Warhammer on a Budget: Poorhammer Community's DIY Ingenuity
Warhammer enthusiasts on a budget are finding creative ways to build their armies. The 'Poorhammer' community is dedicated to DIY ingenuity, using recycled materials and cheap alternatives to create impressive miniatures. Games Workshop, the company behind Warhammer, encourages this hobbyist spirit.
Jody Macgregor, a writer known for covering videogames and music, started the Hipsterhammer blog in 2012. The blog offered budget-friendly tips, including substituting cheaper miniatures from other manufacturers. The community has since expanded, with members sharing their own innovative ideas.
One notable creation is an Ork submarine made from cardboard and rubbish, with a Pringles can as a significant part of its structure. This DIY approach allows hobbyists to create unique pieces at a fraction of the official cost. Other materials like packing styrofoam and spare sprues can also be used to create terrain cheaply.
The Poorhammer community draws inspiration from older methods, such as a cardboard Baneblade tank template from White Dwarf magazine and a grav tank made from an old deodorant stick. By exploring third-party retailers, mail-order discounters, and secondhand stores, the cost of starting a Warhammer army can be significantly lower than official prices.
The Poorhammer community continues to grow, proving that you don't need deep pockets to enjoy Warhammer. By embracing DIY ingenuity and creative recycling, hobbyists are building impressive armies and terrain at a fraction of the official cost. Games Workshop's encouragement of the hobbyist spirit ensures that this trend continues.
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