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Assembling the Alien Queen #1 for Alien vs Predator from Prodos Games - Assembly log
Assembling the Alien Queen #1 for Alien vs Predator from Prodos Games - Assembly log
The assembled Alien Queen #1 miniature for Alien vs Predator range from Prodos Games company with custom base
image © Felix Wagner (Armag3ddon)The Alien Queen #1 miniature from Prodos Games company for the Alien vs Predator range was assembled by Felix Wagner (Armag3ddon). He made photos, and took notes of the assembly process.
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Copying existing miniatures - Laws, licences and legality
Copying existing miniatures - Laws, licences and legalityArticle updated: 2023.03.01
When you decide to use the designs others made to create a miniature (be it a recast miniature, 3D printed model, papercraft), there are several legal points you have to consider: copyright, design protection, trademark, derivative work rights.
Summary
When someone creates a miniature, they have the copyright to the mini, that is, the right to create copies of it. Creating copies without the permission of the copyright owner is illegal.
If a sculptor wants to copy the designs of an existing intellectual property (IP), they need the IP holder's permission to do that. The way you create this copy (recast miniature, 3D printed miniature, papercraft miniature) doesn't matter in this regard. Copying the original designs without the licence is illegal. The law protects every design for a number of years. After it has passed, you can use the design to sculpt or print your own model, but you still can't make physical copies of the originals, and in most cases you can't use the likeness of real people.
I've seen several opinions and question on the internet about the legalities of copying miniatures, so I've collected some of them.
Contents
The legality of making copies of miniatures
The legality of creating accessories for miniatures
Often cited reasons for making illegal copies of miniatures
Places with different laws regarding making copies of miniatures
Legal actions against copying miniatures
The legality of creating papercraft model copies of miniatures
The legality of creating 3D printer copies of miniatures
Resources - Copying existing miniatures - Laws, licences and legality
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Creating crystal terrain for miniatures
Creating crystal terrain for miniaturesI've collected some ideas and resources about creating pieces of crystal terrain for your miniatures.
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Guide to casting miniatures
Casting miniatures - Miniature hobby guideI've gathered my experiences with casting miniatures. I've also collected the resources and casting tutorials I've found interesting.
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Guide to the Games Workshop pricing model - Are Warhammer models expensive?
Guide to the Games Workshop pricing modelArticle updated: 2020.10.29
I often see questions about the Games Workshop pricing model - how does Games Workshop company decide the prices for their Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 40,000 and The Lord of the Rings (Games Workshop v2) miniatures. So I've gathered my ideas about the pricing model that Games Workshop seems to use, based on my knowledge of marketing and what I've seen the company does to maximise their profits. Games Workshop prices might seem expensive, but there are many cost people don't consider in their equations.
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Guide to transporting your miniatures collection
Guide to transporting your miniatures collectionThere comes the time when you'd like to transport your collection of miniatures - perhaps for a painting competition or for a wargaming event.
I've gathered some thought about methods to carry your army of miniatures safely around.
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How to apply waterslide decals on miniatures - Miniature hobby guide
How to apply waterslide decals on miniatures - Miniature hobby guideArticle updated: 2022.07.30
A waterslide decal is kind of decal that can be used to decorate miniatures.
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How to use brush-on liquid cyanoacrylate glue - Miniature hobby guide
How to use brush-on liquid cyanoacrylate glue - Miniature hobby guide
image © LoctiteArticle updated: 2020.09.09
Liquid cyanoacrylate glue is a useful addition to a lots of gaming related activities. Normal, gel-like Cyanoacrylate glue (CA glue) is known and used by every modeller as a superglue to attach different materials. However, during conversations I realized there are several people who don't know the benefits of brush-on liquid cyanoacrylate glues, so I collected some of my ideas.
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How to use miniature varnish - Miniature hobby guide
How to use miniature varnish - Miniature hobby guideArticle updated: 2021.02.11
I've gathered information about miniature varnish, and varnishing miniatures. If you'd like to know how to varnish miniatures, or what is the best varnish for miniatures, this is the varnishing guide you need.
Contents
Applying varnish on miniatures
Possible problems during varnishing
Frosting: How to prevent or fix frosting when you varnish miniatures
Stickiness: How to fix miniatures if the varnish remains sticky
Removing varnish from your miniatures
What is the best varnish for miniatures?
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Keywords and categories - Miniatures
Miniature accessories keywords
Assembly level
0: very easy: pre-assembled
1: easy: gluing the pre-cut pieces that stay together (for example tight-fit pegs), that doesn't need filler
2: medium: cutting from sprue, removing flash and sprue channel remains from flat parts, gluing pieces that stay together (for example tight-fit pegs), applying filler between pieces with flat texture
3: hard: removing flash and sprue channel remains from delicate parts, gluing pieces that won't stay together (flat joins), applying filler between pieces with delicate texture
4: very hard: gluing pieces you have to hold together with tweezers (flat joins of metal miniatures)
5: extremely hard:
Painting level
0: very easy: flat surface - you just have to put enough paint on it
1: easy: flat surface with hard details - you can easily put paint on the details by adjusting force to the brush
2: medium: soft details - you need dexterity to be able pick the details
3: hard: tiny details - you need magnifying glass and dexterity to be able to pick the details, hard to reach details - you need dexterity to be able to reach the details
4: very hard:
5: extremely hard
Pose
standing at attention : The figure stands in a military at attention position - legs together, arms to the side, head points forward.
