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Start Playing Aeronautica Imperialis in 2026

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How to Start Playing Aeronautica Imperialis in 2026 (Despite Being Discontinued) Recently, Aeronautica Imperialis received its own animated series on Warhammer TV. The skies were filled with Imperial Thunderbolt fighters taking on the Aeldari, and it reminded me just how good this game is. I feel it is the perfect time to suggest how you could return to, or start, dogfighting in the skies of the 41st Millennium. In this article, I intend to give you a brief guide to the materials you will need to play this great little game, even though it was discontinued by Games Workshop back in 2023. Not sure which faction to collect? My complete Aeronautica faction guide compares every faction and their playstyles. Is Aeronautica Imperialis Still Worth Playing in 2026? Despite being discontinued by Games Workshop in 2023, Aeronautica Imperialis remains one of the best specialist games available to Warhammer fans in 2026. The rules are complete, the game requires relatively few miniatur...

How to Paint Skaven Fur

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How to Paint Skaven Fur and Flesh A simple and effective method for painting Skaven fur and flesh with smooth transitions and natural tones. This guide covers a straightforward approach to painting Skaven fur and exposed flesh, focusing on creating a natural transition between the darker fur and lighter skin areas. The process is designed to be efficient for batch painting while still producing a detailed and characterful finish. New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here: Warhammer Painting Made Simple For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs Paints Required Matt Black Spray Thondia Brown Skrag Brown Deathclaw Brown Cadian Fleshtone Kislev Flesh Pink Horror Bugman’s Glow Agrax Earthshade Carroburg Crimson Easily find the tools, paints and materials used in this guide → Step 1 – Priming and Basecoats Begin by priming the miniature with a matt black spray. Once dry, apply a basecoat of Thondia Brown to all fur and flesh area...

How to Paint Slaaneshi Pastel Colours

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How to Paint Pastel Hedonites of Slaanesh Learn how to paint pastel Hedonites of Slaanesh using simple layering techniques to create a cohesive and striking Warhammer Age of Sigmar army. This step-by-step painting guide shows you how to paint soft pastel colour schemes for the Hedonites of Slaanesh using a simple and repeatable method: Basecoat → Shade → Highlight → Second Highlight New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here: Warhammer Painting Made Simple For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs A consistent selection of pastel colours used throughout an army helps bring everything together visually, even when each model features a different arrangement of tones. Soft, almost ethereal shades such as pale blues, pinks, yellows, and light greens create a striking sense of contrast when set against the warped forms, exposed flesh, and clawed details associated with Slaanesh. When painting Hedonites of Slaanesh, I draw inspiration from the earliest inter...

How to Paint Hedonites of Slaanesh

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How to Paint Hedonites of Slaanesh How to paint Hedonites of Slaanesh: simple, repeatable methods for building a full army efficiently. Hedonites of Slaanesh combine smooth skin, rich colours, and fine detail, making them both striking and challenging to paint. The key is maintaining control and consistency across different materials. This hub focuses on straightforward techniques for building clean blends and strong contrasts across an army. My Hedonites of Slaanesh guides are based on the late 1980s early 1990s pastel colour schemes. New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs In this guide, I'm bringing together all of my Hedonites painting methods, covering different styles and techniques so you can choose what works best for your army. I intend to continue adding material to this guide as time passes. How to Paint Daemonettes of Slaanesh Daemonettes are the foot soldiers of Slaanesh. This guide helps you to prac...