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ASOIF: TMG – Magnetic basing and storage

How to magnetize model bases, unit trays and storage for A Song of Ice and Fire: The Tabletop Miniatures Game. What you will need Zinc plated fender washers (3/16″ x 1″) Adhesive magnetic sheets Stacking storage bins (I use Sterilite) Hobby clippers Superglue (I used Loctite Gel Control) Scissors Adding washers to the models  … Read More ASOIF: TMG – Magnetic basing and storage

July 19, 2018 Andrew9 Comments

How to paint Warhammer 40,000 city bases

Quick and easy method for painting Warhammer 40,000 city bases. These bases are great for adding a bit of extra height to your models and can provide a strong contrast to paint scheme of the model. Base Layer Shade Abaddon Black Deathworld Forest Dawnstone Administratum Grey Pallid Wych Flesh Hashut Copper Agrax Earthshade 1. Start… Read More How to paint Warhammer 40,000 city bases

March 10, 2017September 17, 2024 Andrew2 Comments

Partisan bazooka team

It’s an understatement to say the Partisan army list has limited anti-tank options. Although the Partisans do have access to a wide range or German and Italian armor, any vehicle must be taken as Inexperienced and suffers from Unreliable. Meaning that any time you want to fire with an armored vehicle you have a -1 To… Read More Partisan bazooka team

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

Ikea Detolf display case extra shelves upgrade

After many years of halfheartedly displaying my miniatures on dusty bookshelves, I decided to go all in and acquire a proper display case. Once I had completed a bit of research I pulled the trigger on the Ikea Detolf, This glass-door cabinet is perfect for displaying anything and the $20 upgrade for LED lights was… Read More Ikea Detolf display case extra shelves upgrade

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 Andrew3 Comments

How to paint Bolt Action Chindits

World War II miniatures have the bad habit of ending up us brown models on a brown table. My goal with this project was to create an army that popped and these Chindit miniatures provided me with just that chance. My aim was to use the hats, the backpacks and the bases as three points of… Read More How to paint Bolt Action Chindits

October 22, 2016January 22, 2026 AndrewLeave a comment

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The next three Bolt Action releases. Any guesses for Q1 2027? Armies of the Allies? China? A massive Partisan book?? New Painting Guide up on the site (link in bio) - colors used and steps for the lovely BEF from @wargamesatlantic. Big shout-out to @sonicsledgehammer and @chrishindmarsh for the inspiration! Handful of photos from the 4 Star Open 2025 - The Final Star hosted at the world-famous @dicedojo in Chicago.
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