Make. Paint. Build: Tips and tutorials for model trains, scale modellers and miniature war games.
Miniatures
Hints, tips and suggestions for making and painting tabletop war gaming miniatures, figures and vehicles.
How to make model sacks and sandbags
This cheap, quick and simple technique for making sandbags and sacks works for any scale and war game and requires little to now model making skills. [...]
What sponge to use for the best battle damage and weathering results
Want to improve your battle damage look? Sponges are the way to go but the type of sponge you use makes a big difference. [...]
A quick & proven method for making modelling putty / paste
Just a quick and proven tip to making your own modelling putty when you need to fill a hole on a model or miniature and have run out of, or can't get, your [...]
How to painting horses for wargaming
If you have horses on your layout or war game and like me struggle with their colouring, this article on the paints to use for credible equine models will [...]
Making miniature muddy swamp water bases
Here's a quick tutorial and guide to making muddy swamp water themed miniature bases. [...]
The best glue for metal miniatures
While plastic minis are now the most common, historically, miniatures were made of metal and many still are. For such figures, normal glues won't work. Here's [...]
The best model scale to match 28mm war game figures
If you're looking for buildings, vehicles, accessories and scenery to go with 28mm war gaming and table top figures you'll need to the know scale. [...]
How to make a glue dispenser
Improve the accuracy of glue placement on your models with this DIY precision glue dispenser. [...]
How to apply static grass to miniature bases without applicator?
How to apply static grass to war game miniature bases when you don't have an electric applicator. [...]
How to create a glowing Blue light effect
Create those cool glowing Blue light effects on your miniatures without an airbrush. [...]
Static grass basing – how to make static grass bases for miniatures
Give your miniatures a lush green based with this 5 step techniques. [...]
10 Must Follow Youtube Channels for Miniature Enthusiasts in 2021
My top 10 packed Youtube channels for miniature painting and modelling tips. [...]
How long after priming can I paint miniatures
Before you get near to painting miniatures, it's recommended that they be primed to provide a better base for subsequent paints to grip to. [...]
How to paint lifelike figure faces
If there's one element of model making and painting I REALLY struggle with it's face painting. I can never get the results I wanted. This six minute guide [...]
Best humidity to prime miniatures
If you're getting poor results with your mini priming it could be due to the climate, and the humidity in particular. [...]
What materials are Warhammer miniatures made with?
Wonderfully detailed, Games Workshop miniatures are a delight to make and paint but what are they made of? [...]
A money saving tip to improving your miniature painting
This simple tip will help you to improve your Warhammer mini painting without spending a fortune or wasting your precious miniatures. [...]
How to paint eyes
Look into my eyes. Not my eyes, those on my models. They're not good. But after following the tips here, I can see them getting a lot better. Enough of the [...]
Black, grey or white: What colour to use for plastic model primer
There's a lot of debate about what colour to use as a primer and undercoating on models and miniatures but for me the answer is simple. [...]
Can acrylic paint go on enamel primer
Can you use acrylic paints over an enamel primer undercoat? Yes, you can. Here's what you need to know to do it successfully.
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