Big Geordie Geek

A Weekend In Nottingham

On 18th February 2026

This other weekend we descended upon Nottingham to celebrate Chris’s 40th birthday, with a trip to Warhammer World and an in person DnD session

On Friday myself and Graham arrived at Warhammer World and had a game of Heresy with myself using the following list

# ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [831 Point(s)]

Legatine Command Section x 5

- Legate Marshall, Volkite serpenta, Power sword
- Auxilia vexilla, Augury scanner, Command Vox

Armoured Command Section, Battlecannon, Lascannon, Dozer blade, Flare Shield, Pintle Mounted multi-laser [10 Point(s)]

Tactical Command Section x 5

- Auxilia Captain: Laspistol, Charnabal - Auxilia vexilla, Augury scanner, Command Vox

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle w/ Blast-charger, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 
- Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (Heavy Transport))

Arvus Lighter

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Demolisher cannon

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ Assault Tank, Demolisher cannon Lascannon

Malcador Heavy Tank, Vanquisher cannon, Demolisher cannon, Two sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted multi-laser

Malcador Heavy Tank, Vanquisher cannon, Demolisher cannon, Two sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted multi-laser

Infantry Tercio

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle w/ Blast-charger, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle w/ Blast-charger, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Twin lascannon

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Twin lascannon

Lord of War Detachment

Stormhammer Super-Heavy Assault Tank

Of course he absolutely whipped my arse, but what else do you expect with Solar Auxilia

Was a great game and we met up with Dave and Chris there

For the evening we had a lovely kebab and a night of Cards Against Humanity, which was a lot of fun, and lead to a lot of laughs

The next day we returned to Warhammer World where I teamed up with Dave and his Dark Angels to play against Adam’s Death Guard

I took this 1500 points list

Crusade Primary Detachment

Legatine Command Section x 5

- Legate Marshall, Volkite serpenta, Power sword
- Auxilia vexilla, Augury scanner, Command Vox

Armoured Command Section, Battlecannon, Lascannon, Dozer blade, Flare Shield, Pintle Mounted multi-laser [10 Point(s)]

Line Command Section x 5

- Troop Master: Laspistol, Charnabal - Auxilia vexilla, Augury scanner, Command Vox

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Leman Russ Assault Tank, Demolisher cannon Lascannon

Malcador Heavy Tank, Vanquisher cannon, Demolisher cannon, Two sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted multi-laser

Infantry Tercio

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Twin lascannon

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Twin lascannon

Adam has a reputation as an extremely good player, and I found it to be a well earned reputation!

My army was mostly wiped out in turn 2, and at the end of the game, all of Dave’s Dark Angels had been destroyed, and all I had left were ten Lasriflemen, a Line Command Squad and a Legatine Command Squad who were hiding to maintain that LD10 with the Vox Interlinks

I ended up taking a nap in the car after the game cause I was utterly shattered, whilst the others played some more

After we arrived back at the AirBnB, we had a Chinese and played some Dungeons and Dragons together for the first time in person after 3 years of playing together

It’s was a lot of fun, but by midnight we were all utterly shattered and had to go to bed!

The next day after a McDonalds breakfast we headed back to Warhammer World where we did a tour of the Hall of Miniatures, which has changed a lot since last time I was there, I failed to find the Assassin yet again!

And then myself and the Mills brothers had a doubles games of 4k a side, in which I took this list for my 2K

Crusade Primary Detachment

Legatine Command Section x 5

- Legate Marshall, Volkite serpenta, Power sword
- Auxilia vexilla, Augury scanner, Command Vox

Armoured Command Section, Battlecannon, Lascannon, Dozer blade, Flare Shield, Pintle Mounted multi-laser [10 Point(s)]

Line Command Section x 5

- Troop Master: Laspistol, Charnabal - Auxilia vexilla, Augury scanner, Command Vox
Prime Benefit: War Engine

Aethon Heavy Sentinel, Autocannon, Aethon missile battery

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Leman Russ Assault Tank, Demolisher cannon Lascannon

Malcador Heavy Tank, Vanquisher cannon, Demolisher cannon, Two sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted multi-laser

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ Strike Tank, Heavy bolter, Vanquisher cannon and one Co-axial mounted heavy stubber

Malcador Heavy Tank, Vanquisher cannon, Demolisher cannon, Two sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted multi-laser

Infantry Tercio

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 

Lasrifle Section x 20 Lasrifle, Auxilia vexilla, Vox interlock 

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Twin lascannon

Dracosan Armoured Transport, Demolisher cannon

Myself and Graham got a commanding lead as my Lasriflemen seized the objectives early on for the highest points.

We only got to turn 3 but it was a lot of fun nonetheless

What I Am Modelling

I had a busy and productive week!

I started off the week by finishing an Opel Blitz for my early war Germans

And then for my future late war Germans, a Sturmgeschütz III, one that Graham bought me last year!

I also painted some Heretic Troopers for the Trench. Crusade Heretic Legions

Used a painting scheme influenced by WWII Germany simply because they were as evil a group that ever existed.

And a Heretic General

After that I finished up painting 20 Tech Thralls for my Mechanicum

These models were 3D printed and I much prefer them to the plastic ones

I was also able to paint up a couple of Astra Militarium characters, yet another Commissar

And a Primaris Psyker

After that I painted up some Hearhtkyn Pioneers for the Leagues of Votann, which completed that Combat Patrol

So what’s up next?

Blood Angels Land Speeders
Heretic Legion Warband
True Sons Havocs x 10
Einhyr Hearthguard x 5
Guardians Defenders x 11
Myrmidon Destructors x 6
Nemesis Dreadknight
Death Riders x 5
Howling Banshees x 10
Ork Boyz x 20

What I Am Reading

I finished listening to Angron: The Red Angel by David Guymer which was ok, but felt a bit of a let down as Angron barely featured at all. Lots of good concepts but also so much missed potential.

After that I listened to Something Inside by Trevor Baxendale, which was ok, but the 8th Doctor getting amnesia is kind getting a bit dull now, I am Paul McGann can really act that very well, but it’s just too used

What Video Games I Am Playing

Not played that much which is disappointing but will try better next week!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

What I Am Backing

The From Mesue to Volga, 1940-1942 project successfully funded and I should get the files sometime in March

Lindsay also backed the Cube Mod Carrier project by Txarli for me, I mentioned it looked cool, and couldn’t afford it and she backed it for me to pay her back later

What I Am Spending

At Warhammer World I bought myself a Leman Russ Strike Tank, some glue, another three painting handles and some pots of paint..

The tank is going to be built as a Demolisher, cause I like Demolisher cannons and they have proven quite useful in both 40K and 30k.

