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Made in gb
Ancient Venerable Dreadnought






So, back in September I broke my back, all should be good in the long but I suddenly found myself with a lot of free time. In preparation for going back to work I thought i’d get back in to painting so that I can get used to sitting at a desk again. After lurking on Dakka for a few years I thought I’d start my own P&M blog to chart my progress. However, The combination of having a young family and not being able to sit for long periods of time means that progress will be slow!

First a bit about my hobby background. I first got in to WHFB through a school friend at the start of 2nd Edition, quickly moving on to 40k with the 2nd Edition box set. After a few years i stopped playing but carried on the painting until I left home for work. A few years later I got back in to painting whilst at Uni and again about 5 years ago. Those forays only lasted a couple of months, so this one is already longer in time, if far less productive!

Money is quite tight at the moment so despite the temptation of new models I thought i’d limit my spending to paints and tools whilst I get through the massive pile of unpainted and poorly painted models i already have. I’ve got quite sizeable collection of High Elves, Space Marines, Empire, Imperial Guard, Orcs & Goblins and Orks, along with smaller piles of WHFB Chaos, Undead and Tyranids.

Thanks

Gobert

Goberts Gubbins - P&M Blog, started with Oldhammer, often Blackstone Fortress and Void Panther Marines, with side projects along the way 
   
Made in us
Steady Space Marine Vet Sergeant




Hanging out on the Great Plains

Welcome to Dakka, and sorry to hear about your back.


Eastern Frontier Exploratores
224th Astra Legion (main army)
628th Praetorian Guard Cohort (wife's army)
827th Auxilia Cohort (ad mech fun)
825th Foderati Cohort (in the beginning army)
1212th Foederati Cohort - Jokaero (cause I like apes with guns) 
   
Made in gb
Ancient Venerable Dreadnought






Thanks Silverback, it’s getting there, just frustratingly slow, but i’m Very glad it wasn’t any worse!

Goberts Gubbins - P&M Blog, started with Oldhammer, often Blackstone Fortress and Void Panther Marines, with side projects along the way 
   
Made in ca
Damsel of the Lady





drinking tea in the snow

Welcome, and also dang, that sounds hard. I am glad you've got something to keep you going. I will definitely check out your painting blog!

realism is a lie
 
   
Made in nz
Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master





Auckland New Zealand

Hi,

Welcome to Dakka

IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
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Made in gb
Ancient Venerable Dreadnought






Thanks for the welcome guys. I’m now back to work full time, which is proving tiring. combined with the feeble physio exercise I now have, I’m pretty much wiped out by tuesdays!

Goberts Gubbins - P&M Blog, started with Oldhammer, often Blackstone Fortress and Void Panther Marines, with side projects along the way 
   
 
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