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A guest post on finding real hobby time when life gets busy — how breaking a squad of Deathwing Knights into small painting sessions turned a stalled project into steady progress.
Finding Time for Your Hobby When You’re Busy: One Bite at a time Read More »
Burnout isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a dopamine problem — and understanding why the hobby stops feeling rewarding is the first step to getting it back.
Gaming Burnout Syndrome is Real and How to Solve It Read More »
Are you looking for paint scheme ideas for an Ork army? The Orks are one of Warhammer 40K’s most iconic factions—loud, brutal, and wildly unpredictable. They’re a tide of green muscle and scrap-armor ingenuity, held together by the sheer force of their own belief that bigger and louder always wins. They’re fun, messy, and endlessly
Ork Paint Schemes (9 Color Motifs and Ideas) Read More »
Gold metallics are usually a mess: poor coverage, no shine, wrong warmth. Retributor Armour is the one that fixed that for me, brushed, sprayed, and airbrushed.
Retributor Armour: Best Gold Metallic Paint? [Review] 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 »
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,
Smartphone Vs Camera for Miniature Photography Read More »
I love miniatures because they simplify a complex world. You can hold a piece of your imagination in your hand. You can interact with it. I’m not surprised that Warhammer 40k takes center stage whenever it comes to popular wargame culture. The lore and property has endeared itself to a community who find the grimdark
So, you’ve got a plastic miniature to paint. Now what? Painting plastic miniatures is a simple process. But, I know that the sight of an unpainted model’s surface triggers a kind of fear in some people. I’m here to show you how I paint any plastic miniature without worrying about messing it up. Once you
How to Paint Plastic Miniatures Step by Step (Beginner Guide) Read More »
Damon’s step-by-step recipe for crackling blue power weapons, with a dark base, vivid jade, and controlled white highlights.
How to Paint Power Swords and Weapons Read More »
So you’re a tabletop gamer and looking for cool accessories to accompany your gaming journey. I often receive requests to review gaming products, but don’t always accept given the time commitment it takes to fully vet a product. But, given our experience with Plydolex hobby paint shelving and storage, I was excited to check out
The SMONEX Dice Tower: Is It Worth It? (Review) Read More »
Dive into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40k with the precision of a skilled Inquisitor as we explore the exhilarating world of miniature photography featuring the stellar line of JoyToy action figures. This guide will expose you to the basic techniques (and inspiration) needed to capture stunning toy photography images. Deploy your camera and rally
JoyToy Warhammer 40k Action Figure Toy Photography (Gregory Culley) Read More »
Yellow can be hard to paint. Here’s the simple Contrast-paint and dry-brushing method I use for bright Imperial Fists.
How to Paint Yellow Space Marines (Easy and Fast) Read More »
Are you looking for cool tabletop gaming terrain? If you’re looking for 28mm or 35mm scale terrain, buildings, or unique landscape features for Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, or other tabletop wargames, I’ve discovered a lot of great pieces on Etsy. Etsy is an online marketplace that hosts independent vendors who sell a variety of
20 Best Tabletop Wargaming Terrain Sets on Etsy Read More »
9 Recycling Ideas for Old Sprues from Warhammer and Model Kits – sprue terrain with Warhammer 40k kits – recycling Warhammer sprues – terrain with sprues
9 Recycling Ideas for Old Sprues from Warhammer and Model Kits Read More »
How do you paint Necrons? Necrons are a science fictional race of aliens that you can play in the tabletop miniatures game in the Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Universe. The Necron line of miniatures are unique and highly-detailed sculpts that come in plastic kits. As with all Games Workshop models, Necron kits come with easy
How to Paint Necrons Fast and Easy (Photo Tutorials) Read More »