Miniature Modeling

Articles regarding modeling, the stuff we’re assembling and getting ready for paint. We have lots of pictures to share of the work we’re doing. Most everything we’re working on ends up in here, be it assembling basic infantry models to scratch builds. There’s an assortment of modeling projects here.

Scratch Building Details for the Devil Dog – Finishing Touches

In this scratch building part of the series I add some details to the Devil Dog build. The details really make a big difference.

Scratch Building a Multi-melta and Melta Cannon for a Devil Dog

I need weapons for my Devil Dog, so I’m going to scratch build a multi-melta and melta cannon for it. I will be magnetizing this weapons also.

Adding Tracks to the Devil Dog Tank Scratch Build

Today I’m creating the tracks for the scratch built Devil Dog I’m working on. See how easy it is to create your own tracks.

Eldar Dark Reaper Conversions: Exarch for Warhammer 40K

Rounding out my homemade reaper squad is my primary exarch model, probably called “Skeletor” by his peers and the the playground kids he bullies after school. My idea is that he has become such a powerful vision of Death that… Read More »Eldar Dark Reaper Conversions: Exarch for Warhammer 40K

Adding Details – Armor Plates, and Rivets for the Devil Dog

This is the fourth part in my series on scratch building tanks for Warhammer 40K where we move beyond the template and add some details.

Building the Turret, Armor Plates, and Rivets for the Devil Dog

I’m building the turret for the Devil Dog, adding armor plates, and I will show you two different techniques for scratch building your own rivets.

The Basic Structure of the Devil Dog

Using the template, I will show you how to get the basic structure, the chassis, of the Devil Dog built using papercraft techniques.

Learn How to Scratch Build Tanks (Gathering Supplies)

This is the first part in my series on how to scratch build tanks for Warhammer 40K. I’ll go over gathering the materials you will need for scratch building and walk you through the entire process of making a tank from really basic supplies.

Making Tracks: Casting Tread Plates for my Rebel Grots

I decided to create a mold to easily replicate tank tracks for my Rebel Grots army. Check out how I made the molds and did the casting.

Magnetizing a Maulerfiend and Forgefiend is Surprisingly Easy

I set out to fully magnetize a Maulerfiend/Forgefiend so I could use it as either. It’s not hard to do, but it does require some time and quite a few magnets. However, it’s well worth the effort considering the cost of the model. Here’s a full walkthrough.

Super Cute Ork Bob-omb Squig (Scratch Built) for WH40K

I’m starting work on a mob of Tankbustas. I wanted to include some bomb squigs and as I was planning some fantasy squig to bomb squig conversions I decided instead to field mechanical bomb squigs that look like bob-ombs! I… Read More »Super Cute Ork Bob-omb Squig (Scratch Built) for WH40K

More Ork Lootas and Grot Bots Painted (Showcase)

Maintaining the momentum from last week, I’ve managed to get 4 more of the lootas painted. That makes 8 total complete out of a 10 model unit. So far I’m pretty happy with the results. They still need some details,… Read More »More Ork Lootas and Grot Bots Painted (Showcase)