The main goal of this project is that people can make miniatures at next to no cost. This consideration overrides any of the following priorities.

Because time is a ressource too, the second priority is to make these models as fast to build as possible. When several models are built in series with mass-production methods, the time spent per unit is shorter than making models one by one.

The third consideration is that the models should be as easy to make as possible, so they can be built by twelve-year olds or after a day at work. Some assemblies are still somewhat delicate to make but within reason.

The last consideration is realism. This comes last because it is not really possible to achieve a high degree of realism given the first three priorities. Nevertheless, there are a lot of details and options provided when realism can be achieved without taking to much time or concentration.

The painting methods reflect these priorities, these models are meant to be painted somewhat broadly and rapidly, with inexpensive brushes and paints.

How models are chosen for the catalog

Round or complex shapes are difficult to make with flat materials such as cardboard. Military vehicles, especially from the two world wars, are easier to make for the modeller and also easier to design for me. This means that certain widely-produced vehicles will appear later in the catalog because they have complex features.

There are "substitute models" but no personal creations in the catalog as of now because it is important that people compare these models with commercial equivalents and decide if they are acceptable to them or not.

The catalog is designed to provide WW2 wargamers with at least one option for each piece of equipment. For instance the GAZ-64 and its variants stand for light all-terrain vehicles, similarly the Pak 36 and infantry guns based on it are starter artillery pieces.

During World War II, captured vehicles and pieces of equipment were often used against their nation of origin. Whenever possible, I choose from these models in order to keep the unit setup somewhat realistic for different armies.

Some vehicles mount weaponry that also existed as a stand-alone weapon, this allows me to release two pieces of equipment in one booklet, as for instance the AMR 35 and the 81 mm mortar in Booklet n°4.

Vehicles that have different versions or were used to make other vehicles are preferred. For instance, the booklets for the Wespe self-propelled artillery and the Marder II tank destroyer are quicker to make when they incorporate images and research made for the Panzer II booklet.

Certain aspects, such as terrain, have been made somewhat hastily in order to include them in the catalog early on. Please keep in mind that at a rate of one booklet every three months, it will take me years to offer a good catalogue.