40k, Reviews

Review: Imperial Knight Questoris Defender

Warhammer 40.000 Imperial Knights Questoris Defender box on a concrete background, lit with green and yellow light, photographed for review purposes
8.0

Towering war machines, bristling with weapons and heraldry, Imperial Knights embody both the splendour and brutality of the far future. Now, over a decade since the original Questoris kit marched onto tabletops, Games Workshop have refreshed the model with a new release and a brand-new Knight Defender variant. In this review, we’ll unbox the new Questoris Knight, take a close look at the sprues, and see what makes the Defender stand apart from its predecessors.

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40k, Reviews

Review: Raven Guard Aethon Shaan & Imperial Fists Darnath Lysander

Raven Guard Aethon Shaan and Imperial Fists Darnath Lysander model kit boxes arranged on a concrete background, lit with orange light, photographed for review purposes
8.5

Today we’re unboxing and reviewing not one, but two brand-new Space Marine character kits: Raven Guard Chapter Master Aethon Shaan and Imperial Fists Captain Darnath Lysander. Both miniatures bring their own distinct flavour to the tabletop. Shaan is a striking, maximalist centrepiece bursting with Corvidae iconography, while Lysander is a modernised take on an old fan-favourite. Let’s take a closer look.

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: Speedpaint markers by The Army Painter

10 Speedpaint markers from The Army Painter, lined up in front of a concrete background lit with pink light, photographed for review purposes
7.5

Painting miniatures is now easier than ever – no brush required, just a single application and done. That’s the promise of the new Speedpaint Markers from The Army Painter. I’ve tested them to see whether they’re the real deal or just another hobby scam. In this review, I’ll also tell you all you need to know to get the best results, how to avoid damaging the tips, and compare them to their predecessors: the Speedpaint Markers from Deep Cut Studios.

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Best of

Best of: Tale of Painters August 2025

Multipicture collage of the three best posts from Tale of Painters in August 2025

Welcome to this month’s recap! Here on Tale of Painters, August saw some exciting reviews of the new League of Votann releases and the AMP Colors from Monument Hobbies. There’s also a tutorial for Stahly’s Nighthaunt, some lovingly painted Hearthkyn Warriors by Dunk, and much more besides. You won’t want to miss it!

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Age of Sigmar, Showcase

Showcase: Nighthaunt Lord Vitriolic

A cinematic shot of a Nighthaunt Lord Vitriolic model painted by stahly, framed by dark green broken temple masonry, in front of a dramatic purple sky with lighting bolts

Here’s my take on the new Nighthaunt Lord Vitriolic. Once a charlatan who peddled miracle cures, medicines, and tinctures, he is now cursed to serve Nagash for all eternity as a master of poisons. In this showcase post, I share detailed pictures from every angle and explain how I painted the smoke effect.

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