Micks Minis!
@micksminis.bsky.social
15mm/28mm contemporary and sci-fi wargaming! Just a little something something to document my progress as I learn the hobby! Comments and critiques welcome! I don't print, sculpt, or sell anything, just trying to learn. he/they
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I primarily get my models, when I can afford to, from Etsy printers. I guess I can see Etsy's logic, but I hope they clarify so that sellers with licenses can still work. LGS doesn't have a lot of my preferred minis and Etsy is cheaper than corpo shops.
I primarily get my models, when I can afford to, from Etsy printers. I guess I can see Etsy's logic, but I hope they clarify so that sellers with licenses can still work. LGS doesn't have a lot of my preferred minis and Etsy is cheaper than corpo shops.
Etsy cracks down on 3D printed products — new rules exclude many 3D printed items from listings
Etsy has a dragon problem.
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June 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/...
I primarily get my models, when I can afford to, from Etsy printers. I guess I can see Etsy's logic, but I hope they clarify so that sellers with licenses can still work. LGS doesn't have a lot of my preferred minis and Etsy is cheaper than corpo shops.
I primarily get my models, when I can afford to, from Etsy printers. I guess I can see Etsy's logic, but I hope they clarify so that sellers with licenses can still work. LGS doesn't have a lot of my preferred minis and Etsy is cheaper than corpo shops.
I have three LGS. Two of them have taken sides on the political turmoil rocking the USA right now and are unpleasant to step foot in, and the third only stocks Warhammer 40k miniatures. Time to figure out 3D printing if I'm to continue contemporary wargaming... #lgs #gaming #28mm #tabletop
April 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I thought for April Fools it'd be fun to do a little joke about making a Bob Semple tank for my Spectre taskforce. Then out of curiosity, I found Miniature Tanks Company actually does sell such a model! Hmmm... #miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
April 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I thought for April Fools it'd be fun to do a little joke about making a Bob Semple tank for my Spectre taskforce. Then out of curiosity, I found Miniature Tanks Company actually does sell such a model! Hmmm... #miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
LTV gets camo net, optics system, AT stash, ECW mod, and crew rucks strapped to railings. Don't worry about the first aid kit; prolly installed by the same mechanic responsible for my FLA catching fire x2 when I was AD. #miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
March 29, 2025 at 4:56 AM
LTV gets camo net, optics system, AT stash, ECW mod, and crew rucks strapped to railings. Don't worry about the first aid kit; prolly installed by the same mechanic responsible for my FLA catching fire x2 when I was AD. #miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
I saw a tutorial while back saying to prime vehicles in red or orange, so that any scratches or missed patches come out as rusty. It's okay, but I find I'm underpainting a lot. #miniature #miniatures #28mm #15mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #hobbymodel #models
March 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I saw a tutorial while back saying to prime vehicles in red or orange, so that any scratches or missed patches come out as rusty. It's okay, but I find I'm underpainting a lot. #miniature #miniatures #28mm #15mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #hobbymodel #models
Absolutely amazed at the quality of these greebles I got off Etsy. So small yet detailed. And I know this is a usual thing for sellers, but the note felt extra kind. Made me smile today, and I needed that. #miniature #miniatures #28mm #15mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
March 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Absolutely amazed at the quality of these greebles I got off Etsy. So small yet detailed. And I know this is a usual thing for sellers, but the note felt extra kind. Made me smile today, and I needed that. #miniature #miniatures #28mm #15mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
Perk of solo play is that I can homebrew all sorts of rules. Particularly, I prefer things like artillery to affect the map. So, now I have crater tokens to throw down! #miniature #miniatures #28mm #15mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #terrain #hobbyterrain #modelterrain
March 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Perk of solo play is that I can homebrew all sorts of rules. Particularly, I prefer things like artillery to affect the map. So, now I have crater tokens to throw down! #miniature #miniatures #28mm #15mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #terrain #hobbyterrain #modelterrain
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April 13th, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Richmond, Virginia, the Toy Lair 4005 W Broad Street
I'll be running a demo of the Genehex Modular Terrain System using my #TTRPG game engine The Shewstone Saga.
Six player spots and plenty of room to observe.
