Frothers United, UK has this page which compares various lines of miniature wargaming pirate figures.
No Limits Science Fiction Rules
No Limits is a set of free wargames rules for tabletop battles in science fiction universes. Any miniatures from any game can be used.
Using A Wet Palette
Two good videos on using a wet palette for painting.
Ares Magazine #14 – The Omega War
Issue 14 of Ares Magazine featured a game called The Omega War, a two player game of strategic warfare for control of North America in the 25th century. Issue 14 came out in the spring of 1983.
Painting Flesh On Miniatures
I have long had trouble getting large swashes of flesh to look right. This video is helpful.