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 7h

I'm never quite sure if the "crisis" in crisis suits is something they're responding to, or causing, but its nice to have another 3 done. Bit of an experiment with (over) building a base on these, and the pin-wash went a bit awry, but I'm pretty happy. #40k #paintingminis #t'au #warhammercommunity

3 warhammer 40,000 miniatures - 3 T'au crisis suits.

3 warhammer 40,000 miniatures - 3 T'au crisis suits.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just done with my "whittle a firesight team out of resin casting gates" mini kit. Quite happy with the end result. #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40000 model - a firesight drone team, with the drones moved to be on the same base as the spotter.

A warhammer 40000 model - a firesight drone team, with the drones moved to be on the same base as the spotter.

A warhammer 40000 model - a firesight drone team, with the drones moved to be on the same base as the spotter.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Back at it with the kroot again - half my last box of kroot, trying to round out my killteam squad of Far Stalkers. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

5 warhammer 40,000 models - half of the Kroot Farstalkers box

A warhammer 40,000 model - one from the Kroot Farstalkers box. The model's converted to use the gun from the Kroot Lonespear model.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Just finished off the oldest models from my backlog, the Death Korps squad from last edition's Kill Team starter set. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

The full 10 minis from the Warhammer 40,000 Death Korps team.

5 minis from the Warhammer 40,000 Death Korps team.

5 minis from the Warhammer 40,000 Death Korps team.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Drive me closer so I can shoot them with my tiny guns! Nice to get into painting some bigger things, even if I did learn not to use matte varnish directly before oil washing. #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

2 warhammer 40k models - 2 T'au piranhas.

A warhammer 40k model - a T'au piranha.

A warhammer 40k model - a T'au piranha.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Trying my hand at creating some kitbashed stealth suits, somewhere between XV-15, and XV-26. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

8 warhammer 40,000 miniatures - the XV-26 stealth suit kit, modified to use Fire Warriors Strike Team heads to look a little like the old XV-15 stealth suits.

1 warhammer 40,000 miniature - the XV-26 stealth suit kit, modified to use a Fire Warriors Strike Team head to look a little like the old XV-15 stealth suits.

3 warhammer 40,000 miniatures - the XV-26 stealth suit kit, modified to use Fire Warriors Strike Team heads to look a little like the old XV-15 stealth suits. Highlighting some kroot bits added.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

You’re a loose cannon, Darkstrider, but dammit if you ain’t the best pathfinder on the force. #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #t'au #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40,000 miniature, Darkstrider, but wearing a hat.

A warhammer 40,000 miniature, Darkstrider, but wearing a hat.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Cold be hand and heart and bone, and cold be sleep under stone: never more to wake on stony bed, never, till the Sun fails and the Moon is dead. #40k #killteam #minipainting #necrons #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #tabletopgames #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

Some warhammer 40k models - Necron warriors, and scarabs.

Some warhammer 40k models - Necron warriors, and scarabs.

Some warhammer 40k models - Necron warriors, and scarabs.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Its been nice to get a bit of time to paint some minis after some stuff has had me busy lately - got my Canoptek Circle all set. #40k #killteam #minipainting #necrons #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #tabletopgames #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40k mini - The Geomancer from the Canoptek Circle kill team.

Two warhammer 40k minis - The Tomb Crawlers from the Canoptek Circle kill team.

5 warhammer 40k minis - The various flavours of macrocyte, from the Canoptek Circle kill team.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man who wasn't there. Some nice proxy T'au stealthsuits, plus some official GW drones. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

4 miniatures - 1 drone from Warhammer 40000, and 3 Pipermakes Ghostshrimp.

5 miniatures - 1 drone from Warhammer 40000, 1 Pipermakes drone, and 3 Pipermakes Ghostshrimp.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Ride to ruin and the world's ending! Death! #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity

5 Warhammer Age of Sigmar models - Barrow Knights

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar model - a Barrow Knight, with a funky trumpet.

Dooooooooooot.

