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I have returned

Well, it's been several years away from blogging due to time pressure and the rise of instagram. I now find myself in a new country (Canada), my leadpile and hobby equipment locked up in a different country (UK), almost everything in my life has changed. I no longer have a ferret or a motorcycle, but I do have a very nice girlfriend who encouraged me to start painting again (and this blog) and a cat. I guess I'm not so solitary anymore.

If you are here from IG, welcome! If you have been following me around since 2011, welcome back and have yourself a big hug!



My first photo is my current painting setup. An army painter starter set, some D&D brushes, citadel water pot (they are great, serioulsy!) and mk2 figure holder (Pretty good but I kind of miss the mk1)... And cardboard garbage hobby station! It's about as functional as a manufactured hobby tray only it was free.

I will probably build a nicer one once I can buy things in dollar stores again (Toronto has been under a lot of well justified restrictions throughout the plague) but I have quite a bit of affection for this one at the moment.

2 people were instrumental in re-starting this blog. My very supportive girlfriend and fellow Canadian Allison M! After being trapped in Australia for an entire year, I arrived home (thanks to GF's tireless efforts) and received a welcome package of minis from Allison. I couldn't ignore this and here we are.


What will you find on this blog, formerly known as "Tiny solitary soldiers"?
  • Posts about what I'm painting
  • Solo gaming
  • 15mm Sci-fi minis, the best scale for sci fi! (I kid, but also I don't)
  • 28mm Frugal fantasy minis!
  • Observations about returning to painting
  • Tips on saving a few dollars as you navigate the hobby (eg:15mm sci fi)
  • Small press and indy rules
Have a great day, be excellent to each other, see you next time!
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

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  1. Ockman11 June 2021 at 22:47

    Great to see you back, sorry to hear about Rufus...

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  2. blacksmith12 June 2021 at 03:29

    I'm happy to see you around again; missed your blog posts a lot. Welcome back!

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    1. Spacejacker12 June 2021 at 12:49

      It's great to be back, thank you for your support!

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  3. daveb12 June 2021 at 13:37

    I was wondering why your old blog suddenly got nukes/disappeared. Welcome back! I sometimes ruminate on where I'd start for paints if I had to make a brand new collection (for myself or someone else)

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    1. Spacejacker12 June 2021 at 17:34

      I kind of wish I hadn't nuked it now, but it was riddled with spam. I chose Army painter warpaints largely because they are the cheapest and do the job reasonably well. The washes are great too!

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    2. Ockman12 June 2021 at 21:45

      At least it is backed up on the wayback machine. Isn't it possible to "un-nuke" it?

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    3. Spacejacker13 June 2021 at 06:03

      There is a time limit to revive it that has expired. I have a lot of the old photos though, maybe I will do sone throwback posts :)

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  4. Skully13 June 2021 at 10:48

    Oh my god. It is like witnessing the return of the great mothership after aeons in space. I am very happy being able to finally tell you that you have changed the hobby for me. Tiny Solitary Soldiers got me into 15mm gaming and I dare to say that I have made quite a journey in this scale now. Thank you so much for the inspiration I drew from your work. I will surely watch this blog and steal at least half of your ideas - just like I did in the past. If you want to see the mess you have caused in my wargaming world, feel free to have a look here:

    https://15mmthroughspaceandtime.blogspot.com/

    Glad to have you back with us,

    Skully (consider me being a fanboy)

    ;)

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    1. Spacejacker14 June 2021 at 08:12

      Whoa! Blog followed, I think you have surpassed me in several areas! So good to see 15mm scale being pushed so far! I am even more motivated to get going on some fresh stuff! Thank you for the warm welcome, I'm glad to be back!

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    2. Skully14 June 2021 at 12:55

      "I think you have surpassed me in several areas!"

      I will print this out, frame it and put it on my hobby room wall! :D

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  5. Skully13 June 2021 at 11:09

    Wait... you NUKED Tiny Solitary Soldiers??? Noooooooooooooooooo!

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  6. Barks25 June 2021 at 15:58

    Great to have you back!

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  7. Darren30 July 2021 at 14:34

    Nice to see you back....followed your blog for years. I am in Bowmanville, Ontario myself. I would be honoured to connect sometime.

    http://darebearsminiemporium.blogspot.com/?m=1

    http://darebearsminiemporium.blogspot.com/?m=1

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    1. Spacejacker31 July 2021 at 07:44

      Thank you , much appreciated! I've been looking at your perry and GZG stuff, exceptional!

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