Hello fellow model makers and painters. Over the past year, I've been acquiring and painting the line of medieval village buildings put out by Tabletop World. These are all very spiffy models that make for interesting and challenging hobby projects.I thought it was time to do a building and painting tutorial for one of these. ...
Step-by-Step: Building and Painting Tabletop World’s Merchant’s House
Posted by Kevin Barrett @ Kevin's Miniatures & Hobby TableApr 6 2013
Now that I've been modeling miniatures on various types of bases across multiple game systems over the last few years I've finally found a basic basing solution that I am really happpy with. I've used all of the following with success over time:1.Vallejo Pumice and Stucco 2.Spackle(filler for those in the U.K.)3.Green Stuff4.Milliput5.Cork6.Wet Modeling ClayHowever, ...
Now that I've been modeling miniatures on various types of bases across multiple game systems over the last few years I've finally found a basic basing solution that I am really happpy with. I've used all of the following with success over time:1.Vallejo Pumice and Stucco 2.Spackle(filler for those in the U.K.)3.Green Stuff4.Milliput5.Cork6.Wet Modeling ClayHowever, ...
Dark Ages England, World War II's Eastern Front...and Trollbloods? What do they have in common?...they could all use some wattle fencing! In my effort to create some more "do it yourself" terrain for Saga(Dark Ages Skirmish Game), I have played around with making some crude, wattle fencing scenery pieces for my gaming table. These could ...
Oil Washes: Trials, Tribulations, Results
Posted by Ron @ Miniature armies, huge time sink.Feb 15 2013
In my quest to better my painting, I have been watching a lot of painting videos online to glean whatever nuggets of knowledge I can. My quest for 2013 is to attempt many of these techniques that I guess could be considered “intermediate” or “advanced”. First up: Oil Washes The video above is courtesy of ...
So I’m sure most of you out there will agree that the Swamp Horror art in the Hordes Domination book got you excited. Then the model came out and a “Awww man?!” could be collectively heard around the globe. I … Continue reading →
I have several units still to finish up for my Cygnar sideshow. This week I've wrapped up a unit of Hammer Dwarves with their reach-weapon master goodness.The figures are very straightforward. I painted the backpacks separately and attached them at the end. Starting with each figure, I primed black.Instead ...
I've been getting asked fairly frequently how I paint my warjacks, so I figured I may as well knock out a tutorial. I apologize for the poor pictures but it was the best I could do. I really wanted my Gorgon to be useful in some way (since they're horrible in the game) so he ...
Step-by-Step: Judicator Colossal
Posted by Kevin Barrett @ Kevin's Miniatures & Hobby TableDec 8 2012
Ah, Menoth. Back in the saddle. Cryx, you've been a fun ride, but it's time to get back to my first Warmachine faction. And what better way to return to the fold than with the new Colossal, the Judicator.Holy smokes, this model is not for the faint of heart. ...
A game without terrain is like a turkey without stuffing. Here is a brief rundown on how to make some snazzy tar pits for a wild west themed board, but can be painted alternatively to be a swamp, lava, or puddle of urine.




















































































