Articles & Hobby Guides

Everything we've written about displaying, protecting and enjoying painted miniatures — organised by what you're trying to do. All guides are free, UK-focused and written in our workshop.

Start here: choosing a display

• Miniature Display Stand Buying Guide — the seven things that actually matter, from base sizes to glare.
• Size Guide & Comparison — which WarSplay stand fits your bases and shelves.
• Classic, Hero or XL? — choosing your stand format.
• How Many Miniatures Fit on Each Stand?
• Acrylic Display Cases vs Open Stands — an honest comparison of the two approaches.
• Display Stand vs Riser vs Plinth — what the differences mean for your display.
• DIY vs Buying a Display Stand — the true cost breakdown.

Display setups: cabinets, shelves & small spaces

• Glass Display Cabinets: The UK Buyer's Guide
• Tiered Risers for Glass Cabinets
• Cabinet Choices & Fitting More Models Per Shelf
• Display Stands for Bookcase Shelves
• Wall Shelf Displays Done Properly
• Small Hobby Room Display Ideas
• The Desk Display Setup
• Turning Miniatures into Home Decor

Planning a showcase

• From Foam Tray to Showcase: Planning a Full Army Display
• How to Display a Skirmish Force or Warband
• How to Display Painted Miniatures
• Displaying Large Miniatures (40mm+ Bases)
• Podiums & Plinths: Showcasing a Single Miniature
• Displaying RPG & Board Game Miniatures
• LED Lighting Without Glare
• Photographing Miniatures With a Phone

Care, protection & transport

• The Varnish Guide
• Keeping Open Displays Dust-Free
• Cleaning Dusty Painted Miniatures Safely
• Where NOT to Store Miniatures: Heat, Damp & UV
• How to Magnetise WarSplay
• Magnet Sizes for 25mm–80mm Bases
• The Display-to-Transport System
• Army Cases & Tournament Transport

Hobby life

• Clearing Your Painting Backlog
• Hobby Storage & Organisation
• A Painting Setup in a Flat or Shared Space
• Space-Saving Hobby Desk Organisers
• A Beginner's Guide to Military Wargames

Gift guides

• The No-Jargon Gift Guide — for partners, parents and friends who don't know the hobby.
• Gifts for Him: Tabletop Miniature Gamer Edition
• Gifts for Kids & Teens
• Christmas Gift Ideas 2026
• The Ultimate Wargaming Gift Guide 2026
• Shop: Gifts for Wargamers & Miniature Painters

Help & product info

• Compatibility FAQ
• The WarSplay System: Features & Design
• Shipping, Delivery & Returns
• Wholesale & Stockists

New guides are added regularly — the latest always appear on the blog.