Simon Norrington

@simonnorrington

Sharing a passion for painting, modeling, and wargaming. Loyal (though long-suffering) fan of underdog teams like Tottenham and the NY Jets. Proudly embracing my inner geek with a love for Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Stargate, and more.

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Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· 14d

Now it decides to be cloudy... 🙄 #eclipse

A cloudy sky blocking the view of the 2026 eclipse.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· 27d

Hammer by name, hammer by nature. Wulf Sternhammer lets his "Happy Stick" do most of the talking, and it tends to leave a lasting impression! #Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday #wargaming

Painted Wulf Sternhammer miniature posed mid-stride on a grass-covered base, carrying a large black hammer over one shoulder. The figure has a long braided beard, dark armour, and a green tunic with fur trim. The miniature is photographed close up against a softly blurred tabletop terrain background of fields and pathways, with warm lighting highlighting the details of the model and textured grass.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jul 8

More #3Dprinting this week! This time I’ve printed some miniature Stonehenge-inspired terrain for my fantasy and historical tabletop games. Once painted up, these pieces should add plenty of atmosphere to my gaming table. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames #wipwednesday

Three small stone archways with carved Celtic-style knotwork stand in the back row, while three rune-covered standing stones and broken stone fragments are arranged on oval bases in the foreground. Some of the runes are highlighted with blue paint, giving the pieces an ancient, weathered stone appearance suitable for a fantasy or historical gaming setting.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jul 6

For #MiniatureMonday, I printed and painted a Kazon warband from #StarTrek: Voyager using my new Bambu FDM printer. These free STL files may be basic, but they printed in just 3 hours and painted up surprisingly well. A playable Trek force for pennies in filament! #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Three painted Kazon miniatures from Star Trek: Voyager standing on round textured bases. The figures feature the species' distinctive wild, spiked hairstyles and wear yellow, brown, and green clothing typical of Kazon factions. One miniature holds a small device, another stands with folded arms, and the third is armed with a rifle. The models are photographed outdoors on a wooden surface with a blurred fence in the background.

Three painted Kazon miniatures from Star Trek: Voyager displayed on round, metal-textured bases. Each figure wears yellow-toned Kazon clothing and features the species' distinctive ridged, wild hair. The miniature on the left is aiming a pistol, the centre figure is holding a device across its chest, and the figure on the right is carrying a larger weapon over one shoulder while holding another item in its free hand. The models are photographed on a wooden surface with a softly blurred outdoor background.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jul 3

I went through a period of experimenting with different glitter effects to add a shiny, glimmering finish to ice dresses and lightsabers, aiming to make them catch the light and stand out on the tabletop. #Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday

Because Elsa is a copyrighted character, it's best to describe the resemblance rather than state that the figures are Elsa.

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Two hand-painted fantasy miniature figures resembling an ice princess character, each wearing a glittering blue gown and long blond braid, stand on round bases covered with snow-like texture. The miniatures are displayed on artificial grass with a blurred backdrop of a timber-framed village building and foliage.

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Two painted fantasy miniature figures stand on round black bases on a grassy gaming terrain. One miniature depicts a green frog-like warrior in a brown tunic, raising a glittering orange sword while reaching forward with an open hand. The second miniature depicts a hooded adventurer carrying a glittering blue sword over one shoulder. A blurred backdrop of a timber-framed village building fills the background.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jul 1

Been putting my 3D printer through its paces with this old-school fantasy outpost! The final section finished printing today, and it's all assembled. Next up: primer, paint, and bringing it to life on the tabletop! 🎨🏰🖨️ #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames #wipwednesday

A partially assembled 3D-printed fantasy watchtower terrain piece for 28mm tabletop wargaming. The unpainted white modular structure features a central tower with battlements, raised platforms, stairways, bridges, and defensive walls mounted on a textured oval base. A single painted 28mm miniature stands in the courtyard to demonstrate scale, with a small tan log pile and black fence section at the front. The terrain is photographed indoors on a grey sofa.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 30

Rare entry for #TerrainTuesday! Painted up some pieces I printed while learning the ropes. They’re not perfect as test models, but too good to waste and they still work nicely on the table. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Overhead view of a detailed miniature tavern interior diorama placed inside a rectangular building shell, showing multiple painted tabletop figures standing and sitting around wooden tables and benches. A long central bar counter is surrounded by figures, with mugs placed on the surface. Against the walls are boarded-up windows, a few small barrels, and larger brewing casks on stands. In the foreground, a food-laden table with bread and dishes is visible.

