A 75mm resin figure is one of the most rewarding subjects a painter can take on. This step-by-step beginner's guide takes you from an unpainted kit to a finished display piece — cleaning, priming, basecoating, shading, highlighting, detailing and sealing.
Natural Kolinsky sable or synthetic? Both can produce beautiful work, but they behave differently. A clear, practical comparison of point, paint capacity, spring, durability and cost — and how to choose the right brush for the job.
Alex Paints puts the new Warhammer Intercessors + Paints starter set through its paces. His first upgrade recommendation for anyone who buys it: a natural hair brush from Hawk Miniatures.
Alex Paints has bought an embarrassing number of brushes over the years. In this video he works out what actually makes a brush good – and Hawk Miniatures is the first brand he picks up.
Hawk Miniatures will be attending the Kulmbach Zinnfigurenbörse on 7–9 August 2026 at EKU-Platz, Kulmbach, Bavaria. Come and see our fine scale resin figure kits and Hawk Brushes at one of Europe's premier figure shows.
We will be attending the Fen Model Show on the 25th to 26th of July 2026 at The Maltings, Ely. Come and visit us to browse our fine scale resin figure kits and Hawk Brushes range.
Brand new from Hawk Miniatures — the Roman Centurion, a full 75mm resin figure kit (AB/39) sculpted by Alan Ball. Beautifully crisp armour panels, drapery, and detail — a superb subject for the figure painter. Available now for £37.95.
Brand new from Hawk Miniatures — the British Tank Commander, North Africa, 1940–1943. A full 75mm resin figure kit sculpted by Alan Ball, capturing the spirit of the Western Desert campaign. Available now for £37.95.
A quick, realistic method for painting leather belts and straps on miniatures from Alex Paints – painted with a Hawk Miniatures size 0 Kolinsky sable round.
Alex Paints turns real questions from his Discord into a set of tips for new Warhammer painters. On brushes, his advice is to move to Kolinsky sable early – and he explains why he partnered with Hawk Miniatures to make that affordable.
