Hobby links

List of hobby links we collected so far

Gaming

Games Workshop

The official website of the company which produces the games we play.

Initiative Magazine

Initiative magazine is a new digital publication focusing on boardgames, RPG's and Skirmish and War-games and the miniature figures that accompany them.

Customeeple

Customeeple are Celacanto, Cabalier and Tayga, 2 graphic and web designers and a podcaster and history teacher, but mostly 3 avid boardgame players that together decided to create a new website that could join both their professional profile and the games that they play. They are 3 active people with a lot of experience in the professional world and we want to transform this experience to improve your game life. Their philosophy its to keep our working process as simple and fast as possible to ensure efficiency and easiness to their customers and also themselves. 

Miniature manufacturers

Andrea Miniatures

One of, if not the best.

Black Scorpion miniatures

Fantasy, SF, historical, collectors' and roleplayer's miniatures.

Enigma Miniatures

A great range of superbly sculpted miniatures.

Perry Miniatures

The Perry brothers' company. On this website you can find an awesome range of miniatures for historical wargaming.

Infamy Miniatures

Infamy Miniatures is a new company producing high quality 32mm scale resin models. From concept to sculpt, casting through to painting, some of the very best artsists and craftsmen around ensure that each Infamy miniature is totally bloody awesome. Alongside the miniatures, Infamy Miniatures are developing the world of Infamy and a skirmish game set within it. Opportunistic rabble rousers, crime lords, kingpins and undesirables battle for supremacy in a steampunk styled alternative London that you can be be a part of.

Phlegyas Art

You will probably want to know why we have chosen the name Phlegyas for this project. Well, Phlegyas is a protagonist fromm Greek mythology, a ferryman of souls, the one who takes protagonists to the other part of the Stige, the infernal river. Like Phlegyas, we also transport our protagonists to a new and different dimension, to an imaginary reality, a new worls. We hope that you will fall in love with the stories of our protagonists int he same way as we did while realising them with great passion and pleasure.

Scale 75

"Between history and legend." SCALE 75 is the reflection of a particular philosophy in the world of modelling. A different image, a new concept in presenting figures with a clear aim to be a benchmark in both the national and international markets. It has become a part of the SCALE75 world where you can enjoy the great personalities, heroes, myths, legends, villains and warriors throughout history, created from the most revolutionary artistic concepts of modelling. Character, movement, detail, strength and epic are the distinguishing features of all our creations. We work with the best professionals and renowned artists in the world of modelling to give life to our characters. All our products are part of a careful process of creation, from the very conception of the idea, then reviewed by the best historians, modellers and painters to the quality and finish of the miniatures. Only in this way all of our characters will form a prominent part of your showcase. Delve into the different eras with our collections, discovering in them the highest-quality figures made of white metal at a 75mm scale and limited series. All ready to be assembled and painted by you. Dream about history and wake up with SCALE75.

Terrible Kids Stuff

Terrible Kids Stuff is an amateur project of miniatures’s production made by S-Team under the supervision of Sergeant BlackArt. Our products are sold exclusively through our online store and during many events in which we will participate. The decision not to go through the distribution channels was taken to propose our products at limited prices, guaranteeing a constant and timely customer service.

Kabuki Models

Kabuki Models is a multi-national, widespread company that produces high quality miniatures and models for hobbyist and collectors of tabletop and miniature games.

Figone

Figone is a company run by Jeremie Bonamont Teboul. It creates dramatic figurines for fantasy, sci-fi and historical settings in 32mm, 54mm, 90mm and have a gorgeous bust range. All are high quality figures for collectors, sculptors and painters. They also publish manuals and books and DVDs about painting and sculpting

Scibor Miniatures

Scibor Monstrous Miniatures company manufactures miniatures and bases for different kinds of war games, role playing games as well as for collectors

Savage Forged Minis

SavageForgedMinis is a website where you can find personal work and sculptures Dennis Zarnowski did for his range of models and customers. You can buy in the shop section bust´s and figures of the SavagForgedMinis colection.

Zealot Miniatures

With a range that includes Fantasy and Sci-Fi, we hope that there will be something to spark the imagination of every miniature collector. We offer our services to companies and individuals. If you require Design, Sculpting, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting/ Engraving or Resin Casting; feel free to contact us to discuss your project. We are always happy to help and advise the best way that we can assist make your ideas reality. Zealot Miniatures can help you with all stages of model production. Design, 3D Printing, Casting and More. For more information or a quote, please do CONTACT US

Phone: +44 (0) 1258 454332 

Business Hours: 9:00 – 6:00 M-F 

Address: Zealot Miniatures, Down Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, DT11 8UP, UK

Avatars of War

Avatars of War supports The 9Th Age project, with the creation of compatible miniatures and printed promotional material, as well as the future printing of rulebooks and army books for the wargame Fantasy Battles: The 9Th Age™! We believe that The 9Th Age™ has arrived to change the fantasy miniatures industry as we've known it, where creating miniatures & printed material to support the mainstream fantasy wargame will not be anymore exclusive to one company, but open to independent miniatures companies.

