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Did you know that 1 out of 4 people in the United States suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder (source)? 1 out of 5 adults have an anxiety disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH). Chances are you or someone you know has an anxiety disorder. Fear touches […]
Anxiety: A Tangible Reason to Paint Miniatures Read More »
This article is a descriptive overview of the differences between tabletop quality and display level miniature painting standards. What do the terms “tabletop standard”, “display level”, or collector quality” mean in regards to miniature painting? This seems to be a recurring question in the miniature painting community. And, it is an especially relevant topic for
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In this miniature hobby-world, there are three kinds of people: MORE: PAINT CONVERSION CHART (DOWNLOAD) If you’re in category #3, and hate painting miniatures, I might have a hard time convincing you otherwise (a topic for another article). But, for those of you who are #1 and #2 people, love to paint miniatures and are
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Addiction is a word that is thrown around a lot: I’m addicted to coffee; I’m addicted to this/that. Whether it’s an innocent Privateer Press, Games Workshop, or an elicit legal activity, all are habit forming and puts us (humans) at risk for becoming addicted. Anything that deeply rewards us for partaking has the potential to capture
Can Tabletop Wargaming Be Classified as an Addiction? Read More »
When it comes to the world of tabletop gaming and miniature collecting, the thrill of holding a character you’ve created is unmatched. This is where Hero Forge steps in, revolutionizing the way we interact with our tabletop heroes. As a passionate gamer and miniatures enthusiast, I recently delved into the world of Hero Forge’s custom
Hero Forge Review: Custom 3D Printed Miniatures (Close-Up Photos) Read More »
Are you looking for that perfect color in your preferred brand of miniature paint? Or, maybe the paint you wanted doesn’t exist anymore. It’s out of production. You need a paint comparison chart that allows you to convert miniature paint colors from one brand to another. I personally tend to work out the color palette
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I’ve often wondered how miniature painters actually film their videos for YouTube. What camera do they use? Where does it sit relative to the model? How do they frame close-up shots without blocking the view with their hands? There’s plenty of finished video content out there, but surprisingly little written guidance on the camera setup
How I Set Up My Camera to Film Miniature Painting Read More »
In this article I describe my thoughts and process about how I made my first battle report video. I learned a lot, and I hope my experience helps or simply inspires those of you who are just starting out. This video documents a game of Warmachine/Hordes I played using my Grymkin army, which faced-off against
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Do you lick your brushes to keep a fine point? Many painters lick their brushes for this purpose. Other miniature painters work saliva into the bristles with their fingers, which can help maintain brush shape. Well, given how exposed our brushes may become toward saliva during the course of painting (see the reasons miniature painters lick
Saliva May Be Good for Miniature Paint Brushes Read More »
Do you paint miniatures? If so, you’ve probably realized how much stuff you’re going to need or want. The miniature painting hobby if given enough time and pressure will create a veritable mountain of doo-dads and widgets galore. Well, I’m not here to stop you on your slippery slide to financial ruin and despair. Minimalism
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It’s an interesting topic to talk about. I know many us, me included, drink coffee on a daily basis. We drink it for many reasons. Some like the taste, others like the warmth of the mug in their hands while they work or think those deep thoughts we all have: “How do I make an
Caffeine: Neuroscience for the Tabletop Gamer Read More »
Painting a large model like a Warhammer 40k Imperial Knight has a number of unique challenges. Unlike the smaller tabletop miniatures of the 40k Universe, like Space Marines, Imperial Knights have much more surface area and details. In this article, I highlight several techniques I used to paint this Imperial Knight. For the sake of
How to Paint an Imperial Knight (8 Easy Steps) Read More »
I never expected to pick up the Grymkin faction (Warmachine/Hordes tabletop game). But, when I saw the models and the night-marish style….Taking control of monsters of bad-dreams couldn’t be boring, right? I now own a large collection of Grymkin models. They are fun to paint! In this article, I quickly detail how I painted the Skin
Grymkin: Skin & Moans Warbeast (How to Paint) Read More »
Do you want your photos to have more impact? Are they dull? Here’s the good news: you don’t need new equipment to take better photographs. Here’s one simple tip to improve your photos: find and use structure to compose your images. Look at how the elements within your camera frame work together, or fight each
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“Wheeeel, fix…” my 2-year old daughter said. “I can’t–” I’m holding the plastic tire in my hand, as she hands me the yellow toy truck (a bulldozer). On a bright sunny day, I was in the local playground with my 2-yr old daughter. We found a broken toy bull dozer. It lay on the dirt,
Some Broken Things Can’t Be Fixed, Ever. Read More »