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Hi all, going to give this a go as hoping it will help motivate me with my painting.

I got back into the hobby and 40k just over 2 years ago, after 20+ years away. It was a combination of things that got me to start again, the general rise in popularity of Warhammer, I've worked with some people who collect it and most importantly I just remember I used to really enjoy painting my old minis and kind of wanted to do that again.

Where I'm living is sort of a hobby desert so no local gaming clubs or anything like that (nearest I could find is over an hours drive away so not really workable for me) so mainly been focusing on painting though maybe someday I will try and get involved with playing.

Since I'm focusing on painting and to avoid the fatigue of just painting one type of colour scheme I've basically ended up with models for various armies which I rotate through.

To date I've mainly focused on my Dark Angels, Necrons and Tyranids but also have Ossiarch Bonereapers and Dwarfs from The Old World.

Another thing to mention is I am really slow at painting, just due to me liking to take my time but also only having limited time in which I can paint due to work, kids, wife etc.

Got all my models out at the end of last year for some group photos when I'd hit around the two year point where I got started and they can be seen below.

At that point I've done:

Necrons
20 x Warriors
6 x Scarab swarms
3 x Skorpekh Destroyers + Plasmacyte
1 x Royal Warden

Dark Angels
10 x Infernus Marines
5 x Assault Intercessors
5 x Intercessors
1 x Lieutenant with Storm Shield

Tyranids
20 x Termagaunts
2 x Ripper Swarms










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Since the above pictures were taken, I've also finished some Hormagaunts.

For my Tyranids I've been going with the Jormungandr colours. Its a great colour scheme even if the yellow can be a pain, and from a lore perspective I just like that they are the sneaky gits Hive Fleet.

Welcome back, those are some lovely models that you have painted. They look wonderful and the tyranids colour scheme is great.
I know how challenging it can be to try and carve out time with all of life’s requirements but a 10 min here and there all adds up (although having to photograph and blog does take a little time but it’s worth it!).
What’s your next goal or challenge that you are looking to try and complete?

Those are nice group shots, solid painting there mate. The DA and Nids look good in particular for me! I rarely game but I do like painting and modelling my mountain of potential. Maybe one day I'll even finish it!!

JordySteve wrote:Welcome back, those are some lovely models that you have painted. They look wonderful and the tyranids colour scheme is great.
I know how challenging it can be to try and carve out time with all of life’s requirements but a 10 min here and there all adds up (although having to photograph and blog does take a little time but it’s worth it!).
What’s your next goal or challenge that you are looking to try and complete?

Thanks very much. Next goal is to make a start on some of my Bonereapers for a bit of a change from 40k. I've assembled and made a start painting some Mortek Guard and I want to do a Crematorian colour scheme. Really like the unique look and lore of the Crematorians so was really drawn to that colour scheme. There isnt really much in terms of painting guides on that particular colour scheme so having to rely on mostly my best judgement so we'll see how it goes.

Ragsta wrote:
Those are nice group shots, solid painting there mate. The DA and Nids look good in particular for me! I rarely game but I do like painting and modelling my mountain of potential. Maybe one day I'll even finish it!!

Thank you. I've ended up falling into the trap initially of buying models faster than I can paint them, but do see them all as a pile of potential as well. Doesnt help my wife now sees Warhammer as an easy gift option.