Dragged into Turbolasers
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDragged into Turbolasers is Between the Bolter and Me's official miniature wargaming podcast. We talk critically about all aspects of the miniature hobby, with a primary focus on Warhammer 40,000 and other Games Workshop games. Rather than conversing about rules and competitive play, our priority is to discuss the miniature side of the hobby: exploring hobby techniques, talking about our current projects on the blog Between the Bolter and Me, and most importantly, interviewing people involved in the hobby.
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Episode 108 - Adepticon 2024 interviews!
March 28, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIn this episode, we interview people at Adepticon (2024), the United States largest miniature wargames convention! It was our first time at the convention, but we were able to set up our recording equipment in the Grimdark Hallway, run by our friends from Hive Scum. Below are time stamps of where you can listen to each interview! 00.56 - Greg Wier (denimdayjob) chats with Eli (Redwetskeleton) and Jonny (witchhammerstudio) the morning after their first day at the convention. 06.06 - Eric a...
Episode 107 - Under the Dice Fest 2024, Part 2
February 06, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBIn part two of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games on their own terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which are no longer supported ...
Episode 107 - Under the Dice Fest 2024, Part 1
February 04, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn part one of a special two part episode, we interview people who attended Under the Dice Fest 2024, a small festival in Massachusetts celebrating miniature-based tabletop wargaming. The festival was designed to appeal to those who shy away from the mainstream iterations of the miniature wargaming hobby, focusing on those who want play the games on their own terms, sometimes outside of the scope of the game rules as written, or those who want to play old games which are no longer supported ...
Episode 106: Reflecting back on 2023 with members of Hive Scum
December 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by Steve and Gage from the Hive Scum podcast. We reflect on 2023 as a whole and how we first met Hive Scum at the New England Mordheim Open at the start of 2023. We also touch on the Rich Grimmond Inq28 event and some notable releases throughout the year. Listen to the Hive Scum Podcast Follow Steve Follow Gage
Episode 105: What is the Vastarian Open Invitational
November 09, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, to talk about the Vastarian: Dreams of the Pious Open Invitational we recently started on Between the Bolter and Me. We describe the Vastarian setting, and how it is filled with warring Imperial cults, each certain their own ideology will usher in a new age of prosperity for the Imperium. We talk about how Mordheim and Inquisitor influenced the setting and how it offers a way to continue to expand the Church of the Red Athenæ...
Episode 104: Reflecting back on Rich Grimmond 2023 and the Rot of Hondious
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBHaving been a month since the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia, we got Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art) and Bill Ford (the_ruin.501) to talk about how the event went and if there is anything they would change if running another event in the future. Read more about the event HERE.
Episode 103: Rich Grimmond 2023 and the Rot of Hondious
July 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn this episode, we interviewed people at the Rich Grimmond 2023 Inq28 event in Richmond, Virginia. The first interview is with Mike (gundamofficialhobby) and Grant (underworldalliance) talking about their new game Caliban28. The second is with Martin (martin.mccoy.art) and Isaac (weirdingsway), chatting about Inq28 events and the use of Forbidden Psalm for the Rot of Hondious event. The third is with Scott (scotomancer) talking about Heroquest and paint. The fourth is with Jonny (Witchhamme...
Episode 102: Chatting with sculpting extraordinaire and Space Wolf fanatic Valbjorn
July 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by Valbjorn, someone who got a name for themselves by creating incredible Space Wolf Space Marines that are more believable in scale. We chat about how he got involved in the hobby and what led him to start sculpting. We also talk about his love of different sculpting putties and the importance of engaging with the hobby community! Follow Valbjorn! Follow his YouTube Channel Support him on Patreon Follow sus.an.membrane Follow Ralph.the.reasonable
Episode 101: Mosscairn and 28 magazine with Martin McCoy
June 07, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode we are joined by Martin McCoy, known for being the resident artist for 28 magazine. We talk about how he got into the hobby and how it fit with his journey as an artist. We also discuss how he developed his artistic style and some of the projects he is working on including Necropolis 28 and Mosscarin. We also talk about the Rot of Hondious, an Inq28 event he is hosting later this summer, including how people can get involved. Follow Martin McCoy! Read 28 magazine Follow Mo...
