Pro Acryl finally made their Contrast paint, and it’s actually different: the 1step review
I’ve had a good look at the new Pro Acryl 1step paints from Monument Hobbies – and from the very first brushstroke it became obvious: these are a quite different beast from every other Contrast and Speedpaint alternative out there. Whether that’s a good or bad thing, I’ll tell you in this deep dive video review.
More Armageddon reinforcements reviewed: Yarrick, Wazdakka Gutsmek, Intranzia Fraye & Inquisitor Kroyle
Four new character models have arrived for Warhammer 40,000, covering the Astra Militarum, Orks, Adepta Sororitas, and the Inquisition. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you below.
Astra Militarum Armageddon wave reviewed: Battalion, Hippogriff, Centaur & Commissar Graves
The Astra Militarum rolls out new armoured might with the Armageddon Battalion, the first place you can get your hands on two brand-new vehicles: the wheeled Hippogriff AFV and the rugged Centaur RSV troop transport. Alongside these, we’re also taking a look at Commissar Graves, the imposing new named character aboard her heavily modified Centaur “Vigilance”. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail and have high-res sprue images for you below, so read on for our full unboxing and review.
Review: Starcraft Zerg Expansion Set Hydralisk
Archon Studios recently launched the Starcraft Tabletop Miniatures Game, bringing one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises of all time to the tabletop. We at Tale of Painters couldn’t resist picking up a box at Salute and taking a closer look. So here comes our unboxing of one of the Zerg Expansion Sets, the Hydralisks. Read on for our full review of this iconic Zerg unit, inc. high-res sprue images and a scale comparison with Space Marines.
Review: Age of Sigmar Spearhead City of Ash
The Freeguilds and Clan Eshin face off in Cities of Ash, the latest Spearhead Battlepack for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Packed with brand-new models for both factions, a modular terrain set, and a full tutorial experience for newcomers, this box rivals the Age of Sigmar Spearhead starter set. We’ve gone through every sprue in detail with high-res sprue images, so read on to find out what’s inside.
Review: AK Quick Markers
I’m testing the new Quick Markers from AK, and stacking them up against Speedpaint Markers and the refillable markers from Green Stuff World. AK Quick Markers aim to rival The Army Painter and likewise promise “maximum contrast in a single coat”. However, there is one crucial difference: the design of the tips. Which marker technology comes out on top?
Review: Legio Custodes Venatari Sodality & Coronus Grav-Carrier
The Legio Custodes range continues to grow as more plastic kits join the new-generation Custodes models. The Venatari Sodality bring their lethal lances and rocket-assisted wings to the tabletop in a brand-new plastic kit, while the imposing Coronus Grav-Carrier makes the leap from resin to plastic in faithful detail. In this review, we examine both kits and explore their build options with high-res sprue images.
Showcase: Craftworld Iybraesil Infinity’s Lament
When I saw this year’s Warhammer+ miniatures, as a long-time Aeldari fan I immediately knew I had to have Infinity’s Lament. Eldar collectors had to endure many years waiting for reinforcements, so I couldn’t let this wonderful little diorama vignette pass me by. In this post I’m showing you my version, painted in the turquoise of Craftworld Iybraesil.
Review: Knight Destrier, Thalia Guld & Mechanicus Hastarii
The defenders of Agripinaa take shape in plastic as Games Workshop expands two of its most beloved factions. The Adeptus Mechanicus field a fearsome new Archmagos and a heavily armed Skitarii infantry type, while the Imperial Knights debut an entirely new class with the nimble, rocket-assisted Knight Destrier. In this review, we examine all three kits in detail and explore their build options with high-res sprue images.
Review: Chaos Space Marines Defiler, Mutilators & Kravek Morne
Chaos descends upon the Eye of Terror as Games Workshop unleashes a new wave of Chaos Space Marines kits. We’re reviewing the reimagined Defiler daemon engine, the long-awaited plastic Mutilators, and Kravok Morne, the new Iron Warriors Warsmith and dramatis personae. In this review, we examine all three kits in detail and explore their build options with high-res sprue images and an 4K unboxing video.














