Resources
Useful websites and communities for miniature painters
Communities
- r/Warhammer40k
The main Warhammer 40,000 subreddit. Great for inspiration, army showcases, and hobby advice.
- r/minipainting
Brand-agnostic miniature painting community with tutorials, feedback, and discussion for all skill levels.
- r/Warhammer
Covers all Warhammer systems including Age of Sigmar, 40k, and specialist games.
- DakkaDakka
One of the longest-running Warhammer and wargaming forums with an active painting community.
Paint Brands
- Citadel Colour
Games Workshop's official paint range. Browse their full catalog, painting guides, and tutorials.
- Vallejo
Acrylicos Vallejo, makers of Model Color, Game Color, and Model Air ranges popular with miniature painters.
- The Army Painter
Warpaints, speedpaints, primers, and hobby tools designed for tabletop miniatures.
- Colour Forge
UK-based brand offering spray primers and paints tailored for miniature painting.
Tutorials & Guides
- Warhammer (YouTube)
Official Warhammer channel with painting tutorials, battle reports, and hobby content.
- Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy (YouTube)
Step-by-step painting tutorials from the legendary Duncan Rhodes. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.
- Squidmar Miniatures (YouTube)
High-quality painting tutorials, product reviews, and entertaining hobby content.
- Juan Hidalgo Miniatures (YouTube)
Advanced painting techniques and masterclass-level miniature painting tutorials.
Hobby Shops
- Wayland Games
UK-based retailer offering discounts on Games Workshop, Vallejo, Army Painter, and more.
- Element Games
Popular UK retailer with competitive pricing on paints, miniatures, and hobby supplies.
- Games Workshop
The official Games Workshop store for Warhammer miniatures, paints, and hobby supplies.
Tools & References
- Warhammer Community
Official news, hobby tips, painting showcases, and event coverage from Games Workshop.
- Miniature of the Month
Every month, Games Workshop offers a free miniature at their stores. Just walk in, ask the staff about Miniature of the Month, and they'll hand you one. All you need to do is build it in the store. Once it's assembled, take it home and paint it however you like. It's a brilliant way to get some free plastic to experiment with new techniques, test colour schemes, or just practice your painting skills without spending a penny.
- Wahapedia
Comprehensive Warhammer 40k and AoS rules reference. Handy for checking paint schemes by faction.
- r/WarhammerCompetitive
Competitive play discussion. Useful for finding tournament-standard paint scheme references.
Recommended Gear
Our top picks for getting started or upgrading your hobby setup.
Paint Sets
Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Most Wanted Set (22 paints)
Skin tones, metallics, effects, wash, primer & a free miniature
Vallejo Game Color Starter Kit (16 paints)
Matte and metallic colours in dropper bottles
Starter Bundles
Warhammer 40,000: Paints + Tools Set
Paints, brushes, clippers, and a miniature to build and paint
Wet Palettes
Golden Maple Wet Palette + Brush Set
Wet palette, 11 detail brushes, 100 palette papers, sponges & holder
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