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Back in 2023, we launched the very first set of Texture & Practice Palettes – a simple but powerful toolkit for hobbyists and miniature painters. Since then, these palettes have become a go-to resource for painters looking to test techniques, experiment with color schemes, and refine their skills before committing paint to a miniature or piece of terrain.

Fast forward to early 2025, we released the Vol. 1 Bundle, expanding the range even further. And now – by popular demand – we’re back on Kickstarter with an all-new Vol. 2 Bundle!

Whether you’re just starting out in miniature painting or you’re a seasoned pro, these palettes will help you practice without fear, avoid wasted time, and push your painting skills further.

What Can You Practice?

The palettes cover a huge variety of textures and effects, including:

• Neon signs, plasma glow & OSL
• Mud, lava, rock, wood & concrete
• Fur, scales & carapace
• Corrosion, rust, dust & grime
• Skin tones & facial details
• Weapons, armor & shields
• Screens, consoles, lenses & optics
• Banners, cloth, and flags
• Streaks, stains & weathering
• Camouflage, decals & stencils

…and lots more!

With Vol. 2, we’re introducing brand-new surfaces and designs, giving you even more ways to push your skills further.

Practical and Print-Friendly

Size: Each standard palette is 10x14cm – big enough to be useful, small enough to store easily.

Workspace Ready: Optional holding racks keep everything organized and let your palettes dry properly between sessions.

Easy to Print: STL files are optimized for FDM printing without supports, but they also look fantastic in resin. Most palettes print in under 2 hours on a standard printer.

Commercial Licences

Our palettes are incredibly popular with print shops and merchants – and yes, we’re offering Commercial Licences for this campaign too.

With a licence, you can:

• Sell 3D printed copies of our palettes and terrain
• Get listed on our website as a licensed print partner
• Convert all your previous Saucermen Studios files into commercial use

If you’re a business-minded hobbyist, this is a great way to expand your product offering with designs people already love. Get your commercial licence here.

Join the Campaign

If you’re serious about improving your painting skills – or just want to experiment without the stress of ruining a project – the Texture & Practice Palettes Vol. 1 + 2 Kickstarter is for you.

We’re incredibly excited to bring this next chapter to life, and we’d love to have you on board as a backer.

👉 Follow the campaign here to get notified when we launch!

And if you want early updates, sneak peeks, and hobby tips, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter

After the journey through DarkMyth Dungeon, we’re heading back above ground.

LAUNCHING SOON ON KICKSTARTER – GET NOTIFIED HERE!

We’re excited to finally reveal DarkMyth Village, our newest and most expansive fantasy terrain set yet! It’s been in the works for a long time, and it builds on everything we’ve learned from our past modular designs.

This is a terrain system designed for building entire townships, fortresses, keeps, and quick set-up RPG encounters, with a focus on storytelling, modularity, and ease of use.

A Terrain System That Grows With Your Story

The terrain uses the same push-fit system from our Assault Series, meaning no clips, no hassle, and everything locks into place with ease. Whether you’re crafting a market square, the ruins of a forgotten village, or towering walls for a siege encounter, it all just clicks together.

Walls, junctions, inserts, and platforms all interconnect with vertical stacking options and different wall heights. Everything is designed to encourage creativity from modular rooftops and secret walls to lighting-ready sconces and narrative props.

Designed for Fantasy Adventures

While it plays well with the existing DarkMyth Dungeon, this set stands firmly on its own. Inside the Core Set are over 90 STL files, from structural elements to functional accessories – all scaled for 28–32mm miniatures and built for immersive tabletop play.

You can expect:

• 1″ grid flooring
• Mix-and-match wall lengths and junctions
• Support-free FDM designs (resin-friendly too)
• Peg-and-hole vertical stacking
• Insertable features for lighting and scenery detail

Modular from the Ground Up

DarkMyth Village was created to let you build big or small, vertically or across wide, open spaces. Want narrow alleyways for skirmish encounters? Covered platforms for lookouts? Split-level interiors? It’s all there, and it all fits together cleanly.

Example builds even show the Core Set working hand-in-hand with stretch goals that bring even more variety, including crossover features with other Assault Series sets like Darkhyve Assault and Ship Assault.

