🏳️⚧️Mel🏳️🌈
@tokolope.bsky.social
I paint miniatures, mainly Fallout and Horus Heresy. Finecast Apologist, knower of all Pokémon. Unabashedly trans 🏳️⚧️ He/They
No matter how much my technical and color theory skills improve Gay Crab is still my most favorite son.
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
No matter how much my technical and color theory skills improve Gay Crab is still my most favorite son.
I can’t afford the start up costs for epoxy resin and didn’t do my research so this is all I’ve got. Normally I’d use your method, but I gotta find a use for this much goop
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I can’t afford the start up costs for epoxy resin and didn’t do my research so this is all I’ve got. Normally I’d use your method, but I gotta find a use for this much goop
Wanted to test a lava base before I put the paint down on the mini I’m working on and ended up painting a bunch waiting for it to dry. I still don’t quite understand how to use the water gel but dry brushing saberite on the green one looks pretty neat
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Wanted to test a lava base before I put the paint down on the mini I’m working on and ended up painting a bunch waiting for it to dry. I still don’t quite understand how to use the water gel but dry brushing saberite on the green one looks pretty neat
What a beautiful succulent! Mine are trying to die 24/7 so I can really appreciate the work you put in to keep it so healthy!
I’m practicing lava effects to diversify my basing and got lost in the sauce waiting for it to dry
I’m practicing lava effects to diversify my basing and got lost in the sauce waiting for it to dry
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What a beautiful succulent! Mine are trying to die 24/7 so I can really appreciate the work you put in to keep it so healthy!
I’m practicing lava effects to diversify my basing and got lost in the sauce waiting for it to dry
I’m practicing lava effects to diversify my basing and got lost in the sauce waiting for it to dry
Omg this was so fun to paint! Dominion was my intro to Warhammer so to have a second box means I get to really flex what I’ve been practicing. I usually avoid dry brushing but can’t deny how well it worked out!
#warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Omg this was so fun to paint! Dominion was my intro to Warhammer so to have a second box means I get to really flex what I’ve been practicing. I usually avoid dry brushing but can’t deny how well it worked out!
#warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#warhammer #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
Every color blended on the shawl was fighting me, but I was able to get it pretty close to what I was imagining! Even did some dry brushing on the banner but my dumb ring light washed it out
November 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Every color blended on the shawl was fighting me, but I was able to get it pretty close to what I was imagining! Even did some dry brushing on the banner but my dumb ring light washed it out
And bam! You’ve got a nice pic that accurately depicts what it looks like in real life without any touchups. It takes a bit of time to learn your tools but is so worth it, especially considering it only costs around $60 sans phone.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
And bam! You’ve got a nice pic that accurately depicts what it looks like in real life without any touchups. It takes a bit of time to learn your tools but is so worth it, especially considering it only costs around $60 sans phone.
Last step is to bring the exposure down to -2 and you’re ready to post! The only editing I do is cropping for social media, but I do that in the app.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Last step is to bring the exposure down to -2 and you’re ready to post! The only editing I do is cropping for social media, but I do that in the app.
After you’re all set jack up that night mode! This is the hardest part to get right because it fluctuates wildly depending on your lighting. I find the best way is to have diffused natural light in the morning with the overhead kitchen light on, but it’ll be different for everyone.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
After you’re all set jack up that night mode! This is the hardest part to get right because it fluctuates wildly depending on your lighting. I find the best way is to have diffused natural light in the morning with the overhead kitchen light on, but it’ll be different for everyone.
Make sure that your backdrop covers the surface the miniature is sitting on. I recommend using rule books so you can adjust the height without messing with the tripod too much.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Make sure that your backdrop covers the surface the miniature is sitting on. I recommend using rule books so you can adjust the height without messing with the tripod too much.
Time for a Mel Tip! If you want to take pics like mine it’s really easy if you have the right hardware. All you need is a light box set with a tripod from Amazon and a phone with a night mode setting. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max but I hear some Samsungs have it now.
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Time for a Mel Tip! If you want to take pics like mine it’s really easy if you have the right hardware. All you need is a light box set with a tripod from Amazon and a phone with a night mode setting. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max but I hear some Samsungs have it now.
Oh, and it’s also a companion piece to the Beast Snagga I posted the other day!
