Showcase: Gundam RX-78-2 HGUC Ecopla black version
Today, for a change, we have not Warhammer but a new Gundam model from my collection: the iconic RX-78-2 in High Grade, in the black Ecopla version. I’ve enhanced this kit with weathering effects and hand-painted glow effects. How I did this, I’ll show you in this post.
Showcase: Sons of Horus MkIII Despoiler Squad
Today I’m presenting my Sons of Horus Despoiler Squad. MkIII “Iron Armour” Legionaries meet various upgrade sets and kitbashes for maximum Cthonian flavour. Freshly painted, but unfortunately not quite compatible with the current edition. How that happened, you’ll find out in this post, plus plenty of pictures.
Showcase: Miniatures of the year 2025 (painted by the Tale of Painters crew)
The best Warhammer miniatures of 2025 were chosen by you on Warhammer Community. Here on Tale of Painters we were also busy last year and painted quite a few of the chosen miniatures, putting our own unique stamp on them. We’re presenting you which ones in this showcase post.
Best of: Dunk’s recap of 2025 and hobby resolutions for 2026
As the year comes to an end, it’s nice to look back and reflect on the progress made. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my thoughts on the hobby here on Tale of Painters, along with the models I’ve completed throughout the year. Before I go any further, I’d like to raise a glass to my good friends Garfy and Stahly, who have been so positive and encouraging. I can’t thank you both enough for your friendship and guidance as I continue to develop as a painter. And another cheeky toast to all our readers who have been painting along with us. Cheers to you all!
Best of: Stahly’s Recap of 2025 and Hobby Resolutions for 2026
Another year has passed, and here comes my personal #wrapped from the hobby year 2025. In this post you’ll find a gallery of all my painted models from the year (Skaven, Nighthaunt, Sons of Horus, and more), my hobby highs and lows, plus an outlook on how Tale of Painters will continue in 2026.
Showcase: Slaves to Darkness Urkhan, the Dark Warden (inc. painting guide)
In this post I’m presenting Urkhan, the Dark Warden. This Chaos Lord was recently released as a commemorative miniature for Warhammer Day 2025, and I grabbed him to test the new True Metallic Metal paints from Vallejo on his armour. More pictures and a detailed painting guide can be found here.
Showcase: Aeldari Saim-Hann Scorpion & Hornet Grav Tanks
Hi everyone, today, I’d like to share a few thoughts and musings on gaming in general together with some old Forgeworld Aeldari kits the Scorpion Grav Tank and Hornet I painted a while back.
Showcase: Nighthaunt Chainrasps
Even though Halloween is long past, things are getting spooky again on Tale of Painters. I’ve added another unit to my Nighthaunt collection: a few chain-rattling Chainrasps together with a Dreadwarden. You’ll find pictures and painting guides in this post, along with a look at what I still need to paint to complete my Spearhead.
Showcase: Goff Orks Stompa
Even though it’s a bit late for “Orktober,” I have the pleasure of presenting one of my favourite models in my collection: my Goff Stompa! This model is now over ten years old. In previous articles, I’ve touched on the fact that I’m an “old timer” in the hobby, with more years under my belt than I’d care to admit. That said, the journey I’ve taken as a hobbyist is one that only gets better with time.
Showcase: Stahly’s Blitz Bowl team collection
This weekend, a new season of Fantasy Football will kick off with the Blood Bowl: Third Season Edition starter set. Although I have never managed to play the “main” Blood Bowl game, I have played its “little brother” Blitz Bowl extensively instead. In this post, I present to you my collection of painted teams: Skaven, Undead, Orcs, Humans, and Dark Elves. Tutorials and tips are also included.
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