Category: Painting Guides
Hello, fellow enthusiasts! This collection of painting guides is intended to help you achieve the best results with your miniatures, or at the very least, provide some enjoyment. I have used Humbrol paints for over three decades, but after encountering several issues, I’ve decided to transition to Vallejo Acrylic Paints for all upcoming guides. You can always adjust the recommendations to fit your chosen paint brand by using a conversion chart.
Painting Guides
- Preparing A Miniature
- Painting A Miniature
- Painting Horses
- Wargaming Materials
- Wargaming Tools
- Stripping Miniatures
- Gluing Reference Chart
- Humbrol Paints
- Vallejo Paints
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Wargaming Tools
Here is my guide for Wargaming Tools an easy guide to follow. Check out my other guides Preparing A Miniature, Painting A Miniature, Painting Horses and Wargaming Materials. I do hope that this tool guide will be of some use to a beginner and I think probably the most important thing to remember is you…
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Battleground Scenery Ancient Buildings
Battleground Scenery Ancient Buildings, These are the building’s I have purchased from Magister Militum, and made by Battleground Scenery Buildings crafted in various scales (28mm, 15mm, 10mm, 6mm), are highly detailed resin pieces perfect for creating realistic wargaming environments. These buildings cater to different historical eras and rule systems, enhancing the immersive experience for wargamers. To…
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The Baggagetrain Ancient Buildings
The Baggagetrain Ancient Buildings, The Baggagetrain is a small operation run by Steven Oates who makes buildings suitable for my 10mm CGW Project. The Baggagetrain is a popular online store specializing in wargaming terrain, figures, and AFVs. Steven offers a wide range of products, from 6mm to 28mm scales, catering to various historical and fantasy wargaming…
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Kallistra Ancient Buildings
Kallistra Ancient Buildings, These are the Kallistra Buildings which I have bought for my Caesars Gallic War project. First up is Kallistra hillfort (which I had admired for several years) which comes in modular pieces, and is exceptionally well-made and I would definitely recommend people to buy this product. Okay next up are Kallistra dark…
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Battleground Zulu Huts all painted up
Battleground Zulu Huts all painted up which I got from Magister Militum. To be honest I thought the Zulu huts were extremely well cast and most certainly looked the part. However I only used the Oval Zulu hut because I’d already invested in Pendrakens Huts. Battleground Zulu Huts all painted up BD204 Oval Zulu Hut Vallejo…
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Pendraken Zulu Huts
Pendraken Zulu Huts, Zulu huts all painted up which I got from Pendraken Miniatures. To be quite honest, I found the Zulu huts to be exceptionally well cast, and they undeniably looked the part, adding an authentic touch to the overall scene. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were truly impressive. Zulu Huts ZC10 Zulu…
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Old Glory Rorkes Drift
Old Glory Rorkes Drift, Old Glory buildings which i have bought. The people at Old Glory Miniatures are really nice to deal with and try to go out of their way to help you. Especially as they didn’t have Rorke’s Drift in at the time of ordering, as I was hoping to pick it up at Triples…
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Painting 10mm CGW Germanic Warbands
Here is my guide for Painting 10mm CGW Germanic Warbands, during Caesar’s Gallic War uniforms using Vallejo acrylic colours. I have also done a painting guide for Painting CGW Romans and Painting CGW Celtic Warbands. Painting 10mm CGW Germanic Warbands Germanic Warbands Vallejo Colours Painting irregular armies such as the Germanic Warband, an assortment of clothing colours looks best. To do…
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Celtic Artwork
Here’s a selection of Celtic Artwork designed to inspire your painting projects. These pictures showcase the intricate designs, vibrant colours, and unique cultural elements of ancient Celtic societies. Use these examples to spark your creativity and bring historical accuracy and authenticity to your miniatures. Celtic Artwork Celtic Warbands Celtic Chiefs Celtic Fanatic Warband (Gaesati) Celtic Wardogs…
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Painting 10mm CGW Celtic Warbands
Here is my guide for Painting 10mm CGW Celtic Warbands during Caesar’s Gallic War uniforms using Vallejo acrylic colours. I have also done a painting guide for Painting CGW Romans and Painting CGW Germanic Warbands. Painting 10mm CGW Celtic Warbands Celtic Warbands Vallejo Colours Painting irregular armies such as the Celtic Warbands, in an assortment of clothing colours looks best.…
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Painting 10mm CGW Romans
Here is my guide for Painting 10mm CGW Romans and Auxiliaries units during Caesar’s Gallic War uniforms using Vallejo acrylic colours. I have also done a painting guide for Painting CGW Celtic Warbands and Painting CGW Germanic Warbands. Painting 10mm CGW Romans Caesarian Roman Legion Vallejo Colours Auxiliarie Caesarian Roman Cavalry Vallejo Colours Auxiliarie Balearic Slingers Vallejo Colours Auxiliarie Cretan Archers…
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David Morier Artists
David Morier Artists was a painter of portraits, military subjects and historical scenes. Who started working for William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland in 1747. When he painted a series of pictures of troops under his command. From 1752 until 1764 he was employed as painter to the Duke on an annual salary of £100. His…
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