ToP Tip: The best sea green & petrol paints
In this post, I have put together two palettes, each with four shades from my collection. Two rather muted colours: a cool, muted blue-green, and a blue-grey that leans towards petrol.
Review: Necromunda Hive Secundus
Arm yourself with the finest weaponry, ensure your lumens are fully charged, and enlist the most fearsome Spyre Hunter you can find as you prepare to delve into the terrifying depths of the Underhells. Join me as I review Necromunda: Hive Secundus, exploring the contents and the detailed miniatures that bring the dark underbelly of Hive Secundus to life.
Showcase: Soulblight Gravelords Vargskyr (inc. painting guides)
To bolster my Soulblight Gravelords warband for Warcry, I’ve enlisted some bestial support in the form of a Vargskyr. This iconic model is one of my favourites from Warhammer Quest: Cursed City, and it pairs wonderfully with my Fell Bats. In this post, I’ll share pictures and explain how I painted the body and details of the Vargskyr.
ToP Tip: Top 10 Pro Acryl paints
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.
ToP Tip: 3 quick guides for painting Gallowdark Space Hulk terrain
In this ToP Tip series, I’m sharing some of my favourite paint recipes. Find out how I painted the dingy red of my Gallowdark Space Hulk corridors with these three visual painting guides.
Review: Skaventide Part 2 – AoS 4th Edition Core Book, Spearhead, Fire & Jade
In part 2 of our Skaventide review, we take a look at the new Core Book and the Fire & Jade expansion book. We examine the structure of the rules for the 4th Edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar for accessibility. From a casual player’s perspective we share our thoughts on the new edition and the new Spearhead game mode. And: Can the presentation of the books match the quality of the previous edition?
Showcase: Sisters of Battle Tariana Palos (inc. tutorial)
n my showcase post today, I’m presenting my version of Sister Tariana Palos. Painted in the golden armour of The Order of the Golden Light, she is one of my favourite models from the Adepta Sororitas range. Click here for more pictures, a 360-degree view, and a free tutorial.
Review: Skaventide Part 1 – The Models
Skaventide is finally here, heralding the looming Vermindoom that will shape the narrative of the 4th Edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. In this review, we’re unboxing what might be the “most complete” launch box of all time and taking a closer look at the models of the Stormcast Eternals and Skaven. What options can be found on the sprues? Which models share sprues and are likely exclusive to Skaventide? How do the Clanrats and Liberators compare to their older incarnations? All this and much more in part 1 of our unboxing.
ToP Tip: 3 quick guides for painting Sekhar and Ouboroth
In this ToP Tip series, I’m sharing some of my recently developed favourite paint recipes. Today’s post is all about Sekhar, Fang of Nuhlamia. I’ll reveal how I painted her dark grey undead flesh and her serpentine familiar Ouboroth.
WIP: Skaventide Stormcast & Skaven
Today, we’re lifting the lid on the new Skaventide Box. We were lucky enough to get our hands on it early, and Garfy has already been busy assembling and painting the first Stormcast Eternals. In this post, you’ll get a first glimpse of what’s inside and what you can look forward to in the coming weeks.
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