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Mythos Motors brings pulp-era 28mm vehicles to tabletop gaming

Pulp sedans, armoured Cadillacs, and a Lovecraft bus made Mythos Motors a rare vehicle Kickstarter painters could weather to the hilt.

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Death Fields Arena Bulldogs Lists Give Painters New Narrative Army Options

The Bulldogs’ new Death Fields Arena lists give painters a rare mix of history, sports branding, and sci-fi grit to turn into a single, unforgettable team.

Jamie Taylor5m read

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Belconnen Golden Brush returns, Warhammer painters face April competition

Belconnen’s quarterly Golden Brush drew Warhammer painters back on April 18, with entries due the same day and collections starting May 2.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Games Workshop’s 40K roadmap points to Armageddon, Yarrick, and new Custodes

Armageddon, Yarrick, and new Custodes are the releases that will decide your 2026 hobby budget, and the roadmap says the rush starts this summer.

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Fort Douglas Museum Hosts Free Military Paint-and-Take for All Skill Levels

A free two-hour paint-and-take at Fort Douglas put Warlord Games minis, paints, and expert help in Cannon Park, turning a museum visit into a first model.

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Warlord begins major Bolt Action shift from metal guns to plastic kits

Metal Bolt Action guns are being phased out for plastic, and Warlord says this is only the start. For painters, that means easier cleanup, better assembly and more conversion room.

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Warhammer Community Skaven art gallery spotlights the faction’s grimy menace

Skaven art still does the heavy lifting for painters, and this gallery is a clear roadmap for grime, glow, and clan identity on modern kits.

Jamie Taylor6m read

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Perry Miniatures expands Napoleonic Ottoman range with 28mm releases

Perry’s 41-piece Ottoman range gives painters bright cloth, patterned dress, and characterful command figures far from standard Napoleonic blues.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Army Painter unveils Masterclass Brush Set for precise miniature painting

Army Painter’s new three-brush Masterclass set pairs Kolinsky sable, da Vinci know-how and a $69.99 price tag for painters who want sharper points fast.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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Warhammer 40,000 reveals Intranzia Fraye and Inquisitor Kroyle rules

Intranzia Fraye and Inquisitor Kroyle point to Armageddon’s most display-worthy models yet, with mounts, motion and weapon silhouettes built for painters.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Battle Kiwi’s Mission Terrain Areas map out Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition boards

Battle Kiwi’s new terrain areas turn 11th Edition board setup into a repeatable step, giving painters a faster path to cleaner layouts and better-looking tables.

Nina Kowalski5m read

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Warhammer Community showcases new Legio Custodes range in varied paint schemes

Warhammer Community’s Custodes gallery shows the new range in gold, silver, and purple, and it hands painters a fast playbook for making elite armor read premium.

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Reaper MSP Remastered keeps classic colors, adds new paints for miniatures

MSP Remastered keeps Reaper’s best-known colors, adds 25-plus new shades, and looks built to slot into existing paint racks without forcing a reset.

Jamie Taylor6m read

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Choose and Care for Miniature Painting Brushes for Better Results

This concise guide explains how to choose between Kolinsky sable and high-quality synthetics, which brush sizes and shapes to start with, and the step-by-step care routine that extends brush life. Better brush selection and maintenance translate directly into cleaner lines, smoother glazing, and less frustration at the tabletop.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Color Theory Essentials for Miniature Painting: Practical Palette Planning

This primer translates core color theory into hands-on techniques for painters working on 28-54mm miniatures, focusing on palette design, contrast control, and application methods that work at small scale. Learn how to choose dominant, accent, and neutral colors, use light and saturation to sell details, and apply studio methods like wet palettes, thinning, glazes, and dry-brushing for reliable results.

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Compact Primer Boosts Miniature Painting Skills With Practical Workflow

A compact, actionable primer lays out a step-by-step painting workflow designed to help painters preserve detail, speed progress, and produce cohesive finished pieces. The guide focuses on controlled priming, a limited palette and thinned paint application, layering and glazing techniques, and short focused practice sessions to accelerate improvement.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Complete Beginner Guide to Miniature Painting Workflow and Tools

A comprehensive beginner guide lays out the full miniature painting workflow from choosing miniatures to intermediate techniques, with practical equipment recommendations and step by step instructions. This matters because it removes guesswork, helps avoid common mistakes, and gives realistic progression tips to keep painters engaged and improving.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Salute 2026 walkabout spotlights painting competition, Hobby Heroes and display armies

Ben’s Salute 2026 walkabout puts the painting competition, Hobby Heroes and standout display tables front and centre for painters who want the show’s visual takeaways.

Jamie Taylor5m read

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Monument Hobbies expands PRO Acryl with six rich new miniature paints

Monument Hobbies added six dense new PRO Acryl colors and a $37.80 bundle, plus a new Texture Trainer, for painters who want richer coverage on small details.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Top Miniature Painting Brushes Ranked for 2025, Expert Picks

A comprehensive buyer guide lays out the top miniature painting brushes and sets for 2025, highlighting which tools deliver precision, longevity, and value. The piece matters because it clarifies material differences, recommends desk sizes, and gives practical care and acrylic handling tips to keep brushes performing at their best.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Microworld Games adds twentieth 6mm fantasy army, tiny elf ranks expand

Microworld Games pushed its 6mm fantasy line to 20 armies with a new elf release, built for fast rank-and-file spectacle and clean paint jobs.

Sam Ortega2m read

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MALCon 2026 miniature painting station draws crowds, becomes event highlight

MALCon 2026 drew 12.51% more attendees, and the miniature paint-and-take stayed busy all day inside a public library convention hall.

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Disciplined Commission Workflow Turns Miniature Painting Into Reliable Paid Service

A clear, documented commission workflow protects you and your clients, guarantees predictable turnaround, and dramatically cuts disputes and chargebacks.

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Efficient batch miniature painting workflow for tabletop quality

Learn a fast, repeatable workflow to finish batches of miniatures to tabletop standard using staging, limited palettes, and rapid primer/basecoat methods.

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Commissar Graves leads Astra Militarum mechanised push with new vehicles

Commissar Graves and Vigilance turn the Astra Militarum reveal into a convoy project, with the Centaur RSV and Hippogriff AFV ready to anchor an armored line.

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Warhammer’s new Skaven Eshin rules reward surgical strikes and shadowy speed

Clans Eshin’s new rules make every kill unlock more speed, and City of Ash goes up for pre-order Saturday with 42 miniatures built for a moody Skaven project.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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Great Pirate Paint Off enters final month with record entries, higher standards

The Great Pirate Paint Off hit its final month with record entries and sharper paint jobs, while Ships and Forces still left late entrants a path into the prize race.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Fast, Repeatable Basing and Display Techniques for Competition, Commissions, and Tabletop Miniatures

Quick, repeatable basing systems let you batch-process display-ready miniatures for commissions, competitions, and tabletop, practical steps, kit picks, and display tricks you can copy tonight.

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Goonhammer revises Spider-Man 2099 miniature paint scheme with updated techniques

Goonhammer’s brushwizard updated a Feb 19 how‑to for Spider‑Man 2099, with Atomic Mass Games‑supplied boxes and concrete paint recipes (Army Painter base + AK white hint; reds mixed for highlights).

Jamie Taylor6m read

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DipIt Explains Zenithal Highlighting: Top-Down Lighting for Miniatures

DipIt at The Army Painter breaks down zenithal highlighting, showing how top-down priming creates instant highlights and natural shadows to simplify basecoating and shading.

Jamie Taylor3m read