Episode 100: Chatting with Pax_acrylica about converting and sculpting miniatures
May 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode we are joined by Pax_acrylica to talk about his journey through the hobby and how he creates imaginative miniatures that push the boundaries of Warhammer 40,000. We talk at length about his building and converting process and about some of the sources of his inspiration, including video games like Half-Life 2 and Disco Elysium. We also touch on his love of board games and learn about what he is playing at the moment. Follow Pax_acrylica!
Bonus Episode: Northeast Dungeon Siege 2023 with Hive Scum
April 13, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn this bonus episode, we talk with sovthofheaven and noclearcoat of the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew about the recent Dungeon Synth music event, Northeast Dungeon Siege 2023. In addition to chatting about the event and some of the artists and bands involved, we also talk about various aspects of the miniature hobby! Listen to Hive Scum. Visit Under the Dice. Follow the Hive Scum crew: Steve and Gage Follow Northeast Dungeon Siege. Follow Greg’s music blog: Fine Enough, I Suppose Buy...
Bonus Episode: New England Mordheim Open 2023
March 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn this bonus episode, we were at the New England Mordheim Open 2023 event and got the opportunity to chat with some of the people who made it out to play in the event, along with some of the hosts, the Hive Scum/Under the Dice crew. The episode begins with the three of us talking briefly about what we are expecting the evening before the event, followed by the various interviews during the event. 5:45 - We chat about our first games 12:19 - Chatting with Eric (Norse Explorers) 20:21 - Ch...
Episode 99: Chatting with Oldhammer legend Koltti.
February 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn this episode we are joined by Koltti, who has spent the last few years showing the world how miniatures from the 80’s can look as good as modern ones. We chat about how he found the Inq28 blog Spiky Rat Pack and first met John Blanche. We also talk about how he joined the Inq28 collective Iron Sleet and was involved in some of their many projects like the Pilgrym and the Thorn Moons Crusade. We also touch on his painting style and how he found his way back to painting Oldhammer miniatures...
Episode 98: Smash Bash and chatting with Totally Not Panicking
January 12, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode we are joined by the seminal grimdark creator Totally Not Panicking! We talk about how he got into the hobby and developed his signature style. We discuss what drives his prolific miniature output and what drove him to create the converting and painting contest Smash Bash. Follow Totally Not Panicking! Participate in Smash Bash! Follow Hannes Rhodin, creator of the Smash Bash trophies. Join the In Rust We Trust Discord group. Ex Profundis Painting Swamp Aelves. Visit ...
Episode 97: We go back to the City of the Damned, a Mordheim 2022 recap
December 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by Bill Ford, host of Mordheim 2022, Eric of Eric’s Hobby Workshop and Alex of the new YouTube channel Tabletop Wizards to talk about the recent event Mordheim 2022! We discuss what it is like to attend a small narrative/hobby focused event like Mordheim 2022, and how it does not need to be intimidating. We also detail the warbands we used in the event and some of the crazy and unfortunate happenings that occurred in the City of the Damned. We speak at length ab...
Episode 96: Blood Bowl Sevens
October 25, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode we are joined by our friend Brad Smith to talk about our most recent experience playing Blood Bowl. We tried to play Blood Bowl in various forms over the years, particularly after the re-releases in 1996 and 2020, along with a stint playing Blitz Bowl. This time we played Sevens, a variant of Blood Bowl that uses a smaller pitch and less players, but largely uses the core Blood Bowl rules. We chat about how easy the variant is to play and how long games take, along with our u...
