The miniature painting hobby certainly has its fair share of tools, gadgets and gizmo's but do any of them have any other uses than what they were designed for? In episode 120 of Paint Perspective, we're here to shed the light on some secret uses for common hobby tools you've certainly got at your desk and explain why you might just be using them W…

We all love painting miniatures, but nobody can be at peak form all the time... So what do you do when your motivation is low, and you don't know what to work on next? In episode 119 of Paint Perspective, we're having an intervention on our own hobby lulls and discussing how we plan to get back on a more productive path... Expect insights into: 💪🏻H…

We love discussing painting techniques here on the podcast, but there’s one of them we haven’t yet covered… Freehand! In episode 118 of Paint Perspective, we're joined by Ewan who is our in studio specialist for all things freehand and miniature artwork! He’s here to share his essential tips for mastering the craft and give us a live demo on how to…

When we think about getting better looking Warhammer we usually think of improving our painting, but what about some of the more overlooked steps? In episode 117 of Paint Perspective, we're here to reveal some secret tricks to improve contrast, finish and get you better looking Warhammer miniatures without changing anything about your painting! Exp…

Painting your Warhammer miniatures can be very daunting (and expensive), so how can you overcome your fear of ruining your miniatures and guarantee quality results? In episode 116 of Paint Perspective, we share our tips for both new and experienced painters on what essential tips and techniques you should focus on. You can also expect to learn wher…

Painting your Warhammer army is incredibly time consuming, but can you save time without sacrificing quality results? In this episode, we discuss our best hacks for army painting, that not only save you time and make you a more efficient painter, but might just result in you having the best army on the tabletop! Expect insights into: 💨 How to paint…

If there's one thing we love to talk about, it's how to improve at miniature painting... But is this "hustle culture" actually ruining the hobby? On this episode, we discuss the reaction to some of our content and review the overall mindset behind improving your brush skills, and how our opinions have changed over time... Expect insights into: 🙅🏻‍♂…

The Warhammer hobby can be rather expensive, so we wanted to know: Can you really buy everything you need to build and paint a Space Marine for under £50. In this absolutely unhinged episode, we tried (and failed) to each create our own essential budget hobby list! However, while there were many hiccups along the way not all is what you might think…

Warhammer can be an incredible escape for all of us, but with such a solitary hobby, how can you use it to connect with the community? In episode 112 of Paint Perspective we are joined by Ollie of BlackHeartMinis, who has become a prolific representative of the community, to share his story of how he has used social media and events to make lifelon…

You all of course know Luetin09 for his incredible lore content, but what about the other pillars of the hobby? In episode 111 of Paint Perspective, Luetin is back in the studio to share with us how he paints so many huge Warhammer armies, and the mindset and techniques behind his motivation. Expect insights into: 🖌️ How to motivate yourself to pai…

The airbrush is a fantastic tool for miniature painting, but do you actually need one? In this episode, we’re discussing the common misconceptions, myths and struggles we hear from the community surrounding the airbrush. We’ll be spreading some light on when you should and shouldn’t use one to paint your Warhammer miniatures, and how to best use it…

Is digital miniature design becoming too complicated? Saturnine is the latest release for Warhammer the Horus Heresy, and it’s not been without mixed opinions… This week we’ve had our hands at painting some of the new miniatures and are here to discuss our honest thoughts… Expect insights into: 🖌️ How we painted the new Saturnine miniatures 😰 Diffi…

We’ve never made an episode quite like this… There’s many ways to improve at miniature painting, but nobody explains it quite like Tommie Soule! In this essential episode of Paint Perspective, we sit down with the miniature painting tutor himself to challenge everything we’ve ever thought about how we approach the hobby… Expect insights into: 🖌️ Th…

You've seen us talk 3rd edition, but what about the most beloved era of Warhammer 40k...2nd edition! In this episode, we're reviewing every space marines release from 1993 - 1998 This was James and Paul's intro into the world of Warhammer, so expect a lot of nostalgia that certainly won't go unchecked! Also in this week's episode it's our latest mo…

You know there’s nothing more we love around here than chatting about paint, so why not go straight to the source! In this episode, Mat Hart from Steamforged games is in the studio to teach us all about how they designed, and manufactured the return of the most coveted paint range in the industry… P3! Expect to learn how to exploit the properties o…

There's no doubt that Trench crusade is the most hyped game in the wargaming / miniature painting hobby right now, so it's about time that we take a closer look... In this sponsored episode, James talks us through his experience with painting grimdark miniatures for the game, how surprised we were by the quality of these 3D printed miniatures, how …

