About

“Big kids with toy soldiers.”

Welcome to **TerminatorTids**, a digital home for my lifelong passion for miniature painting, tabletop gaming, and the general “hobby” life.

If you’re looking for a professional studio or a world-class competitive gallery, you’ve probably come to the wrong place. However, if you love the smell of primer in the morning, the satisfaction of a finished unit, and the occasional tabletop disaster, you’re right at home.

“TerminatorTids”?

It’s a question I get often. The name has nothing to do with Skynet or Arnold Schwarzenegger! It actually started as an ironic nickname from a friend who was poking fun at my (admittedly poor) skills at the pool table. It stuck, became my handle on Twitter, and eventually the name of this site. It serves as a reminder that this hobby is about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously.

What You’ll Find Here

I started this site to share my progress and keep myself motivated. Like many hobbyists, I struggle with “hobby butterflies”—the urge to jump to a new project before finishing the last one. This site helps keep me accountable.

The Weekly Waffle: My regular update series where I dive into what has been on my painting desk over the last seven days. Whether it’s progress on a major centerpiece or just cleaning up some mold lines, you’ll find it here.

Diverse Games: While I started with Games Workshop and Warhammer 40,000, I’ve since branched out into various systems. You’ll see plenty of content for Blood Bowl, Guild Ball (especially my beloved Morticians), Dungeons & Dragons, and various indie skirmish games.

Painting Guides & Tips: I’m just a regular gamer, but I love experimenting with new techniques—from wet blending and NMM (Non-Metallic Metal) to the efficiency of Contrast paints. I share what works for me in the hopes it might help you too.

Galleries: A look at my collection of “toy soldiers” throughout the years.

The Philosophy

At its heart, this site is about celebrating the enthusiasm we all have for this hobby. It’s a place for me to share my journey, the “mojo” highs, the burnout lows, and everything in between.

Thanks for stopping by and being a part of my hobby journey. Now, back to the painting desk!