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Article Archive for May 2009

Review: Sewer Scavengers by Copplestone Castings
Friday, 29 May, 2009 – 12:26 | 2 Comments
Review: Sewer Scavengers by Copplestone Castings

We review our first pack from well-known UK maker Copplestone Castings. Do these Sewer Scavengers stink? No way!

Master Zombie Database Project Update
Friday, 29 May, 2009 – 0:31 | One Comment
Master Zombie Database Project Update

The Master Zombie Database, intended to be the Screaming Alpha’s centerpiece, has hit a bit of a snag in the form of severely unlevel floors in the photography area.

Tutorial: The “Miracle” Dip
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 12:33 | 10 Comments
Tutorial: The “Miracle” Dip

You may have heard of the famous “miracle dip” technique that’s all the rage these days on the miniature painting forums. But what is it? How is it done? What do the results look like? The Screaming Alpha answers all these question and more with our first video tutorial.

Review: Zombie Mob 001 by Studio Miniatures
Friday, 22 May, 2009 – 15:11 | 10 Comments
Review: Zombie Mob 001 by Studio Miniatures

The Alpha takes a look at possibly the best zombie miniatures on the market today by new UK maker Studio Miniatures

Review: Goblin With Mace by Mannequin Miniatures
Friday, 22 May, 2009 – 11:16 | No Comment
Review: Goblin With Mace by Mannequin Miniatures

The Alpha takes a slight detour into fantasy territory to review a nice goblin mini from relative newcomer Mannequin Miniatures

Review: Barrels and Drums by Armorcast
Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 – 10:57 | No Comment
Review: Barrels and Drums by Armorcast

Roll out the barrel(s)! We take a look at a nice little pack of containers by well-known resin terrain maker Armorcast.

Brush On Flat Coating With Model Master Acryl
Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 – 1:00 | No Comment
Brush On Flat Coating With Model Master Acryl

In another of our ongoing reprint series, Kyun offers tips on getting a great flat finish on your minis using non-toxic Testor’s Model Master Acryl.

The Screaming Alpha Turns 5,000!
Friday, 15 May, 2009 – 13:11 | 7 Comments
The Screaming Alpha Turns 5,000!

Your humble editor celebrates the Alpha passing the landmark of 5,000 visitors in just a little over two months. Thanks for reading, everybody!

Review: Nefosokar Army Box by Reaper
Friday, 15 May, 2009 – 12:22 | No Comment
Review: Nefosokar Army Box by Reaper

There are more undead in the world than just zombies. We take a look at an excellent box full of mummies from respected American maker Reaper.

Review: Dumpsters by Armorcast
Tuesday, 12 May, 2009 – 14:07 | 6 Comments
Review: Dumpsters by Armorcast

Time to take out the trash! The miniature trash that is. We review a two-pack of dumpsters from respected resin company Armorcast to see if this trash is worth your cash.