standing at ease : The figure stands in a military at ease position - legs apart, head usually points forward.
standing : The figure stands casually - one leg has weight on it, the head can point any direction.
aims standing : The figure stands, aiming with a ranged weapon.
kneeling : The figure kneels.
aims kneeling : The figure kneels, aiming with a ranged weapon.
marching : The figure is during a military march.
walking : The figure is walking casually.
climbing : The figure is climbing on a surface.
swimming : The figure is swimming.
prone : The figure lies face down on the ground.
aims prone : The figure lies face down on the ground, aiming with a ranged weapon.
dynamic : The figure is shown during a dynamic movement.
ready for combat : The character is in an armed conflict, ready for battle.
fighting : The figure is in the middle of a fight, attacking or defending.
shooting : The figure is in the middle of taking a shot.
scenic : The sculpt includes scenic element as part of the figure.
Figure details
Sex / Gender
Species
by gender
Ghoul (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Male
Female
Space Marine (for Warhammer 40,000 universe)
Primaris Space Marine (for Warhammer 40,000 universe)
Humanoid animals
Humanoid amphibian
Deep One (for Cthulhu Mythos)
ungulate humanoid: they walk on their toenails, instead of their feet
digitigrade humanoid: they walk on their toes, instead of their feet
Casanii (for World of Twilight)
Fubarnii (for World of Twilight)
Aliens Xenomorph (for Alien & Predator universe)
Predator (for Alien & Predator universe)
Tolkien Orc (for Lord of the Rings)
Warhammer Orc (for Warhammer range)
Gargoyle of Mantica (for Mantica)
Nightgaunt (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Reaper of Mid-Nor (for Confrontation)
Starspawn (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Undead human : They are Undead Human creatures.
Human skeleton : They are skeletal remains of Undead Human creatures.
Janusian (from the Project: ELITE universe)
God
Outer God (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Creatures
Role
Technology
Wild : Uses no technology
Archaic : Uses primitive technology
Advanced : Uses advanced technology
Miniatures range / Setting
Realm of Battle (from Games Workshop company)
Village 28mm (from Terrains4Games)
Saga range (from Gripping Beast)
Warriors of Antiquity range (from Victrix company)
Historical Fantasy (Historical, Fantasy)
Kemet
Rum & Bones
Ron & Bones range (from Tale of War)
Rum & Bones range (from CoolMiniOrNot & 5 Houses)
Modern Fantasy (Modern, Fantasy)
Cthulhu Wars (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Modern Horror
Batman Miniature Game (from Knight Models)
Saltlands (from Antler Games)
Zombies
The Walking Dead (from Mantic Games)
Adrenaline (from Czech Games Edition)
Afterlife (from Anvil Industry)
Alien vs Predator (from Prodos Games)
Dark Age range (from CoolMiniOrNot)
GI Joe (from Hasbro)
Infinity (from Corvus Belli company)
Judge Dredd (from Warlord Games, previously from Games Workshop)
Macrocosm Sci-Fi (from Macrocosm Miniatures)
Mars Attacks! (from Mantic Games)
Project: ELITE
Project: ELITE (from Artipia Games & Drawlab Entertainment)
Project: ELITE (CMON) range (from CoolMiniOrNot)
Warpath : The sci-fi setting of Mantic Games. Rule systems: Deadzone, DreadBall, Warpath
Futuristic Fantasy (Futuristic, Fantasy)
Doom: The Boardgame (from FFG)
Mutant Chronicles (Prodos Games) (from Prodos Games)
Warhammer 40.000 (from Games Workshop)
Warhammer 40.000 editions
Warhammer 40,000 Ed1 (1987-1993)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed2 (1993-1998)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed3 (1998-2004)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed4 (2004-2008)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed5 (2008-2011)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed6 (2012-2014)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed7 (2014-2017)
Warhammer 40,000 Ed8 (2017-)
Warhammer 40.000 unlicensed copies
Exo-Lords (from Anvil Industry)
Spellcrow Space (from Spellcrow)
ArcWorlde (from Warploque Miniatures)
Darklands (from Mierce Miniatures)
Middle-Earth (The Lord of the Rings)
The Lord of the Rings (Games Workshop v1)
The Lord of the Rings (Games Workshop v2)
Malifaux
Mantica : The fantasy setting of Mantic Games.
Dungeon Saga (for the Dungeon Saga boardgame)
Kings of War (for the Kings of War wargame)
Relicia (from Tor Gaming)
Terrinoth (from Fantasy Flight Games)
BattleLore
Descent
Dungeon Quest
Runebound
RuneWars
Warhammer range (from Games Workshop)
Warhammer Fantasy Battles
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar (for the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar wargame)
Zombicide: Black Plague range (from CoolMiniOrNot & Guillotine Games)
Tiny (S0) : 8-12mm (10) high miniature. Average size of 1:180 (10mm) miniatures.
Very small (S1) : 12-18mm (15) high miniature. Average size of 1:120 (15mm) miniatures.
Small (S2) : 18-26mm (22) high miniature. 1:72 miniature could fit into this size category.
