From the workshop
Notes from the bench.
Updates, behind-the-scenes notes, resin kit guides, and news for hobby painters and collectors.
Brush Care for Miniatures: Cleaning, Soap and Storage
How to clean acrylic paint from miniature brushes, pick brush soap, dry and store brushes, and hold figures while painting. Plain steps...
Foam vs Bubble Wrap Packaging: Which Protects Better
Foam or bubble wrap? A plain comparison of cushioning, movement control, Styrofoam, dishes, insulation and detailed resin figures, with clear picks.
Airbrush PSI for Miniatures: Pressure by Task
Airbrush PSI for miniatures: starting pressures for basecoats, primer, glazes and detail, with bar conversions and fixes for resin figures.
Wet vs Dry Sanding Resin Figures: What to Use and When
Wet or dry sanding for resin figure kits? Grits, sanding sticks, pressure, dust and heat, for display-scale 1/8 to 1/12 and 75mm...
Strip Paint From 75mm Resin Miniatures Without Losing Detail
Strip paint from resin miniatures with a test patch, local solvent, and gentle tools. Protect fine detail on 75mm figures and prepare...
Priming Miniatures in Humidity: Save Detail on 1/8 and 75mm Kits
Learn when to spray or brush prime 1/8 and 75mm miniature kits, how humidity affects the finish, and why a test on...
Made to Order vs Batch Runs: Resin Kit Waits and Customization
Compare made to order kits with batch releases: learn how payment, waits, and customization differ, plus why unpainted resin suits collectors who...