I'll be running a demo of the Genehex Modular Terrain System using my #TTRPG game engine The Shewstone Saga.
Six player spots and plenty of room to observe.
March 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
April 13th, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Richmond, Virginia, the Toy Lair 4005 W Broad Street
I'll be running a demo of the Genehex Modular Terrain System using my #TTRPG game engine The Shewstone Saga.
Six player spots and plenty of room to observe.
I'll be running a demo of the Genehex Modular Terrain System using my #TTRPG game engine The Shewstone Saga.
Six player spots and plenty of room to observe.
Reposted by Micks Minis!
One of the most overlooked elements of miniature Terrain!
I've built a garderobe into the exterior wall of my castle system.
I've built a garderobe into the exterior wall of my castle system.
March 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
One of the most overlooked elements of miniature Terrain!
I've built a garderobe into the exterior wall of my castle system.
I've built a garderobe into the exterior wall of my castle system.
Rest of my PMCS showed up! Yes, they're French military with FAMAS rifles and the VAB 4x4, but I wanted something different than the usual AR-15 vs AK aesthetics. PMCs fascinate me darkly. #miniatures #miniature #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #28mm #spectre #battlespace
March 22, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Rest of my PMCS showed up! Yes, they're French military with FAMAS rifles and the VAB 4x4, but I wanted something different than the usual AR-15 vs AK aesthetics. PMCs fascinate me darkly. #miniatures #miniature #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #28mm #spectre #battlespace
Always need a rusty shack in the woods. And it comes with an outhouse! Which comes with a bench seat! So cute! #miniature #miniatures #miniatureterrain #modelterrain #hobbyterrain #terrainpainting #modelpainting #tabletopterrain #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #28mm #3d
March 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Always need a rusty shack in the woods. And it comes with an outhouse! Which comes with a bench seat! So cute! #miniature #miniatures #miniatureterrain #modelterrain #hobbyterrain #terrainpainting #modelpainting #tabletopterrain #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #28mm #3d
Any advice on trying to smooth out the rippling lines on these prints? I've got plenty of ISO on hand, funny enough, so maybe wiping them down with a hand towel soaked in that would work? #miniatures #miniature #3D #3Dprinting #tabletop #tabletopgaming #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
March 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Any advice on trying to smooth out the rippling lines on these prints? I've got plenty of ISO on hand, funny enough, so maybe wiping them down with a hand towel soaked in that would work? #miniatures #miniature #3D #3Dprinting #tabletop #tabletopgaming #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
Well, the LTV is together finally. Took a lot of curse words and gluing and regluing and cursewords and regluing. Not real impressed with this kit, but she's together. When the weather gets a little warmer, we'll get some primer on her. #miniatures #miniature #wargaming #tabletopwargaming #tabletop
March 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Well, the LTV is together finally. Took a lot of curse words and gluing and regluing and cursewords and regluing. Not real impressed with this kit, but she's together. When the weather gets a little warmer, we'll get some primer on her. #miniatures #miniature #wargaming #tabletopwargaming #tabletop
Y'all, thank you for helping me with this!! The isopropyl alcohol saved Favela Force One and they are ready for touching up and repriming! Lessons learned! #miniatures #miniature #miniaturepainting #modelpainting #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
March 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Y'all, thank you for helping me with this!! The isopropyl alcohol saved Favela Force One and they are ready for touching up and repriming! Lessons learned! #miniatures #miniature #miniaturepainting #modelpainting #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
Going back to school means I get school breaks again. Far past the age of late night Spring Break parties, but I'll still celebrate by putting together this LTV. No instructions came with it, but that'll be part of the fun. #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
March 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Going back to school means I get school breaks again. Far past the age of late night Spring Break parties, but I'll still celebrate by putting together this LTV. No instructions came with it, but that'll be part of the fun. #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #wargaming #modernwargaming
Here a THEMIS rover provides cover for a fireteam of US Rifles. Still needs some touching up, but overall I'm really happy with how it turned out! #miniatures #miniature #miniaturepainting #28mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #spectre #battlespace
