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Painting yellow is a love-hate relationship for miniature painters. It’s vibrant, eye-catching, and iconic for armies like the Imperial Fists, but its poor coverage can make even seasoned painters grit their teeth. If you’re like me, you paint to relax, escape, and experiment with different colors to keep things fresh. In this article, I’ll compare […]
Top 5 Yellow Paints for Miniatures: A Comparison and Guide Read More »
I’ve been playing a lot of video games lately, partly because they are easy to get into. As a busy adult, video games are great escapism, especially the action RPGs, e.g., Diablo-esque. But, I miss the tabletop experience—the miniatures, the strategic layout, and the top-down perspective that offers control and immersion. As I dabble into
10 Video Games That Could Be Miniature Games, If Not Already! Read More »
Is a cordless airbrush and compressor worth it? Yes, but only if you can live with its limitations. In my mind, trying to decide whether to get a battery powered airbrush kit is like trying to choose between a gaming laptop and desktop PC. Both can handle the job, but each comes with distinct pros
Should You Bother with a Cordless Airbrush and Compressor? Read More »
Are you looking for a cool office lamp for your workspace or hobby spaces? A stylish desk lamp can help you focus, immerse you in a better mindset, and stimulate your imagination. Choosing the right office lamp color may even reduce stress and anxiety, and keep you calm through that high pressure task. As with
15 Cool Office Lamps for Any Workspace (Review) Read More »
Are you looking for simple tips to improve your miniature photography? Taking better pictures of your models and miniatures can really enhance your enjoyment of the hobby. Whether you’re a tabletop wargamer, a miniature painter, or scale modeler who creates immersive dioramas, you’ll want to capture great photos of your work to share with others.
10 Simple Photography Tips for Miniature Painters and Modelers Read More »
Do you like expensive things? If you’re into scale modeling hobbies and miniatures, e.g., painting and assembling model kits, then you may be interested in what an extra hundred or more in your budget could buy. Over the years, I’ve shopped around for different tools and things that could give me a competitive edge, or
7 Luxury Hobby Things You Need to Want Read More »
How do you paint comic style or cel shaded miniatures? In this article, Neil Amswych shares his experience as a colorblind miniature painter, and his whimsical comic book style of painting. Read on to learn tips and insights into painting with a comic book style (e.g., cel shading) that you can use for boardgame miniatures,
Comic Style Miniatures: How This Color Blind Artist Paints! Read More »
Are you looking for the best 3D printer for miniatures? Speed, reliability, and resolution are the top 3 features you should be looking at. Enter the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra: a promising tool for those looking to efficiently print highly detailed miniatures. I had the amazing opportunity to drive this printer through a number of
Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra: Is This the Best Resin 3D Printer for Tabletop Miniatures in 2025? Read More »
Want to paint miniatures faster? Have a horde army collection that still wears bare plastic gray? Speed painting and quality don’t usually mix well. But, with some planning and a few shortcuts, you can get a decent quality paint job on a miniature with little effort. In this article, I share some of my tips
Speed Painting Miniature Armies (Simple Tips and Tricks) Read More »
The magic of miniatures lies in their ability to transport us to entire worlds contained within the smallest of scales. As an enthusiast of miniature art and a lover of holiday traditions, I was thrilled to check out Sally Wallace’s Christmas Emporium. This book is more than just a collection of beautiful scenes; it’s a
A Miniature Nostalgia Zone: Reviewing Sally Wallace’s “Christmas Emporium” Read More »
Are you looking for the ideal basing sand for miniatures and models? A finished base helps complete the overall look of a painted miniature or scale model. Applying miniature basing sand is quick, fast, and flexible. As such, I use basing sand often for my miniature painting projects. Here I share what I use and
Basing Sand for Miniatures (Ideas and Tips) Read More »
There are many different types of sealers that you can use to finish your miniatures and models. Miniature sealers come in both lacquer-based varnishes as well as water-based sealers, which have a lot of advantages over their solvent-based counterparts. There are also different finishes for the miniature sealer–matte, satin, or gloss. In this article I
Miniature Paint Sealers: Tips, Tricks, Guide Read More »
I game, I travel. Campaign nights in worlds afar need some careful planning, especially if you’re playing with miniatures. How are traveling with your painted minis? Need a good way to store your stuff while you’re busy with real life? You’re not alone… In this article, I run you through some of the coolest and
11 Best D&D Miniature Carrying Cases and Storage Options Read More »
Are you looking for a fast and easy way to paint a stone base? The base of a miniature adds a huge amount of atmosphere to a model. Stone or cracked rocky terrain is a common motif in a lot of fantasy miniatures, e.g., Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and other tabletop hobby games. A base
How to Paint Stone Ruin Bases for Miniatures (Tutorial) Read More »
Did you know that your smartphone can take amazing photos of your painted miniatures? Compact camera technology has come a long way! The image quality gap has narrowed between smartphones and cameras. Under proper conditions, images taken on smartphones are indistinguishable from consumer grade cameras. These include DSLR, compact bridge cameras, and mirrorless systems. So,
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