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AJR Hobbies Documenting my models as I build them.

Just as I started this page, I ended up changing jobs. It’s been a long slog with training but the end is finally here a...
12/08/2022

Just as I started this page, I ended up changing jobs. It’s been a long slog with training but the end is finally here and I can get back to it.

That said, it took me south with hq not far from where I was staying.

It was well worth the visit. And the exhibition was an eye opener. The highlight for me was seeing the diorama’s. Specifically having one that was showcased in my original Space Marine Codex from ‘95!

I’ll be back updating soon. Stay safe folks.

[PROJECT: Smurf]: So it’s been a little while. I’ve done the highlighting on the Sergeant and have ‘ardcoat the shoulder...
05/07/2020

[PROJECT: Smurf]: So it’s been a little while. I’ve done the highlighting on the Sergeant and have ‘ardcoat the shoulders and knee for the decals.

NOTE: It is also best to gloss varnish an area in preparation for decals (Transfers). Makes them slide into position more easily too. With this guy, I’ve just used the citadel gloss to the localised area. Once complete I’ll spray a matt varnish on the whole model to a) protect the paintwork & b) to make the whole model’s finish look the same.

@ Edinburgh, United Kingdom

[PROJECT: Smurf]: It took me a couple of attempts but I managed to get the iris done and tried to add eyebrows for giggl...
24/05/2020

[PROJECT: Smurf]: It took me a couple of attempts but I managed to get the iris done and tried to add eyebrows for giggles. For a first proper attempt, I think it’s turned out alright. I also added into the mouth for good measure. Do I try to get pupils in? Or is this enough? No filter on this shot so you can judge the actual look.

One of the trickiest things to do on any small model, has to be face detailing. It is something that I want/need to get ...
20/05/2020

One of the trickiest things to do on any small model, has to be face detailing. It is something that I want/need to get better at. Even Ulrich I may go back too to tidy up. So here is my sergeant getting the base colours to layer up on.

On side note, I may take a small drill bit the the gun barrel to make it look a bit better too 🤔.

Sorry folks, I’ve had a brief pause in production. Still chasing for money owed as there is suggestion that theft was o...
14/05/2020

Sorry folks, I’ve had a brief pause in production. Still chasing for money owed as there is suggestion that theft was occurring.

All that being said, this still has me out working. And I just haven’t found the time recently. I am still here and I will be posting the projects. I may even venture onto and show things in further detail. Here’s the latest from [PROJECT: Smurf]. Right squad are close to being up at the same level and I can get the final stages (decals, highlights) done on all of them.

[PROJECT: Smurf] - After reading the requirements to field a Demi-company, I’m upping production. The second tactical sq...
17/03/2020

[PROJECT: Smurf] - After reading the requirements to field a Demi-company, I’m upping production. The second tactical squad is getting up to the base and shade phase. Afterwards they can be highlighted together.

[PROJECT: Smurf] - So there’s been a pause as I was waiting to to start an interlude project for another painting compet...
09/03/2020

[PROJECT: Smurf] - So there’s been a pause as I was waiting to to start an interlude project for another painting competition Unfortunately there’s been complications and will no longer be happening. So this is a quick snapshot of the ultrasmurfs and normal service will be resumed. However a plan to make things float may happen laterally 🤫👌

So a little interjection. While [PROJECT: Smurf] is an ongoing thing and my first army. It’s the Dark Angels or Space Em...
23/02/2020

So a little interjection. While [PROJECT: Smurf] is an ongoing thing and my first army. It’s the Dark Angels or Space Emo’s that have taken their place as my main army. These are the models that are of with some at the full completion. With the coming up, I’ve picked a model to join the collection. I’m going to try some funky works with this one too. Add that little extra 🤘🏼

Anyone else ever realised the size difference between the old and new? Now that Ulrich is home, I just happened to notic...
18/02/2020

Anyone else ever realised the size difference between the old and new? Now that Ulrich is home, I just happened to notice it while packing the mobile paint desk for the night.

[PROJECT: Smurf] - The first of the two tactical units are coming through nicely. I have completed the paint in one unit...
16/02/2020

[PROJECT: Smurf] - The first of the two tactical units are coming through nicely. I have completed the paint in one unit so far with some subtle highlights. That’ll be the minimum standard I want to achieve. As you can see, the rest are at the stage of shading. They’ll be Nuln Oiled and left to dry. Once all are painted, I’ll add the finishing touches: water decals and of course the banner.

@ Scotland, UK

15/02/2020

The wait is over and I finally over! My recent purchase off a well known auction site had arrived and HOPEFULLY the last piece of the project will be hidden within. Still surprised that something for circa 1994 has made it still sealed! So here’s the unveiling. Will I find the elusive Marneus Calgar banner?

I have been waiting all week for my [insert well known auction site] purchase. It’s a bit of a gamble as I can’t find th...
15/02/2020

I have been waiting all week for my [insert well known auction site] purchase. It’s a bit of a gamble as I can’t find the actual inventory list. But I get whispers that this is how you got the MACRAGGE banner for my Marneus Calgar. To find one sealed from 1994 is surely a rare feat! Let’s hope the banner I need is in there! Video unveiling I think is a must 👌

@ Scotland, UK

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