Tutorials

In this section you’ll find over 220 free painting tutorials and hobby tips created by ourselves over the years, in chronological order.

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ToP Tips

ToP Tip: Visual comparison of all 61 Contrast, 23 Xpress Colors, 23 Speedpaints & 36 Dipping Inks

40k, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to paint the new Cadian Shock Troops effectively

40k, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to paint Trans-hyperion Alliance League of Votann Hearthkyn Warriors

Tutorial: How to apply transfers to curved and irregular surfaces

40k, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to perfectly apply decals to curved and irregular surfaces

In this tutorial, I share my procedure for making decals and transfer adhere perfectly to curved areas like Space Marine shoulder pads and irregular surfaces. It’s easy, and even if you hated decals before, my technique will change your mind.

Kill Team, Terrain, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to paint Gallowdark Space Hulk terrain from Kill Team: Into the Dark

In this tutorial I show you how to paint the Gallowdark Space Hulk terrain system from Kill Team: Into the Dark in a heavily weathered cream colour scheme. Thanks to scale modelling techniques like zenithal highlights, oil paints and pigments, this is super fast and looks fantastic. It’s also easier than you think. So here’s how it works.

Speedpainting grimdark Sons of Horus video tutorial

Horus Heresy, Tutorials

Video tutorial: Speedpainting grimdark Sons of Horus

Today I have a video version of my popular Sons of Horus speedpainting tutorial. This tutorial uses techniques like zenithal highlights, sponge weathering and drybrushing, allowing you to finish a Space Marine Legionary in 45 minutes or less. Find out more in this post.

Tutorial: How to paint "The Blooded" Chaos Traitor Guardsmen - featured image

40k, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to paint The Blooded Traitor Guard from Kill Team: Moroch

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to paint The Blooded, the Traitor Guard from Kill Team: Moroch (or Blackstone Fortress). The flexible paint scheme is easily adaptable to Chaos Cultists like the new Accursed Cultists that are up for preorder today, and to loyal Astra Militarum Guardsmen as well. I made use of a lot of the new Contrast and Shade paints to get a better feeling for them and sneaked in a few Scale75 Instant Colours as well, so this is gonna get interesting.

Painting Guides, Showcase, Terrain, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Warcry

Showcase: Warcry: Heart of Ghur Gnarlwood terrain (incl. painting guides)

Finishing off my trio of Warcry Heart of Ghur posts, I share the completed Gnarlwood terrain set. Not only that, this post also includes my paint recipe painting guide and as an extra bonus I have photographed all 4 of my completed Warcry boxed games, that’s Warcry Starter Set, Catacombs, Red Harvest and the latest Heart of Ghur.

How to paint Alpha Legion metallic armour - featured image

40k, Horus Heresy, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to paint Alpha Legion armour (Heresy era)

Painting Horus Heresy era Alpha Legion without Contrast paints or airbrushing Tamiya Clear paints? In this tutorial I’ll show you an alternative way to paint the metallic bluegreen armour of the Alpha Legion during the Horus Heresy era which is both fast and easy to achieve.

How to make rocky outcrop Warhammer terrain tutorial

Terrain, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to make and paint Rocky Hills/Cliffs War Games Terrain (incl. painting guides)

In this post, I’ll show you how to make your own rocky outcrops, hills, crags, cliffs for use in your table top war games using readily available materials such as cardboard and plaster cloth. I’ll also share the paint recipes used so you can paint yours the same if you wish. Find out how in this guide.

40k, Painting Guides, Tutorials

Tutorial: How to paint Blood Angels Assault Intercessors

In this post, I’ll show you how to paint your Blood Angels Space Marines in a scheme reminiscent to their vintage orangey armoured 1980s cousins. Perfect for Horus Heresy or Primaris Blood Angels armies. In just 24 easy to follow stages, you’ll learn how I highlight red, paint neat hazard stripes and more. Find out how in this painting guide.