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Warhammer 40K cosplayers

Warhammer 40K cosplayers

So I spent an embarrassingly large amount of time this morning Googling around trying to find the best homemade Space Marine costume in the universe. Such is the blogging life.

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Building the boat pond at Maker Faire

Building the boat pond at Maker Faire

Rob Wood, of Western Warship Combat Club (WWCC), sent us this series of pics of the boat pond going up at Maker Faire. Thanks, Rob! Robotic Warship Combat

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Robotic warship combat at Make Faire (& the spirit of making things)

Joining us again this year at Maker Faire is the Western Warship Combat Club. The combat arena is much bigger than last year’s. Says WWCC’s Rob Wood: Last year’s pond was modest compared with this one (30′ x 60′ vs 50′ x 70′). In responding to some internal memo between Rob and Maker Faire organizers, […]

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Sci-fi modeling masterclass

Sci-fi modeling masterclass

Several years ago, I got into playing the gothic sci-fi tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000. I nearly bankrupted my family (and I’m only half-kidding), with all of the models, supplies, games books, terrain pieces I bought. I got to the point, like any addict, where I was “under reporting” my habit and hiding some of my […]

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Mind-boggling miniature painting contest

Mind-boggling miniature painting contest

Gareth writes – A few years back, I got obsessed with sci-fi tabletop wargamming (namely, Warhammer 4000). I even ran a popular sci-fi game modeling site for a time. As part of covering the hobby (at least that’s what I told the taxman), I attended several Games Day conventions in Baltimore. I thought my painting […]

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