Wargaming on a budget

I know we all think the hobby is expensive. In truth it isn't as expensive as playing soccer for example. As a single miniature gives you hours of pleasure painting and converting it and later, while you play with it. But for all those people who haven't have very much money to spend, here are some articles that cut a bit of the cost of some expensive models. Black orcs and boar boyz A guide to make large units of black orcs and boar boyz for almost half the cost. No modelling required. Savage orcs Converting the normal orc regiment box to savage orcs using Green stuff. Cheap Goblins Getting more goblins out of a regiment box. Empire Mortar Take the spare parts from the Empire canon and create the Mortar using only some wood and cardboard.

Conversion articles

Converting a miniature A simple guide to conversions. using millput and other modeling putty Some tips on using milliput to convert miniatures. Converting an Orc Big Boss on Boar An advanced conversion of an Orc Big Boss on a Boar with the Pig Stikka. Making a dagger Constructing a dagger from plasticard (no green stuff required). Making a shield Constructing a shield from wood (no green stuff required).

Terrain Ideas, + construction tips.

Terrain ideas - 1 (general ideas and tips) Some ideas for you to try out. Simple ruined buildings The construction of a ruined building, entirely from cardboard. A more complex ruined buildings Constructing a more advanced ruined building using cardboard and balsa wood. Making Trees Making trees using railroad foliage, wire and tape.