What is miniature wargaming?

Wargaming miniatures are small figurines used in tabletop wargames, such as Warhammer, Star Wars armada, d&d miniatures, Bolt Action, or Flames of War. They are typically made of plastic, resin, or metal and are painted and customized by players normally using acrylic paints to represent the armies or units they control in the game. The best tabletop wargames can be set in multiple different eras representing both medieval battles in Warhammer and space battles with flying ships as in the Star Wars Armada or X-wing games.

Players use the Wargaming miniature to simulate battles on a tabletop and engage in tactical maneuvers against other players, representing each specific unit or character within the game. Their characteristics such as their movement, attack strength, and armor rating, are determined by the game rules and help players make strategic decisions during the game. The size occupied by each of them is directly related to the base they use and determines the space they occupy on the tabletop as well as their line of sight. Each role-playing game uses specific sizes of wargaming bases.

They may come in a variety of scales, from small 6mm miniature models to larger 28mm scale models, and there are many different genres and themes to choose from, such as historical battles, science fiction, or fantasy. Many players enjoy the hobby aspect of mini painting and also customize them with resin bits, static grass flocks, and many other basing materials.

28mm Wargame Miniatures

Miniature wargaming is a tabletop gaming hobby that involves the use of figures, terrain models, and rulebooks to simulate battles or conflicts between opposing armies or factions. Players normally represent individual soldiers, vehicles, and other units, while the terrain models represent the landscape, buildings, and other features of the battlefield.

The game is typically played on a tabletop, with players taking turns to move their d&d figurines, shoot at enemy units, and engage in hand-to-hand combat. The outcome of these actions is determined by dice rolls, with the game rules specifying the probability of success or failure based on various factors such as distance, cover, and weapon accuracy.

Tabletop wargaming can be played in a variety of settings, from historical battles to futuristic science fiction scenarios, and can range in scale from skirmishes with just a few models to epic battles involving hundreds of figures. 

Many players enjoy other hobby aspects such as assembling, customizing, and painting minis with acrylic paints, as well as the social aspect of playing with friends and participating in tournaments and events.

How to paint miniatures for wargames?

Miniature painting is a hobby that involves painting and customizing figures used in tabletop wargames, roleplaying games, or collectible figurine games. Wargame Miniatures painting involves a variety of techniques and skills, including brush control, color mixing, highlighting, and shading.

The first step if you want to paint miniatures for wargames is to prepare the model by removing any mold lines or imperfections, priming it with a base coat, and then applying the base colors. From there, hobby painters use a variety of techniques to bring them to life, including dry brushing, layering, washes, and glazes. These techniques are used to add depth and detail, making it look more realistic and unique.

Painting DnD minis and other Wargame Miniatures is a popular hobby among boardgame players, wargamers, roleplaying game enthusiasts, and collectors, and many individuals enjoy the creative aspect of painting and customizing them. It can also be a relaxing and meditative activity that allows individuals to express their creativity and unwind from the stresses of everyday life.

There are many different model paint sets available at Green Stuff World, and the best set will depend on personal preferences, skill level, and the type of piece that is being painted.

Collectible figures and 28mm wargame miniatures play an important role in the hobby, as they provide professional painters with a wide range of detailed and high-quality models to choose from. 

Collectible figures are often larger and more detailed than the 28mm scale which is normally designed for wargaming, and they offer the opportunity to work with a greater level of detail and to experiment with more advanced painting techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

What is the scale of wargaming miniatures?

Historically, the size of wargaming miniatures was measured in various ways, both in metric units and in the English measurement system. In Europe, the most common was 54 mm, while in the United Kingdom, 2 1/4 inches, is considered to be 1:32 scale. Finally, English manufacturers adopted the metric system to describe their wargame miniatures in order to make them compatible with the rest of the manufacturers, being 28 mm the most popular. 

Currently, depending on the role-playing game, the measurements of miniatures wargaming vary in size. In many of them, the grid has a definite scale. One of the most common is 5 feet, which equates to exactly 1:60 scale. This means that a 28 mm figure represents a 1.68 m (5 ft) being. Another of the most popular scales is 1:72 (6 feet), whose wargaming miniatures are 20-25 mm and is mainly used in historical games. 

In role-playing and tabletop games, the most common figures are 15, 20, 25, 28, 30, 32 and 35 mm. Although for mass combat wargames they can be smaller (2-20 mm). Large figures, 40 mm and 54 mm, were popular years ago and are still used by some players. 

Even smaller scales are used for games of large vehicles such as spaceships. This is the case of Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures: War at Sea.

What are the best tabletop wargames?

The most popular miniatures wargames games may change depending on the trends of the moment. Even so, some of the ones that have remained in the top 10 for a long time are:

• Warhammer 40k: A grim future where humanity fights for survival against techno-barbarians, monstrous aliens, and daemons in a galaxy-wide war.
• Star Wars Legion: Lead iconic troopers and vehicles in large-scale battles from the Star Wars universe, recreating epic clashes between the Rebellion and the Empire.
• Flames of War. Relive massive historical battles! Command tanks, infantry, and artillery in large-scale World War II conflicts, with detailed wargame miniatures recreating epic clashes
• Bloodborne: Victorian hunters stalk grotesque beasts through a twisted gothic city, wielding gothic weaponry and dodging horrifying nightmares.
• Descent 2nd Edition: Take control of spaceships and engage in thrilling dogfights, maneuvering through asteroid fields and blasting your opponents in intense space combat.
• Zombicide: Players work together as survivors, facing overwhelming hordes of the undead in a post-apocalyptic city. Teamwork and clever tactics are key to surviving the onslaught.
• Bolt Action: Reenact historical battles of World War 2 using wargame miniatures, commanding infantry, tanks, and artillery in strategic maneuvers.
• Dungeons & Dragons: Create a character and embark on epic adventures in a fantasy world. Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and complete quests with your friends.
• Kings of War: Lead powerful armies of orcs, elves, goblins, and more in fast-paced battles. Simple rules and balanced armies make it a great choice for new wargamers.
• Pathfinder: Like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder offers a rich fantasy setting for roleplaying adventures. Its extensive character creation options allow for deep customization and strategic gameplay.

Complement these figures with the chameleon paints.