Review: Foldio - The foldable photo studio

So, have you ever had difficulties taking pictures of your miniatures?
For starters, you need some basic equipment like a camera, lighting and a background. For me, especially the lighting part was difficult to get right. At the same time, I want a setup that is compact and easy to store.
I already have a professional photo flash with a softbox - practical when doing portraits, but 28mm miniatures?! Overkill!!! :-)

That is why I got really curious when I saw that a company called OrangeMonkie had a Kickstarter campaign last year, for a smart and foldable studio: Foldio.

Ready for some testing?

WIP: Customeeple Infinity Scenery

I have been working on some Infinity display scenery from Customeeple for some time.
Yesterday, I painted the sign.
This is my first attempt at freehand letters, but I really like the result.
The letters were done in white with 2 layers of glaze with Acrylicos Vallejo Green Fluo.
I look forward to show you the finished scenery soon :-)

Zombicide Deals - Cheaper than Kickstarter!

The Zombicide Season 3 Kickstarter is currently in full swing, with a lot of stretch goals as well as optional buys.
They even decided to include the old seasons of the game for people who missed out. I got really hooked on the Season 1 box, because it seems like a classic set and I only have Season 2.

While surfing the internet - I saw that you can actually buy a lot of the existing Zombicide stuff cheaper than Kickstarter. Another great thing would be that you can get Season 1/2 right now, instead of waiting for Season 3 to ship in Feb 2015 :-)

Please note that this only applies for people in the US - since Zombicide is a lot more expensive in Europe.
Also, I am in no way trying to troll the Kickstarter. I just think people should be aware of the price difference.

Check this out:

Painting Tutorial: Dust Allied Light Walker

Dust Allied Light Walker.
This model is a light Allied Walker from the Dust Tactic board game / Dust Warfare.

I decided not to paint this walker with a Vallejo AFV painting system as with the Axis Walker "Hans".  But my own spin on colour choices. But I did try to follow and uses some of the same tecnics used in the painting system. Using preshading and Highligting with Airbrush.

Escape: Fighting for Freedom - Unboxed

Standing ready to go to work with two screaming kids and a stressed out wife. The door bell rings, and it is the postman with a big box. Just had to open it right away. And after 6 month of delay the board game Escape: - Fighting for Freedom, is finally here.

Painting Tutorial: Dust Axis Light Walker 'Hans'

Dust Axis Light Walker 'Hans'.
This model is "Hans". A light Axis Walker from the Dust Tactic board game / Dust Warfare.

I decided to paint this walker with The Dunkelgrau German Dark Grey Painting System. With my own spin on some of the choices here and there. I did not follow the "guide" in the painting system 100%. And added i few more colors!

WIP: Dust Axis Light Walker 'Hans'

Dust Axis Light Walker 'Hans'.

This model is "Hans". A light Axis Walker from the Dust Tactic board game (Also kind of a starter set for Dust Warfare)

I decided to paint this walker with Vallejo AFV painting system.

Any suggestion for WW2 decal sheet?

Stay tuned! :)

Showcase: Deathwing Terminators from Warhammer 40k Dark Vengeance

I decided to practice my airbrush skills on a larger model - really weird after the small Infinity models!
I followed a great tutorial by Rogland Painting Service (RPS) - you can find it here: http://goo.gl/Ny9BXU

I can highly recommend this video to get you started. There are numerous on youtube - but I really liked this look for the Deathwings. They look so much more realistic than the normal GW paint jobs.

Step by step: Infinity Diomedes

Here is how I painted my second model for Infinity
I really like the Aleph color scheme by Studio Giraldez, so I have tried his color suggestions here again.

Some of the pictures is not the greatest - sorry guys!

Hope you enjoy, and please ask if you have any questions :-)

Showcase: Diomedes from Infinity

My second Infinity model - this time from the Aleph faction.
A very nice model with small bits and pieces. It is hard to see in the pictures, but the model have a more purple tint in real life.
I hope you like it!

Would you like a step by step? :-)

More pictures after the jump...

How to make Infinity Aleph bases

My next project is Diomedes from the Aleph faction.
For some time now I have been wondering how the studio bases were made, so I bought some tools for the project.

Please share your thoughts and ideas for the process :-)

Step by step: Infinity Wildcat

Here is how I painted my first model for Infinity.
I have mostly used the color scheme by Studio Giraldez, and used my new paints made by Vallejo.
I especially love the Model Color range, will definitely invest more in that line.

Hope you enjoy, and please ask if you have any questions :-)

Resin Tech bases from Micro Art Studio

I thought the normal Sedition Wars bases from Studio McVey was a bit boring for the Heroes.
So I bought a set of 25mm Tech bases from Micro Art Studio - wow what a difference!

What do you think? :-)

Showcase: Wildcat from Infinity

My first Infinity model is finally done :-)
This is a Wildcat from the Nomads faction.
I really liked the detail of the model - great after all the Sedition Wars plastic!

Step by step will come up soon!
If you have questions about colors you can ask here or on Facebook.

More pictures after the jump...

Showcase: Captain Kara Black from Sedition Wars

Painted a lot like Morgan Vade.

For the skin I used Scale75 Face paint set - checkout our new review :-)
The rest was painted with Citadel paints.
If you have questions about colors you can ask here or on Facebook.

More pictures after the jump...

First Infinity miniatures arrived!

For quite some time I have been really fascinated about the Infinity miniatures painted by the studio painter, Angel Giraldez. His work is really nice and I like the whole clean and shiny look that Infinity has with their painting style.
I have decided to introduce Infinity on the blog and bought a few models I hopefully can begin painting in the holidays soon to come.
My first order arrived today with 3 Infinity miniatures as well as some resin bases from Micro Art Studio. I have not planned where and when I will use the bases, they just looked so cool :-)
As I have not really decided to collect or play a special faction to start with, I have tried to just buy some different models I liked.

Showcase: Morgan Vade from Sedition Wars

I decided to practice my brush skills on some of the heroes from Sedition Wars. First up is Morgan Vade - a really cool model to paint.
I panted him after the studio colors, since I really liked those.
Comments/Suggestions are welcome :-)

More pictures after the jump...

Review: Sedition Wars Kickstarter - Wave 2

At last, the Wave 2 set arrived. I know I am probably one of the last people to receive this, but I could not resist giving you my view on this.

Painting Tutorial: Sedition Wars Strain - Phase 3 Brimstone

My first Sedition Wars Strain Brimstone is finished - read my tutorial on how I did it :-)

Better late than... :-)

Hey guys!
I always take a small break from painting every summer. However, this time, it was just harder than normal to come back. My girlfriend is pregnant and we have mainly concentrated on getting the house ready for his ETA in November.
Anyway, good news is that I have a lot of great stuff planned for the blog. First off, I will continue with my Sedition Wars tutorials. I am unfortunately still waiting for Sedition Wars Wave 2.

Feel free to send your wishes for topics you would like covered :-)