Kromlech

Established in 2010, Kromlech is a company from Poland producing models, bits and modelling accessories for gamers and collectors. Their products are cast in best quality resin and they make every effort to deliver only flawless casts to our customers. If you are looking for beautiful centerpiece models or just need some conversion bits then you have to check their complete range of products at www.bitsofwar.com.

In their webstore you will find lords of demon hosts, orc hordes, agents of imperium, human warriors , superhuman legionaries and more.

Shieldwolf Miniatures

Shieldwolf Miniatures(TM) is the largest and leading 28mm scale miniature manufacturer in Southeast Europe and in continuous growth. It is specialized in the Fantasy World it has set up and it is one of the very few companies worldwide producing groups of interchangeable/modular miniatures (regiments) in both hard plastic and resin. The range also includes or has planned for 54mm scale centerpiece collectibles, fantasy busts and terrain.

Cartoon Miniatures

Cartoon Miniatures is a small team devoted to create awesome miniatures. Our aim is to produce high qualite, intresting looking figures for hobbyists and painters

Artefakt

Artefakt is a young artist organization founded late 2015 in Zagreb Croatia. We are an organization aimed at producing concept, character and creature art as collectable figures and for the entertainment industry. We are bringing together digital modelling, 3d printing and traditional sculpting as well as painting methods as we conceptualize our models digitally having the freedom of the virtual media but at the same time produce series of cast sculptures. We are trying to bring together the best of both worlds in our production methodology. Our plan is to produce various collectable figure sin a unique style and make a recognizable brand. We are also available for various commissions creating concept art in various digital and physical forms as well as bringing your concepts to life as 3d models, renders, figures etc.

Michael Kontraros Collectibles

A company dedicated to producing and selling of high quality figures in a variety of scales for fantasy enthusiasts, collectors, sculptors and painters. The concepts are selected for their originality, excitement and to provide variety for the painter. “Michael Kontraros Collectibles” is also happy to hold regular Master Classes in the state of the art workshop, where anyone can learn to sculpt. With your enthusiasm and support, I look forward to continuing this wonderful and exciting journey.

Triglav Model

Triglav Model is a trademark of resin model kits, which represent various products of Yugoslav military industry and vary in scale and materials. 'Triglav model' was established as a garage company with a vision to become a successful world-known brand.

Mr Lee's Minis

Although they started in 2015 with a single figure, Mr Lee's Minis have now grown to become a collection of artists working together to bring new and exciting figures and busts to the minaiture community. Ultimately they are a platform that allows artists to focus on what they do best; sculpting, painting, concept artwork; while an admin team works to help them produce, package, market, sell, distribute, and handle the day to day operations.

Miscellaneous

Kris Kuksi

An amazing display of sculpred atrwork by Kris Kuksi.

Lumos Hobby & Art

Zagreb's friendliest hobby store!

Systema Gaming Scenery

We are a new company from Slovenia and we're making laser cut MDF scenery for tabletop wargames. We're specialising in 28mm Sci-Fi terrain, but we want to do other genres and scales in the future as well. Our goal is to provide you, our fellow gamer, with good looking, affordable, easy to assemble, modular terrain for your miniatures to fight over and explore, because a good looking table can make all the difference in this beautiful hobby of ours!

Leo Modeli

Cro-Hobby

Firm from Cakovec that specializes in selling models and modelmaking materials. UMS "Agram" members have a standing 10% discount.

Kerr & King

We passionately believe in the hobby and are totally committed not only to the production to the very finest wargames scenery, terrain and accessories but to deliver them to the gaming community at a very affordable price.

We are constantly striving to improve our products either through better methods and techniques or sourcing even better quality materials.

Originally started in a garden shed our 'Voodoo Lounge' Production Facility continues to work flat out  to provide you with the fastest (a relative term when dealing with zombie workers) possible turn round on your orders. We aim to despatch within 2-3 days of receiving payment dependent on stock levels and items, some of our catalogue is cast to order.

Battlefield Berlin

Beside the Online Shop we also run a Store in Berlin, Germany. Here you can have a look at all the nice miniatures in real, play games and talk to other gamers.

