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Image Credit: Monument Hobbies View the Pro Acryl 1-Step Set 1 at Monument Hobbies (affiliate link) — code: SCALEMOTION776 If you have been spending any time in miniature painting communities — YouTube tutorials, Reddit threads, hobby Discord servers — you have almost certainly heard 'Pro Acryl' mentioned. Monument Hobbies' flagship paint range has built a strong and genuinely earned reputation over the past few years, and it has done so without the decades of brand inertia that Citadel or Vallejo carry. The question most new painters ask is not whether Pro Acryl is good — the consensus on that is fairly settled — but rather where to start. The range is broad, the sub-lines can be confusing, and buying the wrong one is an easy mistake to make. This guide cuts through that. It explains what Pro Acryl is, how the range is structured, and — most importantly — what to buy first based on your hobby level. All products link directly to Monument Hobbies, where you can u...

Image Credit: Games Workshop View the Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Starter Set at Merlin's Miniatures (affiliate link) — code: SCALEANDMOTION Wargaming miniatures sit at an unusual crossroads in the hobby world. They are simultaneously a tabletop gaming system, a modelling discipline, a painting challenge and — for many collectors — an end in themselves. Whether you are building your first Bolt Action platoon, deep into a Warhammer 40,000 campaign army, assembling Fallout: Wasteland Warfare figures between games, or simply buying Gunpla kits as display pieces, the range of products, systems and retailers available in 2026 is broader than it has ever been. This guide covers the main game systems worth knowing, the key categories — miniatures, paints, terrain and RPG systems — and a curated selection of specialist retailers who cover different parts of the market well. Between them, these retailers cover everything from Games Workshop products and historical wargames throug...

How to Choose Your First Warhammer 40,000 Army Box: A Beginner’s Guide to Lore and Models Entering the world of Warhammer 40,000 is a significant step into a hobby that combines complex storytelling, artistic expression, and strategic gameplay . With decades of history and dozens of unique factions, the initial choice of an army box can be overwhelming for a newcomer. This guide focuses on the essential factors to consider when selecting your starting point in the grim darkness of the far future . The Priority of Aesthetics and Lore The most fundamental rule in wargaming is to select a faction that appeals to you visually and narratively . You will spend many hours assembling and painting these miniatures, so a genuine interest in the faction's look and "Lore" is vital for maintaining long-term motivation . The Lore provides the context for your army . Whether you are drawn to the disciplined Space Marines, the ancient and mechanical Necrons, or the hive-mind hunger o...