Editorials

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.

Elegoo’s Wash & Cure Station Review: Effortless Processing for 3D Resin Prints

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You know the feeling—you’ve poured hours into setting up your 3D print, waited patiently for it to finish, and then you’re faced with the messy reality of post-processing. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and honestly, it sucks the joy out 3D printing miniatures with resin (at least for me). So, what are my overall thoughts about the […]

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SOLO Task Lamp (Overview): Portable Lighting for Miniature Hobbies

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As a creative hobbyist, I know how frustrating it is to work under inadequate lighting. Whether it’s painting miniatures or assembling models, poor lighting can distort colors, cast distracting shadows, and strain your eyes, making the experience less enjoyable. In this article, I share my excitement for the R9 SOLO task lamp from RedGrassCreative. If

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10 Video Games That Could Be Miniature Games, If Not Already!

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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

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What a 48 Hour Fast Taught Me About Boredom and Creativity

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Fasting is something people try for all sorts of reasons—health, spiritual growth, or just curiosity. For me, it was about pushing my boundaries. Getting to know myself a bit better…I wanted to see how my body would react, sure, but more importantly, I wanted to understand how my mind would cope without food. Would I

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Can You Make a Living Painting Miniatures Full Time?

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So you want to turn your miniature painting hobby into “a real job”? Tabletop gaming has been around for centuries, but the advent of miniature painting has allowed for a greater level of immersion in these games. As long as people are gaming with miniatures, enjoying them in their various hobbies, there will always be

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Redgrass Games Sprue Cutter and Precision Nipper (Review)

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I’m a hobby miser when it comes to fancy tools. I don’t like spending money on things that I don’t need, aren’t going to improve my craft, or I find overvalued. Redgrass Games, a company dedicated to providing high-quality tools for miniature painters and creatives, released two new tools in their line up: the Sprue

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Facing the Judge: Lessons From My First Painting Competition

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This year, after much hesitation, I finally felt ready to take the plunge and test my skills at Gen Con, one of the world’s largest gaming conventions. It was both nerve-wracking and exciting—a mix of anticipation, doubt, and curiosity. In this article, I’m going to talk about my first-ever in-person painting competition. I’ll highlight the

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Starting Scale Modeling? My Honest Thoughts

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If you’re like me and have a longstanding love for military history, you’ll understand the joy of bringing those stories to life through scale modeling. My passion for building models began in middle school, and now, years later, it’s rekindled by a client’s unique request. From the thrilling challenge of painting intricate details to navigating

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Facing The Creative Paradox: Uncertainty and Confidence in Art

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The blank canvas, the empty page is both horrifying and thrilling. So much emptiness demands we fill it. Yet, whether you’re a seasoned creative—the professional—or someone who enjoys casual doodling, the path is often marked by self-doubt and the relentless quest for perfection. In this post, I felt the need to explore the common challenges

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3D Printing Organic Shapes: Technology, Capabilities, and Overview

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3D printing is a disruptive technology that has completely redrawn the product manufacturing, art, and creative landscape. Even the medical industry has assimilated 3D printing, e.g., dentistry, prosthetics, surgical settings. Moreover, until a few years ago, the 3D printing of organic objects—which are characterized by their natural, flowing forms and complex geometries—has present a unique

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