Human-sized (S3) : 26-38mm (32) high miniature. Average size of 1:56 (28/32mm) miniatures.
Large (S4) : 38-54mm (46) high miniature. 1:48-1:33 (1:39) miniature could fit into this size category.
Huge (S5) : 54-78mm (66) high miniature. 1:33-1:23 (1:27) miniature could fit into this size category.
Giant (S6) : 78-110mm (94) high miniature. 1:23-1:17 (1:19) miniatures, like the 1:18 (3.3/4 inch) GI Joe or Star Wars action figures could fit into this size category.
Extra Giant (S7) : 110-158mm (134) high miniature. 1:16-1:12 (1:13,5) miniatures, like the 1:13 (5.1/2 inch) Masters of the Universe action figures could fit into this size category.
Ultra Giant (S8) : 158-222mm (190) high miniature. 1:11-1:9 (1:9,5) miniatures could fit into this size category.
Super Giant (S9) : 222-318mm (270) high miniature. 1:8-1:6 (1:7) miniatures could fit into this size category.
Super Giant 2 (S10) : 318-446mm (382) high miniature
Super Giant 3 (S11) : 446-638mm (542) high miniature
Super Giant 4 (S12) : 638-894mm () high miniature
Super Giant 5 (S13) : 894-mm () high miniature
Scale
1:200 scale : A 180cm high human is 9mm to the top of the head.
1:89 scale : A 180cm high human is 20mm to the top of the head.
1:72 : A 180cm high human is 25mm to the top of the head.
1:64 : A 180cm high human is 28,1mm to the top of the head.
1:59 scale : A 180 cm high human is 30mm to the top of the head.
1:56 (28mm / 32mm) : A 180 cm high realistic human is 30mm to eye level, 32mm to the top of the head. However a Heroic scale miniature of a 180cm high human can be 28mm to eye level. Different manufacturers call the same scale 28mm or 32mm.
1:50 (35mm) : A 175cm high human is 35mm to the top of the head. A 180cm human is 36mm to the top of the head.
1:48 (38mm) : A 182cm high human is 38mm to the top of the head.
1:45 (40mm) : A 180cm high human is 40mm to the top of the head.
1:35 : A 180cm high human is 51mm to the top of the head.
1:32 (54mm) scale : A 180cm high human is 56mm to the top of the head.
1:24 (75mm) : A 180cm high human is 75mm to the top of the head.
1:18 (3 3/4 inch) : A 180cm high human is 100mm to the top of the head.
1:10 scale : A 180cm high human is 180mm to the top of the head.
1:6 scale : A 180cm high human is 300mm to the top of the head.
1:4 scale : A 180cm high human is 450mm to the top of the head.
Material
Lasercut HDF (Fiberboard - HDF)
Lasercut MDF (Fiberboard - MDF)
White metal (Metal) : Lead-free metal alloy.
Polylactic Acid Biopolymer (PLA) : 3D printer filament.
soft Polystyrene : often called 'soft plastic'
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) : often called 'hard plastic'
PVC
hard PVC : often called 'premium plastic'
Priming
Pre-primed : The miniature is primed in the factory.
Assembly
Parts
One-piece : The miniature is cast in one piece, so it requires No assembly.
Multi-piece : The miniature comes in multiple pieces. Most often it Needs glue.
Multi-piece models
Needs connector : The model require connectors.
Integrated connector : The model has built-in connectors.
Tight fit peg : The parts of the miniature can be assembled using the pegs. The peg on one side fits the hole on the other side, and this should make a tight fit. It's possible the miniature doesn't Need glue, but using glue will make it more solid.
Interlocking shapes : The parts of the miniature can be assembled using the interlocking shapes. The tab on one side fits the blank on the other side, and this should make a tight fit. As interlocking shapes are used for temporary joins, the model most likely doesn't Need glue.
No connector : The model doesn't require or doesn't have any connectors.
Sprue
Sprueless : The miniature comes free of sprue. No cutting needed
Pre-cut : Although it's already cut from the casting sprue, there is still some remain that Needs cutting to clear it up.
On sprue : There are parts of sprue that Needs cutting.
Assembly
No cutting required : The model doesn't require gluing.
No assembly : The model doesn't require assembly.
Needs cutting : There are parts of the model that need cutting, or at least cleaning up.
Needs glue : The model needs to be glued.
Pre-assembled : The miniature is sold already assembled from pieces.
Storage
stores flat : You can store the pieces stacked flat.
Posing
If the miniature is made of metal, it usually raises the difficulty of posing with one level.
Very hard : There are no parts that you could just cut and reposition, parts of the miniature need to be cardved out to achieve another pose.
Hard : Hard posing involves cutting up the miniature. Some work needed to achieve another pose. Probably needs some epoxy putty to fill gaps.
Medium : Medium posing involves cutting up the miniature, but the original position makes it easier to achieve other poses.
Easy : Posing can be achieved by bending the miniature, without cutting. Or the model is basically multi-pose, but there are pegs to hold the pieces in a single pose, and after removing the pegs you can achieve many poses.
Multi-pose : The miniature comes in several parts, that are easy to assemble in several poses.
Posable : The miniature is articulated, so it can be reposed easily.
