Guides

How To Prepare Resin Models Before Painting
If you want your paint to stick, look clean, and stay durable, prep matters. This guide covers a simple workflow for unpainted resin 3D printed military vehicle miniatures (tanks, IFVs, APCs, artillery, and air defense vehicles). Miniwaves models ship fully washed and fully cured, with supports removed. Most models only need very light cleanup before priming. Tools you’ll want (basic) hobby knife or sprue cutters (for tiny nubs) fine sandpaper or sanding sticks primer (your preference) optional: small files for tight areas You don’t need a full workshop. This is... Read more...
Scale Guide: Picking a Model to Fit Your Application
Scale is the main decision when buying military vehicle miniatures. Miniwaves Scale Models offers multiple scales from 1/48 to 1/144, with each model available as a scale variant. This guide explains: what scale means how to choose a scale that fits your space and style how scale ratios relate to common “mm scale” language What scale means Smaller denominator = larger model (1/48 is bigger than 1/144) Larger denominator = smaller model (1/144 is compact) Pick the scale that matches how you want to use the models: showpiece detail, tabletop... Read more...
Unpainted Resin Miniatures: What To Expect
If you’re used to plastic model kits, unpainted resin miniatures can feel different on the first order. Miniwaves Scale Models makes resin 3D printed military vehicle miniatures designed to be primed and painted by hobbyists. This guide explains what you’ll receive, what’s normal, and how to get the best results. We ship models fully washed and fully cured, with supports removed. Most models only need very light cleanup before primer. What “unpainted resin miniature” means “Unpainted” means your model arrives in its raw resin finish. You control the final look: base... Read more...