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar model - a Barrow Knight.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

"Oh great Nagash, grant me the power to reclaim my lost kingdom, and any lives taken in the conquest will be yours" - A grim bargain, but even then, the king didn't know how grim. #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniature - a kitbashed Wight King, constructed from the top half of a Wight King on Skeletal Steed, and a spare set of Barrow Guard legs.

Stood on top of the Crypt of Blood from the Sand & Bone Spearhead box.

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniature - a kitbashed Wight King, constructed from the top half of a Wight King on Skeletal Steed, and a spare set of Barrow Guard legs.

Stood on top of the Crypt of Blood from the Sand & Bone Spearhead box.

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniature - a kitbashed Wight King, constructed from the top half of a Wight King on Skeletal Steed, and a spare set of Barrow Guard legs.

Stood on top of the Crypt of Blood from the Sand & Bone Spearhead box.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Back into trying to get a painted-up spearhead for next weekend, 30/36 done now. I've really been enjoying the minis, even if they're all just skeletons, they're all fun sculpts. #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Just finished with painting the Sand & Bone terrain, and the Cursed Sepulchre - Really happy with the end result, even if I let them take far longer than they should! #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammercommunity

Some Warhammer Age of Sigmar terrain - The Cursed Sepulchre, with a couple of miniatures for scale (a model from the Headsmen's Curse, and a Varghulf Courtier.

Some Warhammer Age of Sigmar terrain - two parts of the terrain from the Sand & Bone spearhead kit, with a Varghulf Courtier for scale.

Some Warhammer Age of Sigmar terrain - the 4 walls from the Sand & Bone spearhead box, with some miniatures for scale, 2 from The Headsmen’s Curse, and one from Kainan’s Reapers.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Finished my last Kroot model for a bit, a trail shaper. Also pictured, the 3 different shapes Kroot come in - War, Flesh and Trail. #40k #kroot #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40,000 mini - a Kroot Trail Shaper.

A warhammer 40,000 mini - a Kroot Trail Shaper.

3 warhammer 40,000 minis - left to right: Kroot Flesh Shaper, Kroot Trail Shaper, Kroot War Shaper.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Just done with my Kroot Lone-spear, I really am a big fan of this mini, and the colours really worked out nicely too. #40k #kroot #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40,000 mini - a Kroot Lone-spear.

A warhammer 40,000 mini - a Kroot Lone-spear.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

First modes of 2026 - Generally happy with how they turned out, especially after having to fix an old attempt at magnetising the guns. #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #t'au #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

3 miniatures from Warhammer 40,000 - a squad of Crisis Battlesuits.

A miniatures from Warhammer 40,000 - a Crisis Battlesuit.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

My year's painting for 2025, a bit of a mix of different settings, pretty pleased with the work. #40k #ageofsigmar #aos #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity #warhammerunderworlds

A selection of warhammer 40,000 models that I've painted this year.

A selection of Age of Sigmar models that I've painted this year.

A selection of Archon Studios models that I've painted this year.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Trying out a new sept scheme for some proxy stealth suits on my painting desk. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminis #t'au #warhammer40k

3 painted miniatures - 2 Warhammer 40,000 T'au drones, and a (non-GW) proxy homing beacon.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The last of my Archon minis (for now) - This time its Thos the Young Dragon. This one was mostly an exercise in airbrushing, and I definitely need the practice! #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #tabletopgames

A dragon miniature, Thos the Young Dragon, from Archon Studios.

A dragon miniature, Thos the Young Dragon, from Archon Studios.

A dragon miniature, Thos the Young Dragon, from Archon Studios.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Another couple of the Archon Studios minis I picked up at UKGE this year - a pair of Runic Golems. Part of my "I'll use them for D&D one day, I swear" collection. #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #tabletopgames

A pair of miniatures, two bipedal stone golems. Runic Golems from Archon Studios.

A miniatures, a bipedal stone golem. Runic Golem from Archon Studios. This one is covered in moss and roots.

A miniatures, a bipedal stone golem. Runic Golem from Archon Studios. This one is covered in moss and roots (rear view).

