Tutorial: How to paint Sisters of Battle from The Order of the Golden Light
To celebrate the release of the Sisters of Battle Codex for the 10th edition of Warhammer 40.000, I’ve created an extra detailed tutorial for The Order of the Golden Light. This is perfect for all kinds of models in golden armour, such as Stormcast Eternals or Adeptus Custodes (regardless of gender). In this tutorial, I also explain how to paint details like leather, cream-coloured robes, and purity seals, which are universally useful.
Tutorial: How to paint purple Deadwalker Zombie flesh
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I painted the purple flesh of the Deadwalker Zombie players from my Shambling Undead Blood Bowl team. I used a combination of a zenithal basecoat and Slapchop in combination with Citadel Contrast and Speedpaints.
Tutorial: How to paint a turquoise hexfire flame effect
Where the bone-chilling tortured souls of the Nighthaunt are to be found, ghostly balefire is not far away. I have chosen a bright turquoise for these primal Shyish energies, and in this tutorial, I show you how to paint blue-green glowing candle flames and a simple OSL effect.
Tutorial: How to paint Hivefleet Lotan Tyranids
Lotan is one of the new Hive Fleet introduced in the 10th edition of Warhammer 40k. In this tutorial I demonstrate how to paint Lotan’s characterful colour scheme with its crimson skin and reddish shimmering black carapace. For this I use the new paints and washes from TTCombat, but the painting guide can be easily followed with Citadel Colours as well.
Tutorial: How to make your own Warcry Starter Set Wargaming Board
In this blog post I explain in detail how I made a proper 3d warcry board to replace the paper one that comes in the Warcry Starter Set. Includes FREE downloads.
Tutorial: How to paint Hivefleet Kraken Tyranids from Leviathan
Have you picked up the new Leviathan box and are still looking for a paint scheme for your Tyranids? How about my unique take on Hivefleet Kraken. In this step-by-step tutorial I’ll show you how to combine easy techniques like zenithal basecoating /slapchop, Contrast & Speedpaint and some well-placed highlights to create a real eye-catcher on the board – without having to paint yourself to death.
Tutorial: How to paint purple Chaos Possessed flesh
I got a lot of comments regarding the daemonic pallid flesh of my Alpha Legion Anointed, so here is a short tutorial for painting purple Chaos Possessed flesh. Perfect for Possessed, but also Daemonettes, Daemon Princes, Pink Horrors, you name it. Find out more in this post.
Tutorial: How to paint the new Cadian Shock Troops effectively
Stand still, Guardsman, and listen up: in this tutorial I will show you how to paint the new Cadian Shock Troops with effective and straight-forward techniques to a beautiful tabletop standard. This painting guide is also a display case for the new Two Thin Coats paints by Duncan Rhodes, but don’t worry, you can easily follow along with Citadel paints as well.
Tutorial: How to paint Trans-hyperion Alliance League of Votann Hearthkyn Warriors
In this tutorial I show you how to paint the striking orange of the Trans-hyperion Alliance using the example of a Hearthkyn Warrior. Using Contrast paints and weathering techniques, this method helps you paint your Leagues of Votann effectively, striking a balance between quality and speed.
Tutorial: How to perfectly apply decals to curved and irregular surfaces
In this tutorial, I share my procedure for making decals and transfer adhere perfectly to curved areas like Space Marine shoulder pads and irregular surfaces. It’s easy, and even if you hated decals before, my technique will change your mind.
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