Jon Grant Miniatures

Spitewood Smash-Up September 2026 On Saturday 19th September 2026, I once again headed to Redhill, England, for a local Warhammer Underworlds tournament organised by the Agents of Sigmar. This event represented the final opportunity for players to earn a Golden Ticket to the World Championships, and I knew several of my friends were hoping to secure their place. For me, the day carried a little more significance. At the time of writing, the Warhammer Underworlds community finds itself in an unusual (or possibly usual) position. We have had very little news from Games Workshop regarding the future of the game, leading many players to wonder whether Underworlds may be approaching the end of its journey. Hopefully that is not the case, as it remains one of my favourite tabletop games and one that has provided me with years of enjoyable tournaments, memorable opponents, and good friends. With that uncertainty in mind, I wanted to make the most of the event. There is a real possi...

How I Paint Gloomspite Gitz Sneaky Snufflers This is my guide to painting the Gloomspite Gitz Sneaky Snufflers, with a particular focus on the spider basket and its fungal cargo. It uses a combination of techniques from several of my other painting guides to complete these detailed miniatures. These are not quick models to paint and can become quite frustrating at times. In fact, I found them to be amongst the more challenging Gloomspite Gitz miniatures I have painted. When painting my Sneaky Snufflers, I discovered that the real challenge was not the grot or the Snuffle Squig. Both could be painted using recipes I had already developed for Moonclan Grots and Squigs. The difficult part was the spider basket and its cargo of fungi. I struggled to find any useful painting guides for Sneaky Snufflers online, so this article focuses on the area that caused me the most difficulty: the fungal cargo and the spider carrying it. This guide follows two important principles. Firstl...

My Second Blood Bowl Match with Ogres After my first Blood Bowl match with Ogres, it was time for game two. This time my opponents were Skaven, coached by Pete, one of the Agents of Sigmar from the YouTube channel and a regular gaming opponent of mine. Pete has a habit of playing Skaven whenever he gets the opportunity, so I knew exactly what to expect. Fast players, plenty of dodging and Gutter Runners capable of scoring from almost anywhere on the pitch. In contrast, my Ogre Team would need to rely on brute force, casualties and the occasional thrown Gnoblar to compete. Building My Ogre Team Roster This was my second game with the team and I was hoping to build upon what I had learned in my first outing. Going into the game, I had a very simple strategy. The Skaven team was significantly faster and more agile than my Ogres, so I had little interest in trying to win a conventional game of Blood Bowl. Instead, my aim was to remove as many Skaven players as possible, g...

How I Paint Giant Spiders - Natural Brown Scheme Giant Spiders are a staple of fantasy literature, whether they are chasing Bilbo through Mirkwood, lurking in the Forbidden Forest or confronting Conan in The Tower of the Elephant . Whatever the setting, Giant Spiders are often portrayed as dangerous and terrifying creatures, making them a popular addition to many fantasy miniature armies. This painting guide shows how I painted a Wargames Atlantic Giant Spider using a simple Natural Brown colour scheme inspired by real spiders and concept artwork from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug . If you prefer a darker and more sinister appearance, you may also be interested in my guide to painting Giant Spiders using a Black Widow inspired colour scheme . As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to buy something through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to yo...

How I Paint Giant Spiders - Black Widow Inspired Scheme Giant Spiders are a staple of fantasy literature, whether they are chasing Bilbo through Mirkwood, lurking in the Forbidden Forest or confronting Conan in The Tower of the Elephant . Whatever the setting, Giant Spiders are often portrayed as dangerous and terrifying creatures, making them a popular addition to many fantasy miniature armies. This painting guide shows how I painted a Wargames Atlantic Giant Spider using a venomous Black Widow colour scheme inspired by real spiders. If you prefer a more natural appearance, you may also be interested in my guide to painting Giant Spiders using a Natural Brown scheme inspired by the UK's Garden Spider. (coming very soon) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to buy something through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the bl...