Scratch Built

These miniature scratch built items are the projects we tackle from the ground up starting with nothing. You can find one-off models we’ve built, terrain for your gaming table or even something more complicated like building your own Astra Militarum tanks with plasticard. The sky is the limit with scratch building and we are routinely pushing ourselves with our projects.

Scratch Built Leman Russes Painted for Rebel Grots

I have painted up my two Leman Russ tanks that I scratch built for my Rebel Grots army, which count as Astra Militarum/Imperial Guard.

More Scratch Built Sponsons, And an Army Shot (Astra Militarum)

I’ve made more progress on my Leman Russ tanks for my Rebel Grots, counts-as Astra Militarum. I have added sponsons to my second Leman Russ.

Scratch Built Chimera vs. GW Chimera #2: Final Comparison

This is the ninth part in my series on scratch building tanks for Warhammer 40K where I compare my finished scratch built tank to a Games Workshop tank.

Scratch Built Chimera vs. GW Chimera – Early Build Comparison

I want to compare a bought Chimera to the process of scratch building one. So, I do both in this article: assemble a GW kit and build my own.

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.

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.

How to Make a DIY Wet Palette & Unlock Your Painting Skills

Using a wet palette will really change how you paint your miniatures. It’s something I recommend everyone use. So, I’ve put together a tutorial to make your own DIY wet palette at a very affordable price. It’s not the cheapest method, but it’s a great quality and still very affordable.