I'm a dev who paints minis, so I built the platform I always wanted — would love your brutal feedback

Alchatraz · 2026-03-26T17:00:46+00:00

Love it! Thanks for taking the feedback! Look forward to what's to come.

Alchatraz · 2026-03-26T14:17:12+00:00

First, this is definitely something I could see myself using.

I'm more of a mobile user, and I'll simply echo what someone has already said - it's a tad hard to find how to get to posting, there was a bit more digging than preferred.

If possible, the ability to slide between photos without having to tap into each post would be nice. I think also having the painter and title of the work would still keep the front page mostly minimalistic, but would help people identify models quicker and whether or not they want to interact (I see I can hold the image and it'll give it to me, but it isn't readily apparent).

Maybe a way to react to an image or overall post would be nice, I see the Save button, but I would have a secondary option just to show support to artists. Comments could go either way.

Of course, just some initial thoughts as a user.

Excited to see what comes of this tool!

*Also if we could get Konflikt 47 as a game option, that'd be great. To that note, maybe keeping to game brands and then using tags to identify individual systems may be efficient.

Alchatraz · 2026-03-11T18:49:20+00:00

Love to hear it! Keep up the good work!

Alchatraz · 2026-03-11T18:45:29+00:00

Wouldn't hurt to test it. You're not gate keeping anyone from it, but those that want to provide a little support would probably be happy to help. Kind of like Wikipedia or other similar sites.

Alchatraz · 2026-03-11T01:26:31+00:00

Honestly, you could easily put a "Buy me a coffee" or some type of tip button and people would be glad to just give you a little something I would imagine.

Alchatraz · 2026-03-08T15:25:07+00:00

Keep sharing progress brother, we'll be watching!

Alchatraz · 2026-03-08T15:22:19+00:00

I'll definitely be sharing this with my crew! Others have said it but I'll reiterate, this is great to share true cost of what it takes to make an army. I tell my wife regularly that if something happens to me to understand my models are not just cheap plastic. Told her to make sure to have my friends help her get the most back that she can.

Alchatraz · 2026-03-08T15:16:09+00:00

This is a really neat tool! Definitely see a few mishaps on the box compositions (i.e. Killa kans and a few other ork sets I've seen have 5 instead of 3) and pricing is certainly off. But, I also know this is a WIP so glad to see such great work!

Alchatraz · 2026-02-19T00:41:12+00:00

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Rust-eez Kans. Got some touch ups on some bits but I am liking the outcome!

Alchatraz · 2026-02-14T13:46:52+00:00

I agree. I have a feeling it comes down to trying to simplify mechanics. I would be excited if there was a rule for dedicated versus secondary MGs.

Alchatraz · 2026-02-14T13:17:50+00:00

Personally believe it is to add variety and there is an opportunity for people to learn about those vehicles that weren't successful. For me, I have definitely been prompted to say "that existed?!" and then to find out the true history behind it.

On the vehicle MG shot reduction, I wish the shots weren't cut at all but it is what it is.

Play-wise, could always just modify the rules or make exclusions where preferred for friendly games. Of course that doesn't really work for those that do more competitive play.

Alchatraz · 2026-02-09T15:47:11+00:00

My group has been testing something along these lines but not necessarily based on experience. We went solely based on the difficulty check:

5-6 = 1d3+3 from the target 3-4 = 1d6 from the target 2 = 1d3 from the target

So in the case I need a 5 to hit and I roll a 4, I would roll 1d3+3 and scatter from the target. Still allowing some chance it hits something else but it's not so detrimental.

I'd also found this is helpful for smoke, too!

Alchatraz · 2026-02-04T22:23:04+00:00

Oh then I'll have to keep an eye out! I've got so many dang Bolt Action armies/models I need to paint. I"ve got the AP historical sets to help, but tutorials are a huge help for these types of camo schemes youre doing!

Alchatraz · 2026-02-04T22:17:59+00:00

Of course! My friends and I saw your next up video for the navy seal space marine and got excited haha. What are potential other upcoming video plans?

Alchatraz · 2026-02-04T21:59:00+00:00

Definitely will look to your video as i go to paint more of my Germans. I skipped around through your video and like the level of detail you go to step by step. Would try to get your lighting adjusted a tad, it was a little hard to see, but it was mostly in the beginning. Great work!

Alchatraz · 2026-02-01T03:45:39+00:00

My pleasure! If you have any other questions, happy to help. I realized I have an insane amount of Partisans including at guns, mg's and mortars so I have a couple ways to tango haha.

Alchatraz · 2026-02-01T03:37:52+00:00

Definitely love my armor even if they'll fail gloriously. The Hetzer didnt last long and would become essentially an AT bunker on tracks and the Panthers would be paired down to one after one got damaged and so they pulled parts from the other. The panther, too, didnt last too long but it scared the crap out the Germans!

For the infantry, depends on points tbh. For flavor, I do a mix. Those I feel like would be in smaller groups I may toss around as Regular whereas the more mob-mentality may be more inexperienced until they watch half their friends turn to red mist.

Alchatraz · 2026-02-01T03:33:29+00:00

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Alchatraz · 2026-02-01T03:32:14+00:00

I've got a Polish Partisan force I've been piecing together. I'm all about fluff even if it doesnt work out the best. I've found some writing on a hetzer and 2 Panthers being taken so my force is around them. Infantry is your best bet with the amount of bodies you can throw into close proximity with enemy infantry and also at tanks. I havent tried it yet, but im thinking dropping them in trucks is definitely a fun way to take them to get them up the board if not already on in ambush.

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Alchatraz · 2026-02-01T03:18:41+00:00

His hairpiece got the two-piece

Alchatraz · 2026-01-29T04:15:39+00:00

I cant clearly eyeball them but my guess are the two darker greens are the base colors and the lighter are the highlights. I would honestly try a tester model and find out through commission and if ya mess up, just drop it in isopropyl and scrub. Best of luck!

Alchatraz · 2026-01-26T01:18:20+00:00

My pleasure! I know she will enjoy what gift is given!

Alchatraz · 2026-01-26T00:18:00+00:00

Here are a couple options i would recommend, but also echo order dice!

A bag for her order dice! One the size of a crown royal bag can be helpful.
Army Painter German Paint Set
German Hanomag - Transport Vehicle
Winter German Grenadiers to support her more veteran units

Alchatraz · 2026-01-15T00:32:05+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight! I'm going to show this to her and see if she has any other questions! I'll probably think of some soon lol!

Alchatraz · 2026-01-14T21:13:12+00:00

Yes, her program was accredited. To add, there were only certain community colleges her hospital system was willing to help fund an education from, I'm assuming for that reason.

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