Normans - The Hobbinomicon

Mar 29, 2026 / #painting

More Progress on the Normans

Painting leather, chainmail highlights, gold buckles, blue fabric, and skin tones on a Norman foot soldier—getting close to a finished test model.

How to Paint Leather with Just Two Colors

Tutorials

Mar 24, 2026 / #painting

How to Paint Leather with Just Two Colors

A quick two-color leather painting method using Satchel Brown and Serpent Bite Leather—stipple highlights for worn, realistic results in minutes.

Vlogs

Mar 20, 2026 / #chainmail

Hobby Vlog and Terrain Inspiration

Comparing chainmail painting steps—is the extra work worth it at tabletop distance? Plus nature shots as terrain inspiration for your next build.

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever

Tutorials

Mar 19, 2026 / #chainmail

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever

Painting chainmail on Norman miniatures using speed paints, dry brushing, and Molotow Liquid Chrome—plus a nostalgia trip through my history of painting metal armor.

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses

Tutorials

Mar 18, 2026 / #airbrushing

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses

Experimenting with Army Painter speed paints through an airbrush to paint Norman cavalry horses fast—three different tones in about 45 minutes.

More Progress on the Children of Gomb Entry

Vlogs

Mar 9, 2026 / #children-of-gomb

More Progress on the Children of Gomb Entry

Playing Pillage for the first time, learning that cavalry is overpriced, picking up new miniatures, and painting the rusty chain on my competition entry.

Reviews

Mar 3, 2026 / #victrix

Victrix Historical Miniatures Review

A quick review of Victrix dark age archers and Norman kits—incredible value, easy cleanup, tons of options, and the best models I've ever purchased for the money.