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

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

Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Mega Set (50 paints + brushes)

The everything set — paints, washes, metallics, effects, station & brushes

Starter Bundles

Warhammer 40,000: Paints + Tools Set

Paints, brushes, clippers, and a miniature to build and paint

Warhammer 40,000: Starter Set

Two armies, rules, and everything to start playing and painting

Wet Palettes

Army Painter Wet Palette

50 hydro sheets, 2 foams & brush storage

Golden Maple Wet Palette + Brush Set

Wet palette, 11 detail brushes, 100 palette papers, sponges & holder

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