tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post1169126921757814528..comments2024-03-26T21:43:34.435+00:00Comments on Confessions of a 40k addict: Christmas Resin - all your base are belong to us40kaddicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-14122195616352319682015-01-08T08:09:38.480+00:002015-01-08T08:09:38.480+00:00I'm sure when the Spawn is on the table my ene...I'm sure when the Spawn is on the table my enemies will 'run to the hills'!40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-27940867562326441292015-01-08T08:08:33.297+00:002015-01-08T08:08:33.297+00:00I looked at a painting points system but thoguht i...I looked at a painting points system but thoguht it was time consuming. I've had a list since of things to do for the last few years. I probably approach it in the same way as you, it's just a loose reminder of things that really need to get done and help me focus when I'm not otherwise engaged. So long as I'm doing something it's not a problem if it's not on the list. <br /><br />This year I opened it up to readers to join me and they took from it what they wanted, with big lists, small lists, lists that were to be followed strictly and those that were just guides. The important thing being that come the end of August when the hobby Season closes we can look back on what was achieved and celebrate, as well as celebrating each acheivement [whether on or off the list] as and when it happens. That's where the Red Stamp of Approval comes in.<br /><br />If it was a process that ended up demoralising the hobby for me I wouldn't be doing it.40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-55031346391265520822015-01-07T21:52:41.254+00:002015-01-07T21:52:41.254+00:00I found myself a little demoralised by not achievi...I found myself a little demoralised by not achieving "to do lists", so I distinguish now between "to do lists", which is stuff that _needs_ to get done (mostly Real Life stuff rather than hobby, unless I have a tournament or event to get painted for) and aspirational stuff without a deadline which I'll still feel good about completing without feeling down if I haven't done it.<br /><br />Different people's brains work in different ways, I guess. :)The Responsible Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377870574546599439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-75643504903829257182015-01-06T13:16:16.664+00:002015-01-06T13:16:16.664+00:00The To Do List is a guide really, just to help foc...The To Do List is a guide really, just to help focus. If you look at my review of last years Hobby Season [August 28th] you’ll see I deviated wildly from what was planned. I always try to go with the flow. It’s better to let your mojo keep your motivation flowing, although occasionally I think you can throw in a few onerous tasks and trust that mojo will help crest some of the difficult waves.<br /><br />However, it’s nice to have a list you can tick things off and this year there’s quite a few of us seeing what we can to complete that list.<br />40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-48584191402880708102015-01-06T01:49:01.829+00:002015-01-06T01:49:01.829+00:00That Union Jack base looks like it should have Edd...That Union Jack base looks like it should have Eddie from Iron Maiden standing over it ;-) I am looking forward to seeing your Spawn of Cryptus, I nearly bought the box just to get hold of one. My long suffering Broodlord is a mash up between a 3rd Ed. Lictor and a 2nd Ed. Tyrant. Ugly... but he has stolen sooo many genes. Happy New Year! Marc van Holsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111807836610358784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-24760754962793538282015-01-05T23:48:12.557+00:002015-01-05T23:48:12.557+00:00I don't worry too much about "to do"...I don't worry too much about "to do" lists any more, as long as I'm getting something finished. :)The Responsible Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377870574546599439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-2834693657348781792015-01-05T23:07:51.397+00:002015-01-05T23:07:51.397+00:00We got loads of Magnetix for my son when he was mu...We got loads of Magnetix for my son when he was much younger. For some reason I kept them, I never realised they'd been recalled because the design allowed some children to dislodge the magnets and swallow them. It's got a couple of sizes and they're really quite strong. <br /><br />http://40kaddict.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/nids-part-72-magnetised-winged-hive.html<br /><br />From what I gather they come with an 'n' rating. I've no idea what mine are but when you look on ebay you'll see n52 or n40, I think the higher they are the stronger. For the Carnifex I've got the 6mm ones for arm sockets, then the tiny Mawloc talons will have the 4.5mm ones. They do the job, cost me nothing and I'm 're-using' which is actually 'green'.40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-34617715555140281292015-01-05T14:48:33.925+00:002015-01-05T14:48:33.925+00:00All the best Jamie, they have quite a line of stuf...All the best Jamie, they have quite a line of stuff, obviously the alien walls are really interesting. One of those items you see regularly and forget who makes it then you order somehting and go 'oh yeah'. And they're local too, to me anyway, only 30 miles away.40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-12507544812696779312015-01-05T14:47:03.838+00:002015-01-05T14:47:03.838+00:00Is that your fav brand? I went through a couple di...Is that your fav brand? I went through a couple different types, and some of them have been quite weaker (for the same size) then others.<br /><br />I think my stompa is at 40 magnets because I used too small ones. Should have used much larger discs...lessons learned!greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-90805140467532806732015-01-05T14:44:54.720+00:002015-01-05T14:44:54.720+00:00All the best t youu too Greg. My supply of Megneti...All the best t youu too Greg. My supply of Megnetix magnets is the best purchase I never made. Unfortuantely I've misplaced by supply of tiny 2x1mm magnets which would have helped with things like Stranglethorn Cannon feed tubes. Still I've just magnetised the head for my first Carnifex, his head was previously only being held in by the little tab. So I thought it time to mag up. <br /><br />Lots of fun in store for 2015, not sure it'll be as monumental as my Skyshield for 2014 but there are some stand out projects and models still to come.40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-5129325290728641432015-01-05T14:43:59.911+00:002015-01-05T14:43:59.911+00:00Happy new year to you aswell Dave.
I'll be lo...Happy new year to you aswell Dave.<br /><br />I'll be looking forward to seeing how your new bases turn out fella, I've bought from Dark Art Minatures in the past and thought the bases were quite good, mine were Sci fi deck bases and I'll be using them for my Deadzone Plague starter set when I get around to it, loads to do;)Jay188https://www.blogger.com/profile/10686392836651401564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-91871827996274779682015-01-05T14:40:24.678+00:002015-01-05T14:40:24.678+00:00I know, the To Do list is a forgotten soul at the ...I know, the To Do list is a forgotten soul at the moment, but I think that's only natural as the new year rolls out there will be hobby momentum to follow.<br /><br />It may well be a Dark Angel banner, but I may still do a Blog Wars one and then repaint it. The spare [for a DA champion/hero] might be a Free Radical Collective banner.40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-70207617522753033172015-01-05T14:28:58.662+00:002015-01-05T14:28:58.662+00:00Though magnetizing drives me nuts sometimes, it is...Though magnetizing drives me nuts sometimes, it is so worth it in the end. I am already happy I magnetized the stompa. So much room for activities!<br /><br />Looking forward to the lava bases. you know how I love bases! Happy new year!greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125294933155144215.post-16764316836302394932015-01-05T14:09:18.136+00:002015-01-05T14:09:18.136+00:00What's this about a to do list Dave ? I don...What's this about a to do list Dave ? I don't remember any such thing lol<br /><br />The bases look cool mate & may I ask will you be doing some kind of DA banner on the flag ? Frank O Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051293398042518708noreply@blogger.com