Battlefield Berlin

Gneisenaustr. 43

10961 Berlin

Tel: 00493045088708

Openingtimes:

Mo, Wed, Fr: 10-19

Tue und Thu: 10-20

Sat: 10-18

Escenorama

Since 2007 Escenorama design and manufacture scenery kits, bases and accessories to decorate wargames. All our articles are made in high quality resin and need to be assembled and painted.

Wolf Design

Wolf Design j.d.o.o. is a company founded in Zagreb in 2014. Our goal was wooden and plastic model design, primarily for tabletop games, airplane models and wooden accessories (business cards, bookmarks, etc.).

Ebenezer's Emporium

Down below a forgotten crooked city, amongst smog ridden streets and rat infested gutters, you may come across our peculiar little shop. Our craftsmen, blacksmiths and alchemists work hand in hand, day and night to craft some of the most fascinating objects for you to enjoy.
We specialise in the creation of gaming accessories for miniature war-games. From playing cards to terrain we create everything a gamer needs to further enhance their gaming experiences. So enjoy your visit and feel free to contact us should our shop not have what you are looking for.

Gamer's Grass

Gamer's Grass presents a wide variety of grass tufts in several colors, blends, shapes and sizes. They hope to offer a very easy and fun way to add realistic vegetation to your models or scenery. Their tufts very easily pop-out from the plastic sheets where they come from and are ready to use.

Hostel Bureau Zagreb

A newly-renovated, modern designed hostel with full service operating 0-24/7 allows you to relax and rest in every sense of the word. Have a shower, surf the Internet, use the kitchen facilities, order breakfast, enjoy a cup of coffee on the balcony or in our bar, make new friends from the whole world and at the same time save money; the prices are really fair! The hotel is located in the very centre of the imaginative and playful Zagreb, only a few minutes from the main square Trg bana Jelačića, in a quiet an peaceful yard isolate from traffic noise.

Uschi Van Der Rosten

Releasing products which makes our customers able to master scale modelling challenges as fast, easy and professional as possible, that is what our job is all about. Uschi´s products are based on my own experience as an award winning scale modeller. We never will release a product that doesn´t meet the requirements mentioned above.

Tabletop World

Who we are 
We are two friends who, back in 1997, started to create scenic pieces for our own gaming table. As time passed, our skills evolved and the projects became more and more complex and challenging. In 2007, having reached the high-quality level, we've decided to start production and casting of highly realistic terrain features in resin, suitable for wargames and static modeling. 
Why Tabletop World 
Because quality is our highest priority. When constructing models we always pay attention to the smallest details and want them to look as close to real life as possible. For instance that is why we actually build our stone walls stone by stone just like they did in medieval times. It may be very time consuming but it is worth the effort and the only way to really achieve the natural look of a stone wall.

JustPine Terrain

JustPine terrain was created with the idea of ​​a group of friends who wanted to play their games at the next level. In  2018 they began printing terrains that were used at their table games. In 2019 they are starting to realize the idea of ​​setting a new standard in the tabletop world.

Martin Welberg Scenic Studios

Scenic supplies for the demanding modeler.

Diorama Presepe

Professional material for building scenery from Italy

DIY Connect

3d print, silicone molds, resin casting, electronics, almost everything you can DIY

GreyMountain Reviews

This blog aima to supply a review service for available miniatures and related products that is as honest and constructive as buyers and manufacturers deserve. Without honesty a customer can have too high an expectation for a product and a manufacturer cannot grow and improve. Their Facebook page will be updated when new content is created too so give it a follow please. What they will not do however is review miniatures without intellectual property rights. Using someone else's work to produce something for commercial gain is something they don't agree with as all people involved in the creation and sale of a miniature should benefit in some way and without concept art and ideas many miniatures would not exist. 

Painting

Coolminiornot

Definitely the biggest and most famous miniature painting portal. Here you can really see how miniatures can become a very big canvas. This is a must see.

Figure Painter Magazine

Figure Painter Magazine is a new independent magazine dedicated to sculpting, painting, displaying, collecting and gaming with miniature figures from all genre's. The magazine will have details on new releases, reviews, interviews with the industries top painters and sculptors, show reports, tutorials and a user gallery so feel free to upload you miniature images for submission and the best new image each month will receive a free resin plinth courtesy of Model Display Products.

