Review: Mr. Mark Setter & Softer NEO – better than Microsol?
Today we’ll review Mr. Mark Setter and Softer NEO from Japanese scale modelling brand Mr. Hobby, a two-product solution for perfectly conformed decals with a “painted on” look. Can these products affix a chapter icon to a curved shoulder pad with no wrinkles or bubbles? And how will they compare to Microsol from Microscale? Find out more in this review.
Showcase: Sylvaneth Ylthari’s Guardians (incl. paint recipes)
Last week I posted a new scenic picture of my Ylthari’s Guardians warband on Instagram, and a few people asked me for a painting guide, so here it is! Learn about all the paint recipes I used in this post.
Showcase: Forge World Metalica Sicarian Infiltrator Princeps
Today I got another model from my Adeptus Mechanicus Kill Team for you: a Sicarian Infiltrator Princeps clad in the bone-white and red robes of Forge World Metalica, armed with taser goad and flechette pistol. Check out all the pictures in this post.
ToP Tip: How to store and protect your Underworlds cards in style
Protecting miniatures is one thing, protecting cards another. No matter if you just started your journey into Warhammer Underworlds with the new starter set or are a grizzled explorer of the Shattered City and Beastgrave, you want to keep your growing card collection in pristine condition. In this post I will tell you how.
Showcase: Silver Skulls Primaris Reiver Squad
Two years ago I painted a Silver Skulls Primaris Kill Team, and now I thought I’d like to go the next step and work towards a 500 pts Combat Patrol army. For this, I painted two more models so I could make a codex legal unit of five Reivers. Check out more pictures after the jump.
Review: Zombicide 2nd Edition Paint Set by The Army Painter
The Army Painter is about to release a new Zombicide branded starter paint set, including no less than 20 acrylic Warpaints with an interesting selection of metallics, muted browns and beiges, three different washes, and two blood effect paints. In this review, we’ll find out if this set makes a good purchase to expand your paint collection – even if you’re not interested in Zombicide.
Tutorial: How to paint a cinematic muzzle-flash effect
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to paint muzzle-flash effect pieces in a bright, cinematic way. Find out more in this post.
Showcase: #marchformacragge 2nd Edition 40k starter set Ultramarine (incl. paint recipes)
Today I present my entry for this years March for Macragge hobby event, a “statue” Marine model from the 2nd Edition Starter Set of Warhammer 40.000, painted to emulate the ‘Eavy Metal style back then. It’s actually the first model I painted when I started the hobby over 20 years ago! Check out more pictures on a glorious light blue gradient in this post.
Review: Bolter muzzle-flashes by Tablehammer
Want to add cinematic effects to your miniatures? Check out the 3D-printed muzzle-flashes by Tablehammer.com, an upstarting 3D printing company based in Germany. Find out more after the jump.
Tutorial: How to paint an “inverted” super hot plasma glow
Today I’ll show you how to paint an “inverted” plasma glow with a super hot plasma core in the centre of the weapon. Suitable for all sorts of plasma weapons, plasma guns, pistols, calivers, and more. Find out more in this tutorial.
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