And We’re Back…
Sat, 31/10/09 – 17:21 | 2 Comments

Things have been awfully quiet around here for the last few weeks, but that ends here and now…

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Article Archive for August 2009

The Alpha at GenCon, Day 0
Wednesday, 12 Aug, 2009 – 12:28 | No Comment

Your Humble Editor hits town, gets his con badge, and is puzzled by the massive police presence.

Custom White Balance
Tuesday, 11 Aug, 2009 – 3:48 | No Comment
Custom White Balance

Do your photos always end up with a strange off-color tint? Odds are you need to use the custom white balance feature found in most modern digicams. This simple tutorial can show you how.

The Alpha is Packing for GenCon!
Sunday, 9 Aug, 2009 – 20:32 | No Comment
The Alpha is Packing for GenCon!

Against all the odds The Alpha gets to go to GenCon 2009! Get ready for all the con coverage you can handle…

Review: Urban Zombies by Reaper Miniatures
Friday, 7 Aug, 2009 – 18:36 | One Comment
Review: Urban Zombies by Reaper Miniatures

Reaper’s Chronoscope line has everything else, why not some zeds? We take a look at a decent pack of big honkin’ zombies.

The Dark Side of The Dip
Friday, 7 Aug, 2009 – 17:58 | One Comment
The Dark Side of The Dip

I’m a big fan of the seal-and-shade technique known as The Dip, but it has an insidious flaw that can ruin your minis! For the whole harrowing story and tips on how to spare your own minis from a grisly, blotchy fate, read this article.

Miniatures Blogging 101
Wednesday, 5 Aug, 2009 – 12:57 | 7 Comments
Miniatures Blogging 101

So you think you have what it takes to be a miniatures blogger? You’re probably right. But you’ll need to make some decisions and get a few things together first. Your humble editor does his best to help you get started.

Cheap and Easy Display Cases
Tuesday, 4 Aug, 2009 – 17:59 | No Comment
Cheap and Easy Display Cases

No miniatures hobbyist ever has enough display space. Guest columnist Hyun demonstrates a quick, easy, and cheap way to build cool-looking display cases from common CD-ROM spindles you probably already have lying around.