Paintjob
Unpainted coloured plastic
Painted - At least one layer of paint covers a part the miniature.
Painted 0 - A layer of one colour over the base material. Usually done for coloured plastic.
Detail 0 - One layer of paint of blocked colours over every part of the miniature, without further details. Face: one colour.
Detail 1 - Everything is painted to their own colours. Face: the eye is usually either dark or bright.
Detail 2 - Detailed painting. Face: the white and black parts of the eye can be seen.
Detail 3 - Very detailed painting. Face: you can see the colour of the pupil and the shine of light on the eye.
Highlight - There is highlight on the higher parts.
Shadows - The recesses are darker to create shadows.
Base
No base : The miniature comes without a base.
Tabbed for Slottabase : There is a tab under the miniature that fits into a Citadel-style slottabase.
Integral base : There is a base indluded on the miniature.
Integral flat base : Under the miniature there is an integral base that is flat.
HeroClix base : The base is created to be used with a HeroClix dial.
Integral scenic base : Under the miniature there is an integral base that looks like part of a scenery.
Fits Mantic base : The integral round base fits into a Mantic base.
Features
Build
Build - Non-human
Looks
Status
Clothing
tricorne hat
wide-brimmed hat
pointy hat
wide-brimmed pointy hat
shako
shako with plume
robes
Armour
unarmoured : Does not wear any kind of armour.
armour : Wears some kind of armour.
heavy armour (armour) : Wears some kind of armour, usually with a helmet.
modern heavy armour (armour - modern armour)
futuristic full armour (armour - futuristic armour)
no helmet : Doesn't wear any kind of helmet
helmet : Wears some kind of helmet.
full helm (helmet) : Usually worn with heavy armour.
great helm (helmet) : Worn by medieval knights.
modern full helmet (helmet - modern helmet)
shield : Uses some kind of shield.
Feature
great cleaver (axe - cleaver / sword)
dagger : dagger, knife, small stabbing or cutting weapons
two handed great cleaver (axe - great cleaver)
hooks on chain (hook - hook on chain)
heavy hook on flail (hook - hook on chain - hook on flail)
two-handed spiked club (club - spiked club)
gaff : hook on a pole
halberd : dagger and axe on a pole
pitchfork : fork on a pole
poleaxe : axe on a pole
spear : dagger on a pole
trident : fork on a pole, also a throwing weapon
Weapon - ranged weapon - firearm
handgun : handheld firearms
medium-sized firearm : They are shorter versions of long guns. They can be equipped with a stock.
assault rifle (medium-sized firearm)
submachine gun (medium-sized firearm)
long firearm : They are longer versions of long guns. They can be equipped with a stock.
rotary machine gun (long firearm - machine gun)
automatic rifle (long firearm - rifle)
large firearm : They are large. Often called heavy weapons.
large rotary cannon (rotary cannon, large cannon)
large flamethrower (flamethrower, large firearm)
large rotary cannon (rotary cannon, large cannon)
RPG launcher
pet
Clothing
helmet-top : Things you can put on a helmet, like a crest or a plume.
horsetail
plume
skirt apron: Clothes hanging from the hip - skirt aprons, tabard skirts, loinclothes
Clothing - material
Weapons
Accessories
backpack : These are separate backpacks, not part of the miniatures.
Biter (for Project: ELITE range)
Shooter (for Project: ELITE range)
Bagrun (for World of Twilight)
Belan (for World of Twilight)
Enuk (for World of Twilight)
Enuk Nobilis (for World of Twilight)
Erillai (for World of Twilight)
Hadera (for World of Twilight)
Runner (for Project: ELITE range)
Gryph-hound (for Warhammer: Age of Sigmar)
Onsegar (for World of Twilight)
Deep One (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Dompaku (for World of Twilight)
Feral Mutt (for World of Twilight)
Insectoid
Byakhee (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Mi-Go (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Monster
Great Old One (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Spawn of Shub-Niggurath (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Hunting Horror (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Blob
Amorphous blob with eyes, teeth and tentacles
Flying Polyp (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Shoggoth (for Cthulhu Mythos)
Features
armoured : The creature has visible armour plates.
beast of burden : The creature looks like it could be used as a beast of burden
carnivore : The creature is a visibly carnivorous hunter.
mount : The creature looks like it would be a good mount for a rider.
skeleton : These are the bones or an animated skeleton of the creature.