Optimised for Print, Built for Play

We’ve tested everything on a range of FDM printers like the Ender 3 and Bambu P1S, but also ensured many pieces work well in resin too. You won’t need supports (for FDM), cleanup is minimal, and for those who like a precise fit—we even provide tight or loose options for different print calibrations.

Find us on Kickstarter!

This marks our 13th Kickstarter and it’s shaping up to be one of our most versatile sets to date. For now, we’ll leave you with these early previews and some painted builds to show what’s possible.

GET NOTIFIED ON LAUNCH!

DarkMyth Village will be launching mid June 2025. Until then, keep an eye out for more reveals, build videos, and behind-the-scenes looks.

Want to test out our system? Grab a sample STL from our Assault Series here:
👉 https://saucermenstudios.com.au/free-stl-files

If you’re a miniature enthusiast, collector, or painter, you probably know the struggle of finding the perfect way to showcase or photograph your prized minis – Now you can display your minis in all their glory! Our new range of Hero-Stand Display Plinths, is a modular system designed to bring your characters to life in captivating displays tailored to your needs. Mix and match sections such as bases, columns, floor inserts and walls to create your perfect display backdrop.

BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE

These 3D-printable plinths are the ultimate solution for creating impressive dioramas and showcasing your miniatures in all their glory. With a wide range of interchangeable walls, columns, bases, and flooring options, the possibilities are endless.

Imagine constructing your own unique display, perfectly sized and shaped to complement your miniatures. The core set includes over 100 modular sections in various diameter sizes, ranging from 60mm to 120mm, with more unlocked through stretch goals. But the customization doesn’t stop there – choose from multiple themes, including several new fantasy options unlocked as stretch goals. We’ve even unlocked round, square and squad sized plinths!

Hundreds of stretch goals unlocked!

All backers will receive 340+ STL files which includes the Core Set and tons of extra bonus sets. See what’s been unlocked below.

Lots more to be unlocked – See them here!

Insert lighting & atmospheric effects

One of the standout features of these plinths is the ability to incorporate lighting and atmospheric effects. The base and columns are hollow, allowing you to place lights or other elements inside, which can then shine through certain flooring options, creating a truly immersive display.

And the best part? These plinths are designed for easy assembly and printing. The components fit together seamlessly without clips, and they can be printed without supports on both FDM and resin printers. While glue isn’t necessary, you can use it for permanent builds if desired.

Photography Backdrops for miniatures

Our Hero-Stand Display Plinths aren’t just for displaying your miniatures—they also double as versatile photography backdrops! With their customizable design and modular construction, these plinths provide the perfect setting for capturing stunning photos of your miniatures in action.

Simply arrange your miniatures on the plinth to create dynamic scenes, then adjust the interchangeable walls, columns, bases, and flooring to suit your desired backdrop. Whether you’re recreating epic battles, crafting immersive dioramas, or showcasing individual characters, our plinths offer endless possibilities for creative photography.

With the option to add lights or other atmospheric effects inside the hollow bases and columns, you can enhance your photos with dramatic lighting and ambiance. Plus, our detailed instructions ensure easy assembly, so you can focus on capturing the perfect shot.

BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE

Miniature display stands

Whether you’re a proud hobbyist, display painter, miniature collector, or simply someone who appreciates the art of dioramas, Hero-Stand Display Plinths offer a truly unique and customizable way to showcase your passion.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your miniature displays to new heights. Follow Saucermen Studios’ projects, subscribe to their newsletter, and explore the commercial license options available for those interested in printing and selling these designs.

Elevate your miniatures and bring them to life with Hero-Stand Display Plinths – the ultimate modular display system for miniature enthusiasts.

Printed examples of the modular display plinths & dioramas

Want a commercial licence for this set?

If you want to print and sell models from this Kickstarter, you need to back the campaign and set-up a Commercial Licence Subscription (paid monthly or annually). This single Commercial Licence also allows you to print and sell ANY Saucermen Studios models you have purchased from us.

Get your Commercial Licence here

In summary – by obtaining a single Commercial Licence, you are permitted to print and sell 3D printed copies of ANY Saucermen Studios models you have purchased from us, including our Kickstarters.  More information here.