Overhead view of a miniature tavern interior diorama with painted tabletop figures gathered around a central bar, wooden benches and tables, a fireplace against the back wall, large barrels on stands, and a food-covered table to the right. The scene sits inside a rectangular building with boarded windows and a tiled floor.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 29

More dwarves for #MiniatureMonday. A dwarf lord borne aloft on a shield by two sturdy bearers (a purchase inspired by Asterix!), alongside a characterful command trio with detailed shields and banner. Painted 3D prints sourced via Etsy. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Painted tabletop miniature of a fantasy warrior standing on a base, holding a double-headed axe and wearing ornate armour with a sunburst-style helmet crest and red cape, being lifted by two smaller figures below, set against a scenic backdrop of a lake and trees behind a low stone wall.

Painted tabletop miniatures of three dwarf warriors standing in a row, each holding a round shield decorated with animal emblems, with a red banner bearing a symbol mounted on a pole behind them; the figures are set on textured bases with grass, in front of a backdrop of timber-framed buildings.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 24

Guess who snagged a 3D printer in the Bambu sale? Now one hobby is fuelling another. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames #wipwednesday

A group of small, white 3D‑printed miniature objects arranged on a wooden floor, including two cylindrical tanks on stands, a workshop-style table with small items on top, a bench, a machine or control unit, and several rectangular bases or trays.

Three small white 3D‑printed miniature figures with raised arms stand on circular bases.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 22

“We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” TV nostalgia for #MiniatureMonday this week. Featuring a 28mm Bob Ross tribute alongside the Sheriff of Nottingham and Norman soldiers from the anarchic BBC TV series Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–94). #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

28mm painted miniature of an artist styled like Bob Ross, standing on a textured round base and holding a paintbrush and palette with bright colours; the figure has a distinctive curly hairstyle and beard, and is posed in front of a scenic backdrop with a stone wall and soft-focus landscape.

28mm painted miniatures depicting the Sheriff of Nottingham character flanked by two Norman soldiers, inspired by a classic British TV comedy; the central figure wears a colorful tunic and cap with arms folded, while the guards in chainmail armor hold weapons. All three stand on textured round bases set against a model stone wall and a soft-focus countryside backdrop.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 16

Bloody hell! Digging out some minis for this week’s game and found these three chunky 3D-printed figures I bought and painted last year have cracked open. Looks like uncured resin inside expanded in the May heatwave. Not sure they’re salvageable or even safe now. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Three hand-painted tabletop miniatures of bulky figures in bright green outfits stand on round black bases against a white background. The left figure faces forward holding a large sledgehammer, the middle figure is turned slightly sideways holding a blue weapon, and the right figure is shown from the back with a raised arm holding a tool. The paintwork highlights folds in the clothing with lighter green tones, with red accents on belts and shoes, and visible white basing material around the feet.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 15

Ready for the tabletop and ideal for Scrapjacks or Space Station Zero. These Artizan ‘Frontier’ minis are mostly Speedpaint marker work, with a touch of brush detail. Quick, scrappy, and hopefully dangerous to at least to their enemies! #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames #miniaturemonday

Three painted sci‑fi human miniature figures stand on round textured bases, each holding a firearm; one wears a blue jacket and beanie, while the other two wear red uniforms, set against a blurred futuristic desert city backdrop with domed buildings.

Three painted sci‑fi civilian miniatures stand on round textured bases: one in a yellow suit with a red helmet holding equipment, one in a blue outfit with a cybernetic eye holding a container, and one in blue overalls with a red hat and tool belt, set against a blurred futuristic desert settlement backdrop.

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Three painted sci‑fi explorer miniatures stand on round textured bases: one in an orange suit holding a rifle, one in a yellow suit drinking from a mug, and one in a blue suit carrying gear, set against a blurred alien landscape with ruined structures.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 15

More Speedpaint marker practice this week. These include two warhounds from the free Abyssal Dwarf sprues picked up at Salute, alongside a Gryph-crow mini from the first issue of Warhammer: Spearhead. Great fun experimenting with colour and speed. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames #miniaturemonday

Two painted warhound miniatures stand on gravel-textured bases, one dark grey and one orange-brown with darker markings, both with spiked backs and red eyes, set against a softly blurred mountain landscape backdrop.

