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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 12h

I needed a palette cleanser from my studying so I've been leafing through my copy of A Tolkien Bestiary today. Plus I needed some inspiration for a miniature I am planning 🤔 If you haven't got a copy of this I can highly recommend that you do.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am pretty pleased with how my new Chaos Dragon has turned out, despite a rocky start with a quarter tube of milliput being required to fix the gaps! Now I have to work out how on earth I'm going to transport this bad boy....

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I've just finished off my chaos giant who will be joining my Warriors of Chaos force. I've painted its victims in the colour scheme of my mate's Empire army which I thought was amusing. Also wanted to show off the versatility of my scenic base and the Handiwork Games backdrop book.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

By accident or design my new book nook has exactly the required shelf space for my Marius Mules and Macro & Cato novels (due to the presence of various pipes and a steel lintel, the top shelf is not strong enough for books). No, I haven't got around to putting them in order but I will!

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Being the leader of the Rat-Kin is a hard job as there are always ungrateful underlings waiting in the shadows to stab you in the back when you least expect it! You can find the full range of all 15 minis on my website.

Squeaky Stab'uns about to promote himself by shoving a spear into his boss when he isn't expecting it.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We played an absolutely massive game of Mordheim down at the club tonight. Huge fun was had despite the rampant chaos inherent in such a large game. And my Gnawing Tide got some tabletop time, although they quickly ran away as rats are wont to do.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I always enjoy my walk to work down through Newcastle to the quayside as the route is full of history. Top of the list, of course (at least in my books) is Admiral Collingwood looking out from the site of his birthplace.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Pics from today's BFG game. It was a furious battle in the dust clouds, which left the Plaguebearer a hulk and the Rot Bringer crippled. On the flank the frigates tussled, both of us losing one. Having given the Chaos raiders a bloody nose I disengaged my fleet having suffered minimal damage.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Off into Newcastle today to play some Battlefleet Gothic, so getting myself prepared with caffeine and inspiration from the admiral himself.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Never fear, all Northwing Miniature models have puddle bases. Because we're cool like that 🤘

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just got my copy of this off eBay - I've been searching for a decently priced one for ages to fill a gap in my collection, and finally I got my greasy mittens on a copy. I absolutely love this era of GW, partly for the nostalgia but also because the love the writers had for the game is so evident.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

My cat, Avery, tried her hand at being a diplomat today in a desperate attempt to stop the fighting. Needless to say she failed miserably.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I love kit-bashing, but it's been a while since I've done a full project from the ground up. So, as I needed a space station for Battlefleet Gothic I decided take the opportunity to raid the bits box and have a go at making one. If you don't look too closely I reckon it's not too bad looking.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Disciplined Rat-Kin! One of my customers showed me their newly painted Rat-Kin that they are using for their Skaven army in Warhammer Fantasy Battles as a ranked up regiment. You can get all of these as a bundle deal on my website, link in comments.

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Douglas Price @peaceanddoug.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Painted one of your rats today 👍

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Alistair Smith @alistairsmith.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Some lovely ratty boys from @wargameswriter.bsky.social ready to go into battle, or just steal cheese.

Ratkin Reavers ready to attack. Nine miniatures carrying (L to R): axe, axe, axe, spear, spear, bone whip and horn, spear, axe, sling.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I've had a cracking start to the bank holiday weekend playing two games of Old World against my mate. I didn't get many photos as we were too busy enjoying rolling dice, but here is one from the start of game two.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I've just finished painting up the Chaos Lord on Daemonic Mount from the new Old World starter box. I am really impressed with the sculpting of this, it's a superb model. Obviously, I then had to play around with some backdrops.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just finished my regiment of marauders ready for their inaugural game on Saturday. I've still got to finish some knights & my leader, but they will hopefully be finished tomorrow. These are lovely minis, but for rank and file units like this I think I did the right thing deciding to drybrush them.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I am very happy with my latest addition to my Warriors of Chaos army. I absolutely love how dorky these old metal minis are, they are filled to the brim with character!

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This may be controversial, but this could be among the best starter boxes GW has ever done. Immaculate presentation, instructions in a proper booklet, there's a playmat (not useful to me but good for a beginner) and full rules for both armies, both of which are actually playable and fairly decent.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

As a history nerd and a wargaming nerd I have loved this mini series.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another blood donation completed. Personally I think it's a great exchange - I lose circa 600 calories AND get a biscuit (a bourbon of course), in exchange for some replaceable blood. Win win. Please donate if you feel able!

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Brace for impact! Great game of Battlefleet Gothic down at the club tonight. I demo'd the game for one of my mates using my new fleets - they enjoyed it enough to want to play it again so that's a definite win!