Scenery type
Props
Monuments
Vegetation
Carcasses
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Keywords and categories - Miniatures: Companies & sculptors
Company - miniatures
A
B
Battlefront Miniatures company
Brigade Models
C
Conquest Games
Crocodile Games
D
E
East Riding Miniatures company
Essex Miniatures
Eureka
F
G
Games Workshop company : Includes Black Library, Citadel, Fanatic, Forge World, Sabretooth Games, Specialist Games
H
I
J
K
Khurasan Miniatures
Kromlech : includes Tabletop Scenics
L
Lead Adventures
M
Modiphius Entertainment company
N
North Star
O
Old Glory
P
R
S
Scale75
Scibor
Scotia Grendel Productions
Secret Weapon Miniatures company
Soda Pop Miniatures
Steel Fish
T
Terrain Mats for Games company
U
Uncle Mike's Worldwide company
V
W
War Games Foundry
Y
Z
Zenit Miniatures
Company - 3D designs of miniatures
Sculptor
Sculptor - 3D
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Keywords and categories - Miniatures: Miniatures & sets
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Artipia Games & Drawlab Entertainment
Zombicide (with Guillotine Games)
Walk of the Dead - Box of Zombies set 1 (GUG0013)
Warhammer Fantasy Battles
Warhammer Quest - Silver Tower
Animal Skulls & Bones (KRBK006)
Masterclass Scenics: Tree Stumps
crests
Salamandra/Dragons Crests (SPCB5919)
capes/cloaks
Furry/Wolves Cloaks (SPCB5819)
Salamanders/Dragons cloaks (SPCB5920)
tabards
Furry/Wolves Tabards (SPCB5818)
Salamandra/Dragons Tabards (SPCB5902)
Scenery
The Albionnican Empire Starter Warband
Zombicide (with Guillotine Games)
Survivors
Zombies
Zombie #9: Male Abomination #1
Humans
Aliens
Descent
Horse #2 (without saddle, in caparison)
Albionnican Crossbowman #1 kneeling
Albionnican Crossbowman #2 standing, crossbow held up
Albionnican Crossbowman #3 running
Albionnican Crossbowman #4 standing, crossbow held down
Albionnican Halberdier #1 standing, halberd points front
Albionnican Halberdier #2 walking
Albionnican Halberdier #3 standing, sucking finger / looking for something in the mouth
Albionnican Halberdier #4 standing, looking
Figures - Lizardman - Casanii
Casanii Feral #1
Casanii Feral #2
Casanii Feral Brave
Casanii Warrior #1
Casanii Warrior #2
Casanii Warrior #3
Casanii Warrior #4
Casanii Warrior #5
Figures - Lizardman - Fubarnii
Mounted Figures - Lizardman - Casanii
Creature
Creatures - Mount
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Miniature casting services
Miniature casting services: Do you have an own wargame or boardgame miniature sculpt you'd like to have some copies of? You can cast as many as you want if you pay for casting services. I've included some 3D printing services that specialize in miniatures. I've listed the commission miniature casting services by area.
If you see (Games Nexus) listed in the links for a casting service or 3D printing service, it means you can find product reviews of their work on our website. If you see the name of a person highlighted as a link, it means you can find an article about that person and their work.
There are two kinds of moulds you can use to cast miniatures:
Rubber moulds: They are made of rubber, cheaper to produce. You can cast metal or resin miniatures from these.
Steel moulds: They are made of steel, have a longer life, but more expensive to produce. You can cast polystyrene, PVC miniatures this way.
Prodos UniCast: An interesting version of steel moulds, seems to be cheaper than the usual moulds.
- Michal Hartlinski (from Prodos Games): Prodos UniCast is here: Preview article.
Guidelines
- From the Warp: How to find a good artist for commission work: Guidelines for ordering commissions.
- From the Warp: How to find a good client for commission work: Guidelines for those who take commissions.
- Spikey Bits: Cheap is Not Enough! Painting Studio Study: Review and comparison of miniatures related services.
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Miniature modeling - Resources
Miniature modeling - ResourcesArticle updated: 2022.08.27
Miniature games often require special minis that you can't buy out of the shop. This is when you need to do your own miniature modelling to get exactly what you imagined. I've gathered the resources you might need to get miniature models that fit your own ideas.
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Miniature painting related definitions
Miniature painting related definitionsArticle updated: 2016.07.29
I've gathered some definitions that are useful to know when you paint miniatures.
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Miniature terrain & miniature scenery - Resources
Miniature terrain & miniature scenery - ResourcesArticle updated: 2020.03.27
Miniature games are usually played on terrain. I've collected the sources and terrain tutorials I've found interesting.
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Miniatures - Miniature related definitions
Miniatures - Miniature related definitionsI've gathered some miniature related definitions that are useful to know when you work with miniatures.
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Miniatures - Miniature terrain & scenery - Making trees - Resources
Article updated: 2020.03.26
Most miniature terrain includes some kind of trees. This article is a collection of articles about making trees for miniature games. I've collected the sources and tutorials I've found interesting.
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Miniatures - Miniatures by category - Advanced miniatures
The Games Nexus Miniatures Database is a lists of miniatures, collected by their size and type. It's still a work in progress.
Size categories: I've based the size comparisons on 1:56 miniatures, where an average 170 cm high human is a 30mm high miniature. If you'd like to use another scale as a reference, find the average height of the mini, and change the size reference accordingly. For example if you'd
- S -3 - Super tiny: 1-3mm (2) high miniatures. Average size of 1:900 (2mm) miniatures.
- S -2 - Incredibly tiny: 3-5mm (4) high miniatures.
- S -1 - Very tiny: 5-8mm (6,5) high miniatures. Average size of 1:300 (6mm) miniatures.
- S 0 -Tiny (S0): 8-12mm (10) high miniature. Average size of 1:180 (10mm) miniatures.
- S 1 -Very small (S1): 12-18mm (15) high miniature. Average size of 1:120 (15mm) miniatures.
- S 2 -Small (S2): 18-26mm (22) high miniature. 1:72 miniature could fit into this size category.
