Review: 21 yellow paints ranked for coverage & brushability
Are you having a hard time when it comes to painting yellow, especially over a dark primer? You‘re not alone. This is because yellow has the weakest pigments of all, but I found that some brands are better than others. I’ve tested 21 yellow paints so you don’t have to, and by the end of the post, you’ll know which yellow can make your Warhammer hobby a bit easier.
ToP Tip: Best pink, magenta, and purple paints
Welcome to a new feature on Tale of Painters: Stahly’s paint picks. Here, I’ll be showcasing my favourite paints for specific colour groups. In this post, I’ll be focusing on vibrant pinks, rich magentas, and deep purples, spanning from light to dark shades.
ToP Tip: 5 things I learned about Warpaints Fanatic I wish I knew before
Do you think of getting started with Warpaints Fanatic? In this video, I’m going to paint a Striking Scorpion Exarch from start to finish using only Fanatic paints from The Army Painter, and I’ll share all of my findings and issues along the way, so you can find out if these are the right paints for you.
First look: Two Thin Coats wave 3 exclusive colours reveal
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Duncan Rhodes’ Two Thin Coats colour range. So I’m delighted to announce that wave 3 is about to launch on Kickstarter. Here at Tale of Painters, we have the exclusive privilege of revealing the 60 new colours.
Review: Warpaints Fanatic by The Army Painter – best paints in the world?
This is an honest and unbiased review of the new Warpaints Fanatic. If there is one thing that The Army Painter is good at, then it’s generating buzz on social media. However, I found that their quality control can be hit or miss. Over the last couple of years, I tested all major miniature paint ranges, so I have a really good idea of what acrylic paint can do these days. I tried all 216 colours of the new range, and I’ll tell you if The Army Painter can live up to their promises.
Stahly’s best washes for painting Warhammer miniatures 2024
When it comes to breathing life into your Warhammer and tabletop miniatures, the magic lies in the details. An essential tool in every painter’s arsenal is the wash – a secret weapon that enhances depth, shadows, and the overall visual appeal of your models. In 2024, there are so many brands competing for your hard-earned money, but I’m here to share my personal best washes for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures.
Review: AK Interactive Deep Shade acrylic washes
A lot of people didn’t like it when Games Workshop changed the formula of their Shade paints and reduced the size of the pots. So that’s why I’m always on the lookout for better and cheaper alternatives. The new Deep Shade washes from AK Interactive seemed promising, but when I put them on a model, the results were not what I was expecting at all.
Review: The Army Painter Wargamers Edition Wet Palette
Looking for an extra large wet palette for your hobby setup? Maybe a 2-in-1 solution that’s also suitable for paints that shouldn’t come in contact with water, such as washes, Contrast and Speedpaints? Then The Army Painter’s new XL Wargamers Edition Wet Palette might be your cup of tea. Find out more about it in our review.
ToP Tip: Visual comparison of all 61 Contrast, 89 Speedpaints, 59 Xpress Colors & 36 Dipping Inks
In this updated post, you will find all my hand-painted and professionally photographed paint swatches for all 61 old & new Citadel Contrast paints, all 89 Speedpaints 2.0 by The Army Painter, 24 Dipping Inks by Green Stuff World, and now also all 59 Xpress Colors from Vallejo. This should make it easy to find the perfect “one coat” colour for your next project.
Review: Vallejo Xpress Color Intense & wave 2 review
Is Vallejo’s second wave of Xpress Colors the game-changer in the world of one-coat paints, or should you stick with your trusted Contrast and Speedpaints? To find out, I put all 36 new colours from Wave 2 to the test, including the 8 brand-new higher-pigmented Intense paints. In this video review, we’ll find out if Vallejo is ready to beat the competition or not.
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