Getting started with Warhammer: 40,000 or Age of Sigmar?
The two big settings compared, how starter sets work and the short list of tools you need before you open the box.
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Tabletop miniatures: getting started and painting
Plastic kits, sprues, primer and paint. Plain-English guides for anyone opening their first box of miniatures.
Painting miniatures for beginners: from primer to finished model
Priming, basecoats, shades, layers and drybrushing, plus how to thin paint and look after your brushes.
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