This year, we brought back one of the biggest Warhammer / miniature painting competitions... IronSkull! After a hugely successful day packed with incredible miniatures, we share with you the behind the scenes of the event and of course discuss the winners, what we learned, the miniatures we painted, and what's next! IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️ https:…

We all love Warhammer painting videos, but what are they lacking compared to physical books? In this episode we chat to Dave Taylor, (hobbyist and publisher of The Art Of book series) about his journey in the hobby, and what he has learned from working with some of the most talented and creative artists in the miniature painting industry... Expect …

There's lots of ways to improve at miniature painting, but not all of it comes down to technique. There's one core component to improving at any skill... Mindset! In this thought provoking episode we chat to Logan Sama, (professional radio DJ and E-Sports commentator) about his journey in the hobby, and his recent mindset shift thats lead to huge i…

Painting Journal: https://shorturl.at/fFZQP Painting an even better looking Warhammer army doesn’t just come down to brush strokes, you need a plan so that you can meet your goals! In this episode, we walk you through how we like to plan the many 40k armies we have painted and why you might want to take planning a little more seriously in your proj…

In 100 episodes, we sure have spent a lot of time talking about all things miniature painting, so what have we learned? In this 100 episode special, we look back on our favourite conversations from Paint Perspective and share our biggest lightbulb moments... And why it improved us as hobbyists! Expect insights into: 🤔 What we learned in 100 episode…

What was it like to collect space marines in 1999? In this episode, we're talking about one of the most often overlooked editions of Warhammer 40k... 3rd edition! Miniature design has come a long way and while we still have many of these classic models with us today, many have been forgotten to time... Also in this week's episode it's our latest mo…

We all know the hobby can be expensive at times, especially when it comes to the tools you need to build and paint your Warhammer miniatures... In this episode we are sharing with you our best budget hobby tools, that we actually use all the time and can save you money! Expect insights into: 📈 How to avoid the "hobby tax" 🔨 Everyday tools we like t…

From primarchs to kill teams and everything in-between, theres no better kitbash expert on all of YouTube than Pete The Wargamer! In this weeks episode, Pete joins us to discuss how he gets inspiration for projects, how he methodically plans his Warhammer conversions, his experiencing with designing his own plastic parts and of course share some ho…

We love converting and kit bashing space marines, but how do you really take them to the next level, and make a truly custom character (that doesn’t suck)? In this episode we are deep diving on the planning and character creation side of kit bashing… Joe reveals how (and why) he designed his custom character for his army, And how James curates part…

No matter your skill level in the hobby, everyone has questions about painting Warhammer miniatures and this week we’re here to answer them! We asked our community what they want to know about all things miniature painting, to give you our perspective as professional painters… Expect insights into: 🎨How to work with difficult paints 🖌️How to improv…

We all love consuming Warhammer painting tutorials here on YouTube, but how much practical knowledge can you REALLY learn from videos? In episode 94 of Paint Perspective, we discuss how we like to learn new skills in miniature painting, the best tips for becoming a better student and how you can get better behind the brushes! Expect insights into: …

Theres lots of miniatures games out there beyond Warhammer, but there's always been one that stands out the most... Infinity In this episode, James tells us about the Infinity miniature he painted this week, how they compare to our experiences to other systems and manufacturers, and how it could improve your skills as a miniature painter! Expect in…

Competition time will soon be upon us in the miniature painting community, so who better to chat with this week than upcoming judge of IronSkull 2025: John Keys! In episode 92 of Paint Perspective, John gives us his fascinating insight into the ‘journey’ of miniature painting and how his approach has changed over the years. Expect insights into: 🎨 …

Thanks to Games Workshop for sending us this new box set free for review. One of the most anticipated range refreshes from Games Workshop is finally here, and It’s of course non other than the Emperors Children! In this episode, we discuss the new army box set, the miniatures we have painted from it so far, and the problems we had along the way… Ex…

If theres one thing thats just as important as a well painted miniature, it’s of course got to be the base it stands upon… But how do you make sure yours actually look good, and aren’t completely boring? In this episode, we discuss all things basing and how you can use it to improve your miniatures! Expect to learn easy and quick methods for making…

Lots of us have at some point fantasised about turning our hobbies into our job, but what does it really take to make money painting Warhammer? In this episode, we discuss professional commission painting miniatures and the skills you’ll need to pull it off. Expect to learn from James on how he started a commission painting business, and how the in…

There's lots of ways to improve your Warhammer painting, but what about ones that don’t involve any brushes at all? In this episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked parts of miniature painting: building and cleaning your Warhammer models. Stay tuned for hacks on how to do a better job, the tools we recommend, things to avoid and why it will m…