November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Oh, and it’s also a companion piece to the Beast Snagga I posted the other day!
I am so stoked that I finally get to show this off now that he’s at his forever home with @artisticoutlaw.com! I love doing art trades and feel like I do my best work when it’s a gift
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniaturepainting #miniatures #nerdlings
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniaturepainting #miniatures #nerdlings
November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I am so stoked that I finally get to show this off now that he’s at his forever home with @artisticoutlaw.com! I love doing art trades and feel like I do my best work when it’s a gift
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniaturepainting #miniatures #nerdlings
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniaturepainting #miniatures #nerdlings
More progress! Once I paint the stitching it’ll pop out a lot more. Now I need to decide where I want to use washes vs pin shading 🤔
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
More progress! Once I paint the stitching it’ll pop out a lot more. Now I need to decide where I want to use washes vs pin shading 🤔
Bro just passed out on the sprues I was about to throw out like it’s the comfiest thing he’s ever experienced
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Bro just passed out on the sprues I was about to throw out like it’s the comfiest thing he’s ever experienced
Spent awhile blocking out the “leather” in a way that seemed organic. Also solved my ork skin problem by using a new pot rather than one that dried out months ago
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Spent awhile blocking out the “leather” in a way that seemed organic. Also solved my ork skin problem by using a new pot rather than one that dried out months ago
I know I’m asking too much but getting a Val Hazak mini would be the coolest thing in the world
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I know I’m asking too much but getting a Val Hazak mini would be the coolest thing in the world
Blast from the past! Painted these two back in October ‘21. I have a second Dominion box and thought it would be cool to reimagine what I was going for with the skills I have now
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Blast from the past! Painted these two back in October ‘21. I have a second Dominion box and thought it would be cool to reimagine what I was going for with the skills I have now
Had to get this Boy done before the post office closed so I couldn’t get good lighting for pictures, but it’s all good! I’m happy with what I was able to do in a short amount of time
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings #orks
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings #orks
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Had to get this Boy done before the post office closed so I couldn’t get good lighting for pictures, but it’s all good! I’m happy with what I was able to do in a short amount of time
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings #orks
#warhammer #warhammer40000 #warhammercommunity #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings #orks
The spawn overload trick in zone 20 is super easy and works like a dream if anoyone else is shalpha hunting. Of course Steelix isn’t in the pool because that would be too easy
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The spawn overload trick in zone 20 is super easy and works like a dream if anoyone else is shalpha hunting. Of course Steelix isn’t in the pool because that would be too easy
It’s been an amalgamation of paint overs, but the base is old recipe orruk flesh with saberite for shading and ionrach for highlights. My issue is that I can’t get the depth I want on the facial features to really make it pop
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
It’s been an amalgamation of paint overs, but the base is old recipe orruk flesh with saberite for shading and ionrach for highlights. My issue is that I can’t get the depth I want on the facial features to really make it pop
Yay I have something to show for #wipwednesday! Couldn’t help myself from adding hazard stripes, it’s a compulsion at this point. Also gotta say that green skin is pretty hard when you’re out of practice
#wip #warhammer #warhammercommunity #orks #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#wip #warhammer #warhammercommunity #orks #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Yay I have something to show for #wipwednesday! Couldn’t help myself from adding hazard stripes, it’s a compulsion at this point. Also gotta say that green skin is pretty hard when you’re out of practice
#wip #warhammer #warhammercommunity #orks #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
#wip #warhammer #warhammercommunity #orks #miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
Finding all sorts of treasures today. I was looking for a Black Ork sprue and found an untouched Beast Snagga box instead! Thinking about piecing them out for gifts cuz who wouldn’t want a Boy?
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Finding all sorts of treasures today. I was looking for a Black Ork sprue and found an untouched Beast Snagga box instead! Thinking about piecing them out for gifts cuz who wouldn’t want a Boy?
Fun fact: you can put Soulblight Grey directly on clear plastic to do 1 step fogged glass. Lattice cut with a sharp tip and you’ve got a nice easy effect
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Fun fact: you can put Soulblight Grey directly on clear plastic to do 1 step fogged glass. Lattice cut with a sharp tip and you’ve got a nice easy effect