By Dr Phil Hendry Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Preparation Part 3: Painting Now it’s the part you’ve all been waiting for – time to apply the Army Painter Quick Shade, Strong Tone! Although commonly referred to as ‘The Dip’ I don’t actually dip my models into the can. I prefer to apply with a…
By Dr Phil Hendry Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Preparation Once all the preparation was done it was time to get on with the painting proper. First of all, I dry-brushed the chainmail with Citadel Mithril Silver, then touched up the white primer where my dry-brushing had strayed – as it inevitably does. Then it…
By Dr Phil Hendry Part 1: Introduction The first job was to clean off the casting vents, mould-lines, and any other ‘messy bits’. Not a bad job on Warlord’s figures – they’re usually very nice castings. One thing to bear in mind is that ‘The Dip’ is not discerning in what it shades – if…
The Army Painter chaps have brought out their new Warpaints, er… paint sets and bloody marvellous they are too! So, to celebrate we’ve put together special offers so you can get your eager little hands on them and also save a few quid into the bargain: Warpaints Quickshade Deal: • Warpaints Paint sets (your choice…
Two weeks ago we released the resin models of a Roman General and his faithful war dog. To say these have gone down a storm would be an understatement! Here are two painted examples of this great pairing. First off we’ve got Dr. Phil Hendry’s example which was finished using the Army Painter system. On…
Army Painter are adding one of the most important hobby products to the range with the launch of their War Paints! With its FREE Gold paint and very low price, this set is undoubtedly the best value starter set in the entire industry! Each boxed set contains: • 150ml. White Colour Primer spray for undercoating…
We’ve agreed to sponsor a rather spiffing painting competition for those nice chaps at Wargames and Miniatures Paradise (WAMP). Based on Warlord miniatures this competition is open to everyone – check out the guidelines from our forum member Undave: Warlord have offered us some booty to tempt you with and the prizes look like this:…
This painting guide shows how Chris Southern of Myrmidon Studios goes about painting our plastic Imperial Roman Legionaries. Check out Chris’ blog for more of his excellent work. He accepts commissions too should you be looking for someone to put paint to your metal mountain. Over to you, Chris… Normally painters will paint highlights and…
One of our mad collectors has taken to converting our Naked Fanatics with superb results… “I love stark-naked loony psychos (there’s a sentence you don’t want taking out of context!). I just had to have some in my ancient British army so picked up two dozen of Warlord’s metal fanatic models. Although there are four…
You’ve seen plenty of his work over the past few months but we’ve saved Neil at Troop of Shewe’s King Tiger paint jobs for the New Year! The biggest landbound vehicle in the Bolt Action range (the impressive Bronekater patrol boat is even bigger!) the King Tiger was also known as ‘Royal Tiger’ by British…
Paul Sawyer