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#Historical Miniatures

Historical wargaming miniatures and periods, from ancients through the medieval era.

8 pages, 4 of them guides

How to Paint Leather with Just Two Colors
Guide · March 24, 2026

How to Paint Leather with Just Two Colors

A quick two-color leather painting method using Satchel Brown and Serpent Bite Leather—stipple highlights for worn, realistic results in minutes.

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever
Guide · March 19, 2026

Probably Not the Worst Chainmail Tutorial Ever

Painting chainmail on Norman miniatures using speed paints, dry brushing, and Molotow Liquid Chrome—plus a nostalgia trip through my history of painting metal armor.

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses
Guide · March 18, 2026

Airbrushing Speed Paints to Easy Mode Horses

Experimenting with Army Painter speed paints through an airbrush to paint Norman cavalry horses fast—three different tones in about 45 minutes.

Victrix Historical Miniatures Review
Guide · March 3, 2026

Victrix Historical Miniatures Review

A quick review of Victrix dark age archers and Norman kits—incredible value, easy cleanup, tons of options, and the best models I've ever purchased for the money.

More Progress on the Normans
Vlog · March 29, 2026

More Progress on the Normans

Painting leather, chainmail highlights, gold buckles, blue fabric, and skin tones on a Norman foot soldier—getting close to a finished test model.

Hobby Vlog and Terrain Inspiration
Vlog · March 20, 2026

Hobby Vlog and Terrain Inspiration

Comparing chainmail painting steps—is the extra work worth it at tabletop distance? Plus nature shots as terrain inspiration for your next build.

More Progress on the Children of Gomb Entry
Vlog · March 9, 2026

More Progress on the Children of Gomb Entry

Playing Pillage for the first time, learning that cavalry is overpriced, picking up new miniatures, and painting the rusty chain on my competition entry.

Finishing Touches in the Movement Trays
Vlog · March 2, 2026

Finishing Touches in the Movement Trays

Wrapping up the movement tray project with autumn grass tufts, plus first impressions of Pillillage after an introductory game at the LGS.