Part 3: Insert sections and screens There are loads of add-ons and insert sections available for the A.R.C. terrain to add cool details to your environment. I came up with a quick process to paint these but still have them blend in with the more involved process used to paint the wall sections in Part…

Part 2: Glowing Lights I decided to try an OSL (object-sourced lighting) effect on the lights, to give them a nice glow. This was done after all the weathering effects on the wall sections were finished and varnished. To find out how to paint the walls, check out Part 1 of this tutorial series. 2.1…

Introduction LittlePlasticPeople (website, Instagram) sent me some of their awesome A.R.C. terrain to check out and I thought it would be a great excuse to try out some weathering techniques and special effects. As an added bonus, the displays and screens add-ons and inserts work perfectly with our new transfers, which contain lots of useful…

You may have seen an icon on the images of our transfer sheets describing a feature called ‘shaped transfer film’ – but what does this mean? To answer the question we first need to describe what transfer film itself is. Transfer film is the clear, usually glossy, transparent film on which waterslide transfers are printed….

There are many uses for an airbrush in miniature painting. Achieving a smooth base coat quickly and easily, blended highlights, shadows and colour gradients, special effects to impress your friends on the tabletop or in the display cabinet! On a practical level, you can prime and varnish your models indoors, no matter the weather outside,…

A few people have asked me about my miniature photo set up so I thought I’d note down how I do it and the equipment I use. This is be no means intended to be a definitive guide to miniature photography – there are doubtless improvements that could be made and better equipment that could…

The following steps are recommendations for the application of screen printed waterslide transfers (decals) purchased from The Mighty Brush. These transfers are formulated for easy application with water alone, and setting solutions such as Microset are not usually necessary. If, after following the steps below – but before top coating with varnish – further softening…

Since I posted my first unit of Raptors Intercessors, a few people asked for the colours and processes used. So, as requested, here is a step-by-step! NOTE: There are some steps I’ve marked as optional. If you’re painting rank and file and want to speed things up you can skip these steps as the added…

In this tutorial I’ll describe the steps I use to create the ‘glowing eye’ lens effect on my Raptors Space Marines. You can use this method with any chapter or colour scheme, just substitute the colours for your own. Step 1 Using your armour highlight colour (in this case Citadel Ogryn Camo Air), paint the…

In this tutorial we’ll cover the application of decals / waterslide transfers using Microset & Microsol for the ‘painted on’ look. What are Microset and Microsol? Microset Micro Set slightly softens the decal film to make it more flexible so that it will conform better to the model’s surface. Better adhesion of the decal to…

UPDATE: After three years and lots of positive feedback, this guide has been superseded by a new version, available to buy as a PDF download in the shop. The process has been reviewed and streamlined to help you get models on the table quicker, and new paints, colours and techniques explored. I will leave this…

UPDATE: After three years and lots of positive feedback, this guide has been superseded by a new version, available to buy as a PDF download in the shop. The process has been reviewed and streamlined to help you get models on the table quicker, and new paints, colours and techniques explored. I will leave this…