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Need Help Choosing the Right Basing Materials? When hobbyists talk about creating an impressive Warhammer army, conversations usually revolve around paint schemes, conversions or the latest miniatures. Yet one of the most overlooked aspects of the hobby is also one of the most important—basing. A well-finished base transforms a painted miniature into a believable character standing on a living battlefield. Whether you're fighting across the ash wastes of Armageddon, the froze

What Does Magnetising a Warhammer Miniature Mean? If you've ever wished you could swap weapons, change loadouts, or transport your Warhammer army more safely, magnetising your miniatures is one of the most useful hobby skills you can learn. Whether you're building your first Warhammer 40,000 army, expanding an Age of Sigmar force, or simply looking to future-proof your collection, magnetising allows you to customise your models without permanently gluing every option in place

If you’ve ever popped into our Latchingdon shop at Unit 12a Mayfair Industrial Estate, you’ve likely seen them: our purpose-built, tournament-prepared competitive gaming tables. Maybe you’ve even rolled some dice across them during a weekend Warhammer 40k match or a casual gaming session with mates. But have you ever wondered what goes into creating a professional, modular wargaming table from scratch? At Megathorium Models, we believe the hobby is more than just a game—it’s

What's currently sitting on your hobby desk? Drop by the shop this week, grab a coffee, and show us what you're working on! We’ve all been there. You open a brand-new box of miniatures, carefully snip them off the sprues, glue them together, and stand back to admire your handiwork. They look incredible. But then, reality sets in. You look at the massive pile of faceless grey plastic staring back at you, look at your blank palette, and a sudden wave of hobby paralysis takes ov

By the Megathorium Team | Expert Guides | Reading Time: 3mins The Philosophy of the "Used" Machine In the world of scale modeling, a "clean build" is often just the beginning. To truly tell a story, a modeler must become a historian and a physicist. Real-world vehicles are subject to oxidation, UV bleaching, kinetic impact, and environmental staining. At Megathorium Models, we believe weathering isn't about making a model look "dirty"—it’s about simulating the life cycle