There’s nothing we love more than painting Warhammer miniatures, but what about those times where it’s not so much fun? This week, we discuss how to get back to enjoying miniature painting when it’s at its hardest, and how to tackle frustration, lack of motivation and self doubt… Expect to learn how we keep cool when challenged by projects, the mos…

We always love painting new miniatures from Games Workshop, but can the challenge sometimes be a little too tough? In this episode, we discuss the new Phoenix Lord releases of Aeldari for Warhammer 40k and the teams experience painting the miniatures and importantly, why they were such a challenge! Also in this episode, we discuss the new reveals f…

Every miniature painter dreams of winning a Golden Demon trophy, but very few have won more than this week’s guest Mark Lifton! In this episode, you’ll learn Marks important lessons from winning at Golden Demon, his advice for how you can enter a miniature painting competition, what separates his entries from everyone else, and why miniatures are n…

Theres lots of techniques, methods and products for painting Warhammer, but theres one technique we’ve always been unsure about… Oil paints. In this episode, George details his latest painting challenge where he put scale modelling techniques to the challenge on a small scale miniature. Expect to learn why we were wrong about using oil paints, how …

Are you ready to step up your miniature painting in 2025? Happy new year to you all! In this episode, we discuss our miniature painting goals from last year and what we were (and were not) able to achieve, how we improved as painters and importantly what lessons we learned. Learning from our shortcomings, we also set our goals for 2025 and how we p…

It's the 2024 Paint Perspective Christmas Special! In this episode, all four of our hosts have gotten together for the very first time to pitch their 40k movies, but this time with a twist... Also in this episode, we have some very exciting announcements about our new limited Paint Perspective merch, our plans for the podcast in 2025 and of course …

You all know we're huge fans of Warhammer and Games Workshop miniatures, but what about all those other manufacturers and war-games? In this episode, we discuss our favourite 'non GW' miniatures, why we love them and how they can actually make you a better miniature painter! Also in this episode, we discuss what manufacturers should be doing to mak…

Lord of the Rings is back! In this episode we discuss the new edition of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle and all of the miniatures which we have painted for its release. Expect to learn James' struggles with the resin casts, how we tackled painting the models, how Games Workshop have stepped up the quality of their sprue design, how we would speed…

Warhammer is known for being a little on the expensive side, so can you really buy everything you need to paint for under £100? In this hilarious episode, the gang pitch each of their own budget setups to see where you can save money, and where you should spend it to get the most bang for your hobby buck! Also in this episode, we discuss the hobby …

Blending is an integral technique to the miniature painting hobby, but whats the best method for it? In this episode we break down five of the most popular blending techniques and explain to you the pros and cons for each, and when they are best used for the best results on your models! Also in this episode, stay tuned for our regular segments like…

It's that time of the year where Games Workshop release some new battleforces for Warhammer, but are these huge army boxes actually worth it? This week we discuss our experiences over the year from painting, and how we would take what we have learned to starting a new army (using one of these sets). We also go through each of the boxes to give you …

How can you paint a stunning Warhammer army? We thought who better to ask than one of this year’s Armies on Parade judges! In this episode, expect to learn what makes a tabletop army stand out, how you can make a more cohesive looking force, create a unique look using scenery, generate motivation and much more! Also in this episode, we share this w…

The pile of shame is something that all of us deal with in the hobby, but we're proposing an alternative option to both save you money, and maintain your motivation to paint more at the same time! In this weeks episode, we discuss models at the top of our "bucket list", why we have not painted them yet, some better models that might replace them in…

We regularly see starter boxes released from Warhammer, but could this be one of the best value sets you can buy? In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Kill Team Starter Set and whether its unique contents make this one of the most interesting releases in recent memory, what we hope this means for future sets, why you should care even if you’r…

With the amount of information available about miniature painting these days, it can sometimes be tricky to work out whats true and what is just a myth… In this episode we’ll be your miniature myth busters as we break down 5 widespread pieces of hobby information and explain why they are actually false! Bu’t don’t worry we’ll also give you some alt…

Could your knowledge of Warhammer lore actually improve your painting? This week, we are joined by popular YouTube channel (and loremaster) Wolf Lord Rho! In this fascinating conversation, we learn how you can enter the world of Warhammer lore, and utilise it to improve the painting side of the hobby (even as a beginner), how you can use lore as mo…

This week, James reports back from Spiel Essen, home of Golden Demon in 2024. In this episode, James reviews Europes biggest boardgame/wargaming convention, the Golden Demon event itself and we discuss the winning entries... Also in this episode, we review your submissions for our monthly painting challenge, discuss the recent feature in Warhammer …