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How to paint leather with just two colors

Mar 24, 2026 / #painting

How to paint leather with just two colors

A quick two-color leather recipe using Satchel Brown speed paint and Serpent Bite Leather, with stippling for a natural worn effect.

Mar 23, 2026 / #glazing

Keeping the hobby streak alive.

Working on the purple highlights for Maximus with layered glazes and edge highlights to push the brightness.

Mar 20, 2026 / #chainmail

Hobby Vlog and Terrain Inspiration

Comparing chainmail painting steps—is the extra work worth it at tabletop distance? Plus nature shots as terrain inspiration for your next build.

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever

Mar 19, 2026 / #chainmail

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever

Painting chainmail on Norman miniatures using speed paints, dry brushing, and Molotow Liquid Chrome—plus a nostalgia trip through my history of painting metal armor.

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses

Mar 18, 2026 / #airbrushing

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses

Experimenting with Army Painter speed paints through an airbrush to paint Norman cavalry horses fast—three different tones in about 45 minutes.

These Miniatures Changed How I Looked at the Hobby

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Mar 17, 2026 / #mold-mold-mold

These Miniatures Changed How I Looked at the Hobby

Unboxing Mold Mold Mold and Smash Bash miniatures—the indie art miniature scene, Nick Belli's book, and how discovering Inq28 and bootleg minis changed my perspective on the hobby.

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How to paint leather with just two colors

A quick two-color leather recipe using Satchel Brown speed paint and Serpent Bite Leather, with stippling for a natural worn effect.

Keeping the hobby streak alive.

Working on the purple highlights for Maximus with layered glazes and edge highlights to push the brightness.

Hobby Vlog and Terrain Inspiration

Comparing chainmail painting steps—is the extra work worth it at tabletop distance? Plus nature shots as terrain inspiration for your next build.

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever

Painting chainmail on Norman miniatures using speed paints, dry brushing, and Molotow Liquid Chrome—plus a nostalgia trip through my history of painting metal armor.

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses

Experimenting with Army Painter speed paints through an airbrush to paint Norman cavalry horses fast—three different tones in about 45 minutes.

Painting and Ranting about Game Design

Glazing purples on Maximus while rambling about designing a solo Mordheim-style skirmish game—thoughts on HP alternatives, attrition systems, and what makes games tick.

Hobby Hang Out Clips

Locking back in on Maximus with purple glazes, white highlighting, and working through the tedious but rewarding process of building up layers.

Daily Hobby Vlog - March 13th

Ordering the new Relic Blade plastic kits on launch day, locking in on Infinity commission painting with purple glazing and white panel work on Maximus.

Painting Chaosy Green Marble

Painting the pale green marble crystal on my Children of Gomb entry—using Scale Color acrylics like oils, dirty purple water for tinting, and filbert brush blending.

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Jan 22, 2026 / #solo-rpg

Solo/Coop Tabletop Gaming Resources

A directory of solo and cooperative tabletop games, resources, and links.

Dec 6, 2025 / #mage-knight

Mage Knight 1.0 Resources

Archived strategy guides, army builders, and community resources for Mage Knight 1.0 collectors and players

Nov 23, 2025 / #trench-crusade

Trench Crusade Resources

Essential tools, guides, and community resources for Trench Crusade players and hobbyists

Nov 23, 2025 / #warmachine

Warmachine Resources

Essential tools, guides, and community resources for Warmachine players and hobbyists

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Painting References: Maximus (Infinity)

Reference photos, box art, and painting guides for Maximus, Optimate Hexadome Legend from Corvus Belli's Infinity.

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Online Miniature Painting & Modeling Competitions for 2026

A comprehensive list of online painting competitions, community challenges, and in-person events for miniature painters in 2026.

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Chainmail Miniatures Checklist

Complete checklist of Chainmail miniatures from the D&D miniatures game

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Kingdom Death

Follow the settlement of Hesychia as survivors struggle against the horrors of the Monster universe.

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Kingdom Death: Monster

January 27, 2026 / Campaign Chronicles /

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