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The Army Painter Unveils Silicone Speed Palette for Miniature Painters

The Army Painter Unveils Silicone Speed Palette for Miniature Painters

Oct 23, 2025 | Hobby Stuff, New Mini News

The Army Painter just revealed its latest hobby innovation: the Silicone Speed Palette — a reusable, flexible take on the classic wet palette designed to make miniature painting faster and cleaner.

TL;DR

A new addition to The Army Painter’s hobby tool lineup, the Silicone Speed Palette offers a more durable, eco-friendly way to keep paints workable during long sessions.

  • Made of flexible silicone for easy cleaning
  • Works with standard wet palette papers
  • Designed for Speedpaint and acrylic users alike
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What’s New

The Silicone Speed Palette features a non-stick, flexible tray that eliminates the need for disposable plastic inserts. It’s built to pair with The Army Painter’s Hydro Sheets and Foam Pads, letting painters keep their favorite Speedpaints or acrylics ready for hours without drying out. When you’re done, you simply peel off leftover paint, rinse, and it’s ready for the next session.

Unlike traditional palettes that can stain or warp over time, this one’s made entirely of high-quality silicone, resisting damage from solvents and accidental drops. It’s also compatible with existing Army Painter wet palette accessories, meaning current users can upgrade without changing their setup.

Why It Matters for Skirmish Gamers

For anyone painting up gangs, squads, or small warbands, this tool is a serious time-saver. Wet blending and layering become smoother, and cleanup doesn’t feel like a chore. Whether you’re speedpainting a gang of outlaws for Blackwater Gulch or layering mechs for an Aeon skirmish, keeping paints fresh can make the difference between “done tonight” and “still drying next week.”

This small but smart upgrade from The Army Painter shows that even the simplest tools can evolve — and make hobby life a little easier for painters everywhere.

Can Your Army Withstand the March of Oathmark’s New Heavy Infantry?

Can Your Army Withstand the March of Oathmark’s New Heavy Infantry?

Oct 23, 2025 | Chronicle, New Mini News

North Star Military Figures has revealed the upcoming Human Heavy Infantry set for the Oathmark fantasy range, arriving this November. These all-new plastic miniatures bring fully armored warriors to the human kingdoms — a long-awaited upgrade that captures the grit and realism of classic fantasy armies.

TL;DR

New plastic Human Heavy Infantry are coming to Oathmark in November.

  • Fully armored troops with swords, axes, and maces.
  • Includes interchangeable heads and shields.
  • Ideal for both mass battles and narrative skirmish games.

Heavily Armored, Highly Customizable

The kit features multipart plastic sprues, giving hobbyists freedom to assemble unique poses and weapon combinations. Each warrior is clad in heavy mail and plate armor, complete with visored helmets and detailed shields. The realistic proportions and clean sculpting match the rest of the Oathmark human range, allowing seamless integration with existing units.

For painters, this set is a dream project: broad armor panels perfect for metallic drybrushing, and enough surface texture to experiment with rust, grime, or heraldic designs. Whether you want to field them as royal guards or grizzled mercenaries, the versatility of this plastic kit makes it a strong addition to any collection.

Hobby and Gameplay Relevance

In skirmish-scale games, these models shine as elite captains, bodyguards, or veteran knights—tougher and more imposing than regular troops. Their classic design also makes them excellent bases for conversions or fantasy RPG characters.

With their clean detail, heavy armor, and modular design, Oathmark’s new Human Heavy Infantry look ready to march across battlefields large and small — a perfect blend of rank-and-file tradition and hobbyist freedom.