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Best Budget Magnetic Miniature Carrying Case? A Review

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In the world of miniature gaming, safely and efficiently transporting your painted army is a universal need. Like an armored troop carrier, a magnetized army carrying and storage case will help you get to the frontlines ready for battle. After reviewing a number of foam tray systems for taking your models on the go, I’ve …

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Zenithal Dry Brushing to “SlapChop” Paint Miniatures

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Want to paint your miniature army fast without sacrificing quality? Speed painting miniatures is something I’ve used in competition, as well as in some commission miniature paint jobs I’ve done. When you want to reach tabletop quality miniature paint jobs, getting your models battle-ready for example, then the slap chop approach using a zenithal underpainting …

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Do You Paint Miniatures at Night or Day? What’s Better?

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I’ve found that I’m more creative when painting miniatures at night because I can go into a trance-like state. Painting miniatures in the daytime is draining and it seems like my brain is too busy to focus on any one thing, but it’s amazingly captivating at night. It’s quiet and the light is soft, but …

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Understanding Acrylic Paint for Miniature Hobbies: Uses, Types, and Best Picks (Guide)

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As an artist and professional miniature painter with years of experience working across various artistic media, I have come to appreciate the value of truly knowing my materials. The profound impact this understanding can have on the outcome of my work cannot be overstated. One medium that has always stood out for its vibrant colors, versatility, …

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Best Brush for Painting Miniatures and Models (Complete Guide)

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What’s the best brush for painting miniatures? Paint brushes are an essential tool for miniature painting. The most popular and useful brushes for miniature painters are a pointed round kolinsky sable size #1 or #2 brushes. These paint brushes have a bristle length of about 8-12mm and a belly diameter of 1.5-2mm. A pointed round …

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Running a Successful Hobby Gaming Convention: The Hidden Magic and Mayhem Behind CaptainCon

CaptainCon is an annual 3-day gaming event taking place in Warwick, Rhode Island. It is held every year in early February (usually the first weekend) at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center. CaptainCon is a celebration of all things gaming, featuring board games, organized events, and more. Attendees can expect to have a great time playing …

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Miniature Painting with ChatGPT: 10 Inspiring Ways to Use AI

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So, you’ve heard about artificial intelligence (AI) generated art? But do you know about ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI? ChatGPT is a text-generating AI system that can generate coherent conversations and stories in human-like language. I love to write and I’ve been playing with ChatGPT to see what it is capable of. Well, …

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