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Water Effects for Miniature Bases: Puddles, Rivers and Ponds Step by Step
How to add water to miniature bases: choosing gloss varnish, water-based gel, two-part epoxy or UV resin, safe layer depths, tinting, ripples and dams, with a step-by-step puddle method and fixes for common problems. Read more...
Miniature Scales Explained: 28mm vs 32mm, Heroic Scale and Ratios
A plain-English guide to miniature scales: how 28mm and 32mm are measured, what heroic scale means, a size-to-ratio chart from 6mm to 75mm, why scale creep happens, and why scale and base size are different numbers. Read more...
Types of Miniature Paint Explained: Base, Layer, Wash, Speed Paint and More
A plain-English guide to the types of miniature paint: base and layer acrylics, washes, one-coat speed paints, metallics, inks, effect paints and airbrush paints, with a first-10-paints buying list. Read more...
Magnet Sizes for StarCraft TMG, Trench Crusade and Other Wargame Bases
What size magnets fit StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game bases, plus magnet sizes for Trench Crusade, Star Wars: Legion and Warmachine bases from 25 mm to 120 mm, with fitting tips and storage advice. Read more...
How to Paint Miniatures Step by Step: A Beginner's Guide for Any Game
A beginner's step-by-step guide to painting miniatures for any game: the kit you need, the eight stages in order, a four-session plan for your first model, common mistakes and FAQs. Read more...
Static Grass and Tufts for Miniature Bases: How to Choose and Apply Them
Static grass or tufts for miniature bases: which lengths and tuft sizes to buy, how to apply them with or without an applicator, base recipes by theme, and fixes for flat or falling grass. Read more...
Which Primer Colour Should You Use? Black, Grey, White or Zenithal
Black, grey, white or zenithal: which primer colour to use for miniatures, what to use under red, how speed paints react, and how to spray primer properly. Read more...
How to Prep and Paint 3D-Printed Resin Miniatures: Wash, Cure, Supports and Primer
How to get a 3D-printed resin miniature ready for paint: supports, IPA wash, drying, UV curing, sanding, a final clean and priming, with a checklist and fixes for sticky primer. Read more...
How Long Does Miniature Paint Take to Dry? Layers, Primer, Washes and Varnish
How long miniature paint takes to dry: touch dry vs fully hardened, sourced times for layers, primer, washes, speed paints and varnish, and how to speed drying up safely. Read more...
Who Are the Khazalite Holds? Warhammer Age of Sigmar's New Duardin Faction Explained
Who the Khazalite Holds are in Warhammer Age of Sigmar, what is in the Army Set, how the Fyreslayers fit in, and Read more...
How to Store and Transport Battlefields: Armageddon Terrain for Warhammer 40,000
How to store, pack and transport the ready-painted Battlefields: Armageddon terrain for Warhammer 40,000, and whether Read more...
How Tall Are Warhammer Bases? Base Height and Thickness Explained
How tall and thick Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar round bases are, why the top is smaller than the base Read more...
How to Organise a Warhammer Hobby Desk
Organise a hobby desk for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar painting: three zones, paint storage, a drying Read more...
How to Store D&D Miniatures and Dice: Cases, Foam, Tins and Binders Compared
Five ways to store D&D miniatures and dice compared on protection, portability and cost, plus which to choose for home, travel and painted favourites. Read more...
MTG Bundle Box Dimensions: How Many Cards Fit, and Is It Good Storage?
MTG bundle box dimensions and capacity explained: how many cards fit unsleeved, single-sleeved and double-sleeved, and when to use a deck box instead. Read more...
28mm Wargaming Trees and Forest Terrain: How to Choose and Use Them
A practical guide to 28mm trees and forest terrain: sensible heights, how many trees a table needs, removable woods, stumps and logs, painting and storage. Read more...
28mm Fantasy Terrain and Buildings for RPGs and Skirmish Games
How to build a 28mm fantasy table for roleplaying and skirmish games: buildings, ruins, pillars, trees and scatter, plus quick layouts for common encounters. Read more...
28mm Sci-Fi Scatter Terrain: What You Need and How to Use It
A practical guide to 28mm sci-fi scatter terrain: what pieces to buy first, how much a table needs, how to lay it out and how to paint and store it. Read more...
