Ultracryl review: ultra pigmented, ultra coverage, ultra disappointing?
I’ve tested the complete Ultracryl paint range – the Kickstarter sensation from Germany. Premium acrylic paint with maximum pigmentation and the finest raw materials money can buy. What could possibly go wrong? Well… this is without a doubt the most difficult review I’ve ever had to make. Read on to find out why.
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 been living under a rock, you’ll know that Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition goes up for pre-order this weekend.
Our top 5 Blood Angels army showcases & tutorials
We’re kicking off our Road to Armageddon with a curated selection of the best Blood Angels posts from over 15 years of Tale of Painters. Let’s bridge the wait until the 11th Edition launch with our inspiring Blood Angels army and model showcases and painting guides. And if you love 2nd Edition style Blood Angels in bright orange-red armour, this is a must-read anyway.
Ranking every 40k starter set (plus our thoughts on Armageddon)
We’re going on a journey through time, ranking every 40k starter and launch set! With pre-orders for Armageddon just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect moment to pause and look back at everything that came before. We’ll tell you where we think Armageddon stands compared to all the previous 40k starter and launch sets, share our favourite starter sets from nearly 40 years of Warhammer, and show you our collections of lovingly painted starter set miniatures.
Starcraft TMG Starter Set Founder’s Edition review: better value than Armageddon?
Terrans versus Zerg: one of gaming’s most iconic rivalries finally comes to the tabletop, and it arrives in style. The Starcraft Tabletop Miniatures Game Founders Edition is a massive two-player starter set packed with coloured multipart plastic miniatures, a fabric gaming mat, terrain, and everything you need to wage war across the Koprulu Sector straight out of the box. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail, have high-res sprue images for both factions below, and put the models side by side with Warhammer 40k miniatures for a scale comparison. Read on for our full unboxing and review.
In memory of John Blanche
It is with great sadness that we share the news of John Blanche’s passing in early June 2026 at the age of 77. The hobby world has lost one of its true visionaries, and the Warhammer universe will forever bear the imprint of his extraordinary vision. This is our homage to John’s extraordinary talent and career.
The best of Tale of Painters: May 2026
May was another busy month on Tale of Painters: Vostroyans, GUNPLA, Nighthaunt, Dunk’s visit to the MPO 2026 in Bristol, and of course plenty of reviews: all the new Cities of Sigmar models incl. a deep dive into the Cogfort kit, the new Legiones Astartes Falchion, Kill Team: Terror on Devlan, and a stack of paint reviews. Stahly took a close look at the new Pro Acryl 1-Step paints and the Ionic inks, among others. Catch up on everything you missed this month.
Can Mindworks artist acrylic paints really win you a Golden Demon? All sets reviewed
I’ve tested all the Mindworks Heavy Body Acrylic paint sets. Marco Frisoni claims he won a Golden Demon thanks to these paints… but can that really be true? Are they genuinely that good, or is it just clickbait? Heavy body artist acrylics are a completely different animal from your usual hobby paints, and knowing when to use them makes all the difference. So in this review, I’ll walk you through their strengths and shortcomings.
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