A Small Review of AliExpress Warhammer Builds - Killa Kan and Death Korps of Krieg

This scene features two non-original LEGO-style builds I recently picked up from AliExpress: an Ork Killa Kan and a squad of Death Korps of Krieg.

The Killa Kan looks great at first glance, but the quality is mixed. On a scale from 1 to 10, I’d give it a 6. Some parts simply don’t fit properly, which makes the build a bit frustrating. The design itself is likely taken from a MOC creator, so in cases like this it’s probably better to support the original designer—buy the instructions and source proper parts from places like BrickLink.
The banner on the Killa Kan is custom-made by me, using an image found online, reworked in Photoshop and printed on fabric.

The Death Korps of Krieg, on the other hand, are excellent. The print quality on the minifigures is outstanding, and the details on the lasguns and equipment are surprisingly sharp. They feel solid, well-made, and visually very close to what you’d expect from high-quality custom pieces.

Overall, a mixed experience: questionable build quality on the mech, but truly impressive results on the infantry.

From Pike to Spontoon

The experiments with my 3D printer continue.

After several attempts, I’ve finally figured out how to make small, meaningful modifications to other designers’ files. Not to overwrite their work, but to subtly adapt it to my own vision and needs.

This time the focus was on 18th-century Redcoats.

I found the perfect cartridge boxes unfortunately they are barely visible in this photograph but they truly make a difference in person. Those small elements are what transform a simple minifigure into a believable soldier.

The flag poles originally started as simple pikes. I added a lateral grip support to make them look more practical and structurally convincing. I then reused the same grip modification on a set of lances, which eventually led me to create several spontoons.

So, what exactly is a spontoon?
A spontoon was a type of polearm carried by infantry officers during the 17th and 18th centuries. Unlike common pikes used by rank-and-file soldiers, the spontoon was both a symbol of authority and a practical weapon. It featured a leaf-shaped blade mounted on a wooden shaft and was often used to direct troops in battle formations while still serving as a functional sidearm.

The regimental flags are the result of a collaboration between artificial intelligence and my own hand.

The initial designs were generated with the help of AI, which provided the heraldic base and compositional structure. I then modified and refined them myself adjusting proportions, enhancing specific details, and tailoring the symbols to better fit the character of the regiment.

They were printed on paper rather than fabric. To achieve a convincing double-sided effect, I mirrored the front design and slightly adjusted the transparency before printing. This allowed the ink to subtly show through once folded, creating the illusion of a proper front and reverse without adding unnecessary thickness.

New Knights in the Camp

New banners rise between the medieval tents I built for this field, and with them new allegiances take form beneath the canvas roofs.

These knights are the result of a long process of assembling, printing, modifying and refining. Some helmets and armor elements were 3D printed from purchased STL files and carefully customized to better match the proportions and character of my Playmobil warriors. Each piece was adjusted, tested, and integrated into the final silhouette of the figures.

But the true heart of these new arrivals lies in their heraldry.

Two of the coats of arms are a tribute to the beautiful work of TableKnight. 

One particular shield is an homage to the distinctive heraldry of Knightly_Lady, whose visual identity immediately inspired me to reinterpret it in Playmobil form.

The knights now stand before and behind the tents, as if awaiting inspection before a campaign. The camp is quiet. Standards are raised. Armor catches the light. The moment feels suspended — that calm breath before movement.

New Video Tutorial — How I Create Fabric Parts for LEGO & Playmobil

Today I’m excited to share my first official video tutorial, dedicated to a technique I discovered almost by accident — one that allows me to create fabric caparisons, tabards, cloaks, and banners for LEGO, Playmobil.

Here is the full tutorial on YouTube

All the designs shown in the video:

caparisons, banners, heraldic patterns will be available here so you can try them yourself or use them as a base for your own creations.

Here are all the tools and materials I used in the video.

Some of these links are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you.
It helps support the project and future tutorials.

Tools & Materials:

Heat press (or household iron)

Fabric transfer paper

Large scissors

Small detail scissors

Precision cutter

Silicone sheet (usually included with transfer paper)

Wooden board (to protect the table)

Fabric cloth

Fabric glue

Hole puncher (for creating the neck opening)

If you try this technique, I’d love to see what you make!

Feel free to send pictures, tag me on social media, or share them in the comments — every new creation is another banner raised on our little battlefield of imagination.

Heraldry in Action!

One of the most rewarding aspects of creating LittleCarpetWars is seeing how these resources inspire others to bring their own stories to life. Over the past months, I’ve shared printable heraldry designs simple paper stickers that can be printed on adhesive paper, peeled off, and applied directly onto Playmobil shields.

Recently, Table Knight took these templates and created his own stunning versions. 

The result? Entire companies of knights, each carrying their unique coats of arms, ready to march into battle.

The results speak for themselves

Sir Royce La Davent

Sir Bolryk of Aldercross

Two knights of Ghostgate

Sir Peron Revantelles

Ogre attack at Devil's Tooth

Thank you, Table Knight, for bringing these heraldry designs to life — and for showing the community what’s possible when we share ideas.

A Siege During the French and Indian War

 

This diorama represents a siege scene from the French and Indian War, set in 18th-century North America. I recreated the moment when French colonial troops—recognizable by the flag of the Troupes de la Marine—lay siege to a British fort defended by redcoats and artillery.

I built the French camp using bright tents, barrels, crates, and Playmobil soldiers in action to give a sense of movement and life. One of the key features of this setup is the artillery line: the cannons are working reproductions, and I used small firecrackers instead of gunpowder to simulate firing in a safe but spectacular way.

The British fort in the background was handmade by me using polystyrene and cardboard. It’s so large that I had to remove one of the round towers to make the composition fit—but in the next version, I plan to restore it and include the entire structure.

Even though I’m happy with how the scene turned out, I’m not fully satisfied with the perspective and overall composition. That’s why I’ve decided to rebuild the diorama, improving the layout and camera angles to better convey the scale and intensity of the battle.

This project is a mix of my love for model building, historical storytelling, and a bit of creative pyrotechnics, all aimed at bringing this fascinating but often forgotten conflict to life.

Playmobil Diorama