From the workshop
Notes from the bench.
Updates, behind-the-scenes notes, resin kit guides, and news for hobby painters and collectors.

What Is a Chibi Kit? Proportions, Parts and Painting
A large head and compact body describe a style, not a standard kit size. Look at the actual dimensions, parts and face...

Unpainted vs Pre-painted Figures: Choosing Your Project
Choose the experience as well as the character. An unpainted kit gives you a making project; a finished figure gives you an...

Preparing a Resin Figure Kit for Painting
Good preparation starts with the kit in front of you. Inspect the parts, settle the assembly order and preserve finished surfaces before...

Priming Resin Figures Without Losing Detail
Primer should support the painting, not hide the sculpt. Use a controlled test, check focal details and stop adding coating when its...

Pinning Resin Figures: Stronger Joints, Careful Drilling
A useful pin starts with a sound plan. Inspect one actual joint, confirm the available material and dry-fit the connection before committing...

Top 7 Painting Techniques for Detailed Resin Miniatures
A practical seven-technique playbook for painting unpainted resin figure kits, from controlled basecoats to clean highlights and small finishing details.

Speedpaint Resin Figures Without an Airbrush
A brush-first Speedpaint workflow for unpainted resin figure kits, from light primer to selective finishing detail.