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A painted miniature of a fantasy creature resembling a beaked, dog-like bird stands on a textured base, featuring a metallic grey body with bright blue feathered mane and tail, set against a softly blurred mountain landscape.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 15

For this week’s #MiniatureMonday, I’ve finally painted the Dwarf Clan Steelskins I picked up from Etsy back in 2024. Clearly bought with a long-forgotten project in mind, but it’s great to finally bring these sturdy dwarfs to life on the tabletop. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Three painted miniature dwarf warriors stand in a row on a grassy base, each holding a round shield with a gold symbol and raising a hammer; a blurred mountain landscape forms the background.

Close-up of two painted dwarf warrior miniatures on grassy bases, each holding a large round shield with a gold emblem; one raises a hammer while the other lifts an axe, with a softly blurred mountain landscape in the background.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 8

“The court is in session.” More #MiniatureMonday: two Q miniatures from the #StarTrek: Away Team board game, painted with Speedpaint markers. #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Two painted miniature figures depicting Q from Star Trek: The Next Generation, each wearing a red robe with black accents, a tall black hat, and a gold ornamental chain, standing on round bases with arms extended forward against a neutral background.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Jun 1

Missed #MiniatureMonday last week thanks to the Bank Holiday, but back now! Painted these #StarTrek: Away Team figures using Speedpaint markers. Klingons are oddly therapeutic to work on. Finished in under an hour, and the markers held up well despite the heat. 🌞 #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Five painted tabletop miniatures with ridged foreheads and long hair stand in a row on circular gridded bases. Each figure wears dark clothing and holds a weapon such as a rifle or pistol. The figures are arranged against a plain, slightly worn white background with soft lighting.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· May 30

Yay, there's a new friendly #wargaming shop opened up in #Southampton. Early days in terms of stock, but picked up some paint and free stickers. After all, who doesn't like free stickers? thegoblinsnook.co.uk #nerdling #wargames #tabletopgaming

Stickers of green goblins advertising a shop called The Goblins Nook.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· May 18

Various miniatures painted this week 🎨: Kirsh, Boy Kavalier, and Wendy from Alien: Earth 👽, plus a trio of cyberpunk/sci‑fi civilian figures and two more that fit perfectly into an Alien or Star Wars-inspired setting. #MiniatureMonday #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Three painted tabletop miniatures displayed on round bases in front of a blurred market-street backdrop. From left to right, the figures represent Kirsh, Boy Kavalier, and Wendy from the TV show Alien: Earth. Kirsh wears a green outfit, Boy Kavalier holds a small green apple, and Wendy stands with a blade.

Three painted tabletop miniatures stand on round bases against a blurred market street backdrop. The left figure holds a clipboard and wears a red outfit, the centre figure in a bright jacket holds a small object, and the right figure in a long coat gestures while holding items, all detailed with textured bases.

Two painted tabletop miniatures stand on textured round bases before a blurred futuristic marketplace scene. The left figure wears a brown jacket over blue clothing with hands on hips, while the right figure wears a darker jacket, pointing outward with one hand and holding an object in the other.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· May 12

The picture on the left is the view from the hotel on Sunday. Picture on the right is the same view after the snow storms today. Yep, snow storms in May!!! 🤯❄🏔

Picture of some Austrian mountains with snow on them.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· May 8

Spending the next 3 hours on this 🙂

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· May 8

Green vibes in this pic from this week’s game of "Chivalrous Bum". Merrymen v Normans! #Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· May 5

Tried Speedpaint markers for the first time over the past few days. Each mini took about 15 mins. Great for painting while watching TV. Still need brushes for inking & varnish though. Downsides: limited palette and tricky access to all areas. #wargaming #wargames #miniaturepainting #nerdlings

Four hand-painted tabletop miniatures arranged on a white surface against a plain wall: on the left, an armoured figure with a fur collar sits on a brown horse mounted on a textured base; in the centre foreground, a figure in a long orange coat points a handgun forwards; behind, a taller humanoid figure with an orange, ridged face extends one arm outward; on the right, a bulky armoured figure with a bald head stands on a round base scattered with debris.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 27

Going Golden while demons fizz like soda‑pop! 😉 Two complete HUNTR/X sets finished. One as chart‑topping idols living double lives as demon hunters. The other in full stage costume glory. Saja Boys: K‑pop stars by day, soul‑sucking demons by night. #MiniatureMonday #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

Painted 3D models of HUNTR/X characters posed on round bases, shown in dynamic combat stances. Each miniature features bright, cyberpunk‑style clothing, detailed weapons, and varied hairstyles, photographed against a blurred neon city street backdrop.

