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Category / Historical / Painting

  • Agema Miniatures, Republican Romans, Hastati, Principes, tutorial, painting, shield designs

    Iron rain fell – Painting Rome’s Republican Legions

    Painting shield designs ain’t easy, but somebody has to do it! Come along and learn a thing or two about the legionaries of Rome and how to paint them.

  • Hagen Miniatures, Die vier Musketiere, Musketiers, Dumas, D'Artagnan, brocade, 28mm, daggerandbrush,

    Fancy moustache and a chicken – Portos the Musketeer

    This fancy Musketeer features not only a mustache, no he also comes with brocade and a chicken. So join me for an ornithological adventure.

  • Celtiberians – “They died with obstinate resolution”

    The Celtiberians were fierce warriors and a true match for the might of the legion. Learn about their history and how to paint them.

  • daggerandbrush, tutorial, field camp, carthaginian, 15mm, dbx, dbm, field of glory, bread, dice, corvus belli

    Bowls of goo – Carthaginian Field Camp in 15mm

    Time to detail our field camp. Food, entertainment and some creature comforts. Have a look and see what is possible in 15mm.

  • miniature Photography tutorial, daggerandbrush scenic 15mm 28mm photo background

    Iberian Scutati – “Esteemed to be the most warlike barbarians that now are.”

    The Carthaginians relied heavily on foreign contingents in their armies, with Iberian troops being no exception. Learn about their history and how to paint them.

  • daggerandbrush, tutorial, field camp, carthaginian, 15mm, dbx, dbm, field of glory, bread, dice, corvus belli

    Rough camping – Carthaginian Field Camp in 15mm

    Hey, you! Yes, you! Need a neat Carthaginian field camp? Fine stuff my friend, I tell you. Come closer and take a look.

  • Numidian Light Cavalry – the extended arm of the Carthaginian army

    Hannibal’s Numidian cavalry was famed for its performance in battle, but also very apt in small-scale operations. Learn more about their history and how to paint them.

  • Liby-Phoenician Spearmen – The backbone of the Carthaginian army

    The backbone of any Carthaginian army and the most reliable troops were the Liby-Phoenician spearmen. Learn more about their history and how to paint them.

  • Banat-Grenzinfanterieregiment No. 1, Eureka Miniatures, 15mm, painting, review

    Skirmishing in style – Banat-Grenzinfanterieregiment No. 1

    My first post ever! Austrian Grenzers inside. Check it out for some eye-candy.

Inspiration



If you are just starting out painting miniatures, try

Michael Mordor

For basic to intermediate tutorials look at:

Sorastro

You want to push yourself? Look at these masters:

Sicario Rimini

Kujo Painting

Do you want to give terrain buildign a try? Then look no further than

The Terrain Tutor

You want to become a true master crafter? Then learn from

Luke Towan

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