As for the painting handles, well I have a fair few of them already, but I want to get to 25 cause I am far too regularly painting 25 models at a time, this one gives me 24

I grabbed the latest issue of Combat Patrol to hopefully add a couple more Field Ordnance Batteries to the Astra Militarium

It was also Humble Choice week,- that bagged me

Mood:- A bit all over the place
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 4
In My Ears:- Gives You Hell – The All American Rejects
Tabletop Game Last Played:– The Horus Heresy
Video Game Last Played:- Hell Let Loose
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Something Inside – Trevor Baxendale
Movie Last Viewed:– Justice League
TV Show Last Viewed:- Chicago P.D.
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- A clear desk!

3D Printing Really Is The Future

By michael

On 6th February 2026

In Blog

Lindsay and Megan will take the Mick out of me for this, but I really do think that within the next 10 years, most homes will have an FDM 3D printer.

When I was at school we saw an advert from the early 60s which had a family sitting down to eat breakfast, and the dad tried to have some cereal, but the milk was off, then he tried to have toast but the butter was rotten, and his daughter just says “dad, don’t you think we should get a fridge!”

And that stuck because the fridge is such a ubiquitous thing that everyone owns and I have always wondered what other things might fit the same narrative, and so far computers and mobile phones have fitted that

I think it’s going to need a model similar to the Bambu A1 Mini to hit the £99 mark for it to happen, but I really can see that coming soon.

The A1 Mini currently sells for £149.99 and I have seen it regularly on sale for £129.99, and it’s a really decent little printer that does what you want really well, and can be upgraded with the AMS Lite for 4 different filament colours/materials.

But why do I think they are going to become so common, well it comes down to the fact I think they are just so helpful, especially the FDM stuff.

So yeah with the above Instagram post, Megan wanted a Skadis door for their Kalax unit, but Ikea stopped making that, so I printed off a couple of bits in PETG to allow a normal Skadis board to be hung on the side of it

Or where we replaced pegs on the Socktopus instead of buying a new one

And of course for gaming and modelling, I have my resin printer, which is fantastic at making some amazing models.

That said I highly doubt resin will become more common, given the extra stuff needed for that with its cleaning and post processing.

But yeah, when it comes down to it, it’s not going to take much, but I am convinced they will become an essential device for most households

Stormcast Sorting

I completed one of the aims of this year, and sorted out my Stormcast Eternals army into what can be used in 4th editon and it turned out to be a lot more than I though!

Here is the doc!

What I Am Modelling

I started out with painting a Hellhound, an Artemia Pattern one, of which I still have another to paint

Love this model, so much cooler than the plastic version , but after I built it, I saw how much they sell for online and almost cried!

So much plastic could be bought for that!!!

After that I started work on 20

Lasriflemen for my Solar Auxilia to take away to Warhammer World this weekend

Along with a Command Section

A Lord Marshall

And a Couple of 3D printed Lord Marhslls too

And finally I painted up a couple of Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Support Squads up

So what’s coming up next?

Blood Angels Land Speeders
Heretic Legion Warband
Tech Thralls x 20
Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
True Soms Havocs x 10
Einhyr Hearthguard x 5
Guardian Defenders x 11
Myrmidon Destructors x 6
Nemesis Dreadknight
Opel Blitz

What I Am Reading

I finished up The Emperors Finest by Sandy Mitchell, which yeah, I know it’s the weakest of the series

I then listened to The Settling by Simon Guerrier, which was pretty good, nice to see something that actually portrays Cromwell as the villain he actually was

Then I listened to The Last Ditch by Sandy Mitchell, which was extremely good.

I am currently listening to Angron: The Red Angel by David Guymer, and so far it’s fairly interesting

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

It was the February tournament at Gamer-At-Hart and I took along the Astra Militarium with this list, using the Hellhound for the first time!

Bridgehead (1990 Points)

Astra Militarum
Bridgehead Strike
Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Commissar (30 Points)
  • 1x Plasma pistol
  • 1x Power weapon

Leman Russ Commander (235 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Lascannon
  • 1x Leman Russ battle cannon

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (85 Points)
  • 4x Tempestus Scion
     ◦ 4x Close combat weapon
     ◦ 2x Hot-shot lasgun
     ◦ 2x Hot-shot laspistol
     ◦ 1x Master Vox
     ◦ 1x Medi-pack
     ◦ 1x Plasma gun
     ◦ 1x Regimental Standard
  • 1x Tempestor Prime
     • Warlord
     ◦ 1x Command Rod
     ◦ 1x Tempestus dagger

BATTLELINE

Tempestus Scions (140 Points)
  • 1x Tempestor
     ◦ 1x Chainsword
     ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol
  • 9x Tempestus Scion
     ◦ 9x Close combat weapon
     ◦ 4x Hot-shot lasgun
     ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol
     ◦ 2x Hot-shot volley gun
     ◦ 2x Plasma gun
     ◦ 1x Vox-caster

Tempestus Scions (140 Points)
  • 1x Tempestor
     ◦ 1x Chainsword
     ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol
  • 9x Tempestus Scion
     ◦ 9x Close combat weapon
     ◦ 4x Hot-shot lasgun
     ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol
     ◦ 2x Meltagun
     ◦ 2x Plasma gun
     ◦ 1x Vox-caster

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Taurox Prime (90 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Storm bolter
  • 1x Taurox battle cannon
  • 1x Twin Taurox hot-shot volley gun

Taurox Prime (90 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Storm bolter
  • 1x Taurox missile launcher
  • 1x Twin autocannon

Taurox Prime (90 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Storm bolter
  • 1x Taurox gatling cannon
  • 1x Twin Taurox hot-shot volley gun

OTHER DATASHEETS

Hellhound (125 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Heavy flamer
  • 1x Inferno cannon

Leman Russ Demolisher (190 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Demolisher battle cannon
  • 1x Lascannon

Leman Russ Vanquisher (145 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Heavy bolter
  • 1x Heavy stubber
  • 1x Vanquisher battle cannon

Leman Russ Vanquisher (145 Points)
  • 1x Armoured tracks
  • 1x Heavy bolter
  • 1x Heavy stubber
  • 1x Vanquisher battle cannon

Tempestus Aquilons (100 Points)
  • 1x Tempestor Aquilon
     ◦ 1x Close combat weapon
     ◦ 1x Hot-shot lascarbine
     ◦ 1x Sentry flamer
  • 8x Tempestus Aquilon
     ◦ 8x Close combat weapon
     ◦ 6x Hot-shot lascarbine
     ◦ 1x Hot‐shot long‐las
     ◦ 1x Melta carbine
  • 1x Gunfighter
     ◦ 1x Close combat weapon
     ◦ 1x Hot-shot lascarbine

ALLIED UNITS

Knight Crusader (385 Points)
  • 1x Avenger gatling cannon
  • 1x Heavy flamer
  • 1x Meltagun
  • 1x Thermal cannon
  • 1x Titanic feet

Game one and I played Sean and his Dark Angels, a very elite list with Lion, and he tore me a new one

My Scions really do die very easily for how much they cost!

My second game against Ryan’s White Scars, who also absolutely beasted me!

The White Scars are just so fast!

