Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
You need a blow dryer, absolutely! The dry, hot air from a hair dryer will accelerate paint dry time, which increases productivity, and reduces the risk of a poor finish due to high humidity. As miniature painters, we all need good brushes, glue, and great lighting. But, the most underestimated tool for any hobbyist is the …
3 Reasons You Need a Hair Dryer for Miniature Painting Read More »
Are you looking for a worthy wet palette for your model painting hobby? As a miniature painter, I know that a good wet palette should not only be affordable but offer other conveniences as well. For example, a hobby wet palette with accompanying dry palette can help you layout your colors and have more space …
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 »
Are you looking for a better way to mix your miniature and model paints? Do you hate Vallejo or Scale 75 paint separation in your bottles? A lot of miniature paints tend to separate from their liquid binders if allowed to settle, and require a bit of shaking to get them to mix properly again. …
5 Best Model Paint Mixers and Shakers for Miniature Paints (Review) Read More »
Is historical wargaming dying? I don’t think so. The inevitable rise of the historical gaming genre is as obvious to see as the Red Coats advancing up Bunker Hill. So, why is it that some gamers are so quick to write off historical wargaming? Here, we take a quick dive off the deep end to …
Is Historical Wargaming Dying? Nope, Here’s Why! Read More »
So you want to get started painting your new model kit. People who want to start painting miniatures but don’t know where to start might be wondering how to prepare miniatures for paint. It can seem daunting, but with a few simple steps you can have your miniature ready for priming and painting in no …
How to Prepare Miniatures for Paint (Quick Start Guide) Read More »
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 …
What is the most popular miniature scale for tabletop wargames, RPGs, or even model trains? The exact scale of a model varies widely depending on who is making it and what purpose it will serve. There are also quite a few nuances to understanding how manufacturer’s scale their products to sizes in real-life (or fantasy). …
Miniature Scale Reference Guide (Conversions for Model Railroads and Tabletop Wargames) Read More »
Brush-On Primer Basics for Scale Modelers and Miniature Painters (Tips) – brush on primer tips – guide for brushing primer – small base primer when to use paintable primers
Do you want a fast and easy way to paint highlights on miniatures? Zenithal highlighting is a technique that quickly reproduces the light and shadows produced by an imaginary light source directly over the subject. Using a spray can or airbrush with a bright color, usually white, you spray directly downward onto a dark-colored model. …
How to Airbrush Zenithal Highlights (Fast & Easy) Read More »
What are the best metallic paints? There are certainly popular favorites! What metallic model paint you choose will depend on what result you’re looking for. In principle, all metallic paints contain metal “pigments” or flakes of real metal that reflects light. In modern acrylic paint formulations, regular brush applied metallics have excellent coverage and provide …
5 Best Metallic Paints for Miniatures (Tips & Review) Read More »
Miniature photography is a hobby of mine. I love taking the camera out whenever I get the chance. Everyone sees the world differently. The camera is my tool for capturing what my mind locks onto when I’m out and about. It was about 5:30pm when I decided to take my daughter to the nearby beach. …
Miniature Photography at the Beach! (Batis 40mm CF Sony Lens) Read More »