Stahly’s Recap of 2023 and Hobby Resolution for 2024
It’s that time of year again when we look back and review our hobby year. You can find all the models I painted in 2023 in this post, as well as my reflections on the hobby, Tale of Painters, and my plans for the coming year.
Review: Kill Team: Salvation
With some delay, Santa Claus brings us the new Kill Team: Salvation box just in time for Christmas Eve. A water planet inhabited by the Adeptus Mechanicus sets the stage for a new season of Kill Team, and the Aeldari send Striking Scorpions to encounter newly designed Space Marine Scouts. In this review, we unbox the set and see what’s changed over previous boxes.
Tutorial: How to paint purple Deadwalker Zombie flesh
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I painted the purple flesh of the Deadwalker Zombie players from my Shambling Undead Blood Bowl team. I used a combination of a zenithal basecoat and Slapchop in combination with Citadel Contrast and Speedpaints.
Review: AK Interactive Deep Shade acrylic washes
A lot of people didn’t like it when Games Workshop changed the formula of their Shade paints and reduced the size of the pots. So that’s why I’m always on the lookout for better and cheaper alternatives. The new Deep Shade washes from AK Interactive seemed promising, but when I put them on a model, the results were not what I was expecting at all.
Review: The Army Painter Wargamers Edition Wet Palette
Looking for an extra large wet palette for your hobby setup? Maybe a 2-in-1 solution that’s also suitable for paints that shouldn’t come in contact with water, such as washes, Contrast and Speedpaints? Then The Army Painter’s new XL Wargamers Edition Wet Palette might be your cup of tea. Find out more about it in our review.
Review: Flesh-eater Courts Army Set
Introducing the latest addition to the Era of the Beast – the Flesh-eater Courts army set. Packed with a formidable Abhorrant Gorewarden, a revered Varghulf Courtier, a loyal unit of 20 Cryptguard, and three gallant Morbheg Knights, this collection finally brings the delusions of the courts to life. Stay tuned as we explore the contents of this set, including the exclusive launch edition Battletome.
Showcase: Tyranids Hive Fleet Kraken Hormagaunts
In the relentless dance of cosmic predation, Hormagaunts emerge as the embodiment of unyielding terror. In this showcase, I bring forth four meticulously painted Hive Fleet Kraken Hormagaunts, the dynamic poses capturing the chitinous horrors at the zenith of their ferocious onslaught.
Review: Necrons Overlord with Translocation Shroud, Imotekh The Stormlord & Orikan
Unleashing cosmic power and unyielding might, a triplet of Necron Overlords accompanies the release of the 10th Edition Necrons Codex – Imotekh the Stormlord, Orikan the Diviner, and the Overlord with Translocation Shroud. In this review, we delve into the new kits and cover all assembly options and details.
News: Our first merch collection (and new mascot!)
Today is a special day because after 12 years of Tale of Painters, we finally got a mascot: Topsy, the skull-shaped painting thrall. Topsy will not only accompany us in our future blogging endeavours but is also the star of our very first merchandise collection. Find out more in this post.
Review: Legions Imperialis (boxed set)
It’s war on an epic new scale – literally. Legions Imperialis takes the Titans and aircraft from Adeptus Titanicus and Aeronautica Imperialis and adds infantry and tanks to the mix. In this review, we unbox the Legions Imperialis launch box, take a closer look at the sprues and rules, and address the question of the new Epic scale once and for all.