Argent Modus Magazine
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Gary Haines

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Orc’s Nest – a place to inspire the imagination 

Many of you who read this if your visiting London will head to Forbidden Planet in Shaftesbury Avenue to immerse yourself in fantasy and science fiction. I however suggest that if your a modeller and/or gamer you should also explore further, head down the road towards Tottenham Court Road and just beyond FOPP emerging from […]

By Gary Haines · 10 Apr 2025
3D-printing

King of Bits: Its all in the detail

The smallest detail can make all the difference in the basing of a figure or in a diorama. The detailed colour scheme can tell one story and a descriptive base can add to this. But where would you obtain that humanoid skull with horns or large dinosaur skull you so desperately need? The answer is […]

By Gary Haines · 16 Feb 2025
3D-printing

Admiral Apocalypse: Making your miniatures stand out

One of the key aspects of miniature painting which is often forgotten is the story that can be told via a well designed base. A well designed base can make that miniature pop.   One designer which specialises in the design of bases is Admiral Apocalypse. As well as bases in the science fiction and […]

By Gary Haines · 4 Feb 2025
3D-printing

The minis and design concepts of Kurpa Miniatures

An interview with Anthony, designer and owner of Kurpa Miniatures Coffee and Resin and D&D Kurpa Miniatures is relatively new, it was started in 2021 by Anthony who is the sculptor and creator of Kurpa Miniatures. It is as Anthony says ‘a one-man band operation fuelled by coffee and resin.’  Models from the Andes I […]

By Gary Haines · 29 Jan 2025
Wargaming

Horror from Beyond: Checkpoint Miniatures

Checkpoint Miniatures design ethos is a simple one as Mark from Checkpoint says we ‚try to make figures which can be picked up and played in any game you have on hand.‘  Their aim is to produce miniatures for gamers, figures painters and collectors. And this they certainly achieve.  The 28mm range are spin cast […]

By Gary Haines · 26 Jan 2025
3D-printing

Clay Beast Creations: Beware the Giganodon Prime

Clay Beast Creations have over 500 models available to purchase via Myminifactory. They are full of design, and character, ‚ Rune Toggs‘ are a good case in point. Trogg Squad by ClayBeastCreation Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Jérémy Mathecowitsch (@claybeastcreation) This is a reflection of the owner and designer, Jérémy.  Jérémy […]

By Gary Haines · 18 Jan 2025
3D-printing

Fireball Figurines

Welcome adventurers! These words are a suitable way to launch Argent Modus Magazine the magazine for you, to highlight the creative talent and stories that make up the world of this wonderful hobby and passion we all share. From figures to bases, paints to brushes, stories to books, conventions to cos-play we hope to share […]

By Gary Haines · 18 Jan 2025