Chris, Ontos Games
@ontosgames.co.uk
Sculptor, painter and graphic designer in the wargames and TTRPG space. Specialises in Space Dwarfs. Based in North East England. Always pretending it's 1994. https://ontosgames.co.uk/
Remembering when the Book-on-Roman-Saws guy didn't use my suggested title.
January 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Remembering when the Book-on-Roman-Saws guy didn't use my suggested title.
But I like the idea you misremember Homsar as a Springfield resident.
January 17, 2026 at 11:42 PM
But I like the idea you misremember Homsar as a Springfield resident.
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miniature companies should advertise like this again
Official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Grenadier Models miniatures advert from Dragon 68 (Dec 1982)
#D&D #Dungeons&Dragons #AD&D #AdvancedDungeons&Dragons #TSR #GrenadierModelsInc #D&DMiniaturesAdvert
#D&D #Dungeons&Dragons #AD&D #AdvancedDungeons&Dragons #TSR #GrenadierModelsInc #D&DMiniaturesAdvert
January 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
miniature companies should advertise like this again
www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/runni...
Then there's a big yellow "SUBMIT AN RPG" at the bottom of the page.
Then there's a big yellow "SUBMIT AN RPG" at the bottom of the page.
Running an RPG
Now in it's 19th year, UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the largest Hobby Games Convention in the UK. A fun event appealing to families as well as the enthusiast.
www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/runni...
Then there's a big yellow "SUBMIT AN RPG" at the bottom of the page.
Then there's a big yellow "SUBMIT AN RPG" at the bottom of the page.
Congratulations! Did you paint an interview piece?
January 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations! Did you paint an interview piece?
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I thought I'd rough out the Mystery of Convoy sprite into a 3D printable miniature as today's warm up task.
Got to sit down with the toy now and think about the rear and side views some more.
Got to sit down with the toy now and think about the rear and side views some more.
January 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I thought I'd rough out the Mystery of Convoy sprite into a 3D printable miniature as today's warm up task.
Got to sit down with the toy now and think about the rear and side views some more.
Got to sit down with the toy now and think about the rear and side views some more.
Have you seen Knightmare's Space Goblins? They might be right up your street. knightmareminiatures.com/shop/space-g...
Space Goblins – Knightmare miniatures
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Have you seen Knightmare's Space Goblins? They might be right up your street. knightmareminiatures.com/shop/space-g...
Next up: Christmas shopping.
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Next up: Christmas shopping.
M- M- M- MUSH! MUSH no-one knows what lies behind the mushquerade!
January 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
M- M- M- MUSH! MUSH no-one knows what lies behind the mushquerade!
Looking at promotional items (pens, stickers, mugs) and ... branded chocolate coin bags. Umph. Christmas 2026 cannot come soon enough.
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Looking at promotional items (pens, stickers, mugs) and ... branded chocolate coin bags. Umph. Christmas 2026 cannot come soon enough.
That's a clever use of the kit!
January 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM
That's a clever use of the kit!
Bet you all had the Spy File too.
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Bet you all had the Spy File too.
Remember this classic? The Funfax educational book simply called "SHARK".
Not "Learn about Sharks" or "Let's Conservation the Shark". Just SHARK. Every page is probs gory illustrations of sharks biting people in half.
Not "Learn about Sharks" or "Let's Conservation the Shark". Just SHARK. Every page is probs gory illustrations of sharks biting people in half.
January 15, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Remember this classic? The Funfax educational book simply called "SHARK".
Not "Learn about Sharks" or "Let's Conservation the Shark". Just SHARK. Every page is probs gory illustrations of sharks biting people in half.
Not "Learn about Sharks" or "Let's Conservation the Shark". Just SHARK. Every page is probs gory illustrations of sharks biting people in half.
Got some silly nice-to-haves underway for the trade shows this year! Few extra paintjobs for the cabinet, little handouts, fun stuff that we can do with luxury of time available.
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Got some silly nice-to-haves underway for the trade shows this year! Few extra paintjobs for the cabinet, little handouts, fun stuff that we can do with luxury of time available.
I remember Repton! But only because Bug Hunter in Space starts with them being crushed by a 1 TON weight.
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
I remember Repton! But only because Bug Hunter in Space starts with them being crushed by a 1 TON weight.
They're coming later this year. They're getting cast up for my lovely Gamefound supporters at the moment: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Exö-Squad Röknaut Space Dwarf Miniatures by Ontos Games - Gamefound
The Space Dwarfs return with new 28mm scale Exö-Squad miniatures. Hand cast in resin!
gamefound.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM
They're coming later this year. They're getting cast up for my lovely Gamefound supporters at the moment: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
In the future I'd love to try my hand at some.
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
In the future I'd love to try my hand at some.
I can't wait to see yours. I really should put the Chibi Jess on my to-paint pile.
January 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
I can't wait to see yours. I really should put the Chibi Jess on my to-paint pile.
Thanks! I'm constantly checking how wide they are when I'm sculpting, so they're not just tiny humans.
January 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Thanks! I'm constantly checking how wide they are when I'm sculpting, so they're not just tiny humans.
Hee hee! Thanks. I based on her face on one of my friends!
January 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Hee hee! Thanks. I based on her face on one of my friends!
January 14, 2026 at 11:31 AM