A miniatures, a bipedal stone golem. Runic Golem from Archon Studios. This one is covered in candles and linen wrappings.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Just getting round to painting my deathrattle box, and settling on a paint scheme I can do for 47 (!?!) miniatures. My first oil wash, but that was surprisingly easy and effective. #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity

3 Age of Sigmar miniatures - Deathrattle Skeletons, and a tombstone.

10 Age of Sigmar miniatures - Half of the Deathrattle Skeletons box

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Done with my FEC painting for now - what a noble bunch of huntsmen, and even an appearance by a noble paladin. #ageofsigmar #aos #flesheatercourts #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #tabletopgames #warcry #warhammer #warhammercommunity

A range of warhammer Age of Sigmar models from the Flesheater Courts.

A of warhammer Age of Sigmar model from the Flesheater Courts - the Flaymaster from the Royal Beastflayers.

A of warhammer Age of Sigmar model from the Flesheater Courts - the Flaymaster from the Royal Beastflayers (rear view).

A of warhammer Age of Sigmar model from the Flesheater Courts - the Beastflayer Baron from the Royal Beastflayers.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Continuing on on my AoS backlog - I'm working on putting together another Warcry team, the Royal Beastflayers. #ageofsigmar #aos #flesheatercourts #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #tabletopgames #warcry #warhammer #warhammercommunity

The 3 Ghoul Gore-Squires from the Warcry team, Royal Beastflayers

A Ghoul Gore-Squire from the Warcry team, Royal Beastflayers

A Ghoul Gore-Squire from the Warcry team, Royal Beastflayers

A Ghoul Gore-Squire from the Warcry team, Royal Beastflayers

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Finished off the Grymwatch - While its quite a simple scheme, I'm very pleased with it coming out how I pictured it in my head. #ageofsigmar #aos #fec #flesheatercourts #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity #warhammerunderworlds

7 warhammer miniatures - the Grymwatch

3 warhammer miniatures from the Grymwatch - Duke Crakmarrow, Royal Butcher, & Master Talon

3 warhammer miniatures from the Grywmwatch - Gristlwel, Greatsword, Valreek the Tracker, and Night's Herald

A warhammer miniature from the Grymwatch - Duke's Harriers

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Another test model - this time for some Flesh Eater Courts. #ageofsigmar #aos #flesheatercourts #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity #warhammerunderworlds

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

As a follow-up to my farstalkers - my kroot war shaper (and part-time kill-broker proxy), definitely happy with how the cloak turned out. #40k #kroot #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

A bit of a rescue job on my kroot farstalkers I seriously rushed last year - I'm pretty happy with the improvement, even if they aren't perfect still. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

Warhammer miniatures, part of the kroot farstalker box.

Warhammer miniatures, part of the kroot farstalker box.

Warhammer miniatures, the whole kroot farstalker box.

Warhammer miniatures, part of the kroot farstalker box. But they look like they've been painted with a crayon.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Here's some owlbears I got at UKGE this year, from Archon Studios (a nice free bonus when I impulse-brought a bunch of the HOMM3 board game) - been a while since I painted something not from GW. #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #tabletopgames

4 owlbear miniatures.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Finally finished with my Tarantulos Brood warband - Generally pretty happy with them, definitely keen to keep the streak going! #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #warcry #warhammer #warhammercommunity

The broodmaster for the Tarantulos Brood warband, for Age of Sigmar, Warcry.

A doomweaver for the Tarantulos Brood warband, for Age of Sigmar, Warcry.

A doomweaver for the Tarantulos Brood warband, for Age of Sigmar, Warcry.

The full Tarantulos Brood warband, for Age of Sigmar, Warcry.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I've been a bit out of the habit of mini-painting after developing a Satisfactory habit lately, but its been good to get back into the swing of it with these broodkin. #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #warcry #warhammer #warhammercommunity

7 Warhammer miniatures - the Broodkin from the Tarantulos Brood.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Test model for my next project, the Tarantulos Brood. The colour scheme's fixed, but any C&C is welcome! Man-spider, man-spider, does whatever the Eightfold Watcher wants... #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #warcry #warhammer #warhammercommunity

An Age of Sigmar miniature - one of the broodkin of the Tarantulos brood (a part-man, part-spider). Rear-view.

