Category: Painting

  • Tyranids: A Fresh Coat of Paint

    Tyranids: A Fresh Coat of Paint

    It’s time for a confession: my Tyranid swarm had been lurking in the shadows of the hobby desk for too long. Earlier this year my goal of completing my Tyranid army in 2024 was looking dicey. The problem was entirely of my own creation – the colour scheme. I simply wasn’t happy with my blue…

  • How ChatGPT Helped Me Choose A Colour Scheme

    How ChatGPT Helped Me Choose A Colour Scheme

    As an avid Warhammer 40K player, painting your own army is a significant part of the experience. However, the task of choosing the perfect colour scheme is often as challenging as it is exciting. A few of my recent armies and gangs have used Games Workshop box art colour schemes for their starting point. With…

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting My Blue Lobster-Inspired Tyranids

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting My Blue Lobster-Inspired Tyranids

    The release of the new Tyranid models in the Leviathan boxed set for Warhammer 40k’s 10th edition inspired me to fulfill a long-held dream: creating a Tyranid army. But it was a video from Midwinter Minis that guided me to the blue lobster theme, giving birth to Hive Fleet Carapax.

  • How I paint: House Cawdor

    How I paint: House Cawdor

    If you’re a fan of Necromunda and the House Cawdor gang, you’re in for a treat! In this post, I’ll be sharing my personal approach to painting these gritty miniatures. The House Cawdor gang is known for their grimy, industrial aesthetic and their devotion to the Cult of the Redemption. I’ve had a lot of…

  • How I paint Death Korps of Krieg veteran guardsmen

    How I paint Death Korps of Krieg veteran guardsmen

    I’ve recently finished painting two squads of the great new plastic Death Korps of Krieg veteran guardsmen. It’s a great kit and was very fun to both assemble and paint. I’m looking forward to using them in some games of Kill Team, and potentially might even get a few more boxes to form the start…

  • Review: Dirty Down Rust paint

    After seeing several great videos on YouTube (particularly this one from Artis Opus) I decided to take the plunge and give the new Dirty Down Rust paint a go. I did all the things I’d heard: shake very thoroughly (thankfully it includes a ball bearing to help the mixing process), and make sure things aren’t…