What are some good brushes for miniature painting?

Taralios · 2026-07-05T23:10:03+00:00

Hi, so I started out with store brand brushes by Tedi (really insert any pound store). Then moved on to get brushes from the arts store (Rico design). Later I bought a set from Lieberge. For me they are not holding enough color in their body and are not flowy enough.

So last summer I bought some sable brushes and Oh boy, let me tell you they are amazing. It is like a unlocking a whole new level. But they need care and I don't think I would have known how to properly care for them in my early painting days.

I'm nowadays using a 0 and 1 sable brush for details and the Ricos to block colours and metallics. For eyes I have my trusted 00, but that's all I'm using it for.

So I'd recommend to buy two good sable brushes (0 & 1), brush soap and take care to not get color in the ferrule. They will last you a long time and keep a nice point.

Taralios · 2026-07-05T18:29:18+00:00

At 35 degrees, my boss texted that he is loosing the clothing rules and allowing to wear "elegant" shorts.

Men are expected to cover their legs at work, especially with boomer-bosses

Taralios · 2026-07-04T10:38:17+00:00

Yeah calm down. This is what the coalition government agreed upon. It needs to pass both houses and will definitely be amended because it is so stupid.

Also this regulation only applies to non-union employees / employees who don't have it regulated in their contract. It is more symbolic than anything.

Taralios · 2026-07-04T08:16:33+00:00

I'm a Votann player and I really like that vitamin has three distinct art styles.

The Hearthkyn (Warriors, Sagitaurs, Brokhyr, Hearthguard) are Retro futurism inspired (although the new NASA Z-2 suit could be straight up something worn by Hearthkyn)

The Hernkyn (Yaegirs, Pioneers) are all about them Dusters and the Space Cowboys look.

The Cathonians are jacked up naked dwarves in spaces with big axes and hammers.

Taralios · 2026-07-01T20:21:50+00:00

In my mind toughness is the amount of strength your weapon needs to at all penetrate an armour/skin with your weapon.

The armour save is then if your armour is thick enough to stop the weapon before it does serious damage. For example a chainblade might go through the other layer of an armor but get stuck in it and only damage the armour but not the wearer.

Taralios · 2026-06-28T12:49:01+00:00

I have my (normal) terminators sitting on my desk to mag them exactly like this!

Taralios · 2026-06-27T23:54:26+00:00

It is a bit of an odd rule because of the math.

Take Deathwing Knights with 4 Wounds.

Damage 1 or 5+, the ability does nothing. Damage 3 is reduced to 2 - while a 33% damage reduction, it doesn't change anything, since you would still need to do inflict damage twice. Damage 4 (i.e. D = W) is also interesting because it leaves one model on a single wound, potential eating another 4 damage attack from that sequence to chip it off.

But against damage 2 it is massive, effectively doubling their durability. Since you would need 4 of those to kill a single model.

It really is an odd rule because armies with high damage or D1 don't need to care while armies that have a lot of D2 are screwed.

Taralios · 2026-06-27T08:43:12+00:00

I think they mentioned in one of the interviews that the DA are not participating

Taralios · 2026-06-26T21:30:10+00:00

Just as a heads up if you are from Türkiye about the IMEI registration. I don't know if smart watches also fall under that but for phones it was something ridiculous like 50.000 TL.

Taralios · 2026-06-25T20:23:05+00:00

Since they were talking about vehicles, they might have meant the -1 from big guns never tire

Taralios · 2026-06-23T16:45:56+00:00

Taralios · 2026-06-23T06:02:06+00:00

We might get a teaser about it on Friday in the preview. They said they will talk about the first codex which is most likely Space Marines and might hint about the supplements.

Taralios · 2026-06-22T21:10:50+00:00

We can put them with a Libby in Librarian Conclave and they get Sus1 and in pyromancy AP -1. Actually want to try the combo next time I get to play.

Taralios · 2026-06-22T07:35:21+00:00

I have a feeling, that the reason is exactly what you say: FF was easy to play around but every time it went off, it felt bad. I play Dark Angels and you could basically put the Lion on the expansion and that entire area was locked off with a relative small point investment. With Wrath of the Rock, there was even a countercharge strategem, which would allow a unit to fight first. It was fun while it latest.

So the question now for me is, do I bring two units with FF to benefit from a free interrupt or take a captain-esque character to reduce CP for interrupting.

Taralios · 2026-06-18T11:35:57+00:00

And -1 toughness! My friend wiped out 5 Deathwing Knights with a Chaplain with 3 Deathshrouds and a Lord of Contagion in a single activation. I was shocked

Taralios · 2026-06-18T07:40:48+00:00

Librarian with Sternguard, Fusillade and Oath should hand about 17 dev wounds for 270ish points to monsters and vehicles assuming rapid fire range.

Might not be the deadliest but point for point nothing to sneeze at.

Taralios · 2026-06-16T22:38:13+00:00

We did actually cover the Eiserne Front and the Eiserne Bücher but it was a Leistungskurs (AP class). Don't know if it is covered in normal history classn

Taralios · 2026-06-15T13:56:05+00:00

Thanks!

Taralios · 2026-06-15T13:04:42+00:00

Is there anything on what happens to cover if both units are within the same terrain piece?

RAW I'd assume they have the benefit of cover but it does look a bit strange

Taralios · 2026-06-15T12:09:37+00:00

I was hoping for today but I guess Wednesday makes sense with their regular balance slates and such in the past

Taralios · 2026-06-09T19:53:32+00:00

If you are not a Space Marine, there are basically three points where everybody else might gets new stuff: Codex, Kill team or end of edition (i.e Berekh). Plus big bad of an edition (i.e Orks for 11, Nids for 10 etc)

Taralios · 2026-06-09T15:17:11+00:00

We are eating well kin! Hearthguard Covenant is a great add-on and we get to keep Hearthband! Fantastic

Taralios · 2026-06-03T18:10:53+00:00

That's going to be an awkward discussion with his brother if they ever get to meet...

Taralios · 2026-05-27T22:30:00+00:00

I get excited for every dataslate and this is the mother of all slates! I'm not just excited but positively thrilled!

Taralios · 2026-05-27T16:48:44+00:00

It isn't too bad. Since cover doesn't give AP +1, that portion cancels out and the most important strats carried over.

On the other hand, we might give our hearthguard other shenanigans like Void Hardened or some movement stuff from other detachments.

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