Review: Kroot Hunting Pack (new T’au Empire army set)
Welcome to our review of the latest addition to the T’au Empire’s arsenal – the Kroot Hunting Pack army set. 26 brand new models and an updated Codex await. From seasoned leaders to savage warriors, and even the fearsome Krootox Rampagers, the Kroot are poised to carve their place in the annals of T’au history once more. So, grab your pulse rifles and sharpen your blades, for the hunt is on!
Showcase: Blood Angels Legionary in MkVI armour
In the turbulent times of the Horus Heresy, the Blood Angels Legion stood as a bastion of courage and integrity amidst the chaos. Today, we present a Blood Angels Legionary, clad in the revered MkVI “Corvus” armour. This “grimdark” paint job portrays a warrior from the latter stages of the Horus Heresy, a period marked by both tragedy and heroism for the IX. Legion. Find out more about this model (and how to paint it) in this post.
Short review: Dawnbringers Krethusa’s Cronehost
In this review we cover Krethusa’s Cronehost, which pairs Krethusa the Croneseer with Sisters of Slaughter and Doomfire Warlocks. This new character model of the Daughters of Khaine has dedicated herself to Morai-heg, and gathers Morathi’s outcasts around her. The rules for her new Army of Renown can be found in the new book in the Dawnbringers series “Shadow of the Crone”, but today we’ll be looking primarily at the model of Krethusa herself.
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.
Review: Redgrass RGG360° Definitive Edition: XL Caps Kickstarter
Redgrass Creative has updated their popular RGG360° painting handle with new accessories. In this review, we’ll take a look at the new swappable XL caps and pinning cork inserts, which will be realized through a Kickstarter starting in March.
Scale comparison: New Space Marine Scouts
The new Space Marine Scouts from Kill Team: Salvation are now available in a box of their own. In this post, I’ll take a closer look at the new models and compare the scale with a variety of old and new Space Marine sculpts, including previous Scout models from every generation. At the end, I ask the all-important question: scale creep or no scale creep.
Review: Dark Angels Inner Circle Companions, Deathwing Knights, and Asmodai
Today, we delve into the depths of the Inner Circle as we review the newest additions to the Dark Angels range: the enigmatic Inner Circle Companions, the formidable Deathwing Knights, and the venerable Asmodai, Master of Repentance. Join me as I explore the intricacies of the new kits and all their build options.
Showcase: Striking Scorpion Exarch from Craftworld Ulthwé
Delve into the shadows of the Aeldari warhosts as I unveil the latest addition to my Craftworld Ulthwé collection: a Striking Scorpion Exarch from the brand-new plastic kit. Painted exclusively with Warpaints Fanatic paints from The Army Painter, this model makes a “striking” addition to my Blades of Khaine Kill Team.
Short review: Legions Imperialis Legiones Astartes & Solar Auxilia Support
With the Stormvault Skirmish Case, Games Workshop is redefining miniature transportation. Instead of traditional foam inserts, they’re introducing soft silicone bristles for a secure grip. Is this a brilliant innovation or an overpriced gimmick? We’ll find out in our review.
Showcase: Hive Fleet Kraken Tyranid Warriors (inc. tutorial)
The next addition to my Hive Fleet Kraken Splinter Fleet Kill Team is this Heavy Gunner Tyranid Warrior beast, boasting a gruesome long-barreled Venom Cannon. Find out how this model fared in my Kill Team games, and check out more pictures in this post.