Painted 3D models of HUNTR/X characters standing on circular bases, each holding a weapon and posed as if mid‑action. The miniatures wear coordinated black‑and‑white outfits with gold accents, set against a futuristic urban background.

Painted 3D‑printed models of the Saja Boys standing on round bases, each figure posed upright in casual modern clothing. The miniatures feature varied outfits in bright and muted colors, detailed textures, and individual hairstyles, photographed on a tabletop with a neutral indoor background.

Painted 3D‑printed models of the Saja Boys wearing long dark coats and wide‑brimmed hats, posed with outstretched hands as if mid‑action. The figures stand on circular bases and are shown as a coordinated group against the same tabletop setting.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 18

Happy Superman Day! Look what turned up today! After all, "there's no point in being grown-up if you can't be childish sometimes" 😉 #Superman #SupermanDay

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 17

It’s been a while since I revisited these. The elves are proper old‑school, dating back to the early 1990s, while the knight and dwarf are much more recent sculpts. #Nerdlings #FindFolkFriday

Five painted fantasy archer miniatures stand on green grass-textured bases, posed in a loose formation. Each figure wears a yellow hooded cloak and green clothing, and holds a curved bow at the ready. The miniatures are painted in bright, contrasting colours and set against a blurred background that suggests a stone wall or tabletop terrain.

A painted miniature of a mounted medieval knight rides forward across a grass‑textured base. The rider wears silver armour with a green cloak and holds a long red lance angled forward. The horse is painted grey and is draped in a bright yellow caparison decorated with red heraldic animal symbols. A blurred background suggests a tabletop battlefield with countryside and stone wall scenery.

A painted fantasy warrior miniature stands on a rocky, grass‑textured base, holding a raised spiked mace in one hand. The figure has a long bright yellow beard, a bare upper torso, and wears brown boots and simple clothing with yellow accents. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a tabletop battlefield with countryside scenery.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 14

Picked up these Micro Art Studio Pepinillo Van kits at #Salute this year. Quick and easy to build, with a great sci‑fi vibe. Perfect for cyberpunk or Mega‑City One, and simple, effective tabletop terrain. #wargaming #terraintuesday #nerdlings

A tabletop sci‑fi diorama showing weathered futuristic vehicles and buildings. In the foreground, two yellow, taxi‑branded armored pods with black windows sit on a printed base. Behind them are green and black cargo crates with futuristic symbols, a small standing miniature figure, and scattered sci‑fi accessories, all arranged on a work surface.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 13

Locked, loaded, and tabletop‑ready. 🎯 A 3D‑printed miniature of John Wick, as portrayed by Keanu Reeves - the Baba Yaga himself. Zoey from K‑Pop Demon Hunters as a painted miniature. “Demons picked the wrong stage.” #MiniatureMonday #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames

A painted tabletop miniature of John Wick standing on a round base, aiming a handgun forward with both hands. The small model wears a jacket and trousers, appears weathered and dusty, and is photographed against a blurred urban street scene with other figures in the background.

A painted tabletop miniature of Zoey from K‑Pop Demon Hunters, posed mid‑turn on a round base. The figure wears a sleeveless outfit with teal, purple, and yellow accents, chunky shoes, and fingerless gloves, with one hand raised holding glowing, crystal‑like shapes. A blurred urban scene forms the background.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 12

My fairly modest haul from #Salute yesterday: ticked off a few items from the shopping list, plus a couple of impulse buys. Slightly gutted not to snag the Army Painter Speedpaint markers - who knew they’d be so popular? #Salute53

Various wargame material - mdf kits, dice tray and resin figures.

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Apr 11

And we've arrived #Salute53 #Salute

Simon Norrington@simonnorrington· Mar 30

Fresh off the painting desk: my 28mm Fifteenth Doctor miniature! 🎨 Long coat, bold colours, and plenty of attitude in tiny scale. “I’m the Doctor. I save people.” Ready for timey-wimey tabletop adventures - just don’t blink… 👀 #DoctorWho #MiniatureMonday #wargaming #nerdlings #wargames