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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Do-it-Yourself Magnetic Movement Trays
Friday, 17 Jul, 2009 – 22:48 | 2 Comments
Do-it-Yourself Magnetic Movement Trays

Moving big units of Warhammer troops can be tiresome and difficult. Guest columnist Hyun shows a simple DIY way to magnetize your army’s bases and movement trays, making movement a snap.

The Alpha Interview With John Hamilton of Studio Miniatures
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 22:58 | 7 Comments
The Alpha Interview With John Hamilton of Studio Miniatures

The Alpha scores an interview with the man behind brilliant UK zombie maker Studio Miniatures, Mr. John Hamilton.

Adding Heft to 25mm Round Bases
Tuesday, 23 Jun, 2009 – 21:17 | No Comment
Adding Heft to 25mm Round Bases

We’ve all had top-heavy minis tip over on the tabletop. Guest columnist Hyun explains three easy methods for weighting bases to solve this chronic problem.

Review: Zombie Shooter by Sigma Team
Wednesday, 17 Jun, 2009 – 16:10 | No Comment
Review: Zombie Shooter by Sigma Team

Tabletop gaming is fun, but sometimes we all get in the mood to smash some digital zombies. Zombie Shooter delivers what in promises, pitting a heavily-armed supersoldier against endless hordes of the undead. Let the carnage begin!

Build Your Own Painting Station
Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 13:00 | No Comment
Build Your Own Painting Station

Why pay GW $40 for a place to paint? Guest columnist Hyun shows the easy way to make a portable painting station on the cheap.

Photography: It’s All About Light
Tuesday, 9 Jun, 2009 – 10:44 | No Comment
Photography: It’s All About Light

The word photography literally means “the study of light,” so it’s no surprise that properly using it can make or break your miniatures pictures. This simple tutorial will help you take the best possible pics of your masterpieces.

The Indispensible Sakura Micron Pen
Monday, 1 Jun, 2009 – 10:12 | 2 Comments
The Indispensible Sakura Micron Pen

In another of our ongoing series of reprints, Kyun take a look at the endlessly useful line of Sakura Micron Pens.

Tutorial: The “Miracle” Dip
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 12:33 | 11 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.

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.

Brush on Flat Coating Goes Horribly Wrong
Tuesday, 12 May, 2009 – 8:45 | No Comment
Brush on Flat Coating Goes Horribly Wrong

In another of our ongoing series of Wee Toy Soldier reprints, Kyun experiences a rare disaster as an experiment in brush-on flat coating goes awry.