Topsy
Topsy (short for Tale of Painters System) is our little skull-shaped servitor mascot. Here at Tale of Painters, he (she? it? they?) looks after all the posts that don't have a specific author from our editorial team. These include, for example, guest posts, announcements, status updates, or summaries.
Showcase: Chaos Space Marines Nocitilith Crown by Silvernome
Hey everyone, Silvernome here back with more Chaos Legion goodness. Today I wanted to share a look at my recently finished Noctilith Crown. I can’t get enough of this latest release of Chaos Space Marine goodness. But as much as I adore the new line-up,...
Showcase: Raven Guard Vanguard Librarian by Rich
Hi readers, it’s Rich back again with a quick post for you. When I first saw the new Shadowspear boxed set I got very excited, not just because I have an army of Primaris Marines but because I was immediately captivated by this model, the...
Showcase: Raven Guard Dark Fury Assault Squad & Primaris Librarian by Rich
Surprise! Did you see that coming? Of course not, because they are Raven Guard, covert warfare specialists… I don’t usually share my Raven Guard on the blog because they are my ‘gaming army’ I paint them cleanly but simply. I do however love the Dark...
Showcase: Blackstone Fortress Rein and Raus by SpaceShrimp
Hi everyone, SpaceShrimp reporting in from the Precipice with…some Rammstein lyrics for you? Ladies, gentlemen, mutants and hybrids, I present to you: Rein and Raus. More after the Mag-lift. How can you not adore these lil’ guys? Charming, mischievous, yet you still know they would completely...
Showcase: World Eaters Red Butchers Contemptor Dreadnought by Silvernome
Hey everyone, Silvernome here back with more Chaos Legion goodness! I’ve always been a fan of the Chaos Legions, but since I mostly play Death Guard and Thousand Sons I never really have had the chance to paint the other Legions without building out a...
Showcase: Blackstone Fortress Dahyak Grekh, Kroot Tracker by SpaceShrimp
Hi folks It’s me Cat aka SpaceShrimp again, reporting in from the Precipice with our first encounter of a hero – a hero for hire no less. More after the Mag-lift. Dahyak Grekh was my first attempt at a hero, and I am pretty happy...
Showcase: Blackstone Fortress Negavolt Cultists by SpaceShrimp
Hi everyone, It is me Cat aka SpaceShrimp with the latest instalment in the Blackstone mini-series. More after the Mag-lift. Ohm – my god, these models where shockingly painful to de-mold line. But I re-fused to give up and somehow managed to not break their...
Showcase: Blackstone Fortress Spindle Drones by SpaceShrimp
Hi everyone, It is me Cat aka SpaceShrimp again, this time reporting in from the Precipice with some alarming reports of previously unknown Xenos. More after the Mag-lift. Introducing your favourite 3 legged Xeno, here is my take on the sinister Spindle Drones from Blackstone...
Showcase: Blackstone Fortress Traitor Guard by SpaceShrimp
Hi everyone, It is me Cat aka SpaceShrimp reporting in from the Precipice with some strange sightings of the local ne’er-do-wells. More after the Mag-lift. When I first learned about Blackstone Fortress, I instantly knew it was a must have. The aesthetic of the box...
Showcase: Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians by Rich
Rich here with my latest additions to my growing Custodes force, I’m really enjoying painting this army, I love the combination of the gold and turquoise. The Allarus Custodians, as if the standard Custodians weren’t large enough! These three are absolutely monstrous infantry miniatures and...
















