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Hi folks, I was rather lacking in time and mojo earlier in the year, but about halfway through the big NZ lockdown I got my brushes out and finished a figure, and then moved on to these tiles somewhat at random. Games Workshop sell them as something to use with their recent terrain for Necromunda, which is modular and fits into the tile tops. I wasn't sure I liked it at first, but seeing the built and painted set in my local GW was a great sales tool 😛 The tiles I bought before that though, because I thought they'd be a great photo backdrop for 40K models, and maybe even for the Titanicus (small scale) stuff. They're a very (very!) simple build (open box, take out tiles) so obviously it was all about the painting. I was careful to leave scale cues off two of the tiles so they'd work for both scales, but couldn't resist adding some to the others. I used a bit of everything - Tamiya base colours, Citadel details, oils, enamels, and lots of Contrast paint (like acrylic inks) for glazes and filters. Someone on Instagram asked "what colours did you use" so for a laugh I wrote out all the steps and ended up with 70+ - and that was before I'd finished all the details. I quite fancy getting another set and building some stuff up on them, but first I have the abovementioned modular scenery which I've built but not primed yet. I think it might be quite hard work as there are a lot of very similar pieces, but hopefully I can chip away at it over time. My '90s vintage Van Saar gang are a bit confused about all the changes from the original Necromunda scenery Cheers, Will

Hello Any recommendations for a small-ish high quality "square" to help me cut accurate right angles (e.g. when cutting / scoring small pieces of styrene sheet) - Ideally I would like a "speed square" - something that lines up easily against the site of your cutting board / work surface. - It must have easy to read metric measurement markings. - I need to be accurate to a fraction of a millimeter. Background I need something to help me cut 90 degree angles. I am told a "speed square" is a helpful device as it lets you quickly align with the side of your bench/working surface. It would be helpful if it had measurements on it too. I have one of these but the finish is extremely rough & bumpy absolutely awful. "Swanson NA202 250mm Metric Speed Square" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swanson-NA202-250mm-Metric-Speed-Square-with-Instruction-Book-/181712888336? I have tried sanding it down which has improved it but the markings are so large and deep that it makes everything too inaccurate. So far I cant find any model supply websites i.e. What to buy and where to get it? So far (via alternativesite.net) I have tried: (I rather like the look of this thin beam square, except no markings http://www.micromark.com/thin-beam-square,8426.html) http://www.allcomponents.co.uk ==> no result for squares of any sort http://www.ashfordmodel.co.uk ==> No squares of any sort http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk ==> only "Engineers Squares" but they have no measurement markings on them. http://www.craft-products.com ==> no squares... (But this "Mini Mitre Block" looks interesting if I could work out how to use it! http://www.craft-products.com/pb102-mini-mitre-block- is using a saw more accurate than scoring and snapping styrene?) http://www.eileensemporium.com ==> "engineers squares" & "set squares" but they have no measurement markings on them http://www.ema-models.co.uk ==> only "Engineers Squares" but they have no measurement markings on them. http://www.finescale.org.uk/ ==> no result for squares of any sort http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ ==> seems to be kids stuff only http://www.homebase.co.uk ==> limited. No speed squares. http://www.micromark.com ==> USA based not UK. Everything in inches. http://www.modelshop.co.uk ==> no squares with markings http://www.nairnshire-modelling-supplies.co.uk ==> No squares of any sort http://www.scalelink.co.uk ==> no result for squares of any sort http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk ==> no squares, including no speed squares http://www.wizardmodels.co.uk ==> no result for squares of any sort https://www.wonderlandmodels.com ==> Engineers square with no markings. Hard site to search I have been trying to avoid amazon because there is so much of low quality build, and repetition of the exact same stuff designed for other uses... which I dont want! Likewise eBay with the added problem of quality & legal concerns. Any suggestions/tips for precision, small scale working (esp with styrene/ABS sheet)?

Scribing Templates No scale - Eduard Re-scribing panels that have been damaged by sanding, seamfilling, poor moulding, or as a sin by omission by the manufacturer is a risk we take when we start modelling. Some folks take to the challenge better than others, and have their favourite tools to assist them such as Dymo tape, and a flexible metal rule. How do you get nice crisply scribed lines on small squares, oblongs, circles and ovalised shapes? Scribing templates or superlative skill is the answer, and for those of us without the keen eye and steady hand of a master modeller, Eduard have re-released this handy set of scribing templates in hard-wearing steel. Circles & Ovals (00027) contains two tools, one of which has circular holes from 0.8mm to 6.2mm in diameter, doubled up in case of damage, presumably. The other tools contains rectangles with ovalised ends rather than the advertised ovals, with varying lengths and widths to cover most eventualities. There are particularly useful, as scribing an ovalised panel is virtually impossible with a straight rule. Oblongs & Squares (00028) with six individual templates that covers all manner of square and rectangular sizes with very slightly rounded corners. Each tool is broken down into shapes of the same width, either 3.5mm, 4mm, or 5mm, with two of each Again, very tricky to scribe panels with rounded corners without the aid of templates. Oblongs (00029) is exactly that a whole bunch of rectangles of different lengths grouped together on seven tools of 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm widths, plus the seventh tool, which contains ultra-narrow 0.6mm and 0.8mm widths. Not quite as hard to do, but still tricky to scribe exact sizes without accidental over-runs of the scriber. Conclusion I've been using the original issues of these useful tools, and they have saved me countless instances of frustration over the years. I tend to tape the frets in place while scribing where I can, as it helps keep everything still while you apply pressure. On the larger square shapes, you can comfortably use a scribing tool or needle chucked into a pin-vice, but the smaller ones are best scribed with a needle for accuracy, and because there's little room within the template for a scribing tool. I usually run a cocktail stick around the resulting panel lines to help remove any sharp or rough edges, and find that it gives a more uniform look to your work. Very highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of