Video Archive

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Keeping the hobby streak alive.

Working on the purple highlights for Maximus with layered glazes and edge highlights to push the brightness.

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.

Painting and Ranting about Game Design

Glazing purples on Maximus while rambling about designing a solo Mordheim-style skirmish game—thoughts on HP alternatives, attrition systems, and what makes games tick.

Hobby Hang Out Clips

Locking back in on Maximus with purple glazes, white highlighting, and working through the tedious but rewarding process of building up layers.

Relic Blade Launch Day and Glazing Maximus

Ordering the new Relic Blade plastic kits on launch day, locking in on Infinity commission painting with purple glazing and white panel work on Maximus.

A Surprise Laser Engraver (and Near-Toxic Gas)

A random hobby day—base coating a miniature, unboxing a surprise laser engraver from my dad, and learning the hard way about cutting mat safety with lasers.

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.

Finishing Up the D&D Cards

Finally pulling Dark Sun cards from the 1992 AD&D box, plus mail day with a laser engraver, lathe, table saw, and picking up Sunrot at the LGS.

Lego D&D Prep

Prepping to DM for my kids using the Lego D&D set—building the first scene, reviewing the Red Dragon's Tale adventure, and reminiscing about my history with every edition of D&D.

Paint and Ramble Night

A late-night painting session working on purple blending for an Infinity commission model while base coating a second miniature with plans for pale green and pink Nurgle-inspired skin.

Iso Alcohol Mud Texture, a Studio Cleanup, and a Giveaway

A day of wrapping up 3D printing projects, texturing the game board with isopropyl alcohol mud, cleaning the hobby room, and a surprise giveaway for subscribers.

Beware the Monolith Bearer

Finishing up a custom monolith bearer miniature conversion with chains, modeling compound, and base work before priming.

Channel Update

A personal channel update at day 154—talking about the future of Hobby Nomicon, launching dedicated channels for KDM and Warmachine, and some real talk about life, sobriety, and finding purpose through art.

Starting My Entry for Children of Gomb

Entering the Hobgoblin community hobby challenge—casting a Miscast toad body and planning a full green stuff conversion for my first real sculpting project.

Hobby Vlog Day 148

Day 148 of the hobby streak—3D printing KDM terrain, building the Butcher, unboxing Lego hauls for DnD bases, and a big family day.

I Took Two Days to Paint a Candy Cane

Keeping the hobby streak alive post-vasectomy, plus tips on buying bulk Lego through Whatnot and progress on the Lego D&D system.

Keeping the Hobby Streak Alive

Painting through recovery - if I can hobby through RSV, bronchitis, pneumonia, and an ER trip, I can hobby through a vasectomy.

Rahara, Thyra, and Fifth Division List Ideas

Exploring list building ideas for the new War Machine patch with Captain Rahara, Thyra, and Fifth Division strategies.

Almost Done with Dolmenwood Breggle Mini

Finishing up the skin, fur, book, and glasses on this Dolmenwood Breggle miniature using speed paints and chunky tabletop-style highlights.

Giveaway Winner!

Pulling the 100 subscriber giveaway winner using YouTube API, plus cleaning the hobby space, opening Mage Knight boosters, and finishing the Ultimate Dungeon Terrain tile.

Pushing Through Maximus's White and Purple Armor

A hobby vlog about pushing through tough days, organizing the hobby room, and finishing up some Crucible Guard and Dolmenwood miniatures.

My First One Piece TCG Event

Jumping into competitive One Piece TCG, learning the rules the hard way, and why this game might fill the void that Magic left behind.

First One Piece Event Prep

How to prepare for your first sealed card game event, with tips from a former pro Magic player jumping into One Piece TCG.

If You Can Make It Through Today You Can Make It Through Tomorrow

Day 120—the hardest day since starting the channel. Five minutes of paint on a model to keep the streak alive and the reminder we all need sometimes.