And my final game was against Leon, a good friend and his T’au Empire army, I did much better in this game, but my dice let me down, a lot, but I felt it was more even

The points don’t agree with that, but I felt like I was doing some damage!

What I Am Spending

An unglamourous purchase, but we had to get a new washing machine!

I bought a few games on Steam

Mood:- very tired
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 3
In My Ears:- Around the World – Daft Punk
Tabletop Game Last Played:– Warhammer 40K
Video Game Last Played:- Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Angron: The Red Angel by David Guymer
Movie Last Viewed:– Justice League
TV Show Last Viewed:- St Denis. Medical
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- A clear desk!

Special Operations – Phase One

By michael

On 28th January 2026

In Blog

This past Sunday we held our first Heresy event for the year, we only had 10 people but that was enough to have some fun

The missions were completely rewritten by Graham, apparently my planned ones were pretty bad, but I will keep trying to get something that works, but you can download the ones Graham wrote here

Anyway game one was rather fun, we have some nice pairings and Graham was grudged, although I think James regretted it when Graham shot down his Storm Eagle

The results saw the traitors get a narrow win of 72 to 61

The second round, well I tried to get things about equal in terms of results, not quite Swiss but thereabouts.

And the games did seem a lot more balanced overall which was fantastic

For me the moment of the day was when Graham’s Kytan Daemon Engine took on Damian’s Knight-Castigator in combat, and the Kytan beat the knight severely

Again it was a traitor win, but this time a more convincing 61-45

That meant the Traitors won by 133 to 106

I think we had a good day and we are going to have to do it again soon!

What I Am Modelling

I started out my week by concentrating on finishing up my Skaventide Stormcast Eternals, and first up was the Knight-Questor

Followed by the Lord-Veritant and his Gryph-Crow

Then the Lord-Terminos and his Memorian

And finally the three Reclusians and their pair of Memorians

After that I painted a Mechanicum tall boy, a Sydonian Skatros, a model so good, I want another one!

So what’s coming up next for me!

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Heretic Legion Warband
Tech-Thralls x 20
Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad x 8
True Sons Havocs x 10
Einhyr Hearthguard x 5
Guardian Defenders x 11
Myrmidon Destructors
Nemesis Dreadknight

What I Am Reading

Not a lot read this week, but I have read a little bit more of Dropsite Massacre by John French, and I listened to a bit more of The Emperor’s Finest by Sandy Mitchell.

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I played a game of Combat Patrol against Megan, they played Drukhari against my Scions and well I started out ok, but they absolutely hammered me in the end

And later that day I played Williams Custodes and they wiped me out in two turns!!!

What Video Games I Am Playing

I finished up Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster by unlocking the last couple of achievements I missed last year

And I have started on Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster as well, and it’s quite an adjustment to get round to the Active Battle System!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster

What I Am Backing

I have joined a group but to get From Meuse to Volga, 1940-42, a campaign for some early World War II German STLs.

What I Am Spending

We bought a new TV stand, the old one that came with the TV was fine, but these days you really need to have soundbar cause with the thinness of a modern TV, the speakers are total shite

But the current stand with the Soundbar in in front of the TV, results in the IR sensor being blocked and out TV uses that for being turned on, which means we had to do some gymnastics if we sat down and had not turned on the TV, to get the remote in a potion to hit the IR sensor

This one was £26, it’s simple and it’s fine, does the job fantastically!

I also picked up Sniper Elite 3 with its season pass for £2.65

Mood:- Sore back but good
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 1
In My Ears:- Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
Tabletop Game Last Played:– The Horus Heresy
Video Game Last Played:- Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- The Emperor’s Finest – Sandy Mitchell
Movie Last Viewed:– Wonder Woman
TV Show Last Viewed:- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Finishing up a Hellhound

For The Love Of Hot Chocolate

By michael

On 19th January 2026

In Blog

This week, I have been doing my best to stay positive and trying to focus on the things that have been positive for me, instead of focusing on the bad in the wider world

So this well, I have been super happy with hot chocolate, sounds silly, but since my doctor was a bit serious with me about my diabetes I have worked to really cut down my sugar and whilst I am imperfect at it, I am doing better, and part of that is replacing my chocolate hit with hot chocolate, which is better than the sugar bomb of say a penguin

And cause we have some sugar free syrups, I like to add a shot of chocolate (bear with me) and a shot of vanilla, which is a really nice Yule Log flavour.

And in my studio I have a Dolce Gusto machine, which I use to make some Galaxy Light which is super nice and lower in sugar.

What I Am Modelling

I started out the week by painting a Luchs I had 3D printed for my future Late War German force to play Bolt Action with

And I finished off the Stormhammer that Graham gave me for my birthday

After that I painted some Cthonian Beserks for the Leagues of Votann Combat Patrol

I also painted this random arse Liberator sent to me as part of a little gift from Hachette for signing up to Stormbringer early

After that I painted up those Prosecutors

And then finally Lord-Commander Bastian Carthalos, the Thunderborn himself

I don’t play Hammers of Sigmar, but I got him with Stormbringer, so figured why not paint him up just for fun!

So what’s coming up next for me?

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Heretic Legions Warband
Tech-Thralls x 20
Lord-Terminos, Reculsions x 3 & Memorians x 2
Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Teams x 8
True Sons Havocs x 10
Einhyr Hearthyguard
Guardian Defenders x 10
Myrmidon Destructors x 6

What I Am Reading

I finished Demolisher by Andy Clark, which was very very good

I also listened to The Kingmaker by Nev Fountain, which was a long run with a cool little twist regarding the villain

I am now listening to the next Cain book, The Emperor’s Finest by Sandy Mitchell.

And I have made a bit of progress with Dropsite Massacre by John French, but I am finding it hard to concentrate with the headaches I am getting of late (related to the brain injury, perfectly normal for me, worse in the cold)

What Tabletop Games I am Playing

I played a 3k game against Graham with this list I am taking to Warhammer World in February

Cohort Doctrine - Mechanised Pattern

Crusade Primary Detachment 

Legatine Command Section
Auxilia Vexilla, Augury Scanner, Command Vox
Marshall - Power Sword & Volkite Serpentia

Armoured Command Section
Battlecannon, Lascannon, Dozer Blade, Flare Shield, Mulit/Laser

Tactical Command Section
Auxilia Vexilla, Augury Scanner, Command Vox
Captain - Charnabal Savre & Laspistol

Lasrifle Section x 20
Blast Chargers, Auxilia Vexilla, Vox Interlock
Logistical Benefit - Heavy Transport

Arvus Lighter

Dracosan, Demolisher Cannon

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ, Vanquisher Cannon

Leman Russ, Vanquisher Cannon

Leman Russ, Vanquisher Cannon

Armour Tercio

Leman Russ, Demolisher Cannon

Malcador, Vanquisher Cannon, Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon Sponsons, Mulit-Laser

Malcador, Vanquisher Cannon, Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon Sponsons, Mulit-Laser

Infantry Tercio

Lasrifle Section x 20
Blast Chargers, Auxilia Vexilla, Vox Interlock

Lasrifle Section x 20
Blast Chargers, Auxilia Vexilla, Vox Interlock

Dracosan

Dracosan

Lord of War Detachment

Stormhammer

Graham brought his Sons of Horus and it was a very good game, but damn man, those Vanquishers really have gotten so much worse in this edition!

