Captain Candles
@captaincandles.bsky.social
He/Him | 27 | Dyspraxic Hobbyist | Aspiring Historian | Warhammer and Historicals | No Bigots or Fascists, ta 🏳️🌈 |
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With the influx of new followers I thought it would be a great time to remind everyone I run a hobby discord.
It's a wholesome space that is LGBTQ+ safe and we try to create a positive environment for discussion and encouragement to paint more minis.
Let me know if you would like to join :)
It's a wholesome space that is LGBTQ+ safe and we try to create a positive environment for discussion and encouragement to paint more minis.
Let me know if you would like to join :)
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They told me I had to leave the kitchen 🥲
cos I was cooking too hard. 😎
Some WIPs of my (I think) very unique rubric marine conversions.
That was a ton of fun, can't wait to paint them. (as Word bearers lol)
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting #warhammercommunity #thousandsons #kitbash
cos I was cooking too hard. 😎
Some WIPs of my (I think) very unique rubric marine conversions.
That was a ton of fun, can't wait to paint them. (as Word bearers lol)
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting #warhammercommunity #thousandsons #kitbash
November 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
They told me I had to leave the kitchen 🥲
cos I was cooking too hard. 😎
Some WIPs of my (I think) very unique rubric marine conversions.
That was a ton of fun, can't wait to paint them. (as Word bearers lol)
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting #warhammercommunity #thousandsons #kitbash
cos I was cooking too hard. 😎
Some WIPs of my (I think) very unique rubric marine conversions.
That was a ton of fun, can't wait to paint them. (as Word bearers lol)
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting #warhammercommunity #thousandsons #kitbash
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The o group / crossfire project begins ! Nice little palette cleanser before months of 40K…
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The o group / crossfire project begins ! Nice little palette cleanser before months of 40K…
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I mentioned some #Vostroyans, once again using WGA's excellent Les Grognards kit with some bits from my bits box
#nerdlings #Warhammer40k #40kfourthedition
#nerdlings #Warhammer40k #40kfourthedition
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I mentioned some #Vostroyans, once again using WGA's excellent Les Grognards kit with some bits from my bits box
#nerdlings #Warhammer40k #40kfourthedition
#nerdlings #Warhammer40k #40kfourthedition
If you see this, post a vehicle.
28mm Light Tank Mk.VI for Bolt Action and Chain of Command.
28mm Light Tank Mk.VI for Bolt Action and Chain of Command.
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you see this, post a vehicle.
28mm Light Tank Mk.VI for Bolt Action and Chain of Command.
28mm Light Tank Mk.VI for Bolt Action and Chain of Command.
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The Jospian Academy of Militarily Exemplary Sciences took to the field once more at Shadowcon 2026 this past weekend and I’m pleased to report that they even (sort of) won a game
October 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The Jospian Academy of Militarily Exemplary Sciences took to the field once more at Shadowcon 2026 this past weekend and I’m pleased to report that they even (sort of) won a game
First finished model in over 6 months! Test model for my Sons of Horus Heresy force. Bit rough around the edges and will probably go back with some highlights but feels great to be painting again!
October 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
First finished model in over 6 months! Test model for my Sons of Horus Heresy force. Bit rough around the edges and will probably go back with some highlights but feels great to be painting again!
Anyone got any recommendations for a relatively budget friendly portable painting setup that I could put on my living room table for example and then store?
October 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Anyone got any recommendations for a relatively budget friendly portable painting setup that I could put on my living room table for example and then store?
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This Child of the Emperor brought enough drugs for the whole class, but he doesn't want to share.
The Chosen of my Emperor's Children Kill Team, styled as an Apothecary.
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting
#warhammercommunity #killteam
#EmperorsChildren
The Chosen of my Emperor's Children Kill Team, styled as an Apothecary.
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting
#warhammercommunity #killteam
#EmperorsChildren
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This Child of the Emperor brought enough drugs for the whole class, but he doesn't want to share.
The Chosen of my Emperor's Children Kill Team, styled as an Apothecary.
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting
#warhammercommunity #killteam
#EmperorsChildren
The Chosen of my Emperor's Children Kill Team, styled as an Apothecary.
#nerdlings #miniaturepainting
#warhammercommunity #killteam
#EmperorsChildren
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Finished painting a second Dunecrawler for my AdMech army!
September 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Finished painting a second Dunecrawler for my AdMech army!
And thats my degree finished! Now hopefully to get back to finishing some models 😅
September 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
And thats my degree finished! Now hopefully to get back to finishing some models 😅
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Finished the Gunner of my Emperor's Children Kill Team - this one with a fiery hot fire armor.
#EmperorsChildren #KillTeam
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhamemrcommunity
#EmperorsChildren #KillTeam
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhamemrcommunity
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Finished the Gunner of my Emperor's Children Kill Team - this one with a fiery hot fire armor.
#EmperorsChildren #KillTeam
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhamemrcommunity
#EmperorsChildren #KillTeam
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhamemrcommunity
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Painting scheme test for my Emperor's Children KillTeam, I think I can go with that - mind you they all will get variations with different patterns and themes, only one shoulderpad will remain the same across all.
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#EmperorsChildren
#Warhammercommunity
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#EmperorsChildren
#Warhammercommunity
August 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Painting scheme test for my Emperor's Children KillTeam, I think I can go with that - mind you they all will get variations with different patterns and themes, only one shoulderpad will remain the same across all.
