Encyclopedia of wargames

15 November 2025 No re.

At last, after nearly five years since this project first began to take shape with AMMO by Mig Jiménez and its new brand IONIC, we can finally announce a new collection of books in encyclopedia format created for all lovers of wargames miniatures. Three years ago, we published another book with a similar theme, How to Paint Miniatures for Wargames, focused mainly on painting infantry armies. But it fell short of what we truly wanted to achieve. Besides infantry, many wargames also include vehicles, and above all, they require scenery to recreate the battlefields where games take place. As a…

How to paint concrete fortifications

9 November 2025 2 Re.

I have been quite busy lately with several projects, including a new series of books, and although my interest now leans more toward fantasy than historical subjects, I am still working on several World War II projects (stay tuned). The reason for this shift is a relatively new game, Trench Crusade, whose atmosphere, a haunting fusion of grimdark aesthetics, religious symbolism, and historical inspiration, has captivated thousands of hobbyists and painters. Its world, forged from the mud and madness of a holy war fought across endless trenches, evokes both fascination and dread. The mix of medieval devotion and early twentieth-century warfare…

How to Paint Paper Panzers

1 February 2025 4 Re.

In this article, we will explore how to create an anachronistic WWII camouflage, a “splinter camo”, commonly used by scale modelers for “what if” tanks and prototypes, such as the iconic German E series. To achieve this, we will use masking tapes to create an intricate tri-tone camouflage, where each color is carefully highlighted to create a striking contrast. This article was originally published on the Battlefront website, Part 1 and Part 2. The “What If” tanks open up endless possibilities for experimenting with color schemes and camouflage. Since these tanks never existed, the creative freedom is limitless. However, it…

How to quickly paint WWII German vehicles in 15mm

21 August 2024 7 Re.

Here, I will describe the ‘speed painting’ method I started using last year to paint two full German armies for Flames of War. Speed painting is a relative term—what might be fast for me could differ for another painter. I consider this method fast because I simplified certain techniques compared to my traditional painting method, like color modulation, and omitted others entirely, such as using oils to create streaking or dust effects, which saved a lot of time. For this project, we will be using either the ATOM acrylic paints or the new IONIC acrylic paints for WWII German Tanks,…

How to paint WH30K Night Lords

16 July 2024 No re.

After several years of wanting to start painting a Horus Heresy Legion army, I finally had the chance to do it. I chose the Night Lords, a Legion that is perhaps a bit underrepresented compared to others but features a beautiful color scheme and rich lore. I finished painting the first squad and decided to write a tutorial using the last miniature. Instead of the official painting scheme, which is very dark blue often with lightning on the armor, I opted for a desaturated and slightly greenish blue inspired by some great painters such as @loyalistareboring and @Maybug_Games on Instagram.…

How to apply decals on curved surfaces

11 June 2024 1 Re.

The easiest way to identify the chapter of our Space Marines is by using decals. These typically go on the shoulder pads, but their curved surface can be challenging for some modelers, as it is tricky to perfectly adapt a decal to a curved or irregular surface. We have previously discussed numerous times how to apply decals, but here we will focus on how to deal with curved surfaces. Here, we used customized decals from Scumb4g Kustoms. Other articles about decals: Decals, transfers and stencils How to apply decals correctly How to apply name tag decals How to create glowing…

How to create mud bases

30 March 2024 No re.

This article was originally published on the Battlefront website: here. As wargamers, we frequently opt to paint bases rather than create them. While it is true that we usually incorporate some form of texture, often achieved by adhering sand with glue, the subsequent step typically involves multiple layers of drybrushing painting. However, for the sake of achieving more authentic bases and scenery, it is advisable to create the texture entirely instead of relying on painting. A notable example is mud; painting mud effects can be quite challenging, while creating realistic mud effects becomes remarkably straightforward when employing the right tools…

PaintingWar: WWII British and Commonwealth armies

6 March 2024 4 Re.

After 10 years since the publication of my very first painting book I am delighted to announce another PaintingWar (PW) publication, made possible by Miniaturama Publishing. This marks my third contribution to the PW series (with the previous two being WWII German army and Spanish Civil War), delving again into one of my favorite topics in historical wargaming: World War II. While my initial PaintingWar issue centered around the German army, this latest book shifts its focus to the British and Commonwealth armies. Using exclusively Warlord Games miniatures in 28mm, and similar to previous PaintingWar publications, this book is divided…

Painting 15mm WWI French Fusiliers: Combining washes and layering

27 December 2023 1 Re.

  Wargamers frequently find themselves seeking a balance between painting and gaming, which often leads them to prefer fast painting techniques. These methods are typically straightforward and swift, and, importantly, highly effective. However, it is worth noting that the trade-off is often between speed and quality, with quality being inversely proportional to the time invested. In this tutorial, we will explore the fusion of a fast-painting technique that involves washes with a more sophisticated method by incorporating successive layers of highlights. To clarify, we will begin with the conventional ‘base + wash + highlight’ technique and progressively enhance our results…

How to create autumn-themed bases

20 August 2023 1 Re.

It has been a bit since my last blog post, but that does not mean I have forgotten about it. I am working on some neat stuff that I hope will be ready to share soon. In the meantime, I have put together a short and simple article explaining how we can create bases using simple materials while still achieving very realistic results. The trick is to utilize natural elements, such as soil and small branches. We save time because we do not need to paint them, plus they look precisely how they are supposed to on our tiny models.…