Wamp

Wamp is probably the friendliest miniature painting forum on the web. Its also one of the fastest growing and continually tries to improve the community through its projects. These range from tutorials, reviews, interviews and its forum to the Minipainting Wiki and Portal Magazine. The Wamp store was set up primarily as an avenue to support Wamp members and the products they produce, Many of these projects are very small and the store enables us to help promote their work to a bigger audience and in turn helping these projects grow and facilitate further work. The store contains products from companies and artists around the world under one roof. All the items for sale are ones we personally like and would buy ourselves. Our hope is that through the support of its customers we can grow the Wamp store and introduce even more quality products that enable us all to enjoy our hobby even more.

Hangar 18 Miniatures

Hangar 18 Miniatures is an online boutique store for miniature painting and modeling. The store is run and managed by a group of avid miniature painters and modelers with over 50 years of combined experience. We share the same vision: providing the best quality models, painting supplies and modelling tools that we personally use and recommended. You may not find many options of painting and modeling tools here simply because we hand picked and tested every single item. If we don't feel 100% confidence on the tools and/or models, you won't see it on this site. "By Modelers For Modelers," That's our guarantee.

Secret Weapon Miniatures

Secret Weapon Miniatures produces high quality, pressure cast resin bases for wargaming models and miniatures as well as a full line of weathering pigments, washes, conversion accessories, scenic kits and photo etched brass detailing sets.

Keep your eyes on the Secret Weapon blog, or join us on Facebook, for previews, product updates and special promotions.

MDP Model Display Products

Model Display Products is an online store that features among it's own series of plinths and bases the following:

• Miniatures & Busts
• Modelling Tools
• Modelling Accessories
• Gaming Bases & plinths

Mr Black Publications

Mr Black Publications is a new company that will publish a series of Hobby Modelling and History books and magazines. In addition the company will sell books and magazines from other publishers, scale models kits and accessories and also Pro Built & Painted Models.

Green Stuff World

Modelling materials, special tools and other resources for scultors and steampunker enthusiasts who love creativity above all. Discover us!

Fallout Hobbies

Fallout Hobbies is starting with the production of high-end decals using an advance new printing process no other hobby store is using yet. But that’s just the beginning. Over the next few years they’ll be offering so much more, from aftermarket finishing products to highly stylized new war-game terrain and possibly electronics kits.

BrokenToad

BrokenToad grew from the belief that it is possible to have high quality hobby products at affordable prices. To achieve this we try to go the extra mile to discover what hobbyists actually want rather than to dictate what we think they need and with over 20 years’ experience in the miniature hobby world we feel we have the first-hand experience to know what a hobbyist expects and deserves from a product. We love our little niche community of hobbyists and hope we that we can help to make it a slightly more pleasant place to spend time doing what we all love.

Gardens of Hecate

Gardens of Hecate is the first craft from Zagreb that offers services of sculpting, makinga and painting miniatures and tabletop terrain for wargames, board games and RPGs.

Latest articles

• Diddl Diorama – part 1

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  	In this article, I will describe making a base for probably the dumbest figure I’ve done in recent years - a Diddl mouse driving a car. I will use HD styrofoam, plaster, sand (two granulations), PVA glue, pins and palm trees. As for the tools, there will be drills (pin vice and mini electric Proxxon), scalpel, pliers, candle. So let's go…
  
  	  
  
  	I made the base on two levels from HD styrofoam. I carefully cut it with a scalpel and carved the texture of the rock.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	The miniature of Diddl in the car is actually a pencil extension and between the wheels it had some bump with a pencil hole. I didn’t like that part and it actually prevented the placement of the car on the base so I decided to remove it. I decided that the fastest way would be to use Proxxon drill with a mill. Unfortunately, I didn’t find an adequate mill bit so I used a regular 3mm drill bit. It served its purpose.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	To give the HD styrofoam strength, I decided to cover the entire volume of the base with plaster. I mixed a little into the cup and coated the base with a brush. To keep from flowing and potentially sticking the base to the table, I pinned the base to a makeshift skewer stand and the rest of the styrofoam.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	The texture is added next. Here I decided to leave the stone parts / rocks without texture, that is, to leave the plaster texture. In addition, there are two other areas - road and "terrain". I covered the road with the finest sand (chinchilla sand), and I covered the "terrain" with GW textured sand. I glued both sands with PVA glue.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	And for the end of this article, it’s time to plant palm trees. In order for the joint to be as strong and strong as possible, it is necessary to pin the trees. The simplest way to pin plastic trees is to heat the pin. As it enters the plastic, so it cools and when it cools, the connection it makes with the plastic tree is hard and durable. Then use a drill (in this case, a pin vice) to drill holes in the base for the pin. Then immerse the pin protruding from the tree into the PVA glue and push it into the designed hole.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	In the end, I placed all the bits in their place. I was satisfied and I proceeded to paint the diorama and add vegetation. Until next time…
  