Just really struggled to land hits, one of my Leman Russ’s didn’t land a single hit all game!

We also played a little game of Just One on Thursday when Paul came over for tea

What Video Games I Am Playing

I finished Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which was a really fun game, although a bit is preventing me from 100%ing it 🙁

What Achievements I Unlocked

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

	Thread the Past Restore 5 vestige outfit pieces	11/01/2019
	Good Samaritan Complete 8 Side Missions	11/01/2019
	The Chosen One Find the Silver Box of Ix Chel	12/01/2019
	Chain Gang Perform the Serpent’s Fury 3 times	12/01/2019
	Back to Where We Started Return to Paititi	12/01/2019
	To the Nines Restore and equip a matching vestige outfit	12/01/2019
	Specialized Earn all skills in one category	12/01/2019
	Legendary Hunter Hunt and loot 5 rare animals	12/01/2019
	Hydro Power Complete the Slayer’s Gauntlet Challenge Tomb	12/01/2019
	Whole World Blind Complete the Two Graves Side Mission	12/01/2019
	That Was A Breeze Complete the Path of Huracan Challenge Tomb	12/01/2019
	Sixth Sense Hunt and kill 10 enemies while Perception is active	12/01/2019
	Go With The Flow Complete The Age Makers Side Mission	12/01/2019
	Last Known Position Lose the enemy 10 times	12/01/2019
	Como Te Llama Pet 5 llamas	12/01/2019
	Caiman Conquered Complete the Zipacna’s Craving Challenge Tomb	12/01/2019
	Leaping Lizards Complete The Wrathful God Side Mission	12/01/2019
	Bleeding Edge Obtain the Grenadier Skill, equip the Umbrage 3-80 Shade weapon, and Brocken Shadow outfit	13/01/2019
	Eyes Of The Storm Obtain A Thousand Eyes skill, equip elite versions of Oathtaker’s Bow and Sinchi Chiqa Battle Dress	13/01/2019
	Spoiled For Choice Obtain Divine Bounty skill, equip Serpent Lash Godslayer weapon and Dragon Scales Legend outfit	13/01/2019
	Ready To Rumble Obtain the Volcano Skill, equip Whispering Scourge Pandemic weapon and Reptile Hide Leviathan outfit	13/01/2019
	Mushroom With A View Complete The Sixth Seal Challenge Tomb	14/01/2019
	He Ain’t Heavy Complete The Dragon and the Prince Side Mission	14/01/2019
	Beast of Legend Defeat the Nahual	14/01/2019
	Tomb Raider Complete all main game Challenge Tombs	14/01/2019
	Dressed For Success Obtain the Raptor’s Eye skill, equip the Silent Sting Scorpion weapon and Hunter’s Array Apex outfit	15/01/2019
	Monkey Do Complete the Howl of the Monkey Gods Challenge Tomb	15/01/2019
	Harmony Complete the Path of Fear Side Mission	15/01/2019
	Creature Comforts Obtain White Breath skill, equip Grip of Fear White Knuckle and Scales of Q Feathered Serpent	15/01/2019
	Treasure Hunter Find and open all the main game Conquistador treasure chests	15/01/2019
	Queen of the Damned Make an unlikely ally	16/01/2019
	Dr. Croft Complete all Artifact Collections	16/01/2019
	Surprise! Perform 5 Eagle’s Talon Takedowns	16/01/2019
	Quite the Adventure Finish the main storyline	16/01/2019
	Rite of Passage Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Rite of Passage difficulty	16/01/2019
	Smart and Resourceful Complete Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Smart and Resourceful difficulty	16/01/2019
	Total Party Kill Kill 5 enemies with friendly fire	16/01/2019
	In the Moment Kill 10 enemies while Focus is active	16/01/2019
	Put Herself Together Complete the Mother Protector Challenge Tomb	16/01/2019
	Moonlight Sonata Complete the Eternal Reward Side Mission	16/01/2019
	Seasoned Pro Complete all 7 downloadable content missions and receive the Tunic of the Shorn One	16/01/2019
	Moonlit Knight Obtain Magic Touch Skill, equip Silver Strike Moonbeam weapon and Midnight Sentinel Farseer outfit	16/01/2019

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

What I Am Creating

Published the latest waited of Edge of Empire which marks the beginning of year 10 of the show

What I Am Spending

It was time for Humble Choice and from that I got

Mood:- Postive
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 3
In My Ears:- You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Tabletop Game Last Played:– The Horus Heresy
Video Game Last Played:- Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- The Emperor’s Finest – Sandy Mitchell
Movie Last Viewed:– Wonder Woman
TV Show Last Viewed:- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Working on some Stormcasts

2026 Resoltuons

By michael

On 10th January 2026

In Blog

Last year was a bust so let’s do better in 2026

Hobby Goals

These are ones I feel are going to be easily accomplished by trying to engage more with the community both through the podcast and my local gaming groups.

I have the past couple of months been posting every week in Friday Night Wargames of Hartlepool Gamers to ask what hobby people have been up to, and I think it’s helping with engagement in the group

So what are they gonna be!

Paint More Models

I mean pretty much self explanatory, here is the list of my models painted from last year, so let’s do a bit more and work on that pile of potential

Play More Games

Simple as that just play a bit more, try and play at least once every other week either at Durham Raiders or Hartlepool Gamers, and I really want to play some Bolt Action, and I am gonna bully Graham to play with me too, and some Trench Crusade would be good too

Focus on a Select Few Armies

I do like variety, it’s after all the spice of life, but there are a few armies I want to laser focus on and really develop, so let’s look at those

Astra Militarium

For 40K I really want to get these up and running as a full army with a decent variety of units available to me, I have a good selection of Death Korps of Krieg to work on first, and after that I want to go into the Cadians

The Combat Patrol subscription will be getting me an old Cadian Combat Patrol, and I will be grabbing some extra copies of it to bulk out the force

I also specifically want to add the following to the force

Chimera x 5
Taurox
Hellhound x 2
Scout Sentinel
Castellan x 2
Ministorum Priest

And that kinda ties in with this

Solar Auxilia

My Solar Auxilia list really worked ok in 2.0, but in 3.0 it’s got a lot of issues, and the main one is boots on the ground.

