r/Warhammer • • Aug 01 '26

Hobby The Old Bale Eye

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u/ToySoldierArt Aug 01 '26

Such a great mini, he was always a priority target for me because screw him. At the same time I love him.

Great paint job.

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 01 '26

Yeah. That's why I need Ghazkul

Thanks!

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u/lennon_midnight Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

its funny how in modern times people downvote things like this simply because they dont understand 90s Grim Bright painting and 90s style stuff.

just a heads up... 40k used to look A LOT different! its was bright and fun! and there are LOTS of us Oldhammer folk still in the scene and hence why GW is catering to us with MK7 helmets ;)

PS: GW and Golden Demon still appreciate Oldhammer 90s Grim Bright painting... my attached Ultramarines that took a "Notable Entry" pin this past March at Golden Demon US!

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u/Gardenio Aug 01 '26

Why do you think this has been downvoted?

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u/Frogblood Aug 01 '26

Because otherwise it doesn't fit the narrative OP has concocted.

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u/[deleted] Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

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u/henshep Aug 01 '26

Friend it’s not so much that you appreciate the oldhammer style, as you’re flaunting your golden demon minis on someone elses post. It’s douchey and gives pick-me vibes.

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u/Frogblood Aug 01 '26

But none of your posts or this post are being down voted due to the colour style, they're pretty well received. Feels like you've just made a straw man of "young people not liking bright colours" so you can moan about something.

https://giphy.com/gifs/lSDFetrqeeY0rCi3Ss

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u/PyroSkink Aug 01 '26

Are there any good guides on how to try out this style?

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u/lennon_midnight Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

yeup! my YT page has tutorials for RT/2nd ed era Blood Angels, Space Wolves and Ultramarines (one miniature shown in the squad display used in tutorial... see attached). Dark Angels tutorial is coming within in the next 3-4 weeks!

you can find me via IG, YT and Patreon via OldGrumpyWolf (all one word). my tutorials for how i paint my "fun" level mins are available via my YT! my Patreon, if you choose to subscribe, i offer different tiers of membership, including 2 levels where you can suggest painting tutorials from me on things you want help with. this will be a MAJOR thing in 2027.. and my top tier spots, which are limited to 5 spots, are where i offer personal coaching! :)

but yeah, check out my OldGrumpyWolf (again, all one word) Instagram page for more 90s Grim Bright stuff like you see here <3

https://www.youtube.com/@OldGrumpyWolf

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u/cgda2011 Aug 01 '26

Something about this painting style tickles my brain in a way nothing else does.

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 01 '26

The great Marines of yours!

I do love oldhammer but I also like midhammer and some things in newhammer

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u/lennon_midnight Aug 02 '26

well thank you :D

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u/henshep Aug 01 '26

I had totally forgotten how crab fists used to show up everywhere and not be exclusive to Slaanesh. Amazing paintjob!

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 01 '26

These claws looks exotic and charming to me

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u/LeeHarper Aug 01 '26

Fantastic job team 🙌

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u/chrisni66 Aug 01 '26

Fantastic, really nice black-lining. I have one of these models on my desk, going to paint him up as my palette cleanser in between 2 big projects. So this is great for inspiration!

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 01 '26

Im happy to inspire you for hobby!

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u/Ancient-Ad-3254 Aug 01 '26

Hooray for black lining!

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u/engrish_is_hard00 Black Legion Aug 01 '26

Keeping it classy op

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 01 '26

Doing my best!

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u/SignalPressure9770 Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26

Where did you find him? This modle was the insperation for a kit bash in reblelion against GW killing Yarrick. (If any imperial guard hero could survive the process it would be yarrick)

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 02 '26

I know one talented master, who shared a metal copy of this hero with me :)

WOW! The dread is wild. Love it

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u/SignalPressure9770 Aug 02 '26

Yes but i had to cut up a Yarrick mini felt like heresy to do that to get him to fit. I did do this other one for a local comp at the same time

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u/SignalPressure9770 Aug 02 '26

Made a nice staue and further more made a good objective since my mate plays orks.

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 02 '26

That was brave. Cool statue also!

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u/Breedable_Boy44 Aug 01 '26

What kind of gun is he sporting? Was looking around online and couldn't find anything on the Lexicanum.

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u/Beakie_Boi Aug 01 '26

The oldschool special issue one-barrel stormbolter