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Pickup Your Paints
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Your hub for painting Warhammer 40,000 and Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game miniatures. Guides, tips and hobby chat to help you bring your models to life.
Our Story
Born from Passion
We created Pickup Your Paints out of a deep passion for the worlds of Warhammer 40,000 and the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game. Having spent countless hours playing these tabletop games growing up, we know first hand how much joy and creativity they bring.
This site is here to celebrate that passion and build a community where hobbyists of all levels can connect, learn and share their love of miniature painting and gaming.
Whether you’re a seasoned general or just picking up your first brush, this is your hobby home. Read more about us →
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How To Guides
Step by step guides on stripping paint, terrain, and choosing paints and brushes.
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By Hobbyists, For Hobbyists
Made by people who live and breathe the hobby.
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All Skill Levels
Whether you’re a seasoned general or picking up your first brush.
How To Guides
Level Up Your Skills
Beginner friendly guides to help you paint, build and choose the right tools.
Latest Posts
Fresh off the Painting Desk
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Warhammer Tone Pro Explained: The 1 to 5 System for Beginners
Warhammer Tone Pro is Games Workshop’s new range of 150 paints. Here is how the numbered 1 to 5 tones…
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How to Paint Mordor Orcs Fast
A fast, grimy recipe for batch painting Mordor Orcs for Middle Earth SBG, with rust, dull metal and ash bases.
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How to Paint Necrons: A Simple Recipe for Beginners
A quick, beginner friendly recipe for painting Necrons: metallic base, a wash, a drybrush and a bright glow.
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How to Paint Rohan for Middle Earth SBG
A simple recipe for painting Rohan Warriors, Riders and horses for Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game, with a classic method…
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Painting the Armageddon Box: Space Marines and Orks for Beginners
A simple, tabletop ready plan for painting the Space Marines and Orks from the Armageddon launch box, with fast and…
FAQ
Common Questions
Quick answers about Pickup Your Paints.
I’m brand new to painting miniatures. Where should I start?
Welcome to the hobby! Start with our Painting Your First Miniature walkthrough, then explore our beginner friendly guides on priming, paints, brushes and basing.
Which games do you cover?
Warhammer 40,000 and the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game (MESBG).
Can I submit my painted minis or hobby tips to be featured?
Absolutely! We love highlighting the community. Use our contact page to send photos, tips or even a short blog post.
How can I connect with other hobbyists?
Follow us on Instagram for painting reels, tips and competitions like Guess the Model. A Discord server is coming soon.
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Show Your Hobby Pride
Pickup Your Paints hoodies, mugs and stickers are in the works. Coming soon.