We have many options and product to decorate our bases or terrain, including the classical electrostatic grass fibers or the popular grass tufts. However, some of these products might be very pricey, specially if we are looking for small leaves fitting the scale of our miniatures. In this tutorial we will see how we can use a natural product as a cheap (free) and very effective alternative to simulate leaves in our bases or terrain. The necromancer illustrating this guide is a lovely model from Citizens of the Old World (Heresylab). The key ingredient are birch tree seeds. Although you can…
How to apply name tag decals
We recently started a new Mordheim campaign at our local club, and I couldn’t resist painting a batch of new models for my warbands, including some hire swords and additional Estalians. However, I needed new gold name tags for the new members since I had used up all my previous ones. So, I reached out to Scumb4g Kustoms again to order a new sheet of name tags: gold letters for the Marienburgs and Estalians, and silver for the Witch Hunters. Furthermore, I painted a beggar with a paper sign hanging in front. For this, I wanted something special: a text…
How to paint 12mm (1:144) WWII tanks
During the last weeks I have been painting several dozens of tiny WWII tanks in 12mm (1:144 scale) produced by Victrix Games, a new branch of Victrix Limited. I thought that my preferred scale for tanks was 15mm, but these lovely beauties took my heart. In spite of the small size, the level of details is outstanding and they permit a 1:1 level of game (= bigger battles). And thanks to Victrix Games, now you can download totally for free a painting tutorial for each tank model. Each guide includes a complete step by step, with plenty of photos…