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.
WIP: Horus Ascended #2
In this latest update on Horus Ascended, I'm excited to share the progress on this highly detailed model with you here on Tale of Painters. I've recently finished painting the base and the left shoulder pauldron. Here are my thoughts and observations on the process so...
Review: Warcry: Briar and Bone
Join us in this review and unboxing of Warcry: Briar and Bone, as we unbox the contents, from models to the exclusive warband tome, and provide an in-depth review of what this new Warcry expansion has to offer. As the final showdown in the Ravening Ruin...
ToP Tip: The best sea green & petrol paints
In this post, I have put together two palettes, each with four shades from my collection. Two rather muted colours: a cool, muted blue-green, and a blue-grey that leans towards petrol.
Review: Necromunda Hive Secundus
Arm yourself with the finest weaponry, ensure your lumens are fully charged, and enlist the most fearsome Spyre Hunter you can find as you prepare to delve into the terrifying depths of the Underhells. Join me as I review Necromunda: Hive Secundus, exploring the contents...
Showcase: Soulblight Gravelords Vargskyr (inc. painting guides)
To bolster my Soulblight Gravelords warband for Warcry, I've enlisted some bestial support in the form of a Vargskyr. This iconic model is one of my favourites from Warhammer Quest: Cursed City, and it pairs wonderfully with my Fell Bats. In this post, I'll share...
ToP Tip: Top 10 Pro Acryl paints
I tested all 126 colours in the Pro Acryl range, including the brand-new Signature Series sets from Flameon Miniatures and Louise from Rogue Hobbies. In this video, I reveal what I think are the must-haves and explain why Bold Titanium White didn't make the cut....
ToP Tip: 3 quick guides for painting Gallowdark Space Hulk terrain
In this ToP Tip series, I'm sharing some of my favourite paint recipes. Find out how I painted the dingy red of my Gallowdark Space Hulk corridors with these three visual painting guides.
Review: Skaventide Part 2 – AoS 4th Edition Core Book, Spearhead, Fire & Jade
In part 2 of our Skaventide review, we take a look at the new Core Book and the Fire & Jade expansion book. We examine the structure of the rules for the 4th Edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar for accessibility. From a casual player's...
Showcase: Sisters of Battle Tariana Palos (inc. tutorial)
n my showcase post today, I'm presenting my version of Sister Tariana Palos. Painted in the golden armour of The Order of the Golden Light, she is one of my favourite models from the Adepta Sororitas range. Click here for more pictures, a 360-degree view,...
Review: Skaventide Part 1 – The Models
Skaventide is finally here, heralding the looming Vermindoom that will shape the narrative of the 4th Edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. In this review, we're unboxing what might be the "most complete" launch box of all time and taking a closer look at the...