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How to Transport Painted Miniatures Without Loading the Fragile Parts
Measure clearance against the case, separate each painted figure, restrain the load and lid, and hand-check the closed case before a local trip.
Sprue Goo for Miniatures: A Gap Filler, Not a Universal Glue
Sprue goo for miniatures is a solvent-softened plastic filler for compatible polystyrene seams. Learn when it helps, when putty or another repair is safer, and how to re-check a fill before sanding.
How to Remove Super Glue from Miniatures Without Assuming the Material
Removing cured super glue from a miniature is a material-safety decision, not a solvent recipe. Identify the plastic or resin, test a CA debonder on spare material, and stop at the first sign of softening or paint damage.
Miniature Magnet Polarity: Keep Swappable Parts Facing the Right Way
Magnet polarity for miniatures: glue one side first, mark the mating face, and test every swappable arm through a paper barrier before the glue goes on.
Pinning Miniatures: Align and Reinforce a Joint Before Gluing
Pinning miniatures: check the joint has material, match rod to bit, drill a shallow pilot hole, transfer the mark, dry fit, glue by material, and brace through cure.
Milliput vs Green Stuff: Choose for the Shape and the Finish
Milliput vs green stuff: Milliput for rigid seams you plan to sand, Green Stuff for flexible detail, plus the right adhesive and reinforcement when needed.
Plastic Glue vs Super Glue for Miniatures: Choose for Each Joint
Plastic glue vs super glue for miniatures: polystyrene cement welds compatible plastic; CA suits resin, metal and mixed joints. A material-first matrix.
Warhammer Tone Pro vs Shade Paints: Different Jobs, Not a Direct Swap
Tone Pro numbers five values per colour; Citadel Shade is a recess wash. Compare the jobs, studio recipes and how to test a change on spare parts.
Best Filament for Miniatures: Choose PLA by the Part and Nozzle
Best filament for miniatures: start with plain unfilled PLA on a matched profile, compare maker-backed specs, and see which filament is not compatible with 0.2 mm nozzles.