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I've just finished off my first unit of the new Chaos Marauder horsemen. They are very detailed, and that was a bit scary to begin with, but I think I worked out an approach to painting them that I'm happy with AND doesn't require ages to get finished.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Just finished my Chaos Champion - here they are striding out of the chaos wastes ready to prod buttock.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I made a thing, for science! For those that don't know, this is an extremely primitive pinhole camera to see tonight's eclipse. And an excuse to buy a more fun cereal.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It's probably about time that I painted this bad boy.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It's been a long month of building work, but I finally have my office back and hobby desk reassembled.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Happy international cat day from Avery and Wren!

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tonight at the Clubhouse we started our Doomed campaign. In the first scenario we dropped in by grav-chute to kill a Rot-Herald, who proved somewhere difficult to exterminate, although we managed eventually.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Spaceships! Decided I needed to scratch a Battlefleet Gothic itch so I've been working on some new fleets. I may also be starting a little group at the local club of some like minded admirals 🤞

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This weekend's reading is sorted thanks @wssmagazine.bsky.social For the Boer War fans I have an article (a scenario) about it in this edition which I had a LOT of fun writing. There's also a review of some of my Jewish Revolts minis - but you'll have to buy the mag to read it (it's good!)

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

All of my miniatures are designed by hand. Today for example I've started doodling the design for the next addition to my Rat-Kin range, the Tide Wraith. Needless to say I am no artist, but at this stage of the concept design you don't need to be as it is more about getting ideas on paper.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Exciting times today as my @handiworkgames.bsky.social Kickstarter has arrived! Whoop whoop! The new horror backdrops are particularly awesome. Can't wait to stage some photos with these.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today I finished off some monsters/ villains (it feels a bit mean calling Turkeyman a monster) who will be serving as horrors & minions in games of The Doomed. Some absolutely brilliant sculpts from @fenrisgames.com and @badsquiddogames.bsky.social

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Bad Squiddo Games (Annie) @badsquiddogames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Oh hey I set up the pre-launch page for Heroes of the Dutch Resistance! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bad...

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Coming soon: WW2: Heroes of the Dutch Resistance

Top Quality 28mm Pewter Miniatures for WW2 Historical & Pulp Gaming & Painting

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Just a little reminder that if you feel the need to adopt a veritable horde of viking rats then I have you covered with this bundle deal for ALL THE RATS "The Gnawing Tide": www.northwingminiatures.com/product-page...

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I've had a horrendous evening trying to bake a gluten free cake and failing miserably so having to redo it, so I've been chilling out working on my troupe of horrors (and beauties, looking at you Turkeyman). These are now nearly done, barring finishing off the basing which will be tomorrow's job.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I've seen a lot of talk lately about backdrops, and whilst my go to is usually the excellent backdrop books by Jon of Handiwork Games, there's nothing to stop you going really basic and just using stuff from around the house or, indeed, the garden. Is it magazine quality, no, but it looks fun.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I very nearly forgot to get off the train because I was so engrossed in this book. It's a brilliant read, I can highly recommend it if you haven't already - especially if, like me, your wargaming roots lie in the Warhammer of the 90s.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Tonight we played another game of The Doomed at the Clubhouse (using some fantastic Newcastle themed Necromunda terrain). Despite losing the scenario my warband still managed to kill the horror (a rat ogre) at least giving me a moral victory, albeit not an actual victory! As always it was great fun.

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Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 22/07/2026

What's a Futurama line that lives forever in your head? Mine is, "Oh, a lesson in not changing history from Mr. I'm My Own Grandpa."

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badly drawn boo! 🎃👻🧛🏼‍♀️ @soapachu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

perfect dead drop 10/10 no notes (the shrouds really make this)

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The other half has just got these stickers* in the event of a house fire (following a recent fire at her parents farm that left half of it in ashes). But is it just me or does it look like the cat has set the fire on purpose? *We have 2 cats but that wasn't an option on the stickers

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Sometimes you get days like today when everyone is putting in an order and I have to wonder what prompted a bunch of people to decide to buy rats all at the same time? To everyone who has put in an order, I always appreciate the excuse to go for a walk to the post office in the sun! Love y'all.

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I am in need of some help please. I want to buy my father a simple, WW2 themed solo pen and paper/ board game for his birthday. He hasn't got much gaming experience (but is definitely a WW2 history buff). Any suggestions please? *Picture of my cat Wren for attention

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David H (Northwing Miniatures) @wargameswriter.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This afternoon I played a solo game of The Doomed, using my Rat-Kin (available on my website) as the mutant abominations being hunted by my Thunder Warriors. For the big beastie that had to be terminated I used my Skaven Rat Ogre (who goes very nicely with the Rat-Kin).

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