- S 3 -Human-sized (S3): 26-38mm (32) high miniature. Average size of 1:56 (28/32mm) miniatures.
- S 4 -Large (S4): 38-54mm (46) high miniature. 1:48-1:33 (1:39) miniature could fit into this size category.
- S 5 -Huge (S5): 54-78mm (66) high miniature. 1:33-1:23 (1:27) miniature could fit into this size category.
- S 6 -Giant (S6): 78-110mm (94) high miniature. 1:23-1:17 (1:19) miniatures, like the 1:18 (3.3/4 inch) GI Joe or Star Wars action figures could fit into this size category.
- S 7 -Extra Giant (S7): 110-158mm (134) high miniature. 1:16-1:12 (1:13,5) miniatures, like the 1:13 (5.1/2 inch) Masters of the Universe action figures could fit into this size category.
- S 8 - Ultra Giant (S8): 158-222mm (190) high miniature. 1:11-1:9 (1:9,5) miniatures could fit into this size category.
- S 9 -Super Giant (S9): 222-318mm (270) high miniature. 1:8-1:6 (1:7) miniatures could fit into this size category.
Size category modifiers: Sometimes it could be useful to indicate these.
- + : bigger than average: It means the miniature is in the upper limits of that size category. This could mean he is a high member of that size category, or a small member of the next category.
- - : smaller than average: It means the miniature is in the minimum limits of that size category. This could mean he is a small member of that size category, or an exeptionally big member of the previous category.
Technology: Advanced
Technology: Early Modern (Advanced)
Technology:Futuristic (Advanced)
Technology:Futuristic Fantasy (Advanced)
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Very small (S1) Advanced humanoid
Small (S2) Futuristic humanoid
Human-sized (S3) Advanced humanoid
Human-sized (S3) Early Modern humanoid
Human-sized (S3) Modern humanoid
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic humanoid
Large (S4) Futuristic humanoid
Advanced humanoid with melee weapon
Advanced humanoid with one-handed melee weapon
Advanced humanoid with polearm
Advanced humanoid with handgun
Advanced humanoid with medium-sized firearm
Advanced humanoid with long firearm
Advanced humanoid with flamethrower
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Human-sized (S3) Futuristic humanoid warrior
Human-sized (S3) futuristic savage humanoid warrior
Giant (S6) Futuristic humanoid warrior
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Giant (S6) Futuristic humanoid warrior
image © Games Workshop* * *
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male civilian with cigar
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Advanced human with melee weapon
Advanced human with one-handed melee weapon
S3 Advanced human with polearm
Advanced human with melee weapon
Advanced human with one-handed melee weapon
image © Anvil Industry
sculpt © Anvil Industry
painting © dwartistFuturistic human with melee weapon
Futuristic human with one-handed melee weapon
image © Anvil Industry
sculpt © Anvil Industry
painting © dwartistAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with handgun / Advanced humanoid with pistol
Advanced human with handgun
Advanced human with pistol
Modern human with handgun
Modern Human civilian with pistol
Modern Human male with pistol
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male with pistol
image © Kadmon
sculpt © Pigeon Guard GamesAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with medium-sized firearm
Modern human with medium-sized firearm
Modern Human male warrior with sub-machine gun
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male civilian with submachine gun
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male warrior with submachine gun
Modern Human male warrior with sub-machine gun in both hands
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male warrior with sub-machine gun in both hands
Modern Human male warrior with assault rifle
image © Rogue Miniatures
sculpt © Rogue Miniatures
paint © Painted by GAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with medium-sized firearm
Advanced humanoid with assault rifle
Advanced human with assault rifle
Futuristic human with assault rifle
image © Prodos Games
sculpt © Prodos Games
painting © Prodos GamesAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with long firearm
Modern human with long firearm
Modern Human male warrior with rifle
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male warrior with rifle
Human-sized (S3) Modern Human male warrior with automatic rifle
image © Rogue Miniatures
sculpt © Rogue Miniatures
paint © Rogue MiniaturesAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with long firearm
Futuristic Human male warrior with machine gun
Small (S2) Futuristic Human male warrior with assault rifle
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic Human male warrior with machine gun
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic Human male warrior in modern armour with machine gun
Large (S4) Futuristic Human male warrior with assault rifle
image © Prodos Games
sculpt © Prodos Games
painting © Prodos GamesAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with long firearm - Advanced humanoid with flamethrower
Futuristic Human warrior with flamethrower
Futuristic Human warrior in advanced armour with flamethrower
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic Human warrior in advanced armour with flamethrower
Futuristic Human male warrior with flamethrower
Small (S2) Futuristic Human male warrior with flamethrower
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic Human male warrior with flamethrower
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic Human male warrior in modern armour, with flamethrower
Human-sized (S3) Futuristic Human male warrior in modern armour and modern helmet, with flamethrower
Large (S4) Futuristic Human male warrior with flamethrower
image © Prodos Games
sculpt © Prodos Games
painting © Prodos GamesLarge (S4) Futuristic Humanoid warrior in futuristic heavy armour, with sword and mechanical fist with under-slung gun
Large (S4) Futuristic Humanoid warrior in futuristic heavy armour, with sword and pistol
Large (S4) Futuristic Humanoid warrior in futuristic heavy armour, with automatic rifle and army banner
Large (S4) Futuristic Humanoid warrior in futuristic heavy armour with jetpack, with assault rifle in both hands
image © Games Workshop
sculpt © Games Workshop
painting © Games WorkshopAdvanced humanoid - Advanced humanoid with long firearm -
Large (S4) Futuristic Human male warrior in futuristic heavy armour, with automatic rifle
Large (S4) Futuristic Human male warrior in futuristic heavy armour, with automatic rifle and pistol
image © Games Workshop
sculpt © Games Workshop
painting © Games WorkshopWalkers
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Miniatures - Miniatures by category - Archaic miniatures - Mounted humanoids
The Games Nexus Miniatures Database is a lists of miniatures, collected by their size and type. It's still a work in progress.