Best MTG Deck Boxes in 2026: How to Choose the Right One
How to choose the best MTG deck box for your deck: capacity with sleeves, closure types, slim vs rugged, display windows and travel. Read more...
How Long Does a Game of Magic: The Gathering Take?
Typical game lengths for every common Magic: The Gathering format, from a quick 60-card game to a four-player Commander pod, plus how to plan a game night around them. Read more...
How to Make a Warhammer Army Display Board
How to make a Warhammer army display board: materials, basing match, terrain and event sizes. Read more...
Lighting a Warhammer Miniature Display
Light a Warhammer miniature display: colour temperature, diffusion and glare control. Read more...
How to Keep Dust Off Warhammer Miniatures on Open Display
Keep dust off Warhammer miniatures on open shelves: placement, soft-brush routine and when to use a cabinet. Read more...
Warhammer Display Case vs Open Stand
Display case vs open stand for Warhammer miniatures: dust, access and when to use both. Read more...
Warhammer Display Ideas: Shelves, Cases and Stands
Practical Warhammer display ideas for shelves, cabinets, stands and small rooms. Read more...
How to Display Warhammer Miniatures
How to display Warhammer miniatures at home: cabinets, shelves, tiered stands, light, dust and organisation. Read more...
Armies on Parade Display Board Size Explained
What size board Games Workshop’s Armies on Parade events typically use, and how to plan a display board that fits Read more...
What Scale Is Warhammer 40,000? Miniature Size Explained
Warhammer 40,000 miniatures are often described as 28mm heroic scale, with many modern infantry closer to 32mm at the eye Read more...
Primarchs and the Space Marine Legions Explained
Who the Primarchs are in Warhammer 40,000 lore, how they link to the Legions, and where beginners should start reading Read more...
What Light Do You Need for Miniature Painting?
Daylight-balanced LED, high CRI, and side lighting — a practical setup for painting miniatures at home Read more...
Salamanders Explained: Vulkan, Nocturne and the Chapter
Who the Salamanders are in Warhammer 40,000, their link to Vulkan and Nocturne, and how beginners usually approach Read more...
Adeptus Custodes Explained
Who the Adeptus Custodes are in Warhammer 40,000, how they differ from Space Marines, and how beginners usually approach Read more...
Are 3D-Printed Display Stands Any Good?
Honest look at 3D-printed display stands. Read more...
UK Buying Guide: Miniature Display Risers
UK buyer checklist for miniature display risers. Read more...
Steel Sheet vs Magnetic Sheet for Miniature Trays
Steel vs magnetic sheet for trays. Read more...
Museum Putty for Miniature Display: When It Helps
Museum putty for minis on open shelves. Read more...
Miniature Display Glossary: Stands, Risers, Plinths and Cases
Glossary of miniature display terms. Read more...
Humidity and Temperature for Storing Miniatures
Climate tips for miniature storage. Read more...
How to Transport Tabletop Terrain to Club Nights
Transport terrain without crushing spires and trees. Read more...
How to Store Tabletop Terrain Without Breaking It
Store tabletop terrain so it survives between games. Read more...
How to Store Miniature Bits and Sprues
Store spare bits and sprues so you can find them again. Read more...
How to Organise a Small Miniature Paint Station
Small-desk paint station organisation. Read more...
Can You Fly With Painted Miniatures in Hand Luggage?
Flying with painted miniatures in hand luggage — packing and security tips. Read more...
How to Make a DIY Magnetic Carry Case for Miniatures
DIY magnetic carry case: steel sheet, base magnets and a rigid box. Read more...
Best Magnets for Miniature Bases: Sizes and Grades
Magnet sizes and grades for miniature bases. Read more...
How Deep Should a Shelf Be for Miniatures?
Shelf depth guidance for miniature display. Read more...
LED Strips or Puck Lights for a Miniature Display?
LED strips vs puck lights for miniature display cabinets. Read more...
How to Display a Skirmish Team or Warband
Display ideas for small skirmish warbands. Read more...
How to Display Large Miniatures and Monsters
Display tips for large miniatures and centrepieces. Read more...
Do Display Stands Work With Magnetised Bases?
How magnetised bases work on open display stands. Read more...