In my last post I rambled on about detachments and formations not really fitting together with what you get in each box of models, in this blog post I put on my big boy Astartes pants and just get on with growing the army by adding a Legion Garrison Force formation. The post Showcase: Legions Imperialis Iron Warriors Support Detachments (inc. painting guide) appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

Stahly's Paint Picks returns for another round! In this ongoing series, I highlight my top paint choices for different colour schemes. Today, we're delving into a range of skin tones, featuring one palette with a rosy and blush hue, and another boasting golden and olive undertones. The post ToP Tip: Best golden and rosy skin tone paints appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

With 27 brand new miniatures, the Slaves to Darkness: Darkoath army set finally brings an update to the outdated Chaos Marauders. Join us as we explore the details and build options of each model, from their menacing weaponry to their striking hairstyles. Get ready to embrace the power of Chaos and reclaim the Mortal Realms from the forces of order. The post Review: Darkoath army set appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

Prepare to witness the regal presence of Sekhar, Fang of Nulahmia, as she takes centre stage in this showcase post. Follow along my painting guides to capture the essence of Sekhar's dark allure and her serpentine companion, Ouboroth, painted to match my Legion of Blood and Nighthaunt collection. The post Showcase: Soulblight Gravelords Sekhar, Fang of Nuhlamia (inc. paint recipes) appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

On today's post I talk about hotdogs, ebay and hollowness as well as the usual how I painted the Iron Warriors' Land Raiders and a 2200pt army photograph. The post Showcase: Legions Imperialis Iron Warriors Land Raider Transport Detachment (inc. painting guide) appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

In the tangled depths of the Gnarlwood, a battle of elemental forces unfolds in Warcry: Pyre & Flood. This latest expansion brings two new warbands into the fray – the Ydrilan Riverblades and the Pyregheists. As the Nighthaunt seek to engulf the verdant realm in flames, the Lumineth Realm-lords stand as its protectors. With high-resolution sprue images and an exploration of both warbands' build options, this review dives into the heart of the conflict raging within the Ravening Ruin. The post Review: Warcry: Pyre and Flood appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

Maybe you know the problem, too: You are looking for the perfect colour for your next project and order a few new paints based on the product images in an online shop or the manufacturer's graphics. But when the paints arrive, disappointment is high because they turn out completely different than on the screen. But I got the perfect solution. The post ToP Tip: Using Stahly’s hand-painted swatches for comparing paint ranges appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

No, you haven't clicked on an old blog post from 2003, I really have painted a couple of 21 year old sculpts. It is a shame I had to pay 2024 prices and not 2003 prices, I guess the Liche Priest and Mounted Liche Priest deserve 2024 paint jobs then. In today's post I share my experience and tips with working with metal models. The post Showcase: Tomb Kings of Khemri Liche Priest and Mounted Liche Priest (inc. painting guide) appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

In the 2nd boxed expansion of this season of Kill Team, two dreadful factions clash amidst the chaos of Gallowdark's collision with the forge world of Bheta-Decima. Featuring the dread-inducing Nemesis Claw of the Night Lords and the enigmatic Drukhari Mandrakes, this packed box is accompanied by an imposing Generatorum Hub terrain piece and enhanced by nine new missions and narrative twists. Find out more in our review of Kill Team: Nightmare. The post Review: Kill Team: Nightmare appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more

Horrific to behold, deluded and swelling with immense power, but that's enough about me, I'm here to talk about our glorious Monarch, The Summer King, Ushoran himself. In today's post I share some lovely photos of my newly finished Ushoran model and talk about the process of painting a large model. The post Showcase: Flesh-eater Courts Ushoran, Mortarch of Delusion appeared first on Tale of Painters ..read more