Hobby Goals - January 2023

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2023 began with me purchasing the Warhammer Underworlds warbands that I had missing from my collection. As such, I started the year by buying 25 miniatures. I am not intending to buy many miniatures this year, as I am really trying to get through my pile of shame.

I started by painting up a few more Aeronautica aircraft. First up was a Xiphon Interceptor for my Blood Angels. How I paint - Blood Angels

This was then followed by a Storm Eagle for my Night Lords. How I paint - Night Lords

I then began looking through my pile of shame potential and found a bunch of Necron sprues. I had originally bought them to add to my existing Necron Army. I began by building and painting my Royal Warden. I decided I wanted to restart my Necron army, with a new paint scheme, which is similar to my old army.

With a character finished, I wanted to add some troops to my new Necron army. I built 10 Necron Warriors and started painting 5 of these miniatures.


The Necron Warrior sprue also makes three bases of Scarabs. I painted these up quickly to add to my starting army.


I finished the month by painting the last member of Gurzag Ironskull, the mighty Gurzag!, himself. This miniature completed this Warhammer Underworld warband. How I paint - Orruk armour


So, in January I only painted one Warhammer Underworlds miniature.

I began 2023, buying 25 new miniatures and painting just 12. I did manage to tick off any hobby goals, but I feel confident that I am going to have a good hobby year.

If you have any questions drop them in the comments below. Maybe you could consider popping over to my YouTube channel Jon Grant Miniatures. If not, happy hobbying.



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