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. My 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 ...

Painting the Horus Heresy Diorama – A Legendary Showdown Today, I'm thrilled to share a monumental project that merges both passions: the painting of the iconic Horus Heresy diorama, capturing the climactic showdown between the Emperor of Mankind and his traitorous Warmaster, Horus Lupercal. Additionally, I'll reflect on my three-year odyssey through the 66-book Horus Heresy series, and outline my reading journey as I venture deeper into the Warhammer 40K timeline. The Artistic Challenge – Bringing the Emperor vs. Horus to Life The Horus Heresy is one of the most pivotal and dramatic moments in Warhammer lore. It culminates in the final battle aboard the Vengeful Spirit, where the Emperor confronts Horus in a desperate bid to save humanity. This diorama, inspired by Adrian Smith’s haunting black-and-white artwork, captures that intense moment when Sanguinius, the noble Primarch of the Blood Angels, lies slain at their feet. Taking on this diorama was both a dream and a challeng...

2021 has been a very busy year, hobby-wise, personally, as well as on my job. The last post on this blog was written 8 months ago in April due to a lot of life events happening this year, most importantly my daughter growing and discovering the world. Becoming a dad was certainly the most life-changing moment I have experienced and it fills me with so much joy and endless happiness.  At the same time, a baby is very time-consuming and hobby time has been scarce. Still, I’ve managed to paint and build some minis and get some games in with my friends. Tabletop as a hobby still brings me the balance to charge up my batteries from real life and lets me express my creativity in modeling, painting, and writing. Last but not least, I always have a great time with my buddies rolling dice and talking nerd stuff.  Now, let’s take a look at the hobby results! Getting into Warhammer 40.000 and starting a Tyranid army End of 2020 my gaming group where I usually play Warhammer Age of Sigmar...