So I have as you will se below grabbed a Combat Force, and I can see me getting at least another two of them to really bulk out the force with Senitnels, Leman Russ tanks (which tie into the Astra Militarium) and Lasrifle Sections

I currently have a Stormhammer in the painting table that Graham gave me for my birthday

Leman Russ Tanks

This is for both of the above, because I share these tanks between both forces, but I want to add another Demolisher, two Executioners and a couple of Battle Cannon tanks

I am also going to add some Basilisks too, which will be Solar Auxilia ones, cause they look cooler

Germans

I am really wanting to play Bolt Action this year, I already have a decent sized early war force, which I am planning on expanding with the following bits

Opal Blitz
Panzer I
Panzer II
Panzer III
Krupp Protze
Stug III
Sd.Kfz 251/1 Ausf C x 2

And u want to develop a later war army as well, for which I have already printed off a Luchs

Stormcast Eternals

I kinda want to sort out my Stormcast Eternals into a useable army, most of it is painted, up I just need to separate out the Legends stuff from the current stuff and make it into an army I can field without having to have too many proxies

Paint a Baneblade

It kinda ties in to the above for both the Solar Auxilia and Astra Militarium, it’s kinda this one model that has for years been a sort of white whale and I really want to paint one, I am kinda thinking of grabbing one for a store birthday or similar to get some freebies too

This won’t be a Shadowsword or a Hellhammer, just a plain basic Baneblade (although I will if I can do some magnetisation to allow it to change up what it is)

Video Game Goals

I want to complete the following 10 games, you can follow along with this GeekList here!

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster (Steam)
Easy Red (Steam)
Easy Red 2 (Stream
Assassin’s Creed Origins (Xbox)
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (Xbox)
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles India (Xbox)
Star Wars: Squadrons (Steam)
What Remains of Edith Finch (Steam)
Firewatch (Steam)
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (Steam)

And I have this backup trio of

Stream More

I started streaming to get better at talking and thus better at the podcast, so I want to do more so I can improve my talking on Edge of Empire.

My AIO Broke!

Pretty much this, the AIO, or rather the hub that controls it, broke, so it wasn’t working at all, which sucks

So I decided to replace it with an air cooler, for which there really is only one choice, the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120, for which I specifically bought the Digital version which has a screen displaying temperatures on it, simply because that was same day delivery.

I also had to get a fan hub because the AIO hub controlled all my other fans

Anyway I got the new cooler fitted and its fits ok, but alas I lost all my fans RGB due to the AIO hub having also been the RGB controller

What I Am Modelling

My first model of the year was for my Celestial Vindicators, a Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker

I then finished off two units of Tzzangors to complete the Thousand Sons Combat Patrol

And a Strike Squad for the Grey Knights

Then I painted this Hellbrute for my True Sons

So what’s next for me?

Blood Angels Land Speeders
Cthonian Beserks
Tech-Thralls x 20
Lord-Terminos, Reclusians x 3 & Memorians x 2
Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Team x 8
Havocs x 10
Einhyr Hearthguard x 5
Guardian Defenders x 10
Myrmidon Destructors

What I Am Reading

Not actually picked up my book this week, but I have been listening to Demolisher by Andy Clark.

What Video Games I am Playing

I have been playing a ton of Shadow of the Tomb Raider

I have also been streaming some Easy Red, which is so bad, its actually pretty good!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

	Unwelcome Guests Get rid of the pillagers outside of Kuwaq Yaku	03/01/2026
	Hearts and Minds Retrieve Manko’s Necklace	03/01/2026
	Zoologist Collect 20 critters	04/01/2026
	First Blood Perform a Stealth Takedown from a mud-covered wall	04/01/2026
	Tables Turned Kill 5 enemies while they are searching for Lara	04/01/2026
	Underwater Archeologist Collect 5 underwater Artifacts	04/01/2026
	Up to the Challenge Complete 5 Challenges	04/01/2026
	The Underworld Get out of the Cenote alive	04/01/2026
	New Heights Complete a climb after finding the Overhang Climbing Gear	04/01/2026
	That’s a Knife! Fully upgrade the knife	08/01/2026
	I Believe Hakan Fly Rescue Hakan from the cultists	08/01/2026
	Family Ties Free Unuratu from prison	08/01/2026
	Like a Shadow Stealth Takedown 25 enemies	09/01/2026
	Playing with Fire Burn 2 enemies simultaneously	09/01/2026
	Heart of the Serpent Find the mission of San Juan	09/01/2026

Easy Red (Steam)

	First steps Learn how to play	05/01/2026
	X Kill 10 soldiers	05/01/2026

What Tabletop Games I am Playing

I played my Combat Patrol game against Jacks Imperial Knights, which I lost, quite badly!

My Scions just didn’t have the tools to deal with Knights

What I Am Spending

I got myself a Solar Auxilia Combat Force to expand that army!

I bought some game in the dying hours of the Steam Winter Sale

Easy Red 2: Normandy
Easy Red 2: Ardennes 1940 & 1944
Easy Red 2: Shanghai – Nanking
Easy Red 2: Stalingrad
Dead Island 2
Bunny Park
Gori: Cuddly Carnage
Martha Is Dead
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition
Dead Island Definitive Edition
Sniper Elite
Escape Dead Island
Easy Red

Mood:- Bit unwell
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 1
In My Ears:- Seems – Queen Sarah Saturday
Tabletop Game Last Played:– The Horus Heresy
Video Game Last Played:- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Demolisher – Andy Clark
Movie Last Viewed:– Muppets Christmas Carol
TV Show Last Viewed:- Letterkenny
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Preparing to build some Lasriflemen

Christmas 2025!

By michael

On 3rd January 2026

In Blog

For us this year, Christmas was quiet and pretty simple.

We spent it at Megans sisters place, where I made the Christmas Dinner, after spending the Christmas Eve there watching Muppets Christmas Carol.

I made fresh cranberry sauce, which was basically cranberries cooked in port with sugar, I am not a fan but everyone else is, and they seemed to enjoy it, better than shop bought.

I then cooked the rest of the dinner, starting with honey glazed red cabbage cooked in red wine, normally I would add sultanas, but no one fancied them. I also did sprouts fried up with some chestnuts and bacon, and a bit of nutmeg

And the final product had turkey, beef, roast potatoes, and roasted parnsips, carrots and leek spiced with a bit of chilli and paprika.

I think it was rather nice, but I exhausted myself making it and was pretty much wiped out for the next few days

I got some nice presents, and I cannot complain about any of them

So yeah, Christmas was pretty good, and the rest of the week was fine, other than my being unwell for most of it, which meant I missed new years eve board games.

My Board Game Geek Secret Santa was very kind and got me

And my Video Game Geek Secret Santa got me

What I Am Modelling

I painted up the last (for now) units for my Imperial Fists, a squad of Veteran Breachers, all armed with Volkite Chargers!

Followed by a squad of Hearthkyn Warriors for the Leagues of Votann

Alongside a pair of Kâhls

Then I painted a Wolf Lord in Terminator Armour

And I finally finished up the Janissaries for my Iron Sultanate

So what’s up next?