Episode 95: Mordheim 2022 Invitational
September 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Bill Ford, a talented terrain maker who is hosting a narrative focused Mordheim event at the end of the year. We discuss at length how he got into the hobby and what pushed him to host a Mordheim event. We also talk about how he has gone about planning the event and inviting participants. He also gives advice for those who are just beginning to craft terrain pieces of their own.
Episode 94: The Kroot stalk into Kill Team and Warhammer Underworlds wishes it was Mordheim
July 21, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, we chat about some of the new models Games Workshop previewed at the Summer Skirmish preview. We focus primarily on their showings for Kill Team and Warhammer Underworlds. In the first half of the episode, we discuss the excellent looking Kroot warband alongside the surprisingly disappointing Imperial Navy Breacher models. In the second half, we shift to talk about the Hexbane’s Witch Hunter warband for Warhammer Underworld: Nethermaze. In addition to talking about the quali...
Episode 93: The Horus Heresy, plastic and beyond
May 20, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, we are joined by an old high school friend, who is well read in terms of the Horus Heresy, to discuss Games Workshop’s newest rendition of the setting: Warhammer - The Horus Heresy. We talk a little about the history of the Horus Heresy in miniature form and how important it is that this new edition has recreated many of the classic Forge World models in plastic. We talk briefly about whether we think the new game will be successful in getting new people to play the Horus He...
Bonus Episode: Thoughts on Necromunda Ash Wastes and the plastic Horus Heresy
April 21, 2022 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this bonus episode, we chat about the upcoming Necromunda Ash Wastes game and the new edition of the Horus Heresy. We talk about the new Ash Wastes Nomads warband and their insect-riding Dustback Helamites. We also speak sadly about how awful the new Orlock vehicles look, fitting alongside the previous Orlock gang models. We move on to talk about the upcoming Horus Heresy game, and how they used it as an opportunity to redesign the basic Space Marine, this time with MKVI armor.
Episode 92: Inq28 at Adepticon 2022 with Witchhammerstudio
April 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined with the wonderful Witchhammerstudio to talk about their experience at the first Adepticon since 2019, Adepticon 2022! We talk at length about the Inq28 showing at the convention, including his stellar SAMMAHS2 game board of floating sections of rock, rusting machinery, and moldering fortifications. We discuss some of the Inq28 games they played, and how everyone found each other in the first place! We end the episode talking about Golden Daemon’s return to the...
Bonus Episode: New Eldar models in 2022!
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode we are joined with an old high school friend and Eldar fan, to talk about the newly revealed Eldar model range. We discuss the new renditions of many Eldar classics, like the Avatar of Khaine, and Phoenix Lord Maugan Ra, and speculate on what might be coming in the future.
Episode 91: Mental health and miniature wargaming
January 30, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBGretchin, better known as Greenstuff Gretchin, joins us to speak about the incredibly important topic of mental health. Mental health is something that affects everyone, but is not often discussed openly, despite how it can envelope our lives. In the episode, we talk about how mental health impacts everyones’ personal hobby journeys, both positively and negatively. We touch on how it can be difficult to acknowledge if you are struggling and to find the appropriate help, and how support can s...
Episode 90: Dragged into Turbolasers Reflections on 2021
December 20, 2021 20:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MBIn a special extended episode, we celebrate a difficult, but productive 2021 with guests, Voxmorbus, Red Wet Skeleton, K0rdhal, and Modern Synthesist! First, each of us look back on our favorite personal hobby projects of the year. Then we transition into discussing some of our favorite Games Workshop’s releases during 2021. Finally, we close out the episode by setting some hobby goals for 2021! Follow Modern Synthesist! Follow K0rdhal! Follow Voxmorbus! Follow Red Wet Skeleton!
Episode 89: How to prevent and overcome hobby burnout
November 15, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode we are joined with the wonderful K0rdhal to talk about how we keep motivated to continue with the miniature hobby and avoid feeling burnt out and uninspired. We touch on the importance of having a strong friend group, in person or virtually, having multiple projects, and always trying to enjoy the process. Follow K0rdhal. Thanks for the episode idea Jamjarastronaut!
