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Some Thoughts on Mixing Paint

Nomad Zero for Infinity by Corvus Belli, painted by Tyler Provick

In which I share some details of my current painting technique and how making a better mix of paint at the start of the process is important to success. Continue reading

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Wargames Illustrated 265

Wargames Illustrated 264, last month’s issue. Since the relaunch I’ve been reading Wargames Illustrated magazine. I buy it at the local game store to support the store and also make sure they continue to stock it. Eventually I’ll get a subscription … Continue reading

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This Shouldn’t Tempt Me, Yet…

Big, beautiful miniatures. In my heart-of-hearts I must admit that 6-10mm gaming is the one true scale for wargaming. These small scales allow actual units of figures with something resembling realism rather than platoons masquerading as divisions. Why, then, do I paint … Continue reading

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Horse and Musket Rulesets

The cover of Black Powder featuring Big Wullie. Posts coming fast and furious tonight. I’m not even going to mention WIP images as I just finished writing the last post. It’s an exciting time for Napoleonic wargaming. Warlord Games’ Black … Continue reading

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WWII Basing and Website Recommendation

I know I promised a WIP update for my Necromunda Ratskin Chief but I haven’t gotten to it yet. Last night was my gaming night. We played Munchkin and Battlestar Galactica again. We did a better job with Battlestar and … Continue reading

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More Project Thinking

My next project, whatever it is, will be completed in less than six months. I don’t know yet what it will be, but I am tired of unfinished projects that go nowhere. I’m tired of buying into the next big … Continue reading

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Batch Painting Figures

One of the best ways to improve painting speed is by painting multiple models at once in an assembly line style. Even if you aren’t painting armies, having two or three collector’s quality paintjobs on the go can help make … Continue reading

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Temptation

A close up of the Perry’s British Napoleonic Line Infantry. I should just stick my head under a rock, it’s safer. Since finishing my Warhammer Orcs I’ve only managed to prime and start the flesh on my Warlord Games’ Romans. … Continue reading

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