A massive restock of Vallejo Sprays has just arrived. These are hands down the best sprays on the market. The world wide demand is so high it's hard to keep these in stock. At times they seem to be perpetually on back order. The Vallejo Hobby Paint Sprays are a perfect combination of base coat and highly pigmented color, developed for use on all metal, plastic and resin models and miniatures. A new original and unique AV spray formula leaves a perfect matt and self leveling finish, designed to respect and bring forth even finest details of the models and miniatures. The Vallejo Hob ..read more

THE FUTURE OF MINIATURE PAINTING IS HERE What if the perfect miniature paint DID exist? We know that’s impossible, but that didn’t stop us from trying! Designed to deliver unsurpassed coverage while being incredibly easy-to-use, featuring intense pigmentation, and in a Flexible Color Triad system – Warpaints Fanatic are the new gold standard for miniature paints. CONTROL & COVERAGE Warpaints Fanatic offers unparalleled coverage, intense pigmentation, and smooth application while being incredibly easy to use. Each paint is individually tuned to maximize coverage and ensure a consistent b ..read more

The Learning Wargames: Techniques series started with a strong offering that I enjoyed immensely. It’s now time to see how the second edition Starship Techniques no. 2 – Advanced (AKI-LK-592) in the 3-part (for now, at least) series stacks up against its predecessor. For those that missed the first review Starship Techniques no. 1 Beginner (AKI-LK-590), this series is very much focused on how to model and paint miniatures from the wargaming world–specifically, Warhammer 40,000, for the most part–to different standards and difficulty levels. The first volume covered things like panel lining, m ..read more

It's that time of year again when school projects are on the menu so here is our quick and easy guide to creating a diorama from a couple years back.... First, after your subject has been selected, you must do some research! A little studying will go a long, long way. We here at MTSC know a lot about history and are eager to help. Just give us a call. And after you’ve completed your masterpiece be sure to send us a picture so we can put it on our site!   One easy way to make your diorama is to use a shoe box. As you can see the shoe box method sets up simply and creates a "stage effect ..read more

AK INTERACTIVE ANNOUCES 2ND GENERATION REAL COLORS The new 2G Real Colors is the highest quality acrylic lacquer paint and made from an improved chemical formula over other brands on the market. It sprays smoothly through an airbrush; adheres to the surface and dries perfectly with a soft matt finish. It firmly holds all kinds of weathering products. It may be diluted with AK-Interactive’s specific thinner, or thinners from other manufacturers intended for acrylic lacquer paints (non-vinyl), lacquer thinners, alcohol, or water. The new Real Colors range currently consists of 180 colors ..read more

2024 RELEASES FROM AK INTERACTIVE Last Updated 03april2024 AKI-130017 AK Interactive Modeling Modern Armored Fighting 8x8 Vehicles 176 pages. Soft cover.⤵ This book is entirely dedicated to modern 8x8 vehicles. Here you will find impressive machines used by armies around the world. Together with the STRYKER M1132, B1 CENTAURO and KTO ROSOMAK you will also be able to see a BOXER AMBULANCE, VBCI, VPK-7829 BUMERANG, ZTL-11 and an ASLAV-PC PHASE 3. In each of them you will find different techniques that you can transfer to other models. Each article shows step-by-step the construction, p ..read more

 We are set up and selling at Adepticon 2024. You can't miss us... we are right across from the registration desk in the main lobby. Stop by and say hi and don't forget you can use your preferred customer status at the show ..read more

Well...we here at News From The Front goofed and didn't activate Cory article in January. So with apologies to him here is...  I hope this finds everyone in good health and spirits in the early days of 2024. No doubt, Santa bought you all many new boxes of unpainted models to add to your horde that continues to silently judge the disproportionate relationship between your painting speed and inability to repress late-night impulse buys on eBay (we have all been there, buddy).  I decided to conclude 2023 by implementing a new basing technique floating around my head for a while. As me ..read more

FX has a new ten part series Shōgun, based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. “Lord Yoshii Toranaga” (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village. Check out the The Official Shogun's Viewer’s Guide The Shōgun Viewer’s Guide is an invitation to explore the vast chapters of Shōgun’s gripping narrative and uncover new facets of the history of feudal Japan. Fully immerse yourself in ..read more

The world of tabletop miniature gaming has long been dominated by the iconic 28mm scale figures. These larger miniatures have captured the hearts of hobbyists and gamers alike for decades, me included. However, there's a growing trend in the gaming community that's encouraging enthusiasts to consider making a shift from the familiar 28mm scale to the slightly smaller 15mm scale. In this article, I’ll share my experiences of exploring the reasons why transitioning to 15mm gaming can be a fantastic idea for both painting and playing. Keep in mind, that while I am singing the praises of 15mm in t ..read more