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From Valhalla to Cadia
When I was a teenager, I started collecting a Valhallan Imperial Guard army for Warhammer 40k. Unfortunately, between the limited range of models available and my equally limited funds, my collection never grew much beyond a couple of squads of infantry and a single tank. Fast forward to today, and I’m seriously considering diving back…
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Tyranids: A Fresh Coat of Paint
It’s time for a confession: my Tyranid swarm had been lurking in the shadows of the hobby desk for too long. Earlier this year my goal of completing my Tyranid army in 2024 was looking dicey. The problem was entirely of my own creation – the colour scheme. I simply wasn’t happy with my blue…
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My 2024 hobby goals
With the New Year freshly dawned, it’s time to assess the battlefield of my hobby projects. This year, the focus is on progress and exploration, with some key objectives in mind: 1. Tyranid Completion: My current Tyranid army sits in a state of promising limbo, partially assembled and primed for greatness. 2024 is the year…
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Warhammer 40k 10th edition table sizes
The team at Games Workshop have announced the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k is coming out soon. This edition will bring a lot of changes to the game, including new rules, new models, and new starter sets. But what about the table size? How big do you need your gaming surface to be to play…
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How to remove super glue from models
I’ve recently been working with some beautiful 3D printed resin models supplied by a friend. While 3D printing allows for lots of amazing new creations, it tends to limit you to using resin, which is no where near as easy to work with as plastic models. In my mind the three big downsides of working…
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How to: Cheap and easy baking soda bases
When I first got back into the miniature wargaming hobby in 2019, the standards of basing miniatures was far improved from the classic Goblin Green bases in 2019. Many miniature wargaming companies (including Games Workshop, AK Interactive, Vallejo and many others) now produce excellent ready-made basing products. However, if you want to save a bit…
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Review: Dirty Down Rust paint
After seeing several great videos on YouTube (particularly this one from Artis Opus) I decided to take the plunge and give the new Dirty Down Rust paint a go. I did all the things I’d heard: shake very thoroughly (thankfully it includes a ball bearing to help the mixing process), and make sure things aren’t…