Dunk

Dunk has been painting miniatures since 1989, driven by his love of storytelling and narrative. Although an army painter at heart, he has painted a wide variety of models and scenery over the years, including Kill Teams and D&D figures. When he's not painting, he's enjoying sci-fi with his cat, Starbuck, and drawing inspiration from the Black Library. With years of experience, Dunk is excited to share his knowledge and passion for narrative-driven projects with you.

Shot of a hobby desk with ten painted Warhammer Fantasy / Old World Dwarf Warriors

Fantasy - The Old World, Showcases

New Beginnings in an Old World: Dunk’s new Dwarfs army

Start of July already? WHAT? Where does that time keep going? I know I’m getting old as I say this probably once a week, at least to Garfy and Stahly. I wanted to take a moment to cast your memory back to my article on...

Cinematic edit of an Ork Kommando Bomb Squid, Nob, and Distraction Grot, on an atmospheric yellow background

40k, Editorials, Showcases

Ork Kommandos, nostalgia, and the dawn of 11th: a retrospective

As the saying goes, "time waits for no man"– or Ork, for that matter. Looking back on my time as a contributor to Tale of Painters, it's hard to believe my first post was nearly two years ago, back in October 2024. And unless you've...

Snapshots of the entries from the MPO 2026 Painting Masters category

Event Reports

Cult of Paint MPO 2026 report: the hobby event done right

Hi folks, I wanted to share my experience of attending the Cult of Paint Miniature Painting Open 2026 as a non-entrant. Right from the off, the standard of painting and sheer creativity on display was astonishing. You'll find fantastic photos on the artists' accounts and...

Cinematic edit of a close-up of a kitbashed Cadian Shock Troops scout tank, manned with multiple crew members and a commander with a power sword sizzling with energy

40k, Painting Guides, Showcases

Showcase: Cadian mobile command tank & Rough Rider Dirt Bike kitbashes

I was super excited to see the releases of the new guard vehicles. I am particularly keen to get hold of the Hippogriff AFV and Centaur RSV vehicles. I have worked hard over the past few years to grow my Cadian Astra Militarum force and paint...

Cinematic edit of Marneus Calgar in the Armour of Antilochus model, painted by Dunk, engulfed by fire, firing his bolters

40k, Painting Guides, Showcases

Showcase: Marneus Calgar & Victrix Guard (inc. painting guide)

Hi everyone, I’ve just finished work on the mighty Marneus Calgar and his stalwart Victrix Guard and in this post, I’d like to explain to you the approach and the paints used to paint my Ultramarines.

A painted Ultramarine Victrix Guard model with an orange arrow pointing towards a Seraphon Oldblood model, dark background

ToP Tips

ToP Tip: How to keep painting when motivation disappears into the Warp

I’ve been painting my Ultramarines for over six months. Blue armour, gold trim, blends, highlights, battle damage… repeat. It’s been rewarding, but somewhere around the twentieth model I hit that familiar wall. The “I know I should paint, but I absolutely cannot face it” wall. We all know it. It’s tougher...

Close-up of a battle between a Chaos Decimater Daemon Engine and a Space Wolves Contemptor Dreadnought firing his lascannons, dramatic red sky

40k, Showcases

Showcase: Decimator Daemon Engine & Space Wolves Contemptor

Hi folks, I’m back again with some cool models for your viewing pleasure. I’ve always enjoyed the Warhammer 40k Forge World kits, and sadly, with the way things are today, these more specialist and complex kits are far less common and seldom seen on the...

Digital composing of a close-up of a Marneus Calgar in Gravis armour model, with crackling blue energy on his power fist, a large 500 in the dark space background

Editorials

Editorial: 500 Worlds (and the real value of campaign supplements)

Who else is excited for the new 500 Worlds story arc? The hype train left the station for me the moment it was announced. Having started painting my Ultras force last year, this release has landed at the perfect time. For once, I’ve actually lucked...

Collage of multiple Warhammer miniatures painted by Dunk in little square tiles, amongst them Ultramarines, Cadians, and Seraphon

Best ofs, Editorials, Showcases

Best of: Dunk’s recap of 2025 and hobby resolutions for 2026

As the year comes to an end, it’s nice to look back and reflect on the progress made. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on the hobby here on Tale of Painters, along with the models I’ve completed throughout the year. Before I go any...

Cinematic shot of a red Scorpion Grav Tank from Crafworld Saim-Hann, floating over a green planetscape lit by a green sun

40k, Showcases

Showcase: Aeldari Saim-Hann Scorpion & Hornet Grav Tanks

Hi everyone, today, I'd like to share a few thoughts and musings on gaming in general together with some old Forgeworld Aeldari kits the Scorpion Grav Tank and Hornet I painted a while back.

Dunk

New Beginnings in an Old World: Dunk’s new Dwarfs army

Ork Kommandos, nostalgia, and the dawn of 11th: a retrospective

Cult of Paint MPO 2026 report: the hobby event done right

Showcase: Cadian mobile command tank & Rough Rider Dirt Bike kitbashes

Showcase: Marneus Calgar & Victrix Guard (inc. painting guide)

ToP Tip: How to keep painting when motivation disappears into the Warp

Showcase: Decimator Daemon Engine & Space Wolves Contemptor

Editorial: 500 Worlds (and the real value of campaign supplements)

Best of: Dunk’s recap of 2025 and hobby resolutions for 2026

Showcase: Aeldari Saim-Hann Scorpion & Hornet Grav Tanks

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