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Step-by-Step: It came from beneath the sea!

Step-by-Step: It came from beneath the sea!

It’s step-by-step time once more and we are looking at the giant Metzger Colossus from the Hochmeister Battlefleet Set.

Follow along with Daz as he shows off how he achieved the weathered look of his Colossus which leaves it leagues above, or should that be below, any ship looking to take it on.

Step-by-Step Union Belle: Armour up!

Step-by-Step Union Belle: Armour up!

Work continues on Daz’ Union Belle from the Wild West Exodus Showdown at Retribution Two Player Starter Set.

Union Belle has been busy preparing herself for battle and today we will show you the importance of armour, not just for protection, but how good it can also look!

Step-by-Step: Union Belle: Skin tone

Step-by-Step: Union Belle: Skin tone

Daz has been engrossed in getting his Showdown at Retribution Two Player Starter Set for Wild West Exodus painted.

Today we are focusing on the armoured lady, Union Belle.

Step-by-Step: Smash and Grab Construct Skin

Step-by-Step: Smash and Grab Construct Skin

Daz is back once again with another step-by-step on the new two player starter set for Wild West Exodus. This time it's the turn of the Enlightened to stand out on the battlefield! He’s mean, he’s green, and he is one ruthless machine - it’s Smash & Grab.

Step-by-Step Nikolai Tesla's Torso

Step-by-Step Nikolai Tesla's Torso

Here on the Warcradle Studios Blog we are continuing to showcase Showdown at Retribution with another Step-by-Step.

Step-by-Step: Nikolai Tesla’s Face

Step-by-Step: Nikolai Tesla’s Face

Daz has been hard at work painting up some miniatures and has taken the time to provide us with a step-by-step on how he painted the ‘head’ of the Union, Nikolai Tesla.

Step-by-Step: Constitution Battlefleet

Step-by-Step: Constitution Battlefleet

It’s time for another Step-by-Step here on the Warcradle Studios blog, and we are excited to reveal the first painting tutorial for the American faction - the Union!


Warcradle Studios Diary #38

Warcradle Studios Diary #38

Stuart B, the manager of the Wayland Games Centre, has been enjoying painting the Commonwealth ships. He’s had so much fun that he has kindly put together a step by step guide for you to give you some pointers on getting the best out of these fine vessels.

Painting Competition - It’s Hexoween!

Painting Competition - It’s Hexoween!

For the month of October, we’re asking you to paint your favourite Hex miniatures to be in for the chance to win up to £150 in goodies - including awesome prizes from our Wild West Exodus, Mythos and Warcradle Scenics ranges.

Find out how you can enter the painting competition now.

Daz's Daily #29 - Purple Cloaks

Daz's Daily #29 - Purple Cloaks

Want to learn a new painting technique for painting a fabric cloak? This Daz Daily shows you how to speed paint that exact effect on the Hext and their purple cloaks.

Daz's Daily #28 - Large Area NMM

Daz's Daily #28 - Large Area NMM

Good morning Gunslingers!
Today's Daily takes a look at making large areas of NMM a little more interesting.
I've used an Airbrush today to speed things up but all these effects can be achieved with wet blending, feathering, drybrushing and glazing.

Daz's Daily #27 - Smoke Effects

Daz's Daily #27 - Smoke Effects

Good afternoon Gunslingers!
Today's Daily takes a look at smoke effects - an area I've only played about with in the past so this was a great learning experience for me as well!

Daz's Daily #26 - Union NMM

Daz's Daily #26 - Union NMM

Good morning Gunslingers!
Today we are having a bit of wrestle with our old friend NMM or Non Metallic Metal but this time it's a much faster and easier version with less contrast. This took around 5 minutes to do so have a play and see how you get on.