Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Published editorials with think-piece articles that express opinions related to the miniature painting hobby, wargaming, model building, and tabletop games. The opinions expressed in these articles are those of their individual writers.
Are you running out of space for storing your hobby paints? As your hobby needs expands, so does your paint collection. At some point, if you’re like me, you’ll have bottles from every maker, e.g., Vallejo, Army Painter, Citadel, and more. Most modular hobby paint racks sit on your painting desk. But, that’s precious real
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Painting miniatures is a sedentary hobby where you don’t exert a lot of physical energy. I’ve wondered whether the activity that we spend hours doing is unhealthy. Miniature painting is not exercise. Sure it’s great fun but the key question is whether our mini painting hobby is contributing to unhealthy habits with food and our
Is Miniature Painting a Fat Trap or Healthy Hobby? (Editorial) Read More »
I tested a 10-marker Chalkola kit with my three young children. Here’s how its ink, large tips, activity book, cleanup, and durability performed.
“Chalkola Dot Markers” for Creative Kids: The Best Dot Markers? (Review) Read More »
Here’s some extra motivation for painting miniatures! Are you just starting out in the hobby? Got your first models, but not sure if it’s worth investing the time to learn how to paint them well? Well, I’m here to tell you that there are a lot of skills you will pick up along the way
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Are you looking for a modular hobby paint rack for storing and organizing your miniature paints? If you’re like me and have collected a lot of model hobby paints over the years, then you’ll know the struggle. Organizing your paint collection and hobby tools is essential for a productive time at your desk. It also
Plydolex Modular Paint Rack: Looks, Smells, and More (Review) Read More »
I’ve always enjoyed trying to see from many different points of view from people. It helps me write this blog, and learn more about myself. Of course, I don’t agree with everything I hear, but I think it’s important to have a blank page for new ideas and build bridges. You never know what you’ll
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I am an avid miniature painter. I love the hobby and the community, but sometimes it can be really frustrating. There are times when you just don’t know what to paint. Worse yet, sometimes you have miniatures that seem boring or uninspiring. Do you look at that horde of unpainted Warhammer 40k models and feel
How to Paint Miniatures That Suck (Editorial) Read More »
Space marine figurine action figure unpainted McFarlane Toys Warhammer 40k – primaris Hellblaster
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What’s the best metal dice set for tabletop gamers? The answer to this question depends on a lot of factors, including your budget and what you need in a gaming dice set. Forged Gaming is one company that sells high-quality metal dice sets which are durable and cost-effective. They sent me a unique set to
Best Metal Dice Set? Forged Gaming Dice Sets for DnD and RPGs (Review) Read More »
Commissioned painting has allowed me to expand my skillset into areas I would not have otherwise explored. I can take new risks with my art.
Money Ruins Everything: Why I Paint Miniatures for Cash Read More »
Magic is one of the cornerstones of our favorite TTRPGs. But with only 5 or 6 differences in mechanical design between these magical classes, and the large overlap of spells and feats that any spell caster can use; begs the question: what is the difference between a Wizard and a Bard? Or a Druid and
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The task of painting miniatures is often difficult due to the difficulty in seeing what you are doing. The two solutions that I have found to be most helpful for this problem are a magnifying visor or a lamp with a magnifying glass. These magnifiers both have their pros and cons, so it can be
Best Hobby Magnifier for Miniatures and Models: Visor or Lamp? Read More »
Do you ever get stuck or bored with the same miniature painting approach? I do. After a while, I feel restricted to a miniature painting formula. I’m afraid that if I change my approach, the results of my miniature paintings will suffer. To free myself from the fear of painting miniatures, I force myself to
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I wish I had more time in the day for hobbies. With all the responsibilities of daily life as a parent, I know I have less time to do the things I want to do. Painting miniatures is one of the few fun activities I’ve kept up with, but I’m always a tad pressured to
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Warhammer TV is a part of Games Workshop’s Warhammer+ subscription service, which gives subscribers access to premium features like things such as the option to watch masterclasses on miniature painting or enjoy riveting battle reports. As well for this small cost they get exclusive animations and an entire vault filled with classic lore from publications
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