Painting

Are you a Wolf Lord looking to gather your own Great Company? Need some advice on how to assemble your Space Wolves, or some tips on how to paint them so they look great? Then look no further than this useful stage-by-stage guide.

The Tau Empire utilises an array of skimmers to ensure battlefield dominance. Here we introduce stage-by-stage assembly guides for the Hammerhead, Devilfish and Piranah, as well as a detailed explanation on how to paint Tau vehicles.

In this article we look at how to paint Tau Fire warriors in clear, stage-by-stage steps, and present a gallery of Fire warriors from famous Tau septs.

The Cadian Shock Troops are perhaps the most famous Imperial Guard regiment, renowned for their expertly drilled and highly trained soldiers. In this article we'll look at how to build your own Cadian Shock Troops and paint them in the same style as the Studio's army.

Tough and uncompromising, Catachan Jungle Fighters hail from one of the galaxy's most notorious death-world. In this article we look at how to build and paint these swift-moving, hard-hitting Imperial Guardsmen.

Imperial Guard Sentinels rove ahead of the rest of their army, scouting out enemy positions and threatening the flanks of the foe. In this article we'll look at how to build and paint these nimble-footed walkers.

We're sure you'll agree that the new plastic Valkyrie is a great addition to the ranks of the Imperial Guard. Get yours assembled, painted and ready to rain death on the enemies of the Emperor with this comprehensive stage-by-stage guide.

Although any Ork would hate to admit it, Gretchin are very useful on the battlefield. This clear and concise stage-by-stage guide shows how to quickly and effectively paint them ready for use (and misuse) on the battlefield.

The Nobz are the 'ardest, toughest Orks around, with access to all the best weapons and wargear. In this article Nick Bayton takes you through how to assemble the multi-part plastic Nobz kit, and paint them in the colours of the Goffs, Blood Axes and Bad Moons clans.

With six Ork clans, and countless warbands and Waaaghs! raging across the galaxy, there's no end to the variety of colour schemes you can give your Boyz. In this article, Nick Bayton shows clear stage-by-stage guides for Snakebites, Evil Sunz and Death skulls Ork Boyz.

This article gives step-by-step directions on how to paint your Necron Warriors in 5 easy stages.

Both repulsive and beautiful, the Daemonettes serve as warriors of Slaanesh are relentless fighters striking with astonishing speed and precision, meaning they are of great worth to your army. This article shows you how to assemble and paint these models ready for gaming.

In this article, we look at 4 Black Templars Space Marines who have been modeled and painted to reflect their involvement in various crusades.

In this article, detailed instructions are given on how to paint your Black Templars Space Marines.

By following the step-by-step instructions found in this article, you will have a squad of Black Templar Neophytes you can proudly field.

This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to paint your Blood Angels Space Marines.

The Dark Angels adorn their ornate armour with trophies and wear flowing robes, offering the keen painter the ideal opportunity to lavish extra attention on these details. In this article we show you how to paint such features.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to quickly and effectively paint your Dark Angels Space Marines.

This article shows you how to paint Space Marine eye lenses in various colors through progression photos and instructive text.

This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to paint your Ultramarines Space Marines.

The Chaos Space Marine Terminator Lord makes a great centrepiece for your army. This gallery showcases some of the many ways you can paint and assemble it.

The renegade Astral Claws Space Marines turned their back on the Imperium and followed their leader, Huron Blackheart, into the Maelstrom and thus became the Red Corsairs. This article guides you through a Red Corsairs army.

The colours of Chaos are many, and this gallery depicts just a few of the many different colour schemes your Chaos Space Marines might be painted in.

This step-by-step painting guide shows you how to paint a Black Legion Chaos Space Marine.

The Death Guard are the pestilent followers of the Chaos God Nurgle. This stage-by-stage painting guide shows you how to paint them effectively.

The Emperor's Children Chaos Space Marines fight for the glory of Slaanesh. This painting guide shows you how to simply but effectively paint your miniatures.

Khorne Berzerkers are the frenzied followers of the Blood God. This article shows you how to quickly and effectively paint these rage-fuelled warriors.

Mystical warriors bound to the service of the Chaos God Tzeentch, the Thousand Sons are implacable foes in battle. This painting guide shows you how to effectively yet simply paint your miniatures.

Transfers are a great way to finish off that Crisis Battlesuit, Devilfish, or XV15 Stealth team you just finished painting. This article shows you how to apply transfers.

In addition to camo schemes, we divulge the secret to weathering your tanks to represent the many environments they fight in.

Camouflage patterns look more complicated than they really are. The following are top tips to remember when painting camouflage on your models.

This article features two fully painted War Trukks for you to feast your eyes upon. Maybe you'll come up with some painting ideas of your own after examining them.

Held in high esteem by seer and soldier alike, each Autarch has mastered many paths over the centuries, including one or more of the facets of the Warrior Path.

The Eldar have a wide variety of dramatic paint schemes that make them instantly recognizable on the Warhammer 40,000 battlefield. Thus, painting Eldar can take a little practice if you want to develop the right techniques.

The Eldar, although a race on the edge of extinction, are marked by their beauty and grace as well as their ferocious fighting spirit. Each Craftworld marks its own distinction by the colors they use to identify themselves.

Below, you will find a simple-but-effective color scheme using only 14 colors. Follow the detailed instructions and check out the stage-by-stage images for reference as you paint your model.

Following the stage-by-stage instructions in this article will reward you with a great painted Dark Eldar warrior.

A collection of simple stage-by-stage guides to painting each of the Eldar Aspect Warriors.

The following article provides detailed instructions on how to paint your Grey Knights Space Marines in 5 easy steps.

This article provides detailed instructions on how to paint your Sisters of Battle.

The new plastic Bloodletter set offers you more detailing and modelling options than ever before. Take a look at our step-by-step guide to painting Khorne's ferocious assault troops.

The new plastic Daemonette regiment set offers you more detailing and modelling options than ever before. Take a look at our stage-by-stage guide to painting these beguiling children of Slaanesh.

This article contains a gallery of painted Daemons from each of the 4 Chaos powers in order to inspire your own creative efforts.

Devastator squads are equipped with multiple heavy weapons. This formation is the most heavily armed type of Space Marine squad of all and is deployed wherever extra firepower is needed. Learn how to paint them here.

This article shows you numerous different colour schemes with which you can paint your Chaos Terminators.

Once construction ends and you've used up all the sprues, the painting of your city must begin.

Both the Ork Warboss and Space Marine Captain are exquisitely sculpted, dynamically posed miniatures and are by far the best miniatures ever to come in a boxed game. Follow this 'Eavy Metal masterclass and give them the paint job they deserve.

Bought your copy of the Assault On Black Reach boxed game and played your first games with the models inside? Then follow these stage-by-stage guides to painting your Space Marines and Orks, and you'll have two great looking armies in no time.