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Best Miniature Painting Kits and Starter Sets
Compare miniature painting kits that pack paints, brushes and tools in one box: Reaper, Army Painter, Citadel and Nicpro starter kits and what each one includes.
The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport
Find the best miniature carrying cases for tournaments and game nights. Protect painted armies in transit with foam, magnets, and rugged exteriors.
Best Drybrushes for Miniatures and Terrain
Find the best drybrushes for minis and terrain. Soft makeup-style rounds and stiff flats compared for smooth highlights without chalky, scratchy results.
Best Gap Filling Putty for Miniatures and Models
The best gap fillers for miniatures compared. Sandable putties, liquid fillers, and sprue goo for erasing seams and joints before priming your models.
Best Miniature Paint Sets for Tabletop Painters
Compare the best miniature paint sets for tabletop gaming. We cover pigment quality, color range, dropper vs pot bottles, and value picks for every skill level.
Best Contrast Style Paints for One-Coat Miniature Painting
The best contrast style paints for miniatures compared. High-pigment one-coat formulas that shade and highlight in a single pass over a light primer.
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All tips →When to Put On Primer: Where Priming Fits in the Miniature Build Order
When to put on primer: after mold lines, washing, gluing and gap filling, before paint. Which parts to prime as sub-assemblies and how long to wait at each step.
How to Glaze Miniatures for Smooth Color Transitions
Glazing miniatures means brushing on very thin, transparent paint to tint a surface or smooth a blend. Mixing ratios, brush loading, drying time and common fixes.
How to Remove Mold Lines From Miniatures
Remove mold lines from miniatures with the back of a hobby knife, a scraper, files or sanding sticks. Steps for plastic, resin and metal, plus how to fix gouges.
How to Prime Miniatures in Autumn and Winter
Cold, damp weather ruins spray priming with fuzzy, gritty and slow-curing coats. Indoor options, warming cans, ventilation and brush-on primer alternatives.