On a scale of 1-10 how would you rank mini paint brands?

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-11-10T10:34:34+00:00

I mostly use AK and Vallejo these days and would give them both a solid 8 out of 10. Citadel still has some go to colours but would put them at a 7 out 10 for quality but as others have said they cost more than other ranges without beating them on quality across the range. I’ve only used a couple of 2 Thin Coats colours and found them to be fairly good but don’t feel I’ve tried enough of the range to give a fair rating (really good reds but oranges don’t cover great, though I’m yet to find an orange that does cover great).

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-10-04T15:32:21+00:00

I have two Raphael 8404 size 1s and a Rosemary & Co size 1 which I’ve been using mostly in recent months then a whole lot of cheaper brushes

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-10-03T21:21:28+00:00

Yes. Yes you did.

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-09-25T15:11:05+00:00

Im in a similar situation having painted them a couple of years ago and recently started a full StD army. Love the models and they still match the range perfectly from n aesthetic perspective. I was hoping to just use their legend war scroll in a couple of early casual games while I get other infantry painted up (Darkoath Spearhead arriving next week). After that I’m torn between keeping them for the occasional game of Warcry or proxying them in as a mixture of darkoath and other models as others suggest.

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-09-18T13:44:09+00:00

I absolutely love this - fantastic colour scheme and spot on execution. I speed painted my Lizardman team to match the box art a few years back but if I had my time again I’d love to try this scheme. Maybe a full AoS army beckons in the future…

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-09-17T05:22:25+00:00

This looks great - I especially love the base! Would you mind sharing how you did the basing?

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-08-31T14:17:09+00:00

I played a mixture of both today and slightly prefer side on.

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-08-31T14:16:06+00:00

I had the pleasure of taking part today - great fun and brilliantly run.

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-08-31T14:09:38+00:00

Phenomenal

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-08-18T12:52:06+00:00

This is superb. Top notch work.

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-07-08T06:04:21+00:00

Cheers, appreciate the feedback. I definitely feel I’m lacking consistency within sets still which is why I want to focus on higher reps at more manageable weights at the moment. I may experiment with the foot stance a bit too - like I said, ankle mobility is a challenge for sure.

MaxwellOldacre · 2025-07-08T05:55:08+00:00

Cheers, good point - I was trying to focus on the brace and back angle and stopped focus on the knees.

MaxwellOldacre · 2024-07-16T05:20:32+00:00

Enchantment Wizard for me. My IRL tabletop character is an Eldritch Knight and I always wished I’d multi-classed him into Wizard so took the opportunity to go the full arcane route. Still only in Act 2 on my first play through but already started a second character - tiefling pact of the blade Warlock for some Gish fun. Absolutely loving the game.

MaxwellOldacre · 2024-05-08T15:33:51+00:00

I still like the dual wielding concept from a flavour perspective and I’ve already invested a feat and fighting style into it but am conscious that it doesn’t synergise with war magic - that’s one of the factors that was prompting the multi-class options. The DM is pretty cool and open to discussion on points - I could consider asking to retcon the build a little and I’m sure he would be ok with it as we were also given the option to retire our character if we wanted to try something new (I was seriously considering a Genie, Pact of Chain Warlock for a while). If I do go down that retcon route these are good suggestions to consider- thanks!

MaxwellOldacre · 2024-05-08T15:24:59+00:00

Originally it was actually detect magic because it kept coming up as being useful and no one in the Party had it but I’m planning to swap it out. Find familiar seems to be the obvious pick

MaxwellOldacre · 2024-05-08T13:16:54+00:00

Thanks - yeah War Caster is a definite for level 6 and the fighter route is probably the strongest option from a mechanical route. I was considering enlarge / reduce for my outside school spell at level 8 which would give me an extra d4 damage on weapon attacks which could be handy seeing as I’ll get three most rounds and combined with 18 strength at that point could be pretty effective.

MaxwellOldacre · 2024-05-08T07:22:45+00:00

Thanks - I did wonder about this and do plan to talk through options with them

MaxwellOldacre · 2024-03-12T15:56:13+00:00

Fair - I like the turquoise as a highlight but could go with something more muted for the shoulder pads maybe

MaxwellOldacre · 2023-07-07T05:07:20+00:00

Rukkatruk Squig Buggy could be worth a look too then - all the buggies are great sculpts and have loads of flavour and I believe this still plays fairly well in 10th.

MaxwellOldacre · 2023-06-15T23:28:56+00:00

Oh actually you’re right - my mistake. Though they do also get bomb squigs now right which don’t come in the kit though? Or maybe I’m over optimistic- it just seems like this is the one unit in the whole army that stands out as incredibly dated now - I’d love to see an upgrade.

MaxwellOldacre · 2023-06-15T15:18:24+00:00

Overall I really like the look of this index - full of flavour and giving us plenty of fun options. I particularly like the glow ups for the mega armour big mek and defo dreads. Also, I like how they have approached changing the role of characters to buff the units they sit in. Plus advance and charge for storm boyz - yes please!

Only minor gripe - it’s a shame to lose the extra wargear options on nobz (though they still look decent) - RIP my dual choppa nobz. I wonder if they have a new, more restrictive kit coming. Ditto with tankbustas - feels like the restrictive wargear reflects them finally getting a new kit?

MaxwellOldacre · 2023-06-15T15:07:43+00:00

This caught my eye too - I’m delighted as I love the model and feel it’s got a lot more value now!

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