Pillar 3 of 5
Painting
Prime, paint and base your first models to a good tabletop standard, and fix the things that go wrong.
Painting is the part a lot of beginners put off. It doesn't need to be perfect: models that look good at arm's length are the goal. Here's how I prime, paint and base mine.
Priming your models
How to prime Age of Sigmar miniatures as a beginner: why primer matters, how to spray it, fixing a grainy finish, and white vs black vs grey.
2 min read · 10 min, plus drying
Guide 02UniversalPainting your first model
How to paint your first Age of Sigmar model to a tabletop standard: the classic base coat, wash and drybrush route, and one-coat Speedpaint-style paints.
2 min read · 1 hour or more for a first model
Guide 03UniversalBasing your models
A beginner's guide to basing Age of Sigmar: Spearhead miniatures — the simplest way to get a tidy, finished-looking base.
1 min read · 20 min per unit
Guide 04UniversalCommon building and painting mistakes
Real mistakes a beginner made building, painting and buying Age of Sigmar models, and how to avoid or fix each one.
2 min read