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A Year in Review: My Hobby Accomplishments in 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress I’ve made in my hobby journey this year. From painting miniatures to tackling big projects, it’s been a year filled with creativity, challenges, and growth. Let’s dive into my achievements for the year, from the miniatures I’ve painted to the books I've devoured, and the massive terrain project I’ve been working on.

Yearly Miniature Painting Statistics

Here’s a quick look at my overall painting stats for the past few years:

2024 has truly been a productive year compared to previous 2 years, with a solid jump in painted miniatures. I’ve focused heavily on both my Tyranids and Adeptus Custodes this year.

Army Breakdown



Tyranids: 34 Models

Tyranids have a special place in my hobby journey, as they were my very first Warhammer 40k army. I’ve been painting them for over three years now, and while they continue to grow, they seem to never end! The release of 10th edition of Warhammer 40k earlier this year brought many exciting new models, which I just had to incorporate into my Tyranid swarm.

Painted Tyranids:

  • Neurotyrant: 1
  • Norn Emissary: 1
  • Biovores: 1
  • Pyrovores: 1
  • Spore Mines: 6
  • Winged Tyranid Prime: 1
  • Screamer Killer: 1
  • Ripper Swarms: 4
  • Psychophage: 1
  • Neurogaunts: 11
  • Von Ryan’s Leapers: 3
  • Deathleaper: 1
  • Neurolictor: 1
  • Norn Assimilator: 1

Adeptus Custodes: 38 Models

This year, I managed to complete an entire Adeptus Custodes army in just a few months. While not the largest army, this was an incredibly satisfying achievement. The Custodes are a perfect contrast to my larger, more numerous Tyranid and Soulblight Gravelords armies. 

Painted Adeptus Custodes:

  • Blade Champion: 1
  • Inquisitor Draxus: 1
  • Custodian Guard: 5
  • Vertus Praetors: 3
  • Custodian Wardens: 5
  • Allarus Custodes: 3
  • Trajann Valoris: 1
  • Valerian: 1
  • Eversor Assassin: 1
  • Sisters of Silence: 10
  • Aleya: 1
  • Venatari Custodes: 3

Sylvaneth: 9 Models

The Sylvaneth army is nearly complete; I’ve only added a few models to round it out. It feels amazing to finally finish my Cherry Blossom Grove. This army has deep roots in the Wood Elves from Warhammer Fantasy, which has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, I’ve developed and expanded it, and it’s been a joy to see it evolve. I also decided to add Gotrek Gurnisson to my collection because I absolutely love the model and his lore. He’s a great addition to my army and brings a unique flavor to the force.

Painted Sylvaneth:
  • Lady of Vines: 1
  • Gotrek Gurnisson: 1
  • Gossamid Archers: 5

Systems Breakdown

In terms of game systems, my focus was predominantly on Warhammer 40k, but I also made time for Age of Sigmar. Here's the breakdown:

  • Warhammer 40k: 74 Models
  • Age of Sigmar: 12 Models

Terrain Project Progress

Another major project this year has been my terrain-building efforts. I’ve dedicated significant time and energy into creating an entire Fantasy board—including forests, buildings, ruins, and hills. Currently, I’m in the process of painting these pieces, to complete the entire terrain set by Q1 2025. Some pics of the terrain pieces - work in progress:


Reading Progress

On the literary front, I’ve made huge strides in my Warhammer reading list, finishing off the entire Horus Heresy series with over 60 books. In addition, I’ve dived into my first Warhammer 40k novels, and I’ve enjoyed some thrilling stories. Here are a few highlights from my reading including my personal rating:

  • Leviathan by Darius Hinks (2023) – 6/10
  • The Lion: Son of the Forest by Mike Brooks (2023) – 9/10
  • Eisenhorn Trilogy by Dan Abnett (2001-2018) – 10/10
  • Vaults of Terra Series by Chris Wraight (2017-2023) – 9/10
  • Watchers of the Throne Series by Chris Wraight (2017-2022) – 10/10

The Eisenhorn books in particular have been a highlight for me this year. Of course, the Watchers of the Throne series was also a real treat, as I was painting and building Custodes at the same time - the perfect read!

Highlights

The absolute highlight of this year has to be completing an entire Adeptus Custodes army in just a few months. Admittedly, this army doesn’t have a huge number of models, but the satisfaction of getting an entire force finished in such a short amount of time was immense. While large armies like my Tyranids and Soulblight Gravelords are fun to play with and look awesome on the battlefield, painting them can be a bit tedious due to the sheer number of models. So, completing the Custodes army was a refreshing change.



Looking Forward to 2025

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m excited to continue painting my Tyranid swarm, with plenty of Carnifexes and Gaunts waiting for their paint jobs. I also plan to expand my Custodes army by adding two Grav Tanks. On top of that, I’m hoping to finish my terrain project and begin working on a Targaryen army for A Song of Ice and Fire, a game from CMON that I’m really excited about. Additionally, I’m eagerly anticipating the new Emperor’s Children codex and miniatures. As a huge Slaanesh fan, I’ll definitely be starting my third army with the Emperor’s Children!


Stay tuned for more updates in the future—and I wish everyone a fantastic end to the year with plenty of hobby time and a smooth transition into the new year!

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