An Age of Sigmar miniature - one of the broodkin of the Tarantulos brood (a part-man, part-spider). Front-view.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Finally finished off my Volkus scenery - I'd meant it to be much simpler, but it kept being "just one more thing". Still, I really like the results. #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #warhammercommunity

A set of Kill Team Volkus scenery - painted in a sandstone-like colour, and overgrown with faux moss. Some human and ork miniatures are included to make a diorama.

A set of Kill Team Volkus scenery - painted in a sandstone-like colour, and overgrown with faux moss. Some human and ork miniatures are included to make a diorama.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

My actually finished riptide - Quite happy with how clean it ended up, though edge highlighting is a bit of a chore! #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40k model - a T'au riptide.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Finally been getting motivated to finish of my riptide, though maybe this particular arrangement is a shortcut too far... #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40k mech model, minus the torso - with the head balanced on top of its legs.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I've been struggling to do work out something interesting to do with these, but I'm fairly happy with the end result. Also a progress picture of my attempts over the last couple of years. #40k #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingwarhammer #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A squad of XV25s for warhammer 40000.

3 different versions of my paint scheme for a XV25.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Just finished my Tempestus Aquilons last night - definitely a quicker paint scheme than I usually do, but effective (I hope!). Heavily inspired by a Reddit post. #40k #killteam #minipainting #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #skirmishgames #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

3 Tempestus Aquilon models.

4 Tempestus Aquilons models.

4 Tempestus Aquilons models.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Kainan's Reapers done and dusted. As much as I'm not the biggest OBR fan, Mir Kainan really makes the look work so well! #ageofsigmar #aos #minipainting #obr #paintingminiatures #paintingminis #paintingwarhammer #warhammer #warhammercommunity #warhammerfantasy #warhammerunderworlds

A single warhammer mini - Mir Kainan

The Kainan's Reapers Warhammer Underworlds team, minus Mir Kainan.

The full Kainan's Reapers Warhammer Underworlds team.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Just wrapped up my Vespid kill team, got a real buzz out of this one! Pretty happy with how they turned out. #40k #killteam #minipainting #t'au #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

Warhammer miniatures - the full kill-team Vespid team.

Warhammer miniatures - 4 vespid warriors.

Warhammer miniatures - heavy weapons for the vespid kill-team. Swarmguard, Skyblast, and Longsting (left to right).

Warhammer miniatures - 4 members of the Vespid kill-team. Shadestrain, Strain leader, Oversight Drone, and a Warrior (left to right).

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Test model for my Vespids - I wasn't deliberately thinking scyther, but apparently that's what I got, and I couldn't be happier. #40k #killteam #minipainting #t'au #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

A warhammer 40,000 minature - a single Vespid.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Some Kruleboyz I haven't had a chance to actually play with yet. The partial spike-ectomy was mostly accidental, but I think I prefer the effect. #ageofsigmar #kruleboyz #minipainting #orks #warcry #warhammer #warhammercommunity

Warhammer models from the Kruleboys Monsta-killaz box.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

One from last year, seeing as I've been busy with non-hobby stuff. Some Kommandos sneaking around in the night (though also an excuse for some airbrush practice). #40k #killteam #miniaturepainting #miniatures #orks #paintingwarhammer #tabletopgames #warhammer #warhammer40k #warhammercommunity

Warhammer 40K models from the Kommandos box.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Nyaaaaah! Some of my favourite models I've painted lately - they're just very... skeletony. Models are Sepulchral Guard for Warhammer Underworlds (though I'll probably just use them for D&D). #warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #warhammerunderworlds

7 painted skeleton miniatures - The Sepulchral Guard for Warhammer Underworlds.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Test model for my Sepulchral Guard team, I'm pretty happy with it, but C&C welcome 💀 #warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #warhammerunderworlds

A picture of a painted skeleton miniature - A Petitioner with sword and shield, from The Sepulchral Guard for Warhammer Underworlds.

Dave M @metriccaution.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

The Headsmen's Curse! Bedsheet ghosts are surprisingly cool! #warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #warhammerunderworlds #nighthaunt

4 painted miniature ghosts from the game Age of Sigmar.