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Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on December 13, 2008, 09:59:41 PM
A list of good links and companies. This is for communities, companies, and modelling/painting stuff: for inspiration, how to run RPGs, blogposts, world building, etc, try the other thread (https://exilian.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6524.0).

MAJOR PUBLISHERS, COMPANIES, ETC

Games Workshop; Warhammer Section (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/landing.jsp?catId=cat1290033&rootCatGameStyle=wh)
Obvious one, this is the online store and article repository for Warhammer.

Mantic Games (https://www.manticgames.com/)
Another largish game miniature maker and publisher, notable for their Kings of War wargame.

INDIE MINIATURES
Heresy Minatures (http://www.heresyminiatures.com/)
An excellent UK-based minatures store, some good figs (Van Halfling is a classic) and insanely cheap greenstuff, looking at their prices you will NEVER buy it from GW again.

Hassle Free Minatures (https://hfminis.co.uk/)
Another good minis site if you want some variation form the GW regular stuff.

Irregular Miniatures (http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/)
Really huge variety of historical miniatures in particular, including from lots of ancient and medieval armies from Europe & the Middle East in particular.

Punga Miniatures (https://pungaminiatures.com/)
Some brilliant GW alternative minis, especially for fantasy football style games or if you are a fan of rat-folk.

Ramshackle Games (https://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/64-fox-box)
A good site for SF style minis, including the Fox Box Orks/Gobbos range, biker dwarves, etc.

Black Tree Design (https://eoeorbisuk.com/)
Notable for doing all the minis for the old Doctor Who Miniatures Game, so certainly the best place to find classic whovian stuff much of which is good for other sci-fi gaming. Also a good historical line.

RULES SUPPLEMENTS, COMMUNITIES, ETC
The Hammer and Anvil (http://talismancy.com/hammer/portal.php)
The Hammer and Anvil is an awesome site for fan-made rules and units, their 'sealed works' are easily the most compehensive and well-tested fan rules on the 'net, andhe gus on the fourm have masses of experence. Definiely worth a visit.

Miniature Wargaming (https://miniaturewargaming.com/)
This site has links to a vast array of free rules supplements for historical and other forms of wargaming: it's probably the best database online for free tabletop wargaming rules.

MODELLING, CONVERTING AND PAINTING
The Forum of Doom (http://forum-of-doom.com/index.php)
One of the best places on the 'net for minatures and converting

Things to Make and Do; Sculpting/Modelling (http://www.things-to-make-and-do.co.uk/sculpting-and-modelling/sculpting-and-modelling.html)
This site doesn't have much on it, but the face sculpting tut is one of the best anywhere...

Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Pentagathus on March 07, 2009, 09:32:55 PM
http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/ (http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/)
25mm is what we use in warhammer. These models are cheap and I prefer the look of them to most of GW's stuff these days. Some of them look a bit dodgy but their painting team isn't exactly on the same level as the 'eavy metal team.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on March 07, 2009, 10:03:21 PM
Good find - and the prices are quite nice too. Not sure about the lack of pictures of most models there though...
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Pentagathus on March 07, 2009, 10:24:46 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure if that's becuase they don't want to clutter the site with pics or becuase they don't have pictures. Or becuse the models are armadillo.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on March 07, 2009, 10:42:23 PM
I might order a load of Dwarfs to convert, since they're pretty cheap. Even if the models are crap they'll be fine as back rank filler.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Pentagathus on March 08, 2009, 11:15:59 AM
I wasn't too keen on the crossbows but the other dwarfs looked pretty decent. I'm going to use their historical models for my Norse warband, the early german archers look pretty decent.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on March 08, 2009, 11:36:52 AM
Yea... their sculpting doesn't look to be up to Heresy or Hasslefree standard, but the models are cheap and non-GW. I'll probably place an order as soon as I remember to get some moeny out the bank.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on March 08, 2009, 04:09:12 PM
Hang on, ins't WHFB 28mm not 25?
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Pentagathus on March 08, 2009, 10:34:59 PM
Yeah but they don't have 28mm.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on March 08, 2009, 11:01:45 PM
Not much point having a whole army a head shorter than everyone elses on the other hand...
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Gen_Glory on March 11, 2009, 09:38:32 PM
that is a good point   which is why i have purchased the Empire Militia set for my reiklanders
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Gen_Glory on December 16, 2009, 10:07:49 PM
after looking at hasselfree human models i get the feeling the sculptor is a tad pervy
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on December 16, 2009, 10:58:24 PM
Yea, he's a damn good sculptor though.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Gen_Glory on December 17, 2009, 08:57:30 PM
true

