From the workshop
Notes from the bench.
Updates, behind-the-scenes notes, resin kit guides, and news for hobby painters and collectors.
32mm Heroic Scale Miniatures: Top Picks for Painters
Why 32mm heroic scale took over the tabletop, how it differs from true scale, and where a large display kit actually belongs...
DnD Beholder Miniature: Top Picks for 2026 Collectors
Grid-legal beholder or shelf centrepiece? The two need different scales, bases and materials. A practical guide to picking, and painting, the right...
How to Properly Store 3D Printed Resin Kits for Longevity
Light, heat, and careless handling are the three enemies of every resin figure. This guide covers the full lifecycle: storing unbuilt kits...
Miniature Painting Ideas: Techniques for Every Skill Level
The right idea shapes every brushstroke. This guide collects painting approaches for every level: slapchop and a compact palette for fast beginner...
Exploring the History of Resin Miniatures and Garage Kits
Every garage kit carries forty years of hobby history. This guide traces the journey from hand-poured polyurethane molds in 1980s Japan to...
How to Repair Resin Figurines: A Collector's Guide
A shelf bump, a curious cat, a mid-build slip: breaks happen. This guide walks you through repairing resin figures properly, choosing between...
D&D Miniatures Scale Explained: Your Complete Guide
Is 32mm too big for your table? Will that terrain fit both? And what does 1/10 scale even mean? This guide untangles...
