40k, Kill Team, Showcases

My Aeldari obsession returned: Corsairs Soul Weaver, Gunner & Voidreaver showcase

Cinematic model shot of four Aeldari Corsairs in burgundy armour, inc. a Soul Weaver, standing atop a sandy cliff, warm orange background with lots of Aeldari architecture

The galaxy’s wandering reavers are calling me back to the paint table. Aeldari Corsairs roam the void between the dying craftworlds, raiding and surviving on their own terms, and that restless spirit has finally pulled me back into painting pointy ears after a long hiatus. In this post, I’m sharing my progress on the Corsairs Voidscarred Kill Team, picking up a burgundy colour scheme I first tested years ago and finally turning it into a full squad.

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40k, Best ofs

Look ere ‘umiez, da 5 best Ork tutorials & model showcases

Warhammer 40k Ork Beast Snagga army shot, painted by Dunk

Road to Armageddon continues. And dis time, da Orks get their moment in da spotlight. Long-time greenskin veteran or fresh out of the Armageddon box, here are our five favourite Ork posts from the Tale of Painters archive to get your WAAAGH! going. Army showcases, unhinged kitbashes, painting tutorials, this best-of has it all.

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40k, Best ofs

Our top 5 Blood Angels army showcases & tutorials

Cinematic shot of a squad of Blood Angels Assault Intercessors plunging through the ruins of a smoke-filled battlefield

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.

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40k, Product Guides

Ranking every 40k starter set (plus our thoughts on Armageddon)

The Warhammer 40.000 Armageddon box flanked by the 2nd Edition starter set and Assault on Black Reach, surrounded by blurry sparks

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.

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40k, Showcases

Vostroyans are back as Made to Order (and on Tale of Painters)

Cinematic shot of a Command Squad of five Vostroyan Firstborn, standing atop a plattform with blurry Sector Imperialis cityfight ruins in the blue background

Few Astra Militarum regiments carry as much character as the Vostroyan Firstborn. First introduced back in 2006 as the centrepiece of the Fall of Medusa V campaign, these ornate, fur-trimmed soldiers have been a hobby favourite ever since. And with Games Workshop bringing the classic range back as a Made to Order release this week, now felt like the perfect moment to finally give my Vostroyan Command Squad the showcase it deserves.

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40k, Reviews

Astra Militarum Armageddon wave reviewed: Battalion, Hippogriff, Centaur & Commissar Graves

Batallion: Astra Militarum Armageddon and Commissar Graves model kit boxes, arranged on a concrete background, photographed for an unboxing an review
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The Astra Militarum rolls out new armoured might with the Armageddon Battalion, the first place you can get your hands on two brand-new vehicles: the wheeled Hippogriff AFV and the rugged Centaur RSV troop transport. Alongside these, we’re also taking a look at Commissar Graves, the imposing new named character aboard her heavily modified Centaur “Vigilance”. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you below, so read on for our full unboxing and review.

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40k, Painting Guides, Showcases

Showcase: Cadian mobile command tank & Rough Rider Dirt Bike kitbashes

Cinematic edit of a close-up of a kitbashed Cadian Shock Troops scout tank, manned with multiple crew members and a commander with a power sword sizzling with energy

I was super excited to see the releases of the new guard vehicles. I am particularly keen to get hold of the Hippogriff AFV and Centaur RSV vehicles. I have worked hard over the past few years to grow my Cadian Astra Militarum force and paint it up to a reasonable standard. The force was actually inspired by World War II armoured mechanised divisions. So, I’m very much looking forward to expanding it with these new options. 

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40k, Showcases

Showcase: Craftworld Iybraesil Infinity’s Lament

Cinematic shot of an Aeldari Infinity's Lament model, painted in the turquoise of Craftworld Iybraesil, in front of a blurry blue and pink background

When I saw this year’s Warhammer+ miniatures, as a long-time Aeldari fan I immediately knew I had to have Infinity’s Lament. Eldar collectors had to endure many years waiting for reinforcements, so I couldn’t let this wonderful little diorama vignette pass me by. In this post I’m showing you my version, painted in the turquoise of Craftworld Iybraesil.

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