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@maraviglia

Metalhead, wargamer, gamer and owner of a mighty beard Commission painting (and 3d prints) available from https://kitbashbox.com/ Select ramblings here https://themaraviglia.blogspot.com/?m=1

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That's the most sensible thing I've heard all day but then I've spent the day in the company of toddlers.

11.03.2026 14:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You can write one but who knows where it should go. I'd bet Japan but couldn't be more precise.

11.03.2026 14:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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11.03.2026 09:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is that the 3 hour compilation I saw on my feed last night? Cos that's rather handy as I've only caught parts up to now.

11.03.2026 09:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Getting a few things together for spraying so I'm making the outlaw side for the OK corral scenario in Lard mag 2023(?). I'm differentiating them by hats and poses. These are the Clantons, Ike gets the long coat, Billy being a greenhorn, hasn't drawn.
Big fan of these Great escape plastics already.

10.03.2026 20:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's ok, for 10mm and below it can be quite suitable. Hell, at 6mm it's almost necessary!

10.03.2026 20:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nor me. But I finished 7 a few years ago!
Probably should get to the end of 1 one of these days...

10.03.2026 20:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Still sounds like something that the players should control. I don't think it's reasonable to say "I got a bit heated so I punched him". Wouldn't fly down the pub on a Saturday, shouldn't mid game either.

10.03.2026 18:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, but if, for example, in the NFL you were to say it's a contact sport and you were protecting your QB you'd be fined, suspended and thrown out which I think is a much more reasonable response to a fight in a game.

10.03.2026 18:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thats better. I'd be extreme and say you get a standard police charge for assault though. Imagine pausing for a fist fight mid athletics event? That's pretty much how I think of it. I understand I'm not coming from a fan's viewpoint though.

10.03.2026 17:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I've seen games in the UK and it was dumb. Crowd goes nuts for a fight, someone gets a slight boo boo from a slap and now we have to wait for them to scrape the ice because there's a spot of blood. Most annoying was the refs just stand back and wait.
Drove me barmy.
Give me a PROPER sport...

10.03.2026 17:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ok, I've never understood this. It's a contact sport, right? So why the fights? At least why are they built in to the rules/expectations of the game. It always seems unsporting to me and a sign you aren't playing the game hard enough if you have energy for a punch up.

10.03.2026 17:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If we're picking a number one food choice though it's local Chinese takeaway.
I'm a simple creature.

10.03.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Probably fast food. And a lie in but that's rare.

10.03.2026 14:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A Skye scarf looks cosy.

09.03.2026 13:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And brown violet is green! Brown ochre is yellow! It's all a con.

09.03.2026 09:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well ta. I think the grey was "deck tan". Also German Fieldgrey and green grey (not to be confused with grey green), all Vallejo paints if you decide to have a bash at it.
Yeah, I forget what desert pink IS but when I did one it was very pink! (Valentine's day little extra for my wife).

09.03.2026 04:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An air cav or possibly riverine project looks fun. If I didn't already have a ton in 15mm I'd probably be wavering too!

The AWI range does seem a bit nice though so you can't go wrong with them.

08.03.2026 22:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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08.03.2026 21:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Currently sat here thinking War of the roses. Or Persia. Or Mongolians. Maybe going full blooded at Future war commander...

Indecision may be my biggest enemy.

08.03.2026 21:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See, I always knew you were a gentleman of supreme taste...

08.03.2026 21:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And to you!
It was a really high standard wasn't it?

08.03.2026 21:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Might get some Crusaders for next year...

08.03.2026 20:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Crusaders are probably my favourite but yeah, it's a lovely little family tree.
I've always avoided caunter as it's scary but decided it was worth a go for the competition this year. Turns out its not so bad once you've got the colours sorted.
And ta! My streak of placing each year continues (just)!

08.03.2026 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have space nuns. I'm not sure why. So they can be a sci fi threat in 5 parsecs etc.
2 min paint job (give or take) on Sister superior Chastity Lustgirdle of the sisterhood of God's blood.
Sound mad enough to work.

08.03.2026 20:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 26 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think the "problem" is the quality of entries keeps improving every year... still, runner up in ANY category against things this good I'll HAPPILY take.
Gonna have to get mega creative to stay in contention next year!

08.03.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cheers!
And I was right! All (what I considered) my best entries didn't place.
I'm sure this means something but I'm not 100% sure what...

08.03.2026 18:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Early birthday present to myself as I found some launch metals. If I were rich I'd go back for more!

08.03.2026 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I absolutely love this look!

08.03.2026 13:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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