Metallics: Painting NMM as TMM

Today we’re tossing preconceptions out the window. While writing about Colour Theory and Metallics, I’ve been looking outside the box a lot more. I’ve always liked Eldar for how much more alien they look in the Warhammer sci-fi universe. But how can...

Painting Metal Realistically

In this tutorial, I’ll look at ways to make your metal objects look more like they should, instead of generically slapping your metallics on blades and armour. Light sources and shadows play a factor in how best to portray the fact that your miniatures are...

Happy Seppuku Terrain Stamps Kickstarter 2

This is actually separate from the conversation that took place Monday, as I had the opportunity to review this company some time ago and liked them enough I jumped at the opportunity to review their newest Kickstarter. Since I was already reviewing them, I checked...

Painting Chrome Metallics

Chrome can be painted a couple ways – the first is to use actual chrome spray paint or silver as a base, then add your own touches to make it work on a miniature scale. The second is to simulate it by paying attention to the shape of what you’re painting...

Painting Metals – Parkerizing / Phosphating and Heat Treating

When metal heats up and wears over time, it discolours with hints of blue and purple, maybe a little brown. Sometimes metals will be intentionally heat treated to add a nice rainbow effect to them.There are methods used to protect metals which also reduce their...