The ULTIMATE Guide to Wargaming & Model Making by Reaction Games 2026
Bring your creativity to life with The Complete Guide to Wargaming & Model Making by Reaction Games 2026 (©)
The essential companion for anyone who wants to turn raw materials into miniature worlds.
Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned hobbyist, this guide gives you clear step‑by‑step techniques, expert tips that shortcut years of trial and error, and inspiration to build models you’re genuinely proud of.
From tools and textures to painting, weathering, and display, it’s everything you need to elevate your craft and enjoy the process as much as the finished piece.
Our guide to Tabletop Wargames: Current, New, and Upcoming
Tabletop wargaming continues to thrive in 2025, with both classic franchises and exciting newcomers capturing the imagination of players worldwide. Whether you enjoy large‑scale battles or small skirmishes, there’s something new to explore.
Our Guide to Christmas 2025: New Releases for Wargamers & Miniaturists
The festive season is always a major launch window for tabletop publishers, and Christmas 2025 is no exception. Established franchises are rolling out expansions, while new titles are arriving just in time for gift‑giving. Here’s a breakdown of what’s hitting shelves and pre‑order lists this holiday season.
OUR Guide to Specialist Gaming Mats for Wargamers & Miniaturists
Gaming mats are more than just a surface — they define the battlefield, protect miniatures, and enhance immersion. For wargamers and hobbyists, choosing the right mat involves balancing material durability, print quality, and size compatibility with the systems you play.
our guide to Specialist Gaming Dice for Wargamers & Miniaturists
Dice are the engine of tabletop wargames. From resolving combat to determining initiative, the right dice set enhances both precision and immersion. For hobbyists, choosing dice involves balancing material quality, readability, and theme compatibility with the system being played.
our guide to Specialist Gaming Accessories for Wargamers & Miniaturists
Gaming accessories are the unsung heroes of tabletop play. They protect miniatures, streamline gameplay, and enhance immersion. For wargamers and hobbyists, choosing the right accessories involves balancing durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
Our guide to Specialist Terrain Accessories for Wargamers & Miniaturists
Adding grass, plants, and micro‑detailing elevates a gaming table from functional to immersive. Scenic foliage provides realism, texture, and tactical depth, while also showcasing the painter’s artistry. For wargamers and miniaturists, choosing the right materials involves balancing scale accuracy, adhesion, and durability.
OUR GUIDE TO Miniature Planting & Micro Detailing: Grass, Plants, and Scenic Foliage
Adding grass, plants, and micro‑detailing elevates a gaming table from functional to immersive. Scenic foliage provides realism, texture, and tactical depth, while also showcasing the painter’s artistry. For wargamers and miniaturists, choosing the right materials involves balancing scale accuracy, adhesion, and durability.
OUR GUiDE TO How to Make Miniature Buildings from Scratch
Effect paints allow hobbyists to push realism beyond flat color. By simulating mud, dust, sand, and rust, you can transform miniatures and terrain into battle‑worn, lived‑in pieces. These products are formulated with special pigments, binders, and textures to replicate natural wear and environmental impact.
our guide to Specialist Effect Paints for Miniatures: Mud, Dust, Sand & Rust
Effect paints allow hobbyists to push realism beyond flat color. By simulating mud, dust, sand, and rust, you can transform miniatures and terrain into battle‑worn, lived‑in pieces. These products are formulated with special pigments, binders, and textures to replicate natural wear and environmental impact.
How to Use Different Types of Brushes for Miniature Painting
Brushes are precision tools, each designed for specific techniques. Understanding how to use them correctly ensures smoother workflows, sharper details, and longer brush life.
Core Brush Types & Their Uses
Meet the Team Bringing WWII Strategy to Tabletop Games
Meet the historians and designers behind Reaction Games, and how they craft accurate WWII miniatures and strategy-driven tabletop experiences.
Why Reaction Games Stands Out in WWII Tabletop Wargaming
Discover Reaction Games’ expertly crafted, high-quality WWII miniatures — historically accurate, 3D printed, and ready for your tabletop battles.
How to Use Our Easy-Glide ‘Turret-Turn-Action’
Hidden magnets allows for easy glide turret-turn-action.
Inside Reaction Games: Where History Meets Tabletop Gaming
Discover Reaction Games' high-quality WWII miniatures, featuring magnetised turrets, realistic smoke effects, and precision 3D printing.