  	  
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  	U ovom članku ću opisati izradu baze za vjerojatno najbedastiju figuru koju sam zadnjih godina radio – miš Diddl koji vozi auto. Koristit ću stirodur, gips, pijesak (dvije granulacije), PVA ljepilo, pribadače i palme. Od alata bit će tu bušilice (ručna i mini električna Proxxonica), skalpel, kliješta, svijeća (lučica). Pa krenimo…
  
  	  
  
  	Bazu na dva nivoa sam izradio od stirodura. Pažljivo sam ga izrezao skalpelom i urezao teksturu hridi.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	Minijatura Diddla u autu je zapravo nastavak za olovku i između kotača je imala neku kvrgu sa rupom za olovku. Taj dio mi se nije sviđao i zapravo je smetao postavljanju cijele minijature na bazu pa sam ju odlučio maknuti. Zaključio sam da bi najbrže bilo da koristim Proxxonicu sa golodalom. Na žalost, nisam našao adekvatno glodalo pa sam koristio obično 3mm svrdlo. Poslužilo je svrsi.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	Kako bih dao čvrstoću stiroduru, odlučio sam se prekriti cijeli volumen baze gipsom. Umiješao sam malo u čašicu i premazao bazu kistom. Da se ne cijedi i potencijalno zalijepi bazu za stol, zapiknuo sam bazu na provizorni stalak od ražnjića i ostatka stirodura.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	Slijedi dodavanje teksture. Ovdje sam se odlučio da kameni dijelovi/hridi ostanu bez teksture, odnosno da teksturu daje gips. Pored toga postoje još dvije površine – cesta i „teren“. Cestu sam prekrio najsitnijim pijeskom (onim za činčile), a „teren“ sam prekrio sa GW teksturnim pijeskom. Oba pijeska sam zalijepio PVA ljepilom.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	I za kraj ovog članka, vrijeme je da se postave palme. Kako bi spoj bio što čvršći i jači, potrebno je pinirati stabla. Najjednostavniji način za piniranje plastičnih stabala jest da se pribadača zagrije. Kako ona ulazi u plastiku, tako se hladi i kada se ohladi spoj koji ostvari sa plastičnim stablom je tvrd i postojan. Potom bušilicom (u ovom slučaju, ručnom) izbušiti mjesta na bazi za pin/pribadaču. Potom uroniti pribadaču koja viri iz stabla u PVA ljepilo i gurnuti u dezigniranu rupu.
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	  
  
  	Na kraju su svi dijelovi postavljeni na postolje i slijedi bojanje te dodavanje vegetacije.
  
  	  
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  Marko Paunović, 15th November 2021
• Painting White – Tabletop Quality

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  	In this short text, I will explain the quick painting of a white uniform.
  
  	White parts of the uniform should be basecoated white.
  
  	When the white paint dries, coat it with Citadel Contrast Paint Apothecary White.
  
  	Watch out for “pooling”. While it is not yet dry, remove the excess Apothecary White from the creases and dents with a clean brush.
  
  	In the end, make the highlights white.
  
  	  
  
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  	Bijele dijelove uniforme obojajte u bijelo.
  
  	Kada se bijela boja osuši, premažite je Citadelovom Contrast bojom Apothecary White.
  
  	Pripazite na "pooling". Dok se još nije osušila uklonite čistim kistom suvišak Apothecary White iz nabora i udubina.
  
  	Na kraju ponovo istom bijelom bojom izvedite highlighte.
  
  	  
  
  	TOP TIP: U bijelu boju sam stavio malo satin varnisha da ne bude kredasta (chalky) kada se osuši.
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  Dalibor Čavić, 15th November 2021
• How to build a display base for two WH Underworlds warbands

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  	After painting two warbands for Warhammer Underworlds, I wanted to merge them into a diorama that would be nicer to expose than just a single warband, and at the same time, since they are active player models, allow them to take and return to that location without a problem. Therefore the base I will be working on at the same time is the display base - The Grymwatch vs Starblood Stalkers.
  
  	  
  
  	There was a large base from Bucomodelbases that I got as a prize at this year's Black Queen that I didn’t know for a long time what content to fill it with and how to use and now it has proven to be perfect for this project. On it, I put together models and sketched what I wanted my scene to look like, and when I was satisfied, I started thinking about how to realize it.
  
  	First I sketched the model layout on paper. I also drew elevations that I thought would contribute to the dynamics of the scene itself.
  
  	The realization could go in hundreds of directions using a large selection of materials, and I eagerly set off with what I had at my disposal at the time.
  
