Stahly (Tale of Painters)
@stahly.bsky.social
Blogger at Tale of Painters. Hobby YouTuber. Painter for over 20 years. ➡️ Find my reviews, tutorials, and videos by following this link: https://beacons.ai/stahly_taleofpainters
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I spent two years making the (hopefully 😅 ) best paint matching tool, an interactive document featuring over 1100 colours from the 7 most popular paint ranges. Here is how I did it ▶️ https://buff.ly/4jvGV5B
HUGE free update for my 11-in-1 comparison chart with over 140 hand-painted washes samples! V3.0 adds 22 new washes from AK and the new John Blanche sets, plus lots of quality of life features. Here is how to get the free update: buff.ly/qQIGuFT (if you don't have the swatch yet, follow the link)
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
HUGE free update for my 11-in-1 comparison chart with over 140 hand-painted washes samples! V3.0 adds 22 new washes from AK and the new John Blanche sets, plus lots of quality of life features. Here is how to get the free update: buff.ly/qQIGuFT (if you don't have the swatch yet, follow the link)
FREE UPDATE for my hand-painted AK 3rd Gen colour swatch! V2.1 adds the 18 new acrylic washes with the blue caps. If you want the free update (or if you don't have the swatch yet), here is how to get it: www.patreon.com/posts/148212...
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
FREE UPDATE for my hand-painted AK 3rd Gen colour swatch! V2.1 adds the 18 new acrylic washes with the blue caps. If you want the free update (or if you don't have the swatch yet), here is how to get it: www.patreon.com/posts/148212...
FREE new update for my hand-painted Green Stuff World colour swatch! V1.1 adds the 8 Candy Inks plus the new "vivid" metallic paints. Here is how to grab the free update:
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
FREE new update for my hand-painted Green Stuff World colour swatch! V1.1 adds the 8 Candy Inks plus the new "vivid" metallic paints. Here is how to grab the free update:
If you follow my painting tutorials on Tale of Painters, you probably know these: my go-to warm steel paints I use on (almost ;) EVERY model. These are spot-on matches for the classic Citadel steel paints like Leadbelcher & co. For better colour matching check out my hand-painted swatches on Patreon
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you follow my painting tutorials on Tale of Painters, you probably know these: my go-to warm steel paints I use on (almost ;) EVERY model. These are spot-on matches for the classic Citadel steel paints like Leadbelcher & co. For better colour matching check out my hand-painted swatches on Patreon
The new True Metallic Metal paints from Vallejo are so good that they quickly replaced a lot of metallic paints in my daily rotation! Here are my favourites for a cold steel silver, what are yours?
PS.: If you like these colour swatches, I have plenty more on my Patreon: buff.ly/3wU9fUb
PS.: If you like these colour swatches, I have plenty more on my Patreon: buff.ly/3wU9fUb
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The new True Metallic Metal paints from Vallejo are so good that they quickly replaced a lot of metallic paints in my daily rotation! Here are my favourites for a cold steel silver, what are yours?
PS.: If you like these colour swatches, I have plenty more on my Patreon: buff.ly/3wU9fUb
PS.: If you like these colour swatches, I have plenty more on my Patreon: buff.ly/3wU9fUb
My BRAND-NEW hand-painted swatch for Vallejo's fantastic new True Metallic Metal range is online! Review video is coming this Saturday... until then, here is how you can get the swatch:
How to get the Vallejo True Metallic Metal swatch V1.0 | Stahly (Tale of Painters)
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December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My BRAND-NEW hand-painted swatch for Vallejo's fantastic new True Metallic Metal range is online! Review video is coming this Saturday... until then, here is how you can get the swatch:
Black Week is in full swing! #ad Here is a list of the best Warhammer, tabletop, paints & modelling supplies deals: buff.ly/KUvsthe
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Black Week is in full swing! #ad Here is a list of the best Warhammer, tabletop, paints & modelling supplies deals: buff.ly/KUvsthe
Amazon's Black Friday week is kicking off #ad – I've sorted the wheat from the chaff and compiled a list of genuinely worthwile Warhammer, tabletop, board game & hobby deals ▶️ buff.ly/hbLtqIU
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Amazon's Black Friday week is kicking off #ad – I've sorted the wheat from the chaff and compiled a list of genuinely worthwile Warhammer, tabletop, board game & hobby deals ▶️ buff.ly/hbLtqIU
