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Bad Warhammer Paint Job? Five Fixes Before You Strip the Model
A bad Warhammer paint job is often fixable in place: diagnose thick paint, messy edges, chalky drybrush, muddy washes and patchy coverage, then decide when stripping is the better call.
Paint Warhammer Before or After Assembly? A Sub-Assembly Decision Guide
Do you paint Warhammer before assembly? Choose between full assembly and sub-assemblies for heads, shields and weapons with a simple decision matrix.
Contrast Paint vs Wash: Choose by Coverage, Recess Shading and Finish
Contrast paint builds colour and recess shadow in one pass over a light undercoat; a wash deepens an opaque basecoat. Compare coverage, pooling and finish, then choose.
Contrast Paint Over Metallic: What Changes and How to Test a Small Area
Contrast over a metallic basecoat is a transparent tint, not a color swap. Learn what changes, why the same pot looks different on each model, and how to test a spare piece before committing your miniature.
How to Strip Paint from Warhammer Models by Material
A materials-first guide to stripping paint from Warhammer plastic, metal and resin models: check the label and SDS, test a hidden spot, then strip safely.
Failed Resin Print Stuck to FEP: Safe Removal and Retesting
How to remove a failed resin print stuck to the FEP without damaging the film: safe peel and tank-clean steps, film inspection, waste handling and a retest workflow.
How Long to Cure Resin Miniatures? Use Resin and Lamp Specs
How long to cure resin miniatures depends on the exact resin, part geometry and cure device. Use the resin maker's post-cure instructions, then check every face and handle uncured resin safely.
DIY Miniature Basing Materials: A Small Test-Batch Guide
Test sand, cork and bark as DIY miniature basing materials before you commit them to a model: preparation, particle scale, adhesives and sealing.
Miniature Painting Guide PDF: How to Find and Use the Right One
No single PDF covers every paint range and technique. Compare a six-page official painting lexicon, a free Angel Giraldez book offer, and paid packs against your paints before you commit an evening.