Resource list (Bits , Ready Made Bases, Tutorials)

[RedScorpionsGirl]

I decided to start compiling a resource list (Updated 12/01!) starting with some of the resources I use in my commission work. I realized after a bit, that I did a lot of frustrating searching, looking for a particular GW bit (I don't like to purchase the whole box for one single bit, unless it's less expensive to do so), or trying to find someone that made a specific part I needed for a model.I also, from time to time, hit an impasse over what a particular miniature is missing, so I like to go through several sites and just browse, to see if something particular jumps out. I have sooo many different sources I use for inspiration, parts, and resources, and I wanted to share my list in hopes it might inspire some creativity in others :)

Enjoy :)

If you've got someone to add, send me a message. I'll keep updating it periodically, and have incorporated the list into my website as well. Just send me a message with the Name of Person/Store, Website, and any info you'd care to give me. I'll try to work my way through, site by site, order something from them (if I haven't already) and give an objective review of it. I'll also credit anyone at the bottom who sends in ideas that I add to the list.

http://redstickstudio.weebly.com/resources.html

Current Listings of:


GW Bits
Non GW Bits
GW Bits Stores on ebay
Sculptors
Ready Made Bases (Resin and Metal)
Tutorials


If you choose to publish this list elsewhere all I ask is to please credit myself, and/or my website (www.redstickstudio.weebly.com (http://www.redstickstudio.weebly.com)).

Before responding to this post, please read the following:

I am NOT ENDORSING any of the sites I have listed, I am simply taking the time to collect it in one area. Please don't insult or verbally degrade sites that I've started to collect for this ongoing project. Each site has it's own place and reason for being there, as I take the time to research each site and put them into the proper category.

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Legal Disclaimer for the list: References to these websites are for identification and reference purpose only. All rights reserved to their respective owners, and no challenge to their status is intended. If someone who owns any of the above websites wishes me to remove their information, please email me at [email protected], and I will update it immediately.

[zenjah]

Nice. A comprehensive list of that sort would be helpful.

You might want to take a look at some of those links, they aren't working. It looks like "redstickstudio.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/resources/" is stuck to the front of the external URLs when it shouldn't be.

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Nice. A comprehensive list of that sort would be helpful.

You might want to take a look at some of those links, they aren't working. It looks like "redstickstudio.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/resources/" is stuck to the front of the external URLs when it shouldn't be.

Thanks for pointing that out :) links shoudl all work, please do let me know if something doesn't work any longer or someone is no longer in business...things of that nature.

I'll do my best to try and keep this updated and keep adding to it. Anyone who's got info that they'd like me to add, please email me with it! [email protected]

[TheBitzBarn]

Any reason you left The Bitz Barn of the list we have a FAR more comprehensive list of GW bitz than either the Bitz Box or That thing pretending to be Battlewagon Bitz.

Check us out at www.bitzbarn.com


Thanks

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Any reason you left The Bitz Barn of the list we have a FAR more comprehensive list of GW bitz than either the Bitz Box or That thing pretending to be Battlewagon Bitz.

Check us out at www.bitzbarn.com

Thanks


TheBitzBarn,
I haven't ever used your website for bits :) Exclusion on this list is not meant to offend anyone. It is a list that will be ongoing in an attempt to offer as much of a resource as possible.

This list started with what I've used in the past, and wanted to add to it as I got info from others of who they use ( or those that have stores, websites with tutorials, etc)


Thanks for letting me know about your site. I will check it out and add you in the appropriate spot.

[TheBitzBarn]

I was did not mean to sound as if you offended sorry if I did it was not meant like that. It was more of a shut out. Nice idea with the list

Robert

[Crevab]

Black Dagger games on Ebay

Mostly 40k, a few fantasy models
Mostly, non-vehicles.
Cheaper than Battlewagon, and gets to you even faster.

[Tirion]

Article on stripping minis very helpful thanks

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Article on stripping minis very helpful thanks

Already done :) I wrote one a bit ago.

Link to my academy, http://redstickstudio.weebly.com/red-stick-academy.html which currently has the following list of guides/how to's and reviews:

Resource List, compiled by Red Stick Studio. Source for bits sellers (both GW and non), ready made bases, tutorials and more!

- Making a portfolio of your work and MOO

- Painting Yellow, Imperial Fists!

- Stripping....Miniatures

- Building Wood Plank Bases

- Painting Wood Plank Bases

Basing Basics Series
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3

- Forgeworld's Book, Model Master Class, Volume 1

- Priming 101, What's in the Can, Man?