Episode 88: Kill Team with Modern Synthesist and its feasibility for Inq28.
September 22, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBOur friend and talented sculptor Modern Synthesist joins us to discuss the new edition of Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team. We talk about what excites us about the new skirmish game and how we are approaching making Kill Teams. We touch on how we are more interested in making exciting and characterful models rather than rules, but how we plan to leverage that with the desire to play games. We talk about how the new system appears suitable for playing Inq28 style narrative games, due to its balanc...
Episode 87: Thoughts Old Bale Eye and Warhammer+
August 25, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBOn the eve before Games Workshop releases their new streaming service Warhammer+, we talk about the quality of the animated Hammer and Bolter episode they played for free to promote the service, Old Bale Eye. We talk about the generally poor animation in the episode and what that might mean for the rest of the series. We talk at length about the other features included with the service and how they relate to services Games Workshop already provides via YouTube or other apps. We also discuss ...
Episode 86: Thoughts on the upcoming edition of Kill Team
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode we are joined by our friend and fellow podcaster Scrap.code to discuss the newly revealed edition of Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team. We talk about the rules that have currently been shown via the Warhammer Community page, focusing on how the new edition appears to diverge from classic Warhammer 40k. We consider how much the miniature skirmish game landscape has expanded over the last few years and how important it is that Games Workshop is incorporating elements of modern game de...
Episode 85: The evolution of orcs/orks/orruks: from Paul Bonner to Brian Nelson to the Kruleboyz
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, we are joined by our long time friend and ork supporter, Brad Smith. With the recent reveal of the new Age of Sigmar edition (3rd), and the visual redesign of the included orruks, the Kruleboyz, we decided to talk about how Games Workshop’s orcs have changed over the years. We talk about the goofy looking Paul Bonner-style of orcs/orks that filled early editions of Warhammer and 40k, before talking about how Brian Nelson completely redesigned their look for GorkaMorka and 3r...
Episode 84: Chatting with Ana Polanšćak about Gardens of Hecate and her new Kickstarter
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBAna Polanšćak joined us on this episode to talk about Gardens of Hecate, her long term hobby project which has expanded into a painting studio. We discuss what the hobby community is like in Croatia and how she started in the hobby. We talk at length about how she found her distinctive macabre style of miniature creation and how she is unafraid to constantly try new things to achieve her visions. We also talk about her focus on creating immersive narratives with her games like Legen and Sunh...
Episode 83: Chatting with Pierre Mortel about digital art, Sadboy, and Neverchosen
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Pierre Mortel about his artwork and how he has combined his love for comics and Games Workshop’s settings. We delve into his origins as an artist, and how he has turned his passion into a career. We discuss how he channeled his own emotions into creating his iconic Sadboy character and how he plans to continue to develop Sad City. We move on to talk about his comics in Games Workshop’s settings, leading to his creation of Neverchosen, with the affable and fun Bli...
Episode 82: Chatting with Lunax7070 about True-scale Space Marines
April 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode we are joined by one of our favorite creators of true-scale Space Marines, Lunax7070. We talk at length about how he started on his journey of adjusting the scale of all of his miniatures, particularly his Space Marines. We discuss how his process has changed over the years and how the release of Primaris Space Marines affected it. We also probe into his thoughts on 3d printing, and how he hopes to continue to create vehicles to accompany his models. We also discuss his invol...
Episode 81: Zone Secundus with K0rdhal!
February 21, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by the talented K0rdhal to talk about his community event/setting Zone Secundus. It takes place in the radioactive waste of Hive Secundus, after the nuclear bombardment to rid the city of Cult of the Second Son Genestealer Cult. Taking influence from books like Roadside Picnic and Metro 2033, as well as post apocalyptic video games like Stalker and Fallout, it is a claustrophobic, desolate setting, defined by radiation sickness and failing equipment. We talk abo...