and OMG someone has quoted me in their sig on TWF (http://warhammer.org.uk/phpBB/index.php) [the warhammer forum]

this is what they put in their sig
Dripping D wrote:
skaven assassinated a load of notorious good guys [Valten etc.]
choas bring the entire world to the brink of destruction in a much more interesting way which affect everyone
OnG just have a WAAAGH!! for a few years and only really affect dwarves and empire
[this was a reply to topic on OnG role and importance in warhammer]
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on May 21, 2010, 09:52:30 PM
This page looks interesting :

http://www.manticgames.com/home.html (http://www.manticgames.com/home.html)
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on June 04, 2010, 08:13:46 AM
Samurai Orcs !

http://cavalcadewargames.com/cavalcade/Fantasy_Armies_of_the_East.html (http://cavalcadewargames.com/cavalcade/Fantasy_Armies_of_the_East.html)
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on June 05, 2010, 04:54:26 PM
You should take a look at this too...
It's the best tutorial ever...
http://gidian-gelaende.de/Material_HP/Wolfgang/Tut_Vampirburg/album/index.html (http://gidian-gelaende.de/Material_HP/Wolfgang/Tut_Vampirburg/album/index.html)
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on June 05, 2010, 05:09:12 PM
Shame I can't read German, then.  ;)
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on June 05, 2010, 05:29:24 PM
Did you see the end result?
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on June 05, 2010, 05:37:05 PM
Yea, immensely impressive; I just can't understand the details of how he got there.  :P
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on April 04, 2011, 08:47:56 PM
Now take a look at this :

http://gidian-gelaende.de/Material_HP/Wolfgang/Mortheim/album/index.html (http://gidian-gelaende.de/Material_HP/Wolfgang/Mortheim/album/index.html)

Probably the best terrain pieces on the net. Thumbs up for Wolfgang.
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on April 11, 2011, 10:14:48 PM
Sculpting chain, the easy way :
http://www.papanurgle.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1267 (http://www.papanurgle.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1267)

Sculpting techniques for rotting skin and guts :
http://www.papanurgle.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=801 (http://www.papanurgle.net/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=801)

Robes/chains/purity seals/shields :
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/242387.page (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/242387.page)
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: comrade_general on April 11, 2011, 11:02:14 PM
Neat, I like miniatures. :)
Title: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on May 01, 2011, 01:24:06 AM
And two name generators, both very useful :

http://www.malleus.dk/Whfrp/NameGenerator.aspx (http://www.malleus.dk/Whfrp/NameGenerator.aspx) (Warhammer fantasy names)
http://www.slacknhash.net/random_name_generators.php (http://www.slacknhash.net/random_name_generators.php) (more or less generic fantasy names)
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on July 03, 2011, 10:34:23 PM
Quote from: Jubal on December 13, 2008, 09:59:41 PM
The Hammer and Anvil (http://talismancy.com/hammer/portal.php)
The Hammer and Anvil is an awesome site for fan-made rules and units, their 'sealed works' are easily the most compehensive and well-tested fan rules on the 'net, andhe gus on the fourm have masses of experence. Definiely worth a visit.

