The miniature worlds of wargames,fantasy games, toy soldiers and other gaming miniatures explored and explained.
List of safe handling procedures for working with metal alloy miniatures which may contain lead.
A review of the Teddy Bear Pirate lead based gaming figures from Eureka miniatures
A review of the monthly magazine Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy published by Revistas Profesionales, Madrid, Spain.
A review of the silicone scale building block molds produced by Hirst Arts Fantasy Architecture Inc.
Model makers can be sticklers for detail. Historian Peter Hofschöer examines a model maker who refused to compromise and whose work eventually exposed the secret of the Battle of Waterloo.
Miniature figures can be made in several scales using basic sculpting techniques. If you want a new character for a dolls house or a war game, the techniques are the same.
These collectible scale buildings from the Miniature Building Authority are designed for gaming situations with removable roofs and floors. They also make great buildings for scale scenes, Christmas villages, or model railway sets in O or S scale.
Profile of Pirates of the Spanish Main Constructibles Strategy Game for all ages.
Basic information on Wargaming miniatures, the games and the scales of minatures used.
Techniques used to paint metal miniatures for gaming,dollhouse, or collectibles.
Information for beginners about buying and using acrylic paint.
Gaming rules and ideas for Playmobil armies. This site includes how to customize pieces and has lists of playmobil pieces which can be used to create armies for different periods.
Wikipedia's list of miniature wargames
Wonderful scenery, buildings and boats populate this site ffrom a group of tabletop Victorian Era wargamers. Worth a visit to see what is possible in 25mm scale with simple materials. The site includes details on creating buildings, boats and scenery.
This is the homepage of Dungeons & Dragons a pioneering fantasy game.
This site is dedicated to Victorian Age Battles. There are some interesting suggestions for creating scenery and props.
Hirst Arts sell molds for fantasy architecture for 25-30mm figures. The parts can be used for other scales. They have an extensive tips and tricks section which is useful to anyone wanting to know how to create and use their own molds as well as how to create and finish custom parts for scenes.
Article from The One Ring Website on tracking your miniature collection using an excel spreadsheet.
Lord of the Rings gaming site with good features on researching and painting figures, modelling terrain and forums.
Article on how to modify Elastolin Figures to create new poses.
Boot Camp from Flames of War explains the game, shows the terrain and miniatures, and explains how the moves are played.
Modelling connectable terrain boards for Flames of War an article from Battlefront Miniatures.
Article written by by Phil Bardsley for the North West Historical Miniature Gaming Society. Covers preparing metal miniatures, priming, painting and detailing.
Newcomers Guide to Historical Miniature Wargaming from the Eastern Chapter of the Historical Miniature Wargaming Society. History, Club Lists, Guide to painting minatures
Black Orc Games, home of Hundred Kingdoms and Warband games also have custom casting and mold making services for pewter miniatures and offer help with game development.
The History of the British Model Soldier Society with links to information about their National Collection of Model Soldiers.