Episode 80: Dragged into Turbolasers Reflections on 2020
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn a special extended episode, we celebrate a turbulent, but productive 2020 with guests, Voxmorbus, Red Wet Skeleton, K0rdhal, and Modern Synthesist! First, each of us look back on our favorite personal hobby projects of the year. Then we transition into discussing Games Workshop’s releases during 2020 and pick out some of our favorites. We close out the episode by setting some hobby goals for 2021! Finally, we end by asking a question pertaining to Between the Bolter and Me, and encourage ...
Episode 79: Blitz Bowl!
November 26, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by our friend Brad Smith and talk about Games Workshop’s new season of Blitz Bowl. We discuss how it differs from the classic Blood Bowl, of which it shares the same setting, and how it offers different tactical challenges. We spend a lot of time talking about the addition of Challenge cards, and how they define the game, giving teams multiple ways to approach victory. We also talk about how Season 2 added League rules and Ball cards, all adding more of the rand...
Episode 78: Chatting with Witchhammer Studio about converting and Inq28
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBIn this episode we have the privilege of talking with Jonny Lashley, a fantastic tattoo artist who creates some of the most stunning and dark Warhammer miniatures under the name Witchhammer Studio. We talk with him at length about his creation process, and how his experience as a tattoo artist has influenced it. We discuss a wide array of different inspirations that he taps into when creating and painting models. Despite not playing Games Workshop games extensively and being more focused on ...
Episode 77: Chatting with Anvils of Konor about True-scale Space Marines and the state of the Horus Heresy community
September 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn this episode we are joined by Anvils of Konor, best known for his 30k Space Marine conversions. We have an excellent chat about a host of topics, starting with how he got involved in the hobby. He talks about how he goes about his conversion process and what encouraged him to start doing it in the first place. We also discuss the current state of the Horus Heresy community and what he thinks about gatekeeping and keeping the hobby a positive place for everyone. Follow Anvils of Konor! S...
Episode 76: Chatting with Bigbossredskullz about blogging and narrative wargaming
September 07, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn this episode, we had the great fortune to talk to a good friend and long time inspiration, Bigbossredskullz. We discussed how he got into the hobby and started blogging and writing articles for Bell of Lost Souls, as well as how social media, like Instagram, has affected this. We also talk, at length, about how he approaches and creates models, and how he puts great emphasis on conveying emotion and agony. We delve into what Inq28 and Blanchitsu means to him, and what other sources of med...
Bonus Episode: Warhammer Preview Online Shadow, Iron & Broken Realms
August 27, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode we talk about the newest set of model previews on the Warhammer Community page with our friend Brad Smith. We go through each reveal, talking about the upcoming Horus Heresy black book, the new Orlock models for Necromunda, a new Necron model, a new boxed game expanding Warcry, Warhammer Underworlds Direchasm, and some Age of Sigmar releases, including a new Slaanesh champion. We conclude by discussing which of the new products we are most excited about.
Episode 75: The evolution of Space Marines, from True-scale to Primaris
August 12, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn this episode we are joined by our friend Brad Smith and talk about how there has long been a disconnect between the caricatured Space Marine models and the towering warriors portrayed in the artwork and lore, and how this led hobbyists to create true-scale Space Marines. We discuss some of the early efforts in this space, like Migsula’s Alpha Legion, and how everything changed with the release of the better-proportioned Primaris Space Marines. Finally, we talk about some of the different ...
Episode 74: The grimdarkfilmclub and our hobby inspirations
July 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBRecently, the three of us were asked by ban__hus to take part in his grimdarkfilmclub project, where people select a film, book, record, and artwork that has inspired them. Our selections are up on the grimdarkfilmclub Instagram account, but we wanted to use this episode to talk more about them and why they are important to us. Many of them speak to our interest in realism, which is reflected in our hobby projects where we modify the scale of miniatures to reduce heroic scale. We talk about ...
