The Screaming Alpha

And We’re Back…

John Price — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:21:29 +0000

Things have been awfully quiet around here for the last few weeks, but that ends here and now... No related posts.

Review: Zombie Hospital Staff by Recreational Conflict

John Price — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:57:00 +0000

A quartet of zombified doctors and nurses have shambled their way onto the Alpha's workbench from new MZD addition Recreational Conflict. Read the review to see how they stack up. Related posts:

Review: Zombie Horde by Wargames Factory It's great fun to be able to play with immense...
Review: Zombie Dog Handler by Reaper Miniatures Is a zombie dog still his zombie master's best friend?...
Review: Zombie Mob 002 by Studio Miniatures Master zombie makers Studio Miniatures are back with another set...

Confessions Of An Idiot Photographer

John Price — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:54:47 +0000

Sometimes the simplest problems can be the toughest ones to solve. I hope the tale of my epic struggles to resolve a thorny photographic issue can help others from making the same stupid mistakes. Related posts:

Custom White Balance Do your photos always end up with a strange off-color...

Through a Lens, Darkly

John Price — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:54:23 +0000

There were supposed to be a lot more pictures in The Screaming Alpha's coverage of Gen Con, but the photographer who agreed to shoot them didn't quite live up to expectations... No related posts.

Review: JB Kwik Epoxy

John Price — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:51:07 +0000

We've all run into tough modeling jobs that require a really strong bond to keep two troublesome components together. When I find myself in such a spot, JB Kwik is the stuff I reach for. Related posts:

Review: Niban High School Girls by Left Hand Miniatures They're cute, they're Japanese, and they have katanas and AK47s!...
Video Interview with Cary Parris of Dark Age Games Dark Age's line developer gives us an overview of the...

Caring For Your Brushes With Masters Brush Cleaner

John Price — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:46:48 +0000

You've finally splurged and bought yourself some of those terrific artist-grade brushes. Good for you. Now it's time to learn how to care for and protect your new tools so you can get years of enjoyment and service from them. Related posts:

Review: Winsor & Newton Series 7 Brushes There are a lot of brushes in the miniatures painting...
Brush Shoot Out Guest columnist and professional artist Mike Crowell breaks down the...

You Win, Twitter!

John Price — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:03:39 +0000

Your Humble Editor succumbs to the inevitable and finally sets up a Twitter account for The Screaming Alpha. Will the new platform drive more traffic to the site or is this all just a total boondoggle? Does anyone even use the word "boondoggle" anymore? Only time will tell... No related posts.

Brush Shoot Out

John Price — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:12:11 +0000

Guest columnist and professional artist Mike Crowell breaks down the anatomy of a paintbrush and gives tips on how to find your own personal "best" brush. Related posts:

Caring For Your Brushes With Masters Brush Cleaner You've finally splurged and bought yourself some of those terrific...
Review: Winsor & Newton Series 7 Brushes There are a lot of brushes in the miniatures painting...

Cheap RPG Minis Are A Snap With Clix

John Price — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:24:13 +0000

Guest columnist Kevin McClain shares his technique for converting low-cost Clix minis to bemore useful for mainstream RPGs. Related posts:

Building Cheap Tree Terrain Guest columnist Hyun shows off a clever method of creating...
Cheap and Easy Display Cases No miniatures hobbyist ever has enough display space. Guest columnist...
Video Preview: Monsterpocalypse Series Four Minis from Gen Con 2009 A closeip video minis from Privateer Press' Monsterpocalypse Series Four,...

Review: Lady Justice and the Death Marshals Crew by Wyrd Miniatures

John Price — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:47:18 +0000

At long last we unleash our super-sized review of Lady Justice and her Death Marshals for Wyrd Miniatures hot new Malifaux game. You gonna click that mouse or just stand there whistlin' Dixie? Related posts:

First Look at Malifaux by Wyrd Miniatures Wyrd Miniatures has unveiled their long-awaited Malifaux game to an...
Review: Niban High School Girls by Left Hand Miniatures They're cute, they're Japanese, and they have katanas and AK47s!...
Review: El Diablo, Pro Wrestler by Reaper Miniatures Want some? Come get some! Masked luchador El Diablo leaps...