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Heretic Legion Warband
Tzzangors x 20
Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
Grey Knights Strike Squad x 5
Cthonian Beserks x 5
Tech Thralls x 20
Lord Terminos, Reculsians x 3 & Memorians x 2
Hearthkyn Pioneers x 3
Death Korps of Krieg Heavy Weapons Team x 8

What I Am Reading

Still slowly reading Dropsite Massacre by John French.

I listened to Cain’s Last Stand by Sandy Mitchell, which was really very very very good!

And I am now listening to Demolisher by Andy Clark.

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I had a 5750 points game of Heresy with Graham on thew 28th, and I won!

We both took a 5000 points list plus a Warhound, and I have to say that the new Titan rules are a lot of fun and very thematic!

What Video Games I Am Playing

Really cracking on with Shadow of the Tomb Raider this past couple of weeks

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

	Treasures from the Past Decipher a Monolith	29/12/2025
	Survival Instincts Defeat the Empress Jaguar	30/12/2025
	Point of Interest Learn of 5 interesting locations from civilians	30/12/2025
	Asking Price Buy an item from a merchant	30/12/2025
	The Hidden City Find Paititi	01/01/2026
	Untold Riches Gather 40 gold ore	01/01/2026
	Fire of Life Enter the Temple of Life’s inner chamber	01/01/2026
	Resting Places Uncover 3 main game Crypts’ secrets	01/01/2026
	Marksman Perform 20 headshots with the bow	01/01/2026
	Look, Over There! Kill 3 enemies while they are distracted	01/01/2026
	Makeshift Arsenal Fully upgrade a weapon	01/01/2026
	Archeologist Complete an Artifact Collection	01/01/2026
	Stele Hunter Complete 3 main game Challenge Tombs	01/01/2026
	Help thy Neighbor Complete a Side Mission	01/01/2026
	Better Equipped Get 3 pieces of equipment	01/01/2026
	On the Go Craft special ammunition 50 times	03/01/2026
	Destiny’s Trialed Complete the Forge of Destiny Challenge Tomb	03/01/2026
	Heir Born Complete the Echoes of the Past Side Mission and discover Abby’s ancient origins	03/01/2026

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

What I Am Spending

I bought a few new games in the Steam winter sale

Mood:- Cold
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 1
In My Ears:- Toxic – Britney Spears
Tabletop Game Last Played:– The Horus Heresy
Video Game Last Played:- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Demolisher – Andy Clark
Movie Last Viewed:– Muppets Christmas Carol
TV Show Last Viewed:- St Denis Medical
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Working on some Tzzangors

It’s Coming Together, Now To Upgrade

By michael

On 22nd December 2025

In Blog

My sim racing setup really has coming together nicely!

It’s taken a year if small upgrades to get it to this point, one of the most game changing, yet silly was getting some shoes for it, a cheap pair that stay in the studio only to be used for this, not going outside so they stay clean, they were a massive upgrade.

The 9070XT was a pretty sweet upgrade and got me amazing frame rates in Forza Motorsport, and the shifter is great, even if just being used as a handbrake.

I 3D printed a couple of upgrades, the first was just some clips to help keep the Playseat Challenge together when not in use.

A little stand to sit on top of the wheel, to hold my phone that can be used as a screen for SimHub, which is super helpful.

I then wanted to print some fittings to allow me to mount the pedals on the frame properly, they tend to slip off when stored cause the Velcro isn’t great.

But, the first ones were a failure because the description was utterly wrong, and misleading, and didn’t support the Logitech pedals at all, which was very very annoying, wasted a lot of time and a bit of money on that!

Thankfully I did find an alternative STL which worked with the bolts I had bought, but I needed to wait until I got paid to get the velcro this one needed.

Next upgrade that I am printing is going to be a mount for the shifter, but I am thinking if printing that in PTEG for strength rather than PLA, I have bought some PTEG to print some Christmas presents with, so should have some left over for that. The only issue seems to be finding a left-hand drive STL, especially one that won’t require a ton of other hardware to fit it.

I also upgraded the springs in the pedals, buying a set to get them to be a bit more responsive!

I got those fitted and they really do make a big difference

But yeah its all coming together very nicely, just in time for me to start planning some upgrades!

I am planning on getting some new pedals in the new year, got my eye on the RS Pedals, which look to be wicked value for what they offer!

What I Am Modelling

I started out by painting these flying bases for my Aeronautica Imperialis planes to use them in Legions Imperialis

Then a 3D printed fallen Warhound Scout Titan head for my current terrain box project

After that I finished up a Master of Executions for the World Eaters Combat Patrol

I then turned my attention to the Arldari by painting some Windriders

And then a unit of Storm Guardians

Also a random Fire Dragon that was a model of the month a while back

After this I painted an Endrinmaster in Dirigible Suit for the Kharadron Overlords

I then painted up another fallen Titan head, this time a Warlord!

What’s next then?

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Heretic Legion Warband
Tzzangors x 20
Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
Imperial Fists Veteran Breachers x 10
Hearthkyn Warriors x 10 & Kâhl x 2
Grey Knights Strike Squadron x 5
Cthonian Beserks x 5
Tech-Thralls x 20
Lord-Terminos, Reclusians x 3 & Memorians x 2

What I Am Reading

I am slowly making my way through Dropsite Massacre by John French

And I finished up The Relentless Dead by Steve Lyon, which was really good, actually gave some personality to the Krieg

I also listened to Time Works. also by Steve Lyons, and that was pretty good, very enjoyable 8th Doctor story!

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

This Friday we played a Christmas Apocalypse game at the Hartlepool Club, and I came along as an NPC with my Warhound Titan attacking both sides!

What Video Games I Am Planning

I finished up Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Jack the Ripper

Played quite a bit more Hell Let Loose, some Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Peak!

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Xbox)

Hell Let Loose (Steam)

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Steam)

	Día de Muertos Remove the dagger from the Temple of the Moon	21/12/2025
	Recipe for Disaster Survive the flood	21/12/2025
	First Steps Purchase a Skill	22/12/2025

Ticket to Ride (Steam)

Peak (Steam)

I Am Creating

We published the latest epsiode of Edge of Empire

And I finally got round to publishing the Legion Focus article on the Sisters of Silence

What I Am Spending

I picked up the Krieg Battleforce, which will be getting painted up to be my main 40K army next year

I did pick up a 1920×480 display to use as a sensor panel, but decided to return it because it’s just not what I was looking for at the time

I also bought a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, I used to have one but it got lost in a house move

It was in a terrible state, it absolutely stunk and needed a ton of isopropyl alcohol to clean up and get looking good, with so much stuff needing fixing, but it was a fun project!