Episode 73: Black Lives Matter and building a more inclusive hobby community
June 04, 2020 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn light of the killing of George Floyd, we talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and how people can support it. We also talk about how it relates to our hobby community and how we can all work towards making the community a more welcoming and inclusive place for all. Some place you can find more information and help: Minnesota Freedom Fund Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block Campaign Zero A moving message and story from a member of the Warhammer community, Omegonedge.
Bonus Episode: #New40k, or talking about the new edition of Warhammer 40k
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this bonus episode of the podcast, we discuss the newly revealed edition of Warhammer 40k. We talk about a variety of topics, ranging from the new cinematic trailer, to the updated logo, and new models. We consider how Games Workshop’s stance on Primaris Space Marines has changed over the years, shifting from creating truly new unit types to essentially updating all the old traditional Space Marine models. We laugh about the new Primaris bike designs, postulate on how the new Judiciar is ...
Episode 72: Chatting with therealbrokenfingers
May 05, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn this episode, we were joined with the talented hobbyist and YouTube creator therealbrokenfingers! The episode begins with us talking with him about his focus on realism and atmosphere when building models and creating dioramas. We discuss his priority to convert his models to be properly scaled, particularly when creating space marines. This leads us to talk about his venture into creating tutorials on YouTube, showcasing his unique take on the miniature hobby. We also have an interesting...
Episode 72: Chatting with therealbrokenfingers about Space Marines, YouTube, and the Raft of the Medusa
May 05, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn this episode, we were joined with the talented hobbyist and YouTube creator therealbrokenfingers! The episode begins with us talking with him about his focus on realism and atmosphere when building models and creating dioramas. We discuss his priority to convert his models to be properly scaled, particularly when creating space marines. This leads us to talk about his venture into creating tutorials on YouTube, showcasing his unique take on the miniature hobby. We also have an interesting...
Episode 71: Chatting with the Polysmith about digital sculpting and 3D printing
April 15, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, we had the good fortune of chatting with the incredibly talented Polysmith! We begin by talking about how he got involved in the hobby, before talking about his design process and how he is able to utilize his digital sculpting experience from the video game industry when he creates miniatures. We discuss digital sculpting and how to get started with it, as well as his experience with 3D printing. Finally, we talk about his current projects, including an imaginative cosmic h...
Episode 71: Chatting with the Polysmith
April 15, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, we had the good fortune of chatting with the incredibly talented Polysmith! We begin by talking about how he got involved in the hobby, before talking about his design process and how he is able to utilize his digital sculpting experience from the video game industry when he creates miniatures. We discuss digital sculpting and how to get started with it, as well as his experience with 3D printing. Finally, we talk about his current projects, including an imaginative cosmic h...
Episode 70: Chatting with Unsupervised_darkness
March 20, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIn this episode, we were fortunate to be joined by artist, toymaker, and miniature enthusiast Unsupervised_darkness. We begin the episode talking about his experience in the toy industry, working with Mattel, and how this influenced his art. We also talk about how miniature board games like Hellboy (Mantic) and Hate (CMoN) served as an introduction to the world of miniature wargaming and painting. We discuss miniature painting at length, talking about our preference for matte paints, and the...
Episode 69: MÖRK BORG
February 20, 2020 03:08 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn an unusual turn of events, we talk about the Swedish pen-and-paper Role-Playing Game (RPG) MÖRK BORG, with our friend Eli Parsons. It is a rules-lite game that is heavy on atmosphere, putting the players into one of the bleakest fantasy settings we have ever come across. The imagery and setting were inspired by doom metal and black metal bands, many of which are specifically listed at the front of the book! We talk about how the ideas presented in the game book could easily be transferred...
Episode 68: Chatting with K03rnl
February 08, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn this episode, we talk with Christof Keil, K03rnl on Instagram, a fantastic hobbyist that has made a name for himself by creating many fantastic and elaborative kitbashes. We talk about how he got into the hobby and how his interests shifted towards converting models with a Blanchitsu theme. We discuss his conversion process, talking about the tools he uses and how his profession as a blacksmith has influenced his work. We also converse about his experiences with live streaming and YouTube...