The Black Friday Week starts earlier every year... 🤯 I've put together the best early Warhammer & Tabletop Hobby deals for you so you don't get steamrolled by the FOMO: buff.ly/mRSLVNb
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Black Friday Week starts earlier every year... 🤯 I've put together the best early Warhammer & Tabletop Hobby deals for you so you don't get steamrolled by the FOMO: buff.ly/mRSLVNb
Damn, these are cool! Fantastic upgrades! buff.ly/9x1pTNT
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Damn, these are cool! Fantastic upgrades! buff.ly/9x1pTNT
ATTENTION ❗ In about an hour (10 am UK / 11 am Europe) preorders for the #Warhammer FOMO Christmas boxes will go up. Judging by last years, they'll be gone quickly, so don't miss out. But first, check my guide on which battleforces have the best savings, and which are better to skip: buff.ly/DMpkVNS
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ATTENTION ❗ In about an hour (10 am UK / 11 am Europe) preorders for the #Warhammer FOMO Christmas boxes will go up. Judging by last years, they'll be gone quickly, so don't miss out. But first, check my guide on which battleforces have the best savings, and which are better to skip: buff.ly/DMpkVNS
FREE UPDATE for my popular 7-in-1 miniature paint colour matching document! V2.3 adds 42 new colours from the Two Thin Coats Dark Arts expansion and Vallejo Metal Color range (now 1,200 colours in total!). Here is how to get the document: buff.ly/836O43U
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
FREE UPDATE for my popular 7-in-1 miniature paint colour matching document! V2.3 adds 42 new colours from the Two Thin Coats Dark Arts expansion and Vallejo Metal Color range (now 1,200 colours in total!). Here is how to get the document: buff.ly/836O43U
Lest not forget after all the fantastic previews that #KillTeam Dead Silence goes on preorder NOW! In my review, I have HQ sprue images & all build options: buff.ly/XoBSyjH But be quick: it might be one of the KT boxes that sell out fast!
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Lest not forget after all the fantastic previews that #KillTeam Dead Silence goes on preorder NOW! In my review, I have HQ sprue images & all build options: buff.ly/XoBSyjH But be quick: it might be one of the KT boxes that sell out fast!
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
Can't believe how much insanely cool stuff was presented in the #WarhammerPreview! Really loved all the Nurgle & Darkwater sculpts, the Battle-Pilgryms, Aranthus, and the new Necron character and Nightbringer. But Cathay and the Ultramarines were also super cool! What were your favourites?
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Can't believe how much insanely cool stuff was presented in the #WarhammerPreview! Really loved all the Nurgle & Darkwater sculpts, the Battle-Pilgryms, Aranthus, and the new Necron character and Nightbringer. But Cathay and the Ultramarines were also super cool! What were your favourites?
GUNDAM IKIMASU! I don't know why (well, probably because I grew up collecting Firstborn Ultramarines) but I love smol blue boxy mechs. Here comes the SD version of the iconic #Gundam RX-78-2 in Gundam Base colours I picked up in Tokyo in 2023:
Showcase: The Gundam Base Limited RX-78-2 Gundam SD Cross Silhouette » Tale of Painters
A first on Tale of Painters! After the Ultramarines release kicked off the blue weeks here on the blog, I thought I’d share my very first Gundam: the RX-78-2 SD Cross Silhouette in the limited blue…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
GUNDAM IKIMASU! I don't know why (well, probably because I grew up collecting Firstborn Ultramarines) but I love smol blue boxy mechs. Here comes the SD version of the iconic #Gundam RX-78-2 in Gundam Base colours I picked up in Tokyo in 2023:
I share my first Gundam, the Gundam Base limited blue RX-78-2 SD Cross Silhouette, and compare its build and painting to my Warhammer kits. #taleofpainters #WarhammerCommunity ▶️ Read more
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I share my first Gundam, the Gundam Base limited blue RX-78-2 SD Cross Silhouette, and compare its build and painting to my Warhammer kits. #taleofpainters #WarhammerCommunity ▶️ Read more
All the best stuff from Tale of Painters this month: Loads of paint and model reviews, a free #HelsmithsofHashut tutorial, lovingly painted Tyranids and Ultramarines, and more. See what you missed out in October:
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November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
All the best stuff from Tale of Painters this month: Loads of paint and model reviews, a free #HelsmithsofHashut tutorial, lovingly painted Tyranids and Ultramarines, and more. See what you missed out in October:
Warhammer meets Vampire Survivor? Shut up and take my money... and the pixel art is gorgeous!