  	I made the base level with styrofoam. I had slightly thicker styrofoam than I wanted so it needed to be thinned. With a knife, patiently.
  
  	  
  
  	Having the blueprint I knew where I needed to make the extra elevations. I also made them, very roughly, from styrofoam to begin with.
  
  	  
  
  	I made the edges of these hills out of cork. I drew a plan of the hill in cork and cut only that part of the rocky slope. I made a random stone effect with the pliers.
  
  	  
  
  	Then I drew the positions of the model and made holes with a scalpel. I filled the holes with a milliput to match the size of the base as accurately as possible. This process required patience and precision because I went back to measuring and filling a couple of times, and sometimes grinding because there were too many times.
  
  	  
  
  	I filled the bases of all models with a milliput and placed a magnet approximately in the middle. The display base was also supposed to have a small magnet to hold the models. After it hardened a few times I marked roughly where the magnet was on the model when it was placed and drilled the place with a drill.
  
  	  
  
  	Models are set. What remains is to place the milliput on the slopes of the display base itself to cover the styrofoam and to get as smooth and clean an edge as possible.
  
  	  
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  	Nakon što sam ofarbao dva warbanda za Warhammer Underworlds želio sam ih spojiti u neku dioramu koju će biti ljepše izložiti nego samo pojedinačni warband, a u isto vrijeme, budući da su to aktivni igrači modeli, omogućiti da ih mogu uzimati i vraćati na to mjesto bez problema pa je stoga baza koju ću raditi u isto vrijeme i display baza - The Grymwatch vs Starblood Stalkers.
  
  	  
  
  	U posjedu sam imao veliku bazu od Bucomodelbases koju sam osvojio na ovogodišnjem Black Queen Hobby & Miniature Painting Competition i koju dugo nisam znao kojim sadržajem napuniti i kako iskoristit i sad se pokazala kao savršena za ovaj projekt. Na njoj sam slagao modele i skicirao kako otprilike želim da taj moj prizor izgleda i kad sam bio zadovoljan krenuo u promišljanje kako to realizirati.
  
  	Prvo sam postav modela skicirao na papir. Nacrtao sam i uzvisine za koje sam smatrao da bi doprinjele dinamici same scene.
  
  	Realizacija je mogla ići u stotine smjerova koristeći velik izbor materijala, a ja sam iz nestrpljenja krenuo s onim šta sam imao u tom trenu na raspolaganju.
  
  	Stiroporom sam napravio osnovnu razinu. Imao sam nešto deblji stiropor nego što sam želio pa ga je trebalo stanjiti. Nožem, strpljivo.
  
  	  
  
  	Imajući nacrt znao sam gdje trebam napraviti dodatne uzvisine. Njih sam, za početak vrlo grubo, također napravio od stiropora.
  
  	  
  
  	Rubove tih uzvisina sam radio od pluta. Nacrt uzvisine sam ucrtao u pluto i izrezao samo taj dio kamenite padine. Klještima sam napravio nasumični efekt kamena.
  
  	  
  
  	Potom sam nacrtao pozicije modela i skalpelom napravio rupe. Rupe sam popunio miliputom da što preciznije odgovara veličini baze. Taj proces je zahtjevao strpljenje i preciznost jer sam se par puta vraćao na mjerenje i popunjavanje, a nekad i brušenje jer je miliputa bilo previše.
  
  	  
  
  	Svim modelima sam baze napunio miliputom i otprilike po sredini postavio magnet. Na display bazi je također trebao biti mali magnet da pridrži modele. Nakon što se miliput stvrdnuo označio sam otprilike gdje je magnet na modelu kad se postavi i bušio mjesto bušilicom.
  
  	  
  
  	Modeli su postavljeni. Dalje preostaje stavljenje miliputa na obronke same display baze da pokrije stiropor i da dobijem koliko toliko gladak i čist rub.
  
  	  
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  Jure Cukar, 15th November 2021
• Agram Group Build Project #1 (part 8)

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  	In this series of articles, we will follow our Goran, Kruno and Marko in the making of a diorama set in New York / Gotham in the mid-1980s. Diorama is being built as part of a new UMS "Agram" project called Agram Group Build, which was created after the trio discussed joint projects to be done on Wednesdays and how cool it would be to gather more people to work on something together… This gave birth to the idea of Group Builds... The idea is for everyone to do something on each of these three projects - the main rule (except that there are no rules) is not to mess with other people's work. That we all participate and make some kind of Frankenstein monster ...
  
