Blogging for 17 years!

Although it only seems like yesterday, this Blog is today celebrating its 17th anniversary. As a record of my modelling and gaming hobby it has covered many, many different subjects but as regular readers and followers will know it mainly concentrates on scratch building models and painting miniatures.

I have been asked why don't I produce content for YouTube, but I'm just more comfortable with Blogging and writing for magazines.

Thank you for ALL the comments and I look forward to many more years of Dampf's Modelling Page.

Tony

New wire cutter

I picked up this pair of wire cutters from a local charity shop for just £1.00. At this price I thought they were worth taking a chance with.

Back home I tested them on some plastic sprue and found them so much better than my old and trusted Citadel plastic sprue cutter. I now wish I'd bought a second set!

The cutting edges are great for using on plastic kits and with the large 6 inch sprung handles are so comfortable in the hand.

Bought from British heart Foundation, Droitwich.

Tony

The Witches Hovel - Miniature Wargames issue 503

The latest issue of Miniature Wargames (issue 503 March 2025) features this Witches Hovel converted and painted by me. The MDF kit was bought from The Range last year and I had intended to feature it in the October issue, but the model took a little longer than expected to complete.

The MDF Halloween kit was bought for just £4.00 back in August 2024. I thought it would make a great piece of terrain for Burrows & Badgers.

For more information, see the latest issue or pop over to this link.

Tony

GM Magazine from 1990

A recent visit to a second hand book store in Tewkesbury dug up this classic from 1990. At just 50p - I couldn't resist it.

Volume 2 No. 6 from February 1990. The contents are obviously showing their age but it has been fun to read the articles and comments from a magazine now 35 years old. The highlights for me are the old adverts and unbelievable prices plus the haircuts!

A magazine that has been fun to read.

Tony