40k, Reviews

Review: Huron Blackheart and the Masters of the Maelstrom & Lords of the Maelstrom Battleforce

40k Red Corsairs Lords of the Maelstrom & Huron Blackheart and the Masters of the Maelstrom model kit boxes arranged on a concrete background, lit with red light
9.0

Huron Blackheart’s reign of terror expands with not one but two new boxed sets. We’re reviewing Huron Blackheart and the Masters of the Maelstrom, featuring the Tyrant of Badab himself alongside his sinister inner circle, as well as the Lords of the Maelstrom battleforce, which introduces the new Red Corsairs Raiders and Reave-Captain. In this comprehensive review, we unbox both sets in 4K, share high-res sprue images, and examine all the build options.

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Age of Sigmar, Showcase

Showcase: Skaven Master Moulder

Cinematic shot of a Skaven Master Moulder miniature, standing on a wooden plattform in front of a dramatic green sky, lighting coming from his staff

I’m expanding my Skaven collection one warpstone-tainted creation at a time. Today I’m presenting my Master Moulder, painted using a combination of zenithal priming, Speedpaints, and Contrast paints with additional highlights. This twisted rat-surgeon-butcher yes-yes will eventually join my growing Skaven force for Warcry and beyond. In this post you’ll find plenty of photos plus details on how I achieved the grotesque skin tones and weathered brass effects.

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40k, Showcase

Showcase: Decimator Daemon Engine & Space Wolves Contemptor

Close-up of a battle between a Chaos Decimater Daemon Engine and a Space Wolves Contemptor Dreadnought firing his lascannons, dramatic red sky

Hi folks, I’m back again with some cool models for your viewing pleasure. I’ve always enjoyed the Warhammer 40k Forge World kits, and sadly, with the way things are today, these more specialist and complex kits are far less common and seldom seen on the tabletop. However, I do believe you can still use them as “Legends”, treat them as “counts as”, or, if you’re a filthy heretic like me, you can simply create your own rules (EVIL LAUGH!!!)-

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: AK’s new Acrylic Washes

AK Master Acrylic Wash Set box arranged with three paint bottles, on a concrete background lit with pinkt light, taken for review purposes
8.5

I’m testing the 18 new acrylic washes from AK with the blue cap. Easiest, fastest, and most effective shading – that’s what the marketing promises. Also, loads of realistic brown tones, and you can never have enough brown washes. But can AK’s new washes really do something the others can’t? We’ll find out in this review, with a big comparison of the most popular brands like Citadel and The Army Painter, and of course the old Deep Shade washes from AK that they’re meant to replace.

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Best of

Best of: Tale of Painters January 2026

Multipicture collage of the four best posts from Tale of Painters in January 2026

2026 started with a bang on Tale of Painters: In January we had loads of reviews for all game systems, unboxing videos, a comprehensive tutorial for the new Maggotkin of Nurgle, the Miniatures of the Year 2025, Sons of Horus, GUNPLA, 500 Worlds, and much more. Read here what you might have missed in January.

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