Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: Mr. Mark Setter & Softer NEO – better than Microsol?

Mr. Mark Setter & Softer NEO
6.0

Today we’ll review Mr. Mark Setter and Softer NEO from Japanese scale modelling brand Mr. Hobby, a two-product solution for perfectly conformed decals with a “painted on” look. Can these products affix a chapter icon to a curved shoulder pad with no wrinkles or bubbles? And how will they compare to Microsol from Microscale? Find out more in this review.

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: Zombicide 2nd Edition Paint Set by The Army Painter

Review: Zombicide 2nd Edition Paint Set by The Army Painter - Box
8.5

The Army Painter is about to release a new Zombicide branded starter paint set, including no less than 20 acrylic Warpaints with an interesting selection of metallics, muted browns and beiges, three different washes, and two blood effect paints. In this review, we’ll find out if this set makes a good purchase to expand your paint collection – even if you’re not interested in Zombicide.

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: Gamemaster Dungeons & Caverns Core Set by The Army Painter

The Army Painter Gamemaster Dungeons & Caverns Core Set Front
8.0

The Army Painter’s new Gamemaster Dungeons & Caverns Core Set contains everything to start scratch-building terrain: tools, paints, XPS foam, sand, tufts, and more. But the set is actually not limited to dungeon settings, only your imagination will be the limit. If you would like to start making your own terrain just like in the old days, then you need to take a look at this decent value boxed set.

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Paints & tools, ToP Tips

ToP Tip: 3 must have paints for painting white

Painting white isn’t easy, especially if you start from a black or dark basecoat. White pigments are rather weak and often have a tendency to dry chalky or uneven, so you usually need a lot of thin coats for perfect coverage. And by a lot, I mean a lot. However, over the years I tried several white paints from almost all manufacturers out there, and also several approaches to painting white. Here is what I learned: My three must-have paints to make painting white easier.

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