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Are you looking for the best miniature painting lamp or light? Every hobby at modeling scale requires your ability to see and work with small details. Good contrast and correct color temperature are essential for consistent, high-quality output at any scale. The best light for hobbies such as miniature painting and scale modeling are those …
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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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The most important step of any miniature paint job is priming. A primer or undercoat is a preparatory coating placed on the surface of a miniature before painting. The use a primer ensures that paint adheres to the surface and helps paint durability. This is especially important if you’re using the miniature or model for …
Vallejo Surface Primer for Miniatures (Review and Tips) Read More »
So, you have a wet palette. Now what? Do you know how to get the most out of your favorite wet palette? A wet palette is a painting accessory that keeps your acrylic paint moist for longer periods of time. This allows you to take your time mixing, blending, and applying acrylic paint to your …
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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 …
Redgrass Games Sprue Cutter and Precision Nipper (Review) Read More »
Super glue is one of the best glues for assembling miniatures and scale models. Super glue, or cyanoacrylate, is a fast-acting, water-activated glue that can effectively bond many types of materials, quickly. Despite its popularity and utility in our scale modeling and miniature hobbies, the super glue has a storied history that many don’t know …
9 Recycling Ideas for Old Sprues from Warhammer and Model Kits – sprue terrain with Warhammer 40k kits – recycling Warhammer sprues – terrain with sprues
Do you enjoy LEGOS? Everyone knows LEGO bricks, as they’ve been around for ages. I grew up with these construction small construction bricks. The precursor to Minecraft, the emergent gameplay from Lego bricks is almost limitless. Of course, since their inception, other companies have risen to fill this market. JMBricklayer is one such brand, creating …
JMBricklayer Botanical Garden Plastic Brick Set (Review) Read More »
I’m a nerd. I love gadgets that do nothing more than look cool. But, sometimes you have to go a step further: sometimes you need something with a bit of utility. And, the BenQ Desk Lamp is definitely one of those items. It has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a modern desk …
BenQ Desk Lamp Review: Ahead of the Miniature Painting Curve? Read More »
As a miniature painter and fine-scale modeler, one of the most important tools I use is the airbrush. Because efficiency is important to me, I’m always on the lookout for ways to speed up my work.
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 …
Can You Make a Living Painting Miniatures Full Time? Read More »
Are you looking to travel with your hobby? Do you want the best portable light for painting miniatures? Maybe you’re traveling to a convention, or you want to work in another room near the family. In either case, you probably could use a portable LED lamp. In this article, I share my thoughts about what …
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Choosing a good basing material for a painted miniature is the easiest way to add life and story to your work. A huge variety of products allow you to finish a model with a bit of narrative flair without being expensive or requiring a ton of extra supplies. In this article, I give you an …
28 Miniature Basing Materials for Miniatures (Tips and Review) Read More »
Hobby desk lamps come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on your needs as a miniature painter, modeler, or traditional artist, I always suggest getting the best quality you can afford. Whether that means a feature rich, high CRI lamp or a simple tabletop task light, there are a variety of options to choose from. …
UberLight Flex Portable Miniature Hobby Lamp (Review) Read More »
So, you paint miniatures and your hands cramp up, fingers stiff? The human hand is the best tool you have for interacting with the world around you. But it’s got limits, too. Holding small objects for extended periods of time can be painful for muscles, tendons, and joints. A painting handle increases the surface area …
A-Case Painting Handle for Miniatures and Models (Review) Read More »