- Working with Brass Etches

- Working with Resin

- Time of Legends, The Sundering Series, The Shadow King, (Black Library 2010)

- P3 Hobby Product Review


Coming Soon
- Review of Games Workshop's Citadel Tanks Book
- Privateer Press Hobby Series Volume 1 Video

[RedScorpionsGirl]

List has been updated with the following information given to me:

GW, and Non GW bits: Bitz Barn : www.bitzbarn.com

Ebay Bit sellers:
Black Dagger Games

Thank you to:

Crevab and Bitz Barn for their imput!

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Sorry for the delay to anyone who has sent me information for this ongoing project. I had to fly up to my father's due to the untimely death of my mom at the beginning of September, to help get affairs wrapped up and finalized. I will be back in to the studio by October 24 and resume my blogging and projects at hand.

If you have any suggestions for additions to the list, feel free to email me at [email protected], and I'll work on adding things to it as soon as I return.

Thanks!

[Lane]

resin bases, conversion bits

http://www.dragonforge.com/

[RedScorpionsGirl]

resin bases, conversion bits

http://www.dragonforge.com/


Thanks Lane, will be added!

[RedScorpionsGirl]

List is currently being updated.

New Categories added as well, Magnetic Base Suppliers, Basing Material Suppliers, and Custom Tokens, Unit Markers, and Ready Made Terrain.

Resources Added to

Non GW Bits

Miniature Sculptors

Ready Made Bases

Magnetic Bases

Basing Materials and Tools

Custom Tokens and Unit Markers, Ready Made Terrain

Link to full resource list: http://redstickstudio.weebly.com/resources.html

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These were from a bit of research I did, trying to recall some of the sources I've utilized before, or looked up for inspiration.

I've got more resources that will be added to it soon, if you have anything you'd like to have me add, please EMAIL it to me at [email protected].

[Brass Scorpion]

resin bases, conversion bits

http://www.dragonforge.com/
Dragonforge has some of the highest quality resin bases out there, with super clean edges and great detail. Another good one is Miicro Art Studio (http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/). And Champ Industries (http://www.champindustries.net/bases.html) makes two different kinds of plastic scenic bases that are inexpensive and easy to use with your plastic model.

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Dragonforge has some of the highest quality resin bases out there, with super clean edges and great detail. Another good one is Miicro Art Studio (http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/). And Champ Industries (http://www.champindustries.net/bases.html) makes two different kinds of plastic scenic bases that are inexpensive and easy to use with your plastic model.

Thank you for the add on. I got MAS ( I've used their bases a lot..lol) But didn't know about Champ Industries. I'll add that one to the next update. I haven't used a good deal of the resources I've been adding, but I'm trying to get a solid compilation of resources we could all use.

Thanks again :)

[Grimnar42]

Shouldnt this get stickied to the top of the forum

[firedancer]

Useful, thanks. Got a couple more for you:

Bitz
http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/
http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/

Done business with both, good folks

Bases
http://www.rakalnar.com/
Not used yet as the bases don't fit my current project, but I will be returning there for future projects.

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Useful, thanks. Got a couple more for you:

Bitz
http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/
http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/

Done business with both, good folks

Bases
http://www.rakalnar.com/
Not used yet as the bases don't fit my current project, but I will be returning there for future projects.

Thank you firedancer. So noted, and will be added into the update I'll be doing today. Credit given to you on the bottom of the post, of course, unless you prefer not!

Thank you to everyone who's sent me messages and information to add to this. I am hoping that I can create a comprehensive list of resources for all. I am going to start working my way through all the retailers and doing a mini review of their products too, if I've already used them. If some of the new ones have something useful, I'm going to try and start ordering a bit here and there to try out their products.

Thanks again!

[RedScorpionsGirl]

Update on the list today! 11/09

Added to:

GW Bits
Ready Made Bases
Custom Tokens and Unit Markers
Basing Materials and Tools

Thanks to firedancer again, as well as all the others who have contributed!

Link:
http://redstickstudio.weebly.com/resources.html

[RedScorpionsGirl]

All Right Folks, I'm Back!!

Resource List updated!!

Sorry for the delay. Took way so longer than I expected to get stuff taken care of...oh and there was the istance of the USB modem that accidently got broken..LOL None the less...It comes!

Updated:
Bases
Bitz (GW)
Basing Materials and Tools

Thanks to firedancer (BOLS) for the suggestions!