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#EmperorsChildren
#Warhammercommunity
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#EmperorsChildren
#Warhammercommunity
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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
August 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
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Warriors are done! 💓
Really happy with these! Honestly seeing these done, I am happy even if I don't fully finish the Cathay stuff done this month.
23 models left. I am on holiday again at the end of the month so gonna prep stuff to blast through then.
#Nerdlings
#WarhammerCommunity
Really happy with these! Honestly seeing these done, I am happy even if I don't fully finish the Cathay stuff done this month.
23 models left. I am on holiday again at the end of the month so gonna prep stuff to blast through then.
#Nerdlings
#WarhammerCommunity
August 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Warriors are done! 💓
Really happy with these! Honestly seeing these done, I am happy even if I don't fully finish the Cathay stuff done this month.
23 models left. I am on holiday again at the end of the month so gonna prep stuff to blast through then.
#Nerdlings
#WarhammerCommunity
Really happy with these! Honestly seeing these done, I am happy even if I don't fully finish the Cathay stuff done this month.
23 models left. I am on holiday again at the end of the month so gonna prep stuff to blast through then.
#Nerdlings
#WarhammerCommunity
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I missed this, happy decade AoS!
July 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I missed this, happy decade AoS!
Finally unboxing the last few boxes from the move and happen to stumble upon some of my unfinished HH White Scar stuff - I was planning on doing them as my next project anyway but remembering how sick the scheme is has solidified that desire! ⚡️
July 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Finally unboxing the last few boxes from the move and happen to stumble upon some of my unfinished HH White Scar stuff - I was planning on doing them as my next project anyway but remembering how sick the scheme is has solidified that desire! ⚡️
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More 1914 gaming at the club…
And this time the unpainted buildings are out of shot!
And this time the unpainted buildings are out of shot!
July 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
More 1914 gaming at the club…
And this time the unpainted buildings are out of shot!
And this time the unpainted buildings are out of shot!
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Added some Dwarf Hammerers to my #oldworld army
#DwarfenMountainHolds #nerdlings #miniaturepainting #Warhammer #WarhammerCommunity
#DwarfenMountainHolds #nerdlings #miniaturepainting #Warhammer #WarhammerCommunity
July 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Added some Dwarf Hammerers to my #oldworld army
#DwarfenMountainHolds #nerdlings #miniaturepainting #Warhammer #WarhammerCommunity
#DwarfenMountainHolds #nerdlings #miniaturepainting #Warhammer #WarhammerCommunity
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Playtest time! Having a play with some 1914 command and control modelling (sorry for the unpainted terrain)
July 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Playtest time! Having a play with some 1914 command and control modelling (sorry for the unpainted terrain)
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Sentinel is getting there! Main limited factor is I am using my dry brush so much I am giving it a very thorough clean after every use, then I can't do the next bit for several hours 😅
#nerdlings
#nerdlings
July 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sentinel is getting there! Main limited factor is I am using my dry brush so much I am giving it a very thorough clean after every use, then I can't do the next bit for several hours 😅
#nerdlings
#nerdlings
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Raptors are done, love how they turned out!
Esp. the flight stand and demonic axe of the captain are parts I am quite proud of!
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
Esp. the flight stand and demonic axe of the captain are parts I am quite proud of!
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
July 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Raptors are done, love how they turned out!
Esp. the flight stand and demonic axe of the captain are parts I am quite proud of!
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
Esp. the flight stand and demonic axe of the captain are parts I am quite proud of!
#miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
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The current state of my Word Bearers collection.
I really need to learn to do army shots, idk.
Pretty sizable troupe, given that I only started this February.
#nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
I really need to learn to do army shots, idk.
Pretty sizable troupe, given that I only started this February.
#nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
July 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The current state of my Word Bearers collection.
I really need to learn to do army shots, idk.
Pretty sizable troupe, given that I only started this February.
#nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
I really need to learn to do army shots, idk.
Pretty sizable troupe, given that I only started this February.
#nerdlings
#warhammercommunity
#wordbearers #lorgarwasright
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I got a free Airfix kit last year, finally finished it off. This was mostly painted in a field (a scout camp) without any primer so very happy with how it turned out
#airfix #minipainting #airplane #nerdlings #miniatures
#airfix #minipainting #airplane #nerdlings #miniatures
July 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I got a free Airfix kit last year, finally finished it off. This was mostly painted in a field (a scout camp) without any primer so very happy with how it turned out
#airfix #minipainting #airplane #nerdlings #miniatures
#airfix #minipainting #airplane #nerdlings #miniatures
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I've had some spare Cadians lying around for about a year now, so this weekend I set up a mega production line and painted the last of them up. These are the Palladian Guard - my first ever army, I've now redone them fully in new plastics.
#JHBackdrops #ImperialGuard #Nerdlings #WarhammerCommunity
#JHBackdrops #ImperialGuard #Nerdlings #WarhammerCommunity
July 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I've had some spare Cadians lying around for about a year now, so this weekend I set up a mega production line and painted the last of them up. These are the Palladian Guard - my first ever army, I've now redone them fully in new plastics.
#JHBackdrops #ImperialGuard #Nerdlings #WarhammerCommunity
#JHBackdrops #ImperialGuard #Nerdlings #WarhammerCommunity
Post your favourite Dr Who, wrong answers only.
June 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Post your favourite Dr Who, wrong answers only.