Size categories: I've based the size comparisons on 1:56 miniatures, where an average 170 cm high human is a 30mm high miniature. If you'd like to use another scale as a reference, find the average height of the mini, and change the size reference accordingly. For example if you'd
- S -3 - Super tiny: 1-3mm (2) high miniatures. Average size of 1:900 (2mm) miniatures.
- S -2 - Incredibly tiny: 3-5mm (4) high miniatures.
- S -1 - Very tiny: 5-8mm (6,5) high miniatures. Average size of 1:300 (6mm) miniatures.
- S 0 -Tiny (S0): 8-12mm (10) high miniature. Average size of 1:180 (10mm) miniatures.
- S 1 -Very small (S1): 12-18mm (15) high miniature. Average size of 1:120 (15mm) miniatures.
- S 2 -Small (S2): 18-26mm (22) high miniature. 1:72 miniature could fit into this size category.
- S 3 -Human-sized (S3): 26-38mm (32) high miniature. Average size of 1:56 (28/32mm) miniatures.
- S 4 -Large (S4): 38-54mm (46) high miniature. 1:48-1:33 (1:39) miniature could fit into this size category.
- S 5 -Huge (S5): 54-78mm (66) high miniature. 1:33-1:23 (1:27) miniature could fit into this size category.
- S 6 -Giant (S6): 78-110mm (94) high miniature. 1:23-1:17 (1:19) miniatures, like the 1:18 (3.3/4 inch) GI Joe or Star Wars action figures could fit into this size category.
- S 7 -Extra Giant: 110-158mm (134) high miniature. 1:16-1:12 (1:13,5) miniatures, like the 1:13 (5.1/2 inch) Masters of the Universe action figures could fit into this size category.
- S 8 - Ultra giant: 158-222mm (190) high miniature. 1:11-1:9 (1:9,5) miniatures could fit into this size category.
- S 9 - Super Giant: 222-318mm (270) high miniature. 1:8-1:6 (1:7) miniatures could fit into this size category.
Size category modifiers: Sometimes it could be useful to indicate these.
- + : bigger than average: It means the miniature is in the upper limits of that size category. This could mean he is a high member of that size category, or a small member of the next category.
- - : smaller than average: It means the miniature is in the minimum limits of that size category. This could mean he is a small member of that size category, or an exeptionally big member of the previous category.
Technology: Wild
Technology: Archaic
Technology: Prehistoric (Archaic)
Technology: Primitive (Archaic)
Technology: Medieval (Archaic)
Features:
Humanoid : Looks like a human.
Winged humanoid (Humanoid with Wings)
Humanoid with tentacled face (Humanoid with Tentacled face)
Tentacled face : There are tentacles on its face.
Wings : It has wings.
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Mounted humanoids
Human-sized (S3) mounted humanoid
Large (S4) mounted humanoid
Mounted humanoid warrior in heavy armour
Small (S2) mounted humanoid warrior in heavy armour
Small (S2) mounted medieval humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Small (S2) mounted medieval humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with spear and shield
Small (S2) mounted medieval humanoid warrior in heavy armour and helmet, with spear and shield
Human-sized (S3) mounted humanoid warrior in heavy armour
Large (S4) mounted humanoid warrior in heavy armour
Mounted archaic humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Small (S2) mounted archaic humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Human-sized (S3) mounted archaic humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Large (S4) mounted archaic humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Mounted medieval humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Small (S2) mounted medieval humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
Large (S4) mounted medieval humanoid warrior in heavy armour and full helm, with lance and shield
image © Kadmon
sculpt © Games Workshop
painting © Stoll ValterHuman-sized (S3) mounted miniatures
Human-sized (S3) mounted human warrior in heavy armour riding on Large Horse:
- Perry Miniatures - Mounted Men at Arms 1450-1500
Human-sized (S3) mounted human warrior in heavy armour riding on Giant Carnivore:
- MOM Miniaturas - Sr. de la guerra en bestia
Human-sized (S3) mounted mutant human warrior in heavy armour riding on Giant Carnivore miniatures:
Company: Games Workshop (Forge World), Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Kazyk, the Befouled on Rot Beast
Human-sized (S3) mutant human warrior mounted on Giant Carnivore lizard miniatures:
Company: Games Workshop (Forge World), Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Tamurkhan on Toad Dragon
Human-sized (S3) mounted evil-looking human warrior in in heavy armour:
- Gamezone Miniatures - Vampires - Mournful Knights Box (07-90)
- Gamezone Miniatures - Vampires - Mournful Knight Hero
- Gamezone Miniatures - Vampires - Mournful Knight Standardbearer
- Gamezone Miniatures - Vampires - Mournful Knight Musician
- Gamezone Miniatures - Vampires - Mournful Knight I
- Gamezone Miniatures - Vampires - Mournful Knight II
Human-sized (S3) mounted mutant human female warrior riding on huge biped lizard
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Chaos (Slaanesh) - Seeker of Slaanesh (from Seekers of Slaanesh)