  	  
  
  	KRUNO: This week’s meeting started in a steampunk atmosphere. In the comfortable armchair of the cafe with a cup of hot green tea and not very pleasant mechanical humming and whining of the powerful air conditioner. We then went to the premises and prepared the workshop space in accordance with the epidemiological measures. Unfortunately we don't have a steampunk camera and projector yet, but as soon as we get one set we will install them. We have now resorted to the kit we have.
  
  	  
  
  	After the workshop attendees came and started working under Marko’s supervision, I reviewed what more of the elements for the Group Build diorama I could finish. One trash can and two small gas cylinders were assembled, and then I threw myself into cleaning the resin valves.
  
  	  
  
  	I quickly concluded that it was quite a risky business, because without print supports the valve wheel is very susceptible to breaking. So I only cleaned two ... one large and one small to test what it looks like when connected to a plasticard tube. Not bad. I am completely satisfied…
  
  	  
  
  	This time, the tabletop wargamers worked collectively on the maintenance of their pets and painted them new make-up, clothes, shoes, weapons, etc. It was nice to watch and listen to them. It has now become customary to have in the same room two or three sections of the association doing their tasks. And it's a good feeling.
  
  	  
  
  	MARKO: WOT 'E SAID ^^ plus a couple more pics...
  
  	  
  
  	I always like to play with fire!
  
  	  
  
  	The Guys upstairs, instead of playing Domagoj’s Slow Grow League, decided to paint their miniatures instead. A beautiful feeling to have a dosen people painting in one place!
  
  	  
  
  	And these are the consequences of forcing yourself :D
  
  	  
  
  	Feel free to contact us here if you are interested! We are every Wednesday from 6 pm to 10 pm in KD ZZTK on Trg žrtava fašizma 14.
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  	U ovoj seriji članaka pratit ćemo našeg Gorana, Krunu i Marka u izradi diorame smještene u New York / Gotham sredinom ’80-ih godina 20. stoljeća. Dioramu rade u sklopu novog projekta UMS „Agram“ pod nazivom Agram Group Build koji je nastao nakon što je trojac srijedama razgovarao o zajedničkim projektima i kako bi bilo cool okupiti više ljudi srijedama oko rada na zajedničkom nečemu… Iz toga se izrodila ideja o Group Buildovima. Ideja je da svatko nešto odradi na svakom od ta tri projekta - a glavno pravilo (osim da nema pravila) jest da se ne prtlja po tuđem radu. Da svi sudjelujemo i napravimo nekakvo frankensteinovo čudo...
  
  	  
  
  	KRUNO: Ovotjedni meeting započeo je u steampunk atmosferi. U udobnoj fotelji kafića uz šalicu toplog zelenog čaja i ne baš ugodno mehaničko brundanje i cviljenje snažnog klima uređaja. Nakon toga smo otišli do prostorija i pripremili prostor za radionicu u skladu s epidemiološkim mjerama. Na žalost još nemamo steampunk kameru i projektor, no čim nabavimo jedan komplet postaviti ćemo ih. Sada smo se poslužili kompletom koji imamo.
  
  	  
  
  	Nakon što su polaznici radionice došli i započeli raditi pod Markovim nadzorom, pregledao sam što još od elemenata za dioramu GP1 mogu završiti. Jedna kanta za smeće i dvije male plinske boce su sklopljene, a onda sam se bacio na čišćenje rezinskih ventila.
  
  	  
  
  	Brzo sam zaključio da je to prilično riskantan posao, jer bez potpornja za printanje kolo ventila je vrlo podložno lomljenu. Zato sam očistio samo dva.. jedna veliki i jedan mali da isprobam kako izgleda kad ga se spoji s plasticard cijevi. Nije loše. Sasvim sam zadovoljan…
  
  	  
  
  	Stolnoigrači su ovog puta kolektivno radili na održavanju svoji ljubimaca i nabacivali im novu šminku, odjeću, obuću, oružje i sl. Bilo ih je lijepo za gledati i slušati. Sada je već postalo uobičajeno da imamo u istoj prostoriji dvije ili tri sekcije udruge koje rade svoje zadatke. I to je dobar osjećaj.
  
  	  
  
  	MARKO: WOT 'E SAID ^^ plus još par slika
  
  	  
  
  	Uvijek volim iskoristit priliku i poigrat se s vatrom
  
  	  
  
  	A dečki na katu umjesto da igraju Domagojevu Slow Grow ligu su odlučili farbat figure. Predivan osjecaj kada tucet ljudi farba na jednom mjestu!
  
