Stahly
Stahly lives in Craftworld Hamburg, located in the north of Germany. He has been involved with Warhammer since childhood and has painted several armies and countless warbands and kill teams over the decades. When he's not painting miniatures incredibly slowly, he's writing tutorials and testing the latest miniature paints, hobby tools and kits. He founded Tale of Painters to pass on his knowledge and bring inspiration to your hobby.
Showcase: Blood Angels Legionary in MkVI armour
In the turbulent times of the Horus Heresy, the Blood Angels Legion stood as a bastion of courage and integrity amidst the chaos. Today, we present a Blood Angels Legionary, clad in the revered MkVI "Corvus" armour. This "grimdark" paint job portrays a warrior from...
Short review: Dawnbringers Krethusa’s Cronehost
In this review we cover Krethusa's Cronehost, which pairs Krethusa the Croneseer with Sisters of Slaughter and Doomfire Warlocks. This new character model of the Daughters of Khaine has dedicated herself to Morai-heg, and gathers Morathi's outcasts around her. The rules for her new Army...
ToP Tip: Best pink, magenta, and purple paints
Welcome to a new feature on Tale of Painters: Stahly's paint picks. Here, I'll be showcasing my favourite paints for specific colour groups. In this post, I'll be focusing on vibrant pinks, rich magentas, and deep purples, spanning from light to dark shades.
Review: Redgrass RGG360° Definitive Edition: XL Caps Kickstarter
Redgrass Creative has updated their popular RGG360° painting handle with new accessories. In this review, we'll take a look at the new swappable XL caps and pinning cork inserts, which will be realized through a Kickstarter starting in March.
Scale comparison: New Space Marine Scouts
The new Space Marine Scouts from Kill Team: Salvation are now available in a box of their own. In this post, I'll take a closer look at the new models and compare the scale with a variety of old and new Space Marine sculpts, including...
Review: Dark Angels Inner Circle Companions, Deathwing Knights, and Asmodai
Today, we delve into the depths of the Inner Circle as we review the newest additions to the Dark Angels range: the enigmatic Inner Circle Companions, the formidable Deathwing Knights, and the venerable Asmodai, Master of Repentance. Join me as I explore the intricacies of...
Showcase: Striking Scorpion Exarch from Craftworld Ulthwé
Delve into the shadows of the Aeldari warhosts as I unveil the latest addition to my Craftworld Ulthwé collection: a Striking Scorpion Exarch from the brand-new plastic kit. Painted exclusively with Warpaints Fanatic paints from The Army Painter, this model makes a "striking" addition to...
Short review: Legions Imperialis Legiones Astartes & Solar Auxilia Support
With the Stormvault Skirmish Case, Games Workshop is redefining miniature transportation. Instead of traditional foam inserts, they're introducing soft silicone bristles for a secure grip. Is this a brilliant innovation or an overpriced gimmick? We'll find out in our review.
Showcase: Hive Fleet Kraken Tyranid Warriors (inc. tutorial)
The next addition to my Hive Fleet Kraken Splinter Fleet Kill Team is this Heavy Gunner Tyranid Warrior beast, boasting a gruesome long-barreled Venom Cannon. Find out how this model fared in my Kill Team games, and check out more pictures in this post.
ToP Tip: 5 things I learned about Warpaints Fanatic I wish I knew before
Do you think of getting started with Warpaints Fanatic? In this video, I’m going to paint a Striking Scorpion Exarch from start to finish using only Fanatic paints from The Army Painter, and I’ll share all of my findings and issues along the way, so...