March 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Here a THEMIS rover provides cover for a fireteam of US Rifles. Still needs some touching up, but overall I'm really happy with how it turned out! #miniatures #miniature #miniaturepainting #28mm #tabletop #tabletopwargaming #wargaming #modernwargaming #spectre #battlespace
QUESTION: Is it possible to strip primer? I tried a three step spray paint primer that I found on YouTube to make highlighting easier, but uh it appears to have just globbed up on the fellows. #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #miniatures #wargaming
March 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
QUESTION: Is it possible to strip primer? I tried a three step spray paint primer that I found on YouTube to make highlighting easier, but uh it appears to have just globbed up on the fellows. #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #miniatures #wargaming
A scatter set of logs + stump with axe, a wood shed, and an outhouse. Perfect for my upcoming Appalachian DMZ plans! I find that doing an orange contrast over brown wood really makes them pop! #terrain #modelterrain #28mm #tabletop #wargaming #tabletopwargaming #modernwaegaming #scatterterrain
March 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A scatter set of logs + stump with axe, a wood shed, and an outhouse. Perfect for my upcoming Appalachian DMZ plans! I find that doing an orange contrast over brown wood really makes them pop! #terrain #modelterrain #28mm #tabletop #wargaming #tabletopwargaming #modernwaegaming #scatterterrain
Blundered my way through Spectre Miniatures' multicam tutorial, even though I managed to completely bungle the first step and use an entirely different base layer than they do. Decent outcome!
#miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #wargaming #gaming #tabletopgaming #modelpainting
#miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #wargaming #gaming #tabletopgaming #modelpainting
March 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Blundered my way through Spectre Miniatures' multicam tutorial, even though I managed to completely bungle the first step and use an entirely different base layer than they do. Decent outcome!
#miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #wargaming #gaming #tabletopgaming #modelpainting
#miniature #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #tabletopgaming #wargaming #gaming #tabletopgaming #modelpainting
Abandoned taxi for scatter terrain. Primed it with red enamel and painted over with acrylic layers. Even with letting the enamel set 72 hours, the paint took an odd peeling texture. Obvi not the worst result, given the intention. Still odd. #miniatures #terrain #28mm #tabletop #gaming #wargaming
March 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Abandoned taxi for scatter terrain. Primed it with red enamel and painted over with acrylic layers. Even with letting the enamel set 72 hours, the paint took an odd peeling texture. Obvi not the worst result, given the intention. Still odd. #miniatures #terrain #28mm #tabletop #gaming #wargaming
Sadly, Joan Fabrics is closing. Silver lining is that the hobby terrain was 40% off. Go see if your local store is discounting this heavily too! #15mm #28mm #tabletop #modelterrain #wargaming #gaming #miniature
March 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sadly, Joan Fabrics is closing. Silver lining is that the hobby terrain was 40% off. Go see if your local store is discounting this heavily too! #15mm #28mm #tabletop #modelterrain #wargaming #gaming #miniature
A team of mercenaries for Battlespace. Problem with the bases, the paint is beading up to create little pimples? I had mixed some Top Notch and Citadel Colour paints for this. There's no chunks in my palette, so not sure what's causing this.
#miniature #wargaming #modern #tabletop #gaming #3D #28mm
#miniature #wargaming #modern #tabletop #gaming #3D #28mm
March 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A team of mercenaries for Battlespace. Problem with the bases, the paint is beading up to create little pimples? I had mixed some Top Notch and Citadel Colour paints for this. There's no chunks in my palette, so not sure what's causing this.
#miniature #wargaming #modern #tabletop #gaming #3D #28mm
#miniature #wargaming #modern #tabletop #gaming #3D #28mm
Anytime Games Workshop opens their mouths these days...
"We fucked with that thing you love. It sucks now."
- companies who made your favorite stuff
- companies who made your favorite stuff
March 7, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Anytime Games Workshop opens their mouths these days...
An interesting little street gang I got off Etsy. The resin is stiff and they came pretty hairy. That being said, I find the poses are more natural than most. Can definitely make them work. Time for a new faction for my Haywire/Battlespace game! #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #wargaming
March 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
An interesting little street gang I got off Etsy. The resin is stiff and they came pretty hairy. That being said, I find the poses are more natural than most. Can definitely make them work. Time for a new faction for my Haywire/Battlespace game! #miniatures #28mm #tabletop #wargaming