Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
“Everyone makes mistakes.” Isn’t this what you hear when something goes badly? The problem with mistakes is oftentimes they don’t go away. You can fix certain choices you made with more action. You have to live with the consequences of your error. In this post, I write about my thoughts regarding those mistakes you probably […]
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Want better photos of your miniatures? Get a photo light box! You don’t need a fancy camera. Your smart phone will probably do a great job. All you need is “good light”. A light box or photo booth are an important tool if you’re looking for professional quality images of your miniatures. In this article,
Best Lightbox for Miniature and Model Photography (Top 5 Reviewed and Tips) Read More »
Are you painting miniatures and looking for new techniques to try? Miniature painting tutorials are everywhere. But, the use of watercolor for washing miniatures is a fairly unique way to paint models. In this article, I show you how to paint a warjack from the Retribution of Scyrah faction of Privateer Press’ Warmachine tabletop strategy
Watercolor Washes: How to Paint a Warmachine Warjack (10 Steps! ) Read More »
Are you wondering how to paint your 3D printed models? 3D printed miniatures look a lot better with a good paint job to bring out all those details. Painting 3D printed minis is the same process as painting other kit models and miniatures. But, there are a few places that require a little more thought
Painting a 3D Printed Hydralisk Model for Display: 11 Fun Steps! Read More »
Are you looking for the best washes for painting miniatures? How do you know what wash to use for your models? Acrylic washes are a thinned version of paint. Washes provide a way for you to darken, shift-color, or even highlight parts of your model. If you use washes a certain way, the techniques also
Top 7 Best Washes for Painting Miniatures and Models (Tips) Read More »
I was doodling, drawing at the dinner table in the kitchen at 1 o’ clock in the morning. I’m on night watch for our twin baby sons, when my wife wakes up and walks by me to get a drink of water. If we are all hard-wired to think a certain way, can we change
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Do you get bored? Is the daily routine becoming too “easy”? Everyone needs adventure in their life. There is a need to embrace meaning in life. Adventure is a way to see beyond the present into a hopeful, exciting future. Embracing hope for tomorrow is a key to happiness. But, it is a fight. Embracing
Do You Day Dream? Doodling Visions, Ideas, and Tips! Read More »
Are you wondering about the possibility of 3D printing your own miniatures? There are free 3D files for almost anything now. Even your favorite wargame miniatures are coming to an open source database near you. Out of simple curiosity, I did an online search for free 3D printable files for Warhammer 40k and Forgeworld models.
3D Print and Paint a Forgeworld Warhammer 40k Tank (13 Easy Steps!) Read More »
I’ve been trying to teach myself how to draw again. But, I don’t want to just “draw” anymore like I did when I was younger. I want to express abstract concepts and ideas. Unlike writing poetry or stories (or blog posts), drawing and doodling images have the power to HIT YOU IN THE FACE. Okay,
Learning to Draw, Again: Doodling and Discovery (5 Tips) Read More »
If you’re looking for something to draw, science has a ton of easy subjects you can try. Scientific drawings of plants were my early favorites. The organic structure of trees and flowers made them easy for me to replicate on paper. My favorite subjects when I was a kid were bare trees in winter. I
Sketching for Science: Neurons in Fountain Pen Ink Read More »
Hero Forge has been letting hobbyists design and 3D print custom miniatures since 2015, and the material lineup has expanded a great deal since I first painted this piece. Standard Plastic, Premium Plastic, Color-Printed Plastic, Ultra HD Color Plastic, and Bronze are now all available, each suited to different painting goals. This guide covers Premium
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Are you looking for good papercraft terrain for Warhammer 40k, Kill Team, Infinity, or role playing games, like Dungeon and Dragons (DnD)? Paper models or papercraft is a budget-friendly, fast way to get awesome looking wargaming terrain and buildings on your tabletop. Good tabletop papercraft terrain is all over the internet and a lot of
Great Papercraft Terrain for Tabletop Gaming! Easy Mode! Read More »
Are you a tabletop miniature gamer? The battlefield you play on might be a dining room table, but it should be more. That’s where terrain pieces come into play. If you’re playing games like Warhammer 40k and looking for terrain ideas, all it takes is an online search. Images of beautiful wargaming terrain are everywhere.
3 Awesome Ways to Make Wargaming Terrain (Cheap, Easy, Free) Read More »
Are you trying to choose a paint color scheme for your miniatures? Looking for a good paint scheme for Warhammer 40k or other tabletop games? Even if you’re familiar with painting techniques, you’ll still need to know what colors to choose for painting miniatures. In this article, I share with you 5 simple ways you
How to Choose a Miniature Painting Color Scheme (5 Simple Ways) Read More »
Are you tired of shaking your huge collection of model paints every time you need to use them? Tabletop vortex mixers are commonplace in many commercial industries, but are great for serious hobbyist too. Hobby paints formulated for miniature painting are notorious for separating out in their bottles when left alone for extended periods of
Top 5 Best Vortex Hobby Paint Mixers for Miniature Painters Read More »