  	  
  
  	A ovo su posljedice kad se preforsirate :D
  
  	  
  
  	Slobodno se ovdje javite ako ste zainteresirani! Nalazimo se svake srijede od 18-22h u KD ZZTK na Trgu žrtava fašizma 14.
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  Krunoslav Belinić, 11th November 2021
• Making a Sci-Fi Drone

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  	To make a drone, you first need the basic shape of a ball. I used a widget in this case. It is a hollow plastic ball with a diameter of 30mm that can be found in cans of certain beer brands. The widget is handy for this purpose because it is plastic, and already has a few details on the surface.
  
  	  
  
  	To achieve the look of a sci-fi device, we will cover the smooth surface of the ball with details that will make the look of our drone more complex and thus more visually attractive. This process is called greebling. The first details I added were paper circles - waste from an office paper drill.
  
  	  
  
  	The next step is rectangles cut out of hard paper and glued to the ball with PVA glue.
  
  	  
  
  	Nail decorations are a great source of details and parts for making models. I chose thin sheet metal shapes and attached them with superglue. They need to be bent slightly to follow the curvature of the widget.
  
  	  
  
  	The following details come from the world of fishing. These soft plastic tubes are used to attach the float to the flax. They come in several sizes and are easy to cut, so they are great for adding various cylindrical, circular and semicircular elements to the model.
  
  	  
  
  	I normally use a mosquito net to make miniature windows and wire fences, and here it is used as a material for detailing.
  
  	  
  
  	Back to nail decorations: colorful stones. They are attached with superglue.
  
  	  
  
  	Since this is a drone that scans the environment, I wanted it to be full of antennas and sensors to collect data about its environment. I got the basic shapes from the pins. For them, I drilled holes in the widget and stuck them inside + superglue. That's where I installed the wire that connects the drone to the 30mm base.
  
  	  
  
  	I made details on the sensors with those fishing tubes and PVA glue. PVA retains a good portion of the volume when it dries, so thickening and the like can be added with it. Eventually I covered the entire surface of the model with diluted PVA to further provide more sensitive details. That's the end, before primer and painting.
  
  	  
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  	Za izradu drona prvo je potreban osnovni oblik kugle. Ja sam u ovom slučaju koristila widget. To je šuplja plastična kuglica promjera 30mm koje se mogu naći u limenkama pojedinih brendova piva. Widget je zgodan za ovu namjenu jer je plastičan, i već ima nekoliko detalja na površini.
  
  	  
  
  	Da bi se postigao izgled sci-fi naprave, glatku površinu kugle prekrit ćemo detaljima koji će izgled našeg drona učiniti kompleksnijim i samim time vizualno atraktivnijim. Taj se postupak zove greebling. Prvi detalji koje sam dodala bili su krugovi od papira - otpaci iz uredske bušilice za papir.
  
  	  
  
  	Sljedeći korak su pravokutnici izrezani od tvrdog papira i zalijepljeni na kuglu PVA ljepilom.
  
  	  
  
  	Ukrasi za nokte su odličan izvor detalja i dijelova za izradu maketa. Odabrala sam oblike od tankog lima i pričvrstila ih superljepilom. Potrebno ih je malo saviti da prate zakrivljenost widgeta.
  
  	  
  
  	Sljedeći detalji dolaze iz svijeta ribolova. Ove cijevćice od mekane plastike služe za pričvršćivanje plovka na flaks. Dolaze u više veličina i lako se režu, pa su super za dodavanje raznih valjkastih, kružnih i polukružnih ele-menata na maketu.
  
  	  
  
  	Mrežu za komarce inače korisim za izradu minijaturnih prozora i žičanih ograda, a ovdje posluži za materijal za detaljiziranje.
  
  	  
  
  	Povratak na ukrase za nokte: šareni kamenčići. Pričvršćuju se superljepilom.
  
  	  
  
  	Budući da je ovo dron koji skenira okoliš, htjela sam da bude pun antena i senzora kojima prikuplja podatke o svojoj okolini. Osnovne oblike sam dobila od pribadača. Za njih sam izbušila rupe u widgetu i uglavila ih unutra + superljepilo. Tu sam i ugradila žicu koja povezuje dron za 30mm bazu.
  
  	  
  
  	Na senzorima sam izradila detalje onim ribičkim cijevćicama i PVA ljepilom. PVA zadržava dobar dio volu-mena kad se osuši, pa se s njim mogu dodavati zadebljanja i slično. Na kraju sam prešla cijelu površinu modela razvodnjenim PVA da se dodatno osiguraju osjetljiviji detalji. Tu je kraj izradi, nakon toga ide primer i farbanje.
  
  	  
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  Ana Polanšćak, 10th November 2021

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