Month: August 2025

Colonial Skirmish Rules

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The Tyneside Wargames Club offers their free wargames rules for Colonial skirmishes.

Full Metal Potato Jacket Rules

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Full Metal Potato Jacket is a set of free wargames rules small unit actions in Vietnam.

How To Make A DIY Wet Palette

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A wet palette is a game-changing tool for miniature painting, especially when working with acrylics. It’s designed to keep your paints moist and workable for extended periods—hours, days, or even weeks—by using a moisture-retaining system that typically includes:

  • A sealed container
  • A layer of absorbent sponge
  • A sheet of semi-permeable paper on top

This setup allows water from the sponge to slowly pass through the paper, keeping the paint hydrated without diluting it too much. That means smoother blending, less paint waste, and more time to finesse your colors and details.

Here are some good instructions for making a wet palette.