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Video Tip: Glue Stick Handle For Securing Miniatures While Painting

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

There are many inventive ways to secure a miniature while painting.  Some like to bond the mini to a piece of cardboard while others buy specialty stands to do the trick.  A few years ago, I noticed a pile of … Continue reading →

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Reaper Bones Flex Test

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

The Bones line from Reaper has been in the news quite a bit lately since they blew out a ton of minis for a fantastic price during their Kickstarter campaign.  Their Kickstarter campaign was wildly successful, which sparked a lot … Continue reading →

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Games Workshop Vs Inflation: The True Numbers Behind The Price Increases

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

Games Workshop get a lot of grief from fans for their seemingly annual price increases.  With all the good news coming out lately—the sixth edition rule set and the upcoming boxed sets—its been easy to forget about the disappointing news … Continue reading →

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Project: Imperial Fists Captain Lysander and Space Marines Post #1 (Getting Started)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

I’ve been keeping up with the miniature scene, but have been away from my studio for the past two years, so I haven’t been able to paint, model, or add much to the site.  I finally broke down and decided … Continue reading →

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Hot Deal: Privateer Press Blows Out “No Quarter” Magazine Back Issues For $1 Each

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Privateer Press created the “No Quarter” magazine series in the middle of 2005.  The magazine combines insider tips, news, interviews, and how-to’s from the talented artists at PP with fan submitted work into a lengthy and high quality bi-monthly print.  … Continue reading →

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Essential Warhammer 40k Workshop Accessories

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

There is more to assembling Warhammer miniatures than having paints and models.  To even make a table top quality figure requires many tools.  Some tools are essential while others make the process of assembling and painting more enjoyable.  In this … Continue reading →

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Warhammer 40k Paint Purchasing Guide

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Paint Purchasing Guide Enjoying a Warhammer 40k project usually must include two things: mini-figs and paints. For a beginner, it can be tough to know exactly what paints to buy or even what brand to go with.  A lot of … Continue reading →

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Cheap Games Workshop Alternatives

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

When Warhammer 40k first came out, GW barely had enough models to cover the primary factions.  With rules for units without models being released in White Dwarf, people had to figure out ways of scratch building much of their army. … Continue reading →

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First Attempt At Dipping Orks

Posted on June 6, 2009 by

I’ve got some Orks from the Black Reach set sitting around and I’ve been wanting to get them on the table but haven’t had the time to dedicate to all the shading that is involved with painting Orks.  I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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