It’s Humble Choice week, and this month I got

I also added to the library the following

Hidden Cats in Santa’s Realm
Monument Valley
Monument Valley 2
A Tale of Paper: Refolded
Far Cry 5
Euro Truck Simulator 2 – Mighty Griffin Tuning Pack
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide Karak Azgaraz
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide Last Stand
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide Schluesselschloss
Total War: Warhammer III – Golgfag – Omens of Destruction

Mood:- Tired
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 5
In My Ears:- Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
Tabletop Game Last Played:– Warhammer 40,000
Video Game Last Played:- Peak
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Time Works – Steve Lyons
Movie Last Viewed:- Red One
TV Show Last Viewed:- Letterkenny
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Working on some Veteran Breachers for the Imperial Fists

A Trip To Suffolk & A Tournament

By michael

On 28th November 2025

In Blog

This past weekend we took a trip to Suffolk to visit family, been a while since we got there, and we took the time to deliver Christmas presents and see some of my nibblings

We left early on Friday and stopped off at Warhammer World to have lunch, and I got told off for building some models in Bugman’s Bar!

We arrived in time for tea on Friday, which we then spent with my parents,

Saturday we went down to see my brothers nippers, and instead of taking them out and spending £45 at Wendy’s (which was what happened last time), we took some board games!

We played a lot of Just One, some Exploding Kittens and Taco, Goat, Cheese, Pizza.

and when we got back to my mums, one of my sisters kids was there, and we taught her Taco, Goat, Cheese, Pizza, and on Sunday morning, she and my brothers girl played a lot of that between themselves.

We meant to leave Taco, Goat, Cheese, Pizza for them, but somehow it got packed back in our bag, so a copy will get sent down before Christmas for them

It was only a short trip, but it was enjoyable, and we made our way back home at lunchtime on Sunday, getting home in time for tea!

Plus we saw my sisters dog Nessa

November Tournament

My first game was against the wonder Craig and his Space Wolves

It was a loss but his space wolves hit hard in close combat!

My second game was against Ed and his Aeldari

I live play Ed, an excellent dude and a lot of fun to play with

Alas he was injured and I was exhausted, so we both made the call to drop out of the event after our game, but it was fun and I enjoyed my day

What I Am Modelling

I started off by finishing the Astra Militarium rebasing project by rebasing the flying stand for the Valkyrie

Most of my time was spent building models, getting myself ready for the next few months of painting

I did manage to paint the Macharius tank for my Imperial Fists, although when played in game it will be manned by the Solar Auxilia!

And I managed to finish off a unit of 10 Ardboyz for my Orruk Warclans too!

So what’s coming up next?

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Heretic Legion Warband
Tzzangors x 20
Guardian Defenders x 11
Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
Endrinmaster with Dirigible Suit
Imperial Fists Veteran Breachers with Volkite Chargers x 10
Hearthkyn Warriors x 10 & Khâl x 2
Windriders x 6
Grey Knights Strike Squad x 5

What I Am Reading

I read the rest of the Call of Chaos collection, finishing up with Godless by David Guymer, which to be perfectly honest, was a bit pants. After that it was The Sacrifice by Graeme Lyon which was very good with a really cool twist! And finally Lord of the Cosmic Gate by Gav Thorpe, which was ok, not great, but not terrible either.

I also listened to Nagash: The Undying King by Josh Reynolds, which was fairly cool, very enjoyable and one of the better examples of early Age of Sigmar fiction.

I am now reading Dropsite Massacre by John French, so lets see how that goes

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I played Liam in our Combat Patrol League, and yeah I lost again, my mistake was thinking I should charge some Black Templars!!!

What Video Games I Am Playing

Very little, but I have spent some time dialing in the Logitech G920 I have and did a bit of playing around with Forza Motorsport

I did manage to get a session of streaming some Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – Jack the Ripper

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Forza Motorsport

Hell Let Loose

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

What I Am Backing

My first crowdfunding project for a while is the project for Danger Mouse: The Official Console Game (although I have backed for a Steam Code)

What I Am Spending

During my time at Warhammer World, I purchased a Master of Executions for the World Eaters Combat Patrol, as well as a pot of Screaming Skull and some flying bases for Legions Imperialis.

I also picked up Peak on Steam as well as it was on sale and Chris says noting but good things about it.

Also picked up Far Cry 4 Gold as it was very cheap on Steam

And I added some DLC for driving

Mood:- Kinda meh
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 7
In My Ears:- Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain
Tabletop Game Last Played:– Warhammer 40,000
Video Game Last Played:- Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
Book Last Read:– Dropsite Massacre – John French
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- The Relentless Dead – Steve Lyons
Movie Last Viewed:- Wicked: For Good
TV Show Last Viewed:- Chicago Fire
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Working on reading the Valkyrie flying stand

An Upgrade To The A1

By michael

On 9th November 2025

In Blog

With it being the Black Friday sale on Bambu Labs, Megan and Lindsay decided to pay for an upgrade to the printer with an AMS Lite.

The AMS Lite is a system that allows the A1 to print with up to 4 different reels of filament, so this can be either the same filament so you don’t need to reload when you run out, or four different colours for multi-colour printing.

Given the space constraints, we opted to mount it above the printer, which meant I had to first print the materials for that. I do find it cool that instead of selling you the top mount with moulded plastics, they just sell you the screws and give you the STL to print it yourself, we opted for white to match the printers overall look

The AMS arrived on Thursday, we also ordered a cool plate for better adhesion when printing PLA, which is the material we most commonly print with, and a stick of glue to give that a try.

But alas that package was delayed until Friday, one of the few times DPD has delivered a parcel later than promised to us.

So we set it up temporarily next to the printer

The Cool Plate and glue are pretty decent, so that should help with some adhesion issues we occasionally have

Paul took advantage of our order and got a new hot end and a textured plate in the order to save on postage costs for him

My first real test of the AMS was something for the Christmas box that I cannot show off, yet

The screws eventually arrived

So we were able to get the AMS top mounted at last and the machine now looks the part

Also printed off a few other upgrades for it as well

What I Am Modelling

I started out by painting a Command Section for the Solar Auxilia, which as per usual contains an extra Legate Marshall

Then I painted Terminator Librarian of the Grey Knights for Combat Patrol

And some Brotherhood Terminators to accompany him

And I followed that up squad of Death Korps of Krieg Lascannon Heavy Weapons Teams

After that I painted up a squad of Eradicators to add to the Dark Angels

I then did some work on some more members of the Red Brigade

Starting with the most important unit of the army, a Trench Dog

Followed by a couple of models I will be using as Lieutenants

Then a Shocktrooper

And a Combat Medic

A Sniper Priest

And Sniper Prioress

And finally three Yeomen

And finally for now, I rebased my Tempestus Scions to merge together my two Astra Militarium armies

Until now I have had a Krieg force and a Scions force both with a different basing scheme, but now I have merged the armies together and the Scions basing has been changed to match the Krieg

So what’s up next!