Is this site dead ? I've tried to access it a few times before, but I've had no results...
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on July 23, 2011, 11:32:02 PM
I've found tons of really good tutorials on MASSIVE VOODOO.
Here are my favorites :

Tutorial - Gold Recipe I
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2010/09/colour-recipe-fast-gold.html

Painting - Blood Angels and other marines FAQ (really interesting lightning effects)
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2010/07/painting-jam-02-blood-angels-faq.html

Tutorial - Water with 2 component water gel
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorial-water-with-2-component-water.html

Tutorial - Making easy tattered cloth...
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2009/09/tutorial-making-easy-tattered-cloth.html

Tutorial - Basing with Earth
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-basing-with-earth.html

Tutorial - Making snow advanced way (warning : only for display miniatures)
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-making-snow-advanced-way.html
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on September 15, 2011, 11:55:24 PM
An interesting video for Tomb king players:

Scratch Built Tomb Guard - Tomb Kings Warhammer  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IYqQRuXUYU&feature=feedlik)
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Death Nade on December 14, 2011, 11:15:41 AM
Anyone know of a good site for buying beast men?
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Phoenixguard09 on December 14, 2011, 11:41:35 AM
Hmmm well the Warstore and um Wayland Games are both good ways to get GW stuff cheaper than in store. Unless of course you meant non-Citadel models in which case I'm sorry but I'm blank.

I suppose you could browse Ebay. There's always stuff on Ebay. :D
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Death Nade on December 18, 2011, 01:45:07 AM
Yeah, Ebay can be dodgy though :P. ill try the sites you mentioned. hopefully they have Skaven as well (hybrid bulls rats would be cool :D)
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Death Nade on December 18, 2011, 02:03:17 AM
Wayland games is far better than the warstore. lots more things, its all in pounds though :P. The main problem is that apparently you cant get the sets shipped to Australia :/ and when i checked the prices they actually aren't that different :P
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on July 22, 2013, 10:46:17 PM
One of the best basing tutorials I've seen lately.

Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on July 29, 2013, 01:30:25 PM
Mantic's Chaos dwarves look great.

http://lastchancewar.blogspot.com/2012/02/army-showcase-chaos-dwarfs.html

And they're also a bit cheaper than GW.
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on July 29, 2013, 07:48:54 PM
I still liked the old style GW big hats  :P

Even GW abandoned those though...
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on September 29, 2013, 10:32:21 PM
Alternative models for Middenland/Middenheim armies.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on September 29, 2013, 11:52:39 PM
Those are nice, not sure I've seen that company before...
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on January 25, 2014, 04:20:07 PM
Three epic battle reports.

The Battle of Finuval Plain - High Elves vs Dark Elves (with some Chaos allies). 25,000 points per side
http://hoodlinghole.blogspot.com.au/p/the-battle-of-finuval-plain.html

The Battle of Hel Fenn (Mannfred Von Carstein vs Empire and Dwarfs). 20,000 points per side
http://hoodlinghole.blogspot.com.au/p/the-battle-of-hel-fenn.html


And an awesome 40k video report (Blood Angels vs Tyranids)
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on July 26, 2022, 01:57:39 PM
Dear gods this is old and needs an update. Thoughts on things that should be on the list very welcome!
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Silver Wolf on August 03, 2022, 02:44:24 PM
I could jump in next week, should have some free time finally.
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on August 04, 2022, 02:57:11 PM
That'd be neat, thanks!

Just dug up a link to Irregular Miniatures which I'd forgotten existed, so added them to the list.
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Tusky on August 04, 2022, 03:12:30 PM
There's this site I used recently which have some brilliant GW alternative minis (esp. fantasy football style games or if you are a fan of skaven). I'll let you vet it & decide if it's worth adding to the list

https://pungaminiatures.com/ (https://pungaminiatures.com/)
Title: Re: Links - Modelling, Painting and Gaming
Post by: Jubal on August 04, 2022, 03:30:08 PM
Duly added!  :)

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