Top 5: Our best Ultramarines posts
Last weekend, the Ultramarines were graced with a selection of new models, and they will continue to play a key role in the 500 Worlds campaign going forward. Today, we present to you our top 5 Ultramarines posts. Everything is included, from inspiring miniature showcases to tutorials and reviews, because Ultramarines have always been extremely popular within the Tale of Painters crew.
Review: Kill Team: Dead Silence
The new Kill Team: Dead Silence box features two brand-new teams: the Space Wolves Wolf Scouts and the redesigned XV26 Stealth Battlesuits for the T’au. A piece of terrain is missing this time – shrinkflation or not? We’ll find out in this review, complete with high-res sprue images and a look at all possible build options.
Showcase: The Gundam Base Limited RX-78-2 Gundam SD Cross Silhouette
A first on Tale of Painters! After the Ultramarines release kicked off the blue weeks here on the blog, I thought I’d share my very first Gundam: the RX-78-2 SD Cross Silhouette in the limited blue monochrome colour scheme, exclusive to The Gundam Base stores. In this post, I’ll talk about my experience with this kit compared to Warhammer model kits.
Best of: Tale of Painters October 2025
Welcome to October’s recap! This was a very review-heavy month, with unboxings of lots of new Space Marines, Ultramarines and Helsmiths of Hashut models, and the newest paint reviews. We also had a free step-by-step tutorials for the Zharrdron of Muspelzhaar, and much more.
First impression: Mini Colour by Artis Opus & Cult of Paint
Another month, another miniature paint Kickstarter… but this time it’s a true passion project from Artis Opus and Cult of Paint. Mini Colour promises to be the “paint for everyone”, and the Kickstarter has already surpassed the £200,000 mark. I’ve tested the prototypes and will tell you whether it’s worth jumping on board or not.
Review: Dark Arts paint set by Two Thin Coats
The fourth wave of Duncan Rhode’s Two Thin Coats paints brings 30 new colours – but this time, everything’s gone grimdark. Dark Arts is the name of the new expansion, and it does quite a few things differently from the regular Two Thin Coats paints. In this video review, I’ll be testing the new acrylics, metallics, and inks, explaining the differences and similarities, and comparing them with The Army Painter’s equally grimdark John Blanche Masterclass paints.
Showcase: Ultramarines Terminator Squad
The Terminator Squad. The indomitable veterans of the Ultramarines, clad in ancient Tactical Dreadnought Armour and ready to strike fear into any foe. In this showcase, I present my finished squad, painted to complement my Terminator Captain.
Review: Ultramarines Marneus Calgar, Cato Sicarius, Victrix Honour Guard & upgrades
In the past, the Ultramarines have often been given somewhat stepchild treatment when it comes to model support compared to the other big four chapters. Not anymore. Alongside newly redesigned characters such as Marneus Calgar in Terminator Armour and Cato Sicarius, we’re also taking a look at the brand-new Victrix Honour Guard and the Ultramarines Upgrade Set in this review. Courage, honour, and high-res sprue images!
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