How to Paint Yellow Space Marines (Easy and Fast)
Yellow can be hard to paint. Here’s the simple Contrast-paint and dry-brushing method I use for bright Imperial Fists.
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Painting Techniques
Are you looking to improve your miniature painting? Do you want to increase your arsenal of painting techniques? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, these articles will show you some new (and unique) ways to approach your painting projects.
One of the great things about painting miniatures is that there are endless possibilities when it comes to techniques. You can go as simple or as complex as you like, and there’s always something new to learn. Explore some different miniature painting techniques, or learn how to spin something you already know how to do.
Experimenting with different approaches can help you find new and better ways to achieve the results you want. It can also be a lot of fun! So don’t be afraid to get creative, and try something new today.
How Do I Speed Paint a Miniature? [Thoughts and Tips]
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So, you want to paint models fast? Speed painting a miniature takes skill, but most of all it’s about cutting corners. When I want to finish a project fast, I […]
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Batch Painting Miniatures (Tips and Tutorial)
Do you want to paint your wargaming miniatures faster? Batch painting or assembly line painting are best practice methods for completing large miniature painting projects. The key to successful batch painting of miniatures is to keep your tools and techniques simple, minimizing any risk to mistakes and reducing executing decisions on color choice and composition.
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3 Reasons Painters Lick Their Brushes
Do you lick your paint brushes when you paint minis? Or, maybe you’ve seen other hobbyist do it and you’re a little disgusted. If so, here are the three reasons a miniature artists might lick their brush. Here are 3 reasons why miniature painters lick their brushes: Continue reading to see why painting miniatures is
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Oil Painting Tutorial for Infinity Game Miniature (Photo Guide)
Are you looking for ways to paint Infinity miniatures? Infinity is a tabletop skirmish game set in a sci-fi universe. Infinity, a game by Corvus Belli, pits fictional nations and conglomerates against one another in urban battlefields. It is a brutal game where high-tech weaponry, combined arms mechanized and cyber warfare come together to resolve
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Priming Miniatures and Spraying Hobby Models (A to Z Guide)
Looking for a guide about how to prime miniatures? Priming miniatures is the key to getting a professional looking paint job. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about priming miniatures, from what kind of primer to use, to how to apply it. There are a few different ways to prime
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How to Paint Model Tanks (8 Basic Steps)
Are you trying to paint models for a diorama, a tabletop wargame? Military tank miniatures from wargames like Bolt Action, Flames of War, or even Warhammer 40K can be fun but challenging to paint well. For the scale modelers who aren’t sure where to start with the process, tanks are one of the best places
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Zenithal Priming and Painting Miniatures – A Tutorial
If you’re a miniature painter, odds are you’ve heard of zenithal priming. This unique method of priming minis provides a great foundation for painting, and can really help bring out the details in your figure. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps of zenithal priming and show you how to get the most
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How Long to Wait After Primer Before Painting, and Other Important Paint Primer Questions
Are you wondering about the best practices for using primer on your scale models and miniatures? I’ll tell you from experience that a good paint job requires a primed surface. This is true whether you’re painting plastic, pewter, or resin models. For scratch-built terrain using cardboard, or other porous surface will need you to prime
Is Airbrushing Hard to Learn?
If you’re a tabletop gamer or a miniature painter, you’ve probably considered trying airbrushing. After all, who doesn’t want to achieve that super smooth, flawless paint job? But is airbrushing really as easy as it looks? Here’s the deal: Airbrushing miniatures can be a difficult task to learn, but with practice it is possible to
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Three Creative Uses for Varnishes in Miniature Painting and Scale Modeling
A clear coat of varnish is essential to protecting your painted models and miniatures, but did you know that you can use varnishes in other ways too? I’ll show you three unique ways to apply varnishes on your miniatures that you may not have considered, but which will undoubtedly come in handy. Recommended Gloss and
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13 Miniature Painting Tips for Beginners
Are you ready for an adventure!? Miniature painting can be a fun and rewarding activity for both beginners and experienced artists alike. Of course, if you’re just starting out with the hobby, then it’s natural to have some questions about the best way to go about it. To help you get started, we’ve put together
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My Favorite Way to Choose a Color Scheme for Miniatures
I love painting miniatures. But, sometimes I struggle with what colors to use. I don’t want my mini to look like a rainbow threw up on it, but I also don’t want it to be boring. So, how do I choose a color scheme? In this article, I briefly share my favorite way of finding
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Brush On Primer for Miniatures (How To)
Is a brush on primer good for miniatures? How do you use a brush to apply primer on miniatures and models? The advantages of applying a surface primer on models are that you can prime miniatures indoors, during inclement weather, avoid harmful fumes and aerosol paint, and save money. In general, brush on primers work
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Warhammer Painting Tips for Beginners (9 Easy Things to Do!)
Painting Warhammer miniatures can seem daunting, but with a little know-how, you can speed up the process and create great looking miniatures! Are you painting Warhammer 40k models or other miniatures from Games Workshop? In this article, we will discuss some tips that will make Warhammer painting easier and faster. So let’s get started! Here
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