Category: Board Games

• A Gallery of 10 Miniatures

  Miniatures have been integral to games throughout history, serving as physical representations rather than just abstract ideas. Plastic Army Men and Space Patrol were a primer but Dungeons and Dragons opened the gates. Painting enhances a miniature’s appeal while ensuring safety when using lead miniatures. The author shares a selection of miniatures they have painted.

  Written by

  Drucifer

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  October 21, 2025

• My Soft Plastic Solution

  Many modern board game miniatures, made from soft plastic, often arrive bent and can be difficult to paint. This process involves a hot water treatment to reshape, followed by an isopropyl alcohol bath for cleaning. A hardening coat is then applied before painting, ensuring improved rigidity and paintability.

  Written by

  Drucifer

  ·

  October 19, 2025