Substrate Materials

There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is: "To so use the means at hand to inflict the maximum ammount of wounds, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum ammount of time."

George S. Patton, Jr. - War as I Knew It

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Friday, 24 August 2007 21:26
When basing large miniatures or creating terrain centerpiece, you have a lot of different choices in regards to what materials to use and how to use them. In this article, I want to go over some of those materials and address what makes them good and bad - as well as offer suggestions on how to make them better. I'll also address the tools used to work with each one, and hopefully give you some ideas that you may not have considered before. MDF Masonite Cardboard Plastics Metal Magnets Rubber Plywood Foamcore Summary Discuss
Last Updated ( Monday, 12 November 2007 09:22 )

Durable Finishes

When you are painting a miniature that will get a lot of use, be sure to spend extra time on the clear coat varnishes to finish it off. This will prevent chips and wear from showing and save you the hassle of repainting.

The most durable finish is a pure clear coat as opposed to a matte finish. In order to get the best of both worlds do one or two coats with a gloss clear coat and follow it with one or two coats of matte. The gloss will protect the paint job, while the matte finish will help to reduce glare.