Tutorial: How to paint a melta & flamer muzzle burn effect
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to paint a cool realistic heat bloom effect, perfect for all kinds of melta and flamer weapons found in Space Marines and Imperial Guard. It’s super easy and doesn’t require an airbrush, so what are you waiting for.
Scale Comparison: MkVI Horus Heresy Space Marine Legionaries
The new Horus Heresy launch box features 40 fantastic MkVI Space Marine models that have been completely redesigned. Many have wondered if the proportions of the models have been adjusted and how the models look in relation to Primaris Space Marines. In this post, you will find the ultimate scale comparison with all armour patterns as well as Imperial Guard, Chaos Space Marines, and more.
Review: Chaos Knights Army Set (Codex, Abominant & War Dogs)
The new Chaos Knights Codex introduces multiple new traitor Knights: the Knight Abominant, a new variant of the Abhorrent class, and the War Dogs Karnivore, Brigand, and Stalker. The new army set has them all, as well as the new Codex and data cards. In this review and unboxing, we take a close look at all the sprues, the assembly guide, and the new rules.
Showcase: Silver Skulls Primaris Gladiator Valiant
A while ago I painted an Impulsor grav tank for my Silver Skulls collection, and now I painted all the parts for the Gladiator Valiant variant. Check out this mighty battle hover tank in this post, and find out how you can easily build a modular Impulsor/Gladiator without the need for magnetizing.
Tutorial Collection: How to paint Warhammer Underworlds Nethermaze
Today sees the release of both the new Nethermaze core set for Warhammer Underworlds and the new The Exiled Dead expansion. In this post, you will find a couple of tutorials and painting guides to help you paint these new warbands.
Review: The Exiled Dead (Warhammer Underworlds Harrowdeep)
Here comes the second Warband Expansion of Warhammer Underworlds Harrowdeep, The Exiled Dead. Deintalos and his electrically charged zombie experiments want to uncover the secrets of Harrowdeep, so in this review, we uncover the secrets of what you find inside The Exiled Dead box.
Review: Warhammer Underworlds Nethermaze
It’s Clan Eshin Skaven vs. Khainite Shadowstalkers in Warhammer Underworlds Netzermaze, the new core set which heralds the second half of the Harrowdeep season. Two big box sets per season is a new concept for Warhammer Underworlds, and in this review of Nethermaze, we take a closer look at what you can expect from the new core box.
Stahly’s best brushes for painting miniatures (budget, high-end & vegan)
They say “a craftsman is only as good as his tools” – and that‘s true. A good brush that holds its tip for a long time will help you paint better and more precisely. Here are the best brushes for painting miniatures, from budget to high-end with additional recommendations for drybrushes and vegan brushes, based on over 20 years of painting.
Review: 6 Acrylic Mediums ranked (incl. Contrast, Lahmian, and Speedpaint Medium)
Glaze, Quickshade, Speedpaint, Dispel Magic, Contrast, Lahmian Medium… so many acrylic mediums these days. But what’s the difference, and which one is the best for thinning washes? After experimenting with multiple test models and mediums, here comes my ultimate acrylic medium comparison and tier list.
Tutorial: How to paint Eldar Wraithbone
People often ask me how I paint the warm grey wraithbone weapons and details on my Craftworld Iybraesil and Ulthwé models. It’s actually pretty simple and straight-forward – check out my tutorial for painting Eldar wraithbone here.
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