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Introducing: Warhammer Survivors, coming 2026.
The endless night closes around you in the universes of Warhammer. Pick a champion and eviscerate endless swarms of enemies ⚔️
Watch the trailer 👇
The endless night closes around you in the universes of Warhammer. Pick a champion and eviscerate endless swarms of enemies ⚔️
Watch the trailer 👇
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Warhammer meets Vampire Survivor? Shut up and take my money... and the pixel art is gorgeous!
Busy weekend! After uploading my Two Thin Coats Dark Arts review yesterday, here are my first impressions of the Mini Colour paints from Artis Opus and Cult of Paint: buff.ly/BXvZ0tS
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Busy weekend! After uploading my Two Thin Coats Dark Arts review yesterday, here are my first impressions of the Mini Colour paints from Artis Opus and Cult of Paint: buff.ly/BXvZ0tS
Two Thin Coats' new DARK ARTS range or the #JohnBlanche Masterclass collection from The Army Painter, who does #grimdark better? Watch my Dark Arts deep dive here: buff.ly/LlF22ET
Two Thin Coats DARK ARTS vs. John Blanche collection review – who does grimdark better?
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November 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Two Thin Coats' new DARK ARTS range or the #JohnBlanche Masterclass collection from The Army Painter, who does #grimdark better? Watch my Dark Arts deep dive here: buff.ly/LlF22ET
HUGE FREE UPDATE for my hand-painted Two Thin Coats colour swatch! V4.0 adds the 30 new Dark Arts colours and has improved accuracy across the board. Here is how to get my swatches: buff.ly/LyrWnRd
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
HUGE FREE UPDATE for my hand-painted Two Thin Coats colour swatch! V4.0 adds the 30 new Dark Arts colours and has improved accuracy across the board. Here is how to get my swatches: buff.ly/LyrWnRd
My loot from #Spiel2025 in Essen! I felt I I kept it quite tame this year, but more important than the products were all the wonderful interactions I had with various old and new friends and companions ✊
Looking forward to test @vallejocolors' new TMM paints though! And the new Mini colour ofc!
Looking forward to test @vallejocolors' new TMM paints though! And the new Mini colour ofc!
October 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My loot from #Spiel2025 in Essen! I felt I I kept it quite tame this year, but more important than the products were all the wonderful interactions I had with various old and new friends and companions ✊
Looking forward to test @vallejocolors' new TMM paints though! And the new Mini colour ofc!
Looking forward to test @vallejocolors' new TMM paints though! And the new Mini colour ofc!
I have HQ sprue images for ALL the #New40k #Ultramarines kits! Especially the Victrix Guard have so much modularity, I explain all build options in my review ▶️ buff.ly/sGUKi2Y
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I have HQ sprue images for ALL the #New40k #Ultramarines kits! Especially the Victrix Guard have so much modularity, I explain all build options in my review ▶️ buff.ly/sGUKi2Y
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
#AdWIP Models kindly sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
UPDATE for my combined Vallejo Game & Model Color swatch (356 hand-painted & professionally digitised colours)! Improved accuracy for a couple of Model Colors in V1.1, here is how to grab the FREE update: buff.ly/6IsIxaV
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
UPDATE for my combined Vallejo Game & Model Color swatch (356 hand-painted & professionally digitised colours)! Improved accuracy for a couple of Model Colors in V1.1, here is how to grab the FREE update: buff.ly/6IsIxaV
People were asking me about the #New40k Terminator transfer sheet from the Crux Terminatus battleforce, so I updated my review: buff.ly/7sjLVJ8 (also contains HQ sprue images for the Terminator Assault Squad and Ancient plus a list of all components).
#AdWIP Box sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
#AdWIP Box sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
October 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
People were asking me about the #New40k Terminator transfer sheet from the Crux Terminatus battleforce, so I updated my review: buff.ly/7sjLVJ8 (also contains HQ sprue images for the Terminator Assault Squad and Ancient plus a list of all components).
#AdWIP Box sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity
#AdWIP Box sponsored by #WarhammerCommunity