Paints & tools, Reviews

Video: The Citadel Colour “conspiracy”

The Citadel Colour conspiracy

A while ago, Squidmar and Andy Wardle from Cult of Paint sat down and uncovered changes in the current Citadel Colour range Games Workshop didn’t tell us about. And it’s not just them, I’ve ALSO noticed that the Citadel paints I’ve bought recently seem different from before. In this video, I’ll investigate and tell you what you need to know now if you have Citadel paints in your collection. Is it a change for the better or worse, we’ll find out together in this video.

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: Pro Acryl Rogue Hobbies & Flameon Miniatures Signature Series & Adepticon paint set

Pro Acryl Signature Series Flameon Miniatures, Rogue Hobbies, and Adepticon paint set review
8.0

In this review, we look at the three new Pro Acryl paint sets. In mid-2024, Monument Hobbies expanded their popular paint range with two new Signature Series Sets, once again in collaboration with well-known painters and content creators. We are treated with six vibrant colours from Louise Sugden of Rogue Hobbies and NMM gold from Flameon Miniatures. The Adepticon team also had the opportunity to put together a paint set.

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Paints & tools, ToP Tips

ToP Tip: Top 10 Pro Acryl paints

Top 10 Pro Acryl paints featuring Rogue Hobbies and Matt Cexwish

I tested all 126 colours in the Pro Acryl range, including the brand-new Signature Series sets from Flameon Miniatures and Louise from Rogue Hobbies. In this video, I reveal what I think are the must-haves and explain why Bold Titanium White didn’t make the cut. Whether you’re already familiar with Pro Acryl or have only experience with paints from say Games Workshop or The Army Painter, this post will help you find the perfect addition to your paint collection.

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Paints & tools, ToP Tips

ToP Tip: The best gold & copper paints

Stahly's Paint Picks: The best warm gold & copper paints

Today, I have two quartets of metallic paints for you. One set consists of warm golds, perfect for Stormcast Eternals, Adeptus Custodes, or any golden details. The other set includes four reddish copper tones ranging from light to dark, perhaps an inspiration for painting the various infernal Skaven contraceptions in Age of Sigmar’s new Skaventide box.

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Paints & tools, Reviews

Review: New Vallejo Model Color range

New Vallejo Model Color review & comparison
8.0

All you need to know about the updated Vallejo Model Color range in one review. I’ve tested all 220 colours and will address all your burning questions. How does the new Model Color compare to the old version? Did they simply adopt the Game Color formula? Which colours were discontinued, and which new colours were added? And do they suffer from the same bubbling issue that some people have complained about with the new Game Colors?

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Paints & tools, ToP Tips

ToP Tip: Best chocolate brown paints

Best chocolate brown paints for Warhammer

In this edition of Stahly’s Paint Picks, we’re going chocolaty. I’ll show you a colour palette of 8 paints, starting with a light latte macchiato, going through mocha, and ending with a warm, dark chocolate brown. Perfect for painting leather, dark skin, horses, and much more.

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