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Chaos (Slaanesh) - Seeker of Slaanesh Champion (from Seekers of Slaanesh)
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Chaos (Slaanesh) - Seeker of Slaanesh Musician with horn (from Seekers of Slaanesh)
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Chaos (Slaanesh) - Seeker of Slaanesh Standard Bearer (from Seekers of Slaanesh)
Human-sized (S3) mounted human warrior riding on octopus
- Wrath of Kings - Hadross - Oresund Cavalier
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on badger:
- Company: Mantic Games, Range: Kings of War (Fantasy), Miniature: Dwarfs - Berserker Brock Rider
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a bear:
- Grenadier Models - Dwarf Bear Cavalry: From Forlorn Hope Games (UK), EM4/Mirilton (USA/Europe)
- Company: Reaper Miniatures, Range: Warlord - Ursula, Dwarven Bear Rider Captain / Bones - Ursula, Dwarven Bear Rider
- Company: Reaper Miniatures, Range: Warlord - Thorvald, Dwarf Bear Rider
- Company: Reaper Miniatures, Range: Dark Heaven Legends - Dwarven Bear Cavalry
- Company: Reaper Miniatures, Range: Dark Heaven Legends - Thorondil of Kragmarr
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars - Varan The Bear
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a boar:
- Company: Reaper Miniatures, Range: Warlord - Durthen, Dwarven Berserker on Boar
- Rackham Miniatures - Confrontation - Dwarfs of Tir-Nа-Bor - Khor Knights of Uren: The riders don't fit the Berserker theme.
- Rackham Miniatures - Confrontation - Dwarfs of Tir-Nа-Bor - Khor Musician on Razorback
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a lion:
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars - Dwarf Makadon Cavalry/Pride Warriors
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a pig:
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars 2 - Dwarve Shaven Cavalry
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a pony:
- The Assault Group - Dwarf Cavalry: The riders don't look like berserkers, but the ponies could be useful.
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars - Zahakatpunkt Dwarfs Light Cavalry
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars - Dwarve Mounted Company
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a ram:
- Company: Reaper Miniatures, Range: Warlord - Kragmarr Ram Rider
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars - Scots Cavalry (Rammocks Raiders)
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf riding on a wolf:
- Westwind Productions - Dwarf Wars - Imperial Dwarves Cavalry
Small (S2) mounted Dwarf raging warrior:
- Small (S2) mounted Dwarf raging warrior riding on a badger:
- Company: Mantic Games, Range: Kings of War (Fantasy), Miniature: Dwarfs - Berserker Lord on Brock (Sveri Egilax)
Small (S2) mounted Dwarf noble / king:
- Rackham Miniatures - Confrontation - Dwarfs of Tir-Nа-Bor - Thermo-Priest 3 on Razorback
- Rackham Miniatures - Confrontation - Dwarfs of Tir-Nа-Bor - Khor Knights of Uren
- King mounted miniature:
- Brock miniature: see Berserker Brock Rider
Small Goblin mounted
Small (S2) mounted Goblin riding on a spider:
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Goblin Spider-Rider
Small humanoid lizard mounted
Small (S2) mounted humanoid lizard riding on a flying lizard:
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Seraphon - Terradon Riders
Human-sized (S3) humanoid lizard mounted
Human-sized (S3) mounted humanoid lizard warrior riding on a large bipedal carnivore lizard:
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Seraphon - Saurus Cavalry
Human-sized (S3) mounted humanoid lizard warrior elite riding on a large bipedal carnivore lizard:
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Seraphon - Saurus Oldblood on Cold One
Human-sized (S3) mounted humanoid lizard warrior elite riding on a huge bipedal carnivore lizard:
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Seraphon - Scar-Veteran/Oldblood on Carnosaur
- Company: Games Workshop, Range: Warhammer range, Miniature: Seraphon - Krog-Gar on Carnosaur
Human-sized (S3) mounted humanoid lizard warrior elite riding on a huge quadruped carnivore lizard:
- Company: Mierce Miniatures, Range: Darklands (Fantasy), - Ágriosávra, Sun Warrior on Sávrakh
Mounted Humanoid reptilian with sword
Very small (S1) Mounted Humanoid reptilian with sword
Very small (S1) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior with sword
Small (S2) Mounted Humanoid reptilian with sword
Small (S2) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior with sword
Human-sized (S3) Mounted Humanoid reptilian with sword
Human-sized (S3) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior with sword
Human-sized (S3) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior in light armour, with sword
Human-sized (S3) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior leader with sword
Human-sized (S3) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior leader in light armour, with sword
Large (S4) Mounted Humanoid reptilian with sword
Large (S4) Mounted Humanoid reptilian warrior with sword
image © World of Twilight
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