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Heretic Legion Warband
Imperial Fists Macharius
Ardboyz x 10
Tzzangors x 20
Guardian Defenders x 10
Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker
Endrinmaster with Dirigible Suit
Imperial Fists Veteran Breachers x 10
Hearthkyn Warriors x 10

What I Am Reading

I finished Death or Glory by Sandy Mitchell which was incredible and then I listened to Duty Calls as an immediate follow up which is also incredible

After that I listened to Night Thoughts by Edward Young, which was very creepy

I also read Gorechosen by Andy Clark and The Eighth Victory by Grahame Lyon both of which were great little reads

What I Am Cooking

I am cooking Christmas dinner this year, but alas the family are uncertain as to my proposed menu

So we had to trot up to my sisters in law to prepare the dishes for people to try on a Sunday dinner

I am making garlic roast potatoes (been asked to change these to bigger potatoes from my preferred new potatoes), spiced roast carrot, parsnip, onion and leeks, honey glazed red cabbage (normally I would add sultanas but the family hate them, to be fair so do I), and buttered sprouts with chestnuts and almonds

Thankfully it all went down a treat, although I am being strong-armed into serving broccoli and Yorkshire Puddings !

What I Am Spending

I picked up this pot of Vallejo Thick Mud European Mud to try and replace Stirland Battlemire/Mud, it’s not a great match.

But with a coat of Brigadene Brown it will pass

Will still need Stirland Mud for tank treads however for the Astra Militarium

I managed to get hold of a copy of issue 60 of Combat Patrol for some

And to add to my video games library, I bought a Humble Bundle to aid the Trevor Project that got me Life is Strange Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered

I also bought What Remains of Edith Finch, cause it’s a great little game!

It was Humble Choice this week and that got me

Total War: Warhammer III (given to Graham)
Another Crab’s Treasure
No More Heroes 3
Etrian Odyssey HD
Pharaoh: A New Era
Synergy
Spin Hero
Paleo Pines

Mood:- So tired
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 1
In My Ears:- Borderline – Madonna
Tabletop Game Last Played:– Dungeons & Dragons
Video Game Last Played:- Ticket to Ride
Book Last Read:– The Eighth Victory – Grahame Lyon
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Nagash: the Undying King – Josh Reynolds
Movie Last Viewed:- The Naked Gun
TV Show Last Viewed:- SAS: Rogue Heroes
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Working on reading the Valkyrie flying stand

Must Do More

By michael

On 29th October 2025

In Blog

I have gotten back on track, but I do need to do more with my life!

The photo of Cassius is just cause I wasn’t sure what to use here and he is a very handsome boy!

I have been asked to do some more Combat Patrol Battle Reports, so perhaps that is on the table!

But that is about it this week, oh and needing to do more does include housework!

What I Am Modelling

I started off painting a Ratling which was Octobers mini of the month!

I followed that up with these Firestrike Servo Turrets for my Dark Angels, both armed with Lastalons

Then I painted these Krieg Heavy Weapons Teams with Autocannons (though in game they will count as Cadian Heavy Weapons Teams)

And then I painted up this Dracosan

And an Arvus Lighter to go along with it!

So what’s up next?

Blood Angels Landspeeders
Red Brigade Warband
Grey Knights Terminator Librarian & Brotherhood Terminators x 5
Heretic Legion Warband
Imperial Fiats Macharius
Dark Angels Eradicators x 3
Ardboyz x 10
Tzzangors x 20
Guardian Defenders x 10
Lord Vigilant on Gryph-Stalker

What I am Reading

I finished Manflayer by Josh Reynolds which was quite good, but I get the feeling that he had more places to go with the series, shame he no longer works with Black Library.

I read The Prodigal by David Annadale, which was short sweet and very bloody!

Then I read A Song for the Lost by Robbie MacNiven which was very good, it was a really interesting approach to take.

I am now listening to Death or Glory by Sandy Mitchell, which is as I remembered very good so far!

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

I played Dale in our Combat Patrol league game, of course he beat me, he is one of the best players I have ever encountered in the game

Last Sunday I played a couple of games with Megan, first up Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America, which was a game that went very well as we got it sorted pretty simply and won

Then we played Ticket to Ride: Berlin, and I beat Megan in that game!

What Video Games I Am Playing

Not much this week, a bit of Ticket to Ride and I have started a Baldur’s Gate III campaign with Chris & Graham

What Achievements I Have Unlocked

Ticket to Ride (Steam)

What I Am Creating

I tested out my hobby desk streaming setup with a stream in which I built a StuG III for Bolt Action Ausf. G

What I Am Spending

Saved some money for Warhammer Day so that I could get that fancy leather dice pouch, and bought myself the Legions Imperialis Starter Set

I also picked up Battle Sister on Steam given that it was under £5 on sale

Mood:- Alright
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 2
In My Ears:- Not Fair – Lily Allen
Tabletop Game Last Played:- Warhammer 40,000: Combat Patrol
Video Game Last Played:- Ticket to Ride
Book Last Read:- A Song for the Lost – Robbie MacNiven
Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Death or Glory – Sandy Mitchell
Movie Last Viewed:- The Naked Gun
TV Show Last Viewed:- Chicago P.D.
Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
Current State of Projects:- Working on some Dark Angels Erradicators

	Breaking the Geneva Convention Kill an enemy medic while he is reviving someone.	16/02/2026
	Death From Below Destroy a vehicle with an AT mine	16/02/2026

	Field Research- Professional Completed 100% of the Bestiary entries.	24/01/2026
	Master of III Earned all achievements.	24/01/2026

	Inflammatory Decisions Accidentally destroyed the village of Mist.	24/01/2026
	Field Research- Basic Completed 10% of the Bestiary entries.	25/01/2026
	Apprentice Warrior Defeated 100 monsters.	25/01/2026
	Rookie Treasure Hunter Collected treasure from 10% of the chests.	25/01/2026
	Thrifty Spender Obtained 10,000 gil.	25/01/2026

	Are you scared yet? Frighten 200 enemies	30/11/2025	30G
	A well-kept secret Jack is dead and his identity will remain hidden forever	30/11/2025	75G

	No “I” in Team Place your first OP/Garrison	16/12/2025
	A Piece of Perfection Build 30 objects in one match	17/12/2025
	2nd Lieutenant Reach Career Level 80	17/12/2025
	Stocking Up Drop 10000 Supplies	18/12/2025
	Veteran Commander Reach Commander Level 5	18/12/2025
	1st Lieutenant Reach Career Level 90	18/12/2025

	Beachcomber Badge Climb past the SHORE.	22/12/2025
	Trailblazer Badge Climb past the TROPICS.	22/12/2025

Technique Score a 9 or better on any Track Segment	23/11/2025	15G
Built Not Bought Completed 1 Series in Career Mode	23/11/2025	10G
It’s not the car… Finished in top three of a series with a stock car in Builders Cup	23/11/2025	30G

	Exclusive Loop Win on the India map while stopping all opponents from scoring a Mandala bonus	28/10/2025
	Mandala Apprentice Form your first Mandala	28/10/2025
	Mandala Maharaja Win on the India map while earning a 40 point Mandala bonus	28/10/2025
	Coastal Circle Form a Mandala that uses at least two ferry routes	28/10/2025