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Shaped transfer film

Shaped transfer film

You may have seen an icon on the images of our transfer sheets describing a feature called ‘shaped transfer film’ – but what does this mean? To answer the question we first…

How to get started airbrushing miniatures

There are many uses for an airbrush in miniature painting. Achieving a smooth base coat quickly and easily, blended highlights, shadows and colour gradients, special effects to impress your friends on the…

The Mighty Brush photography setup

How to photograph miniatures

A few people have asked me about my miniature photo set up so I thought I’d note down how I do it and the equipment I use. This is be no means…

How to apply Mighty Brush waterslide transfers / decals

The following steps are recommendations for the application of screen printed waterslide transfers (decals) purchased from The Mighty Brush. These transfers are formulated for easy application with water alone, and setting solutions…

How to paint Raptors Space Marines

Since I posted my first unit of Raptors Intercessors, a few people asked for the colours and processes used. So, as requested, here is a step-by-step! NOTE: There are some steps I’ve…

How to paint glowing Space Marine eye lenses

In this tutorial I’ll describe the steps I use to create the ‘glowing eye’ lens effect on my Raptors Space Marines. You can use this method with any chapter or colour scheme,…

How to apply decals with Microset and Microsol

In this tutorial we’ll cover the application of decals / waterslide transfers using Microset & Microsol for the ‘painted on’ look. What are Microset and Microsol? Microset Micro Set slightly softens the…

How to paint Blood Angels – Part III

UPDATE: After three years and lots of positive feedback, this guide has been superseded by a new version, available to buy as a PDF download in the shop. The process has been…

How to paint Blood Angels – Part II

UPDATE: After three years and lots of positive feedback, this guide has been superseded by a new version, available to buy as a PDF download in the shop. The process has been…

How to paint Blood Angels – Part I

UPDATE: After three years and lots of positive feedback, this guide has been superseded by a new version, available to buy as a PDF download in the shop. The process has been…

How to magnetise an Imperial Knight

Admittedly I’m a bit late to the party here – there are loads of tutorials online on this subject, including those dealing with the newer Crusader / Warden Knight kit. However when…

Pre-shading with colour primers

A lot of people ask me how I achieve the deep red on my Blood Angels so I thought I’d do a little step-by-step. In the example below I use a Drop…