Hobby Goals - May 26

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Warhammer Hobby Progress – May 2026

In May I painted 16 miniatures across multiple factions, experimented with new techniques, played in a Warhammer Underworlds tournament, and began restructuring my blog into a more organised system of guides.

Here’s a look at what I worked on and what I learned.


Painting – Experimenting Across Factions

I began the month by painting the Claws of Karanak warband from the Blades of Khorne. These eight miniatures are part of Warcry but also form a unit in the Fangs of Khorne Spearhead force for Age of Sigmar.

I painted them using a classic red and brass scheme. You can see the full method here:

How to Paint Claws of Karanak

After completing that warband, I decided to step away from larger projects and paint a range of individual models. The goal was to experiment with techniques and improve specific skills.



Skeleton Warrior

I painted a skeleton from the Sepulchral Guard, focusing on bone, weathered metals, and blue cloth. This was primarily an exercise in texture and contrast.

How to Paint Skeletons, Skulls and Bone


Skaven Warrior

Next, I worked on a Skaven miniature. Here I concentrated on transitioning smoothly from brown fur to exposed flesh, while also revisiting weathered metallics and red cloth.

How to Paint Skaven


Nighthaunt Test Model

I then applied some of these ideas to a Glaivewraith Stalker, continuing to refine my approach across different factions.

How to Paint Ghostly White Nighthaunts


Tzeentch Experiments

I also explored painting Disciples of Tzeentch models, including Kairic Acolytes and a Tzaangor. This allowed me to experiment with flesh tones, purple cloth, and enchanted metallic effects.

I finished the month painting a pair of Pink Horrors, tying together many of the techniques I had been working on.

How to Paint Disciples of Tzeentch



 
I really liked painting the Kairic Acolytes, this may have persuaded me to paint more of them.

Painting Summary

  • Miniatures painted this month: 16
  • Warhammer Underworlds warbands painted this year: 4
  • Total miniatures painted this year: 51

What I Learned This Month

  • Working on single test models is a great way to refine techniques and discover if you actually like the miniatures before committing to a full army.
  • Transitions (such as fur to flesh on Skaven) benefit from focused practice.
  • Weathering techniques are transferable across multiple factions.
  • Using a limited palette can improve overall consistency.
  • I would like to try and move away from frequently using washes.

Gaming

My gaming in May focused on three areas: a tournament, Underworlds practice games, and my first experience with Spearhead.

Spitewood Smash-up Tournament

I attended the Spitewood Smash-up Warhammer Underworlds tournament hosted by Agents of Sigmar in Redhill.

Read about the event here → Spitewood Smash-Up

Practice Games

I spent time experimenting with different warbands, particularly Hrothgorn’s Mantrappers.


Spearhead

After several months, I finally played a game of Spearhead. My Fangs of Karanak (including my newly painted Claws of Karanak) faced Skaven.

The game was focused on learning mechanics and understanding the system. While simpler than Underworlds, it was enjoyable to have larger forces on the table again. I did win the games 22 to 21, but this was more luck than anything else.


Blog Development

A significant part of my hobby this month was improving the structure of my blog.

I have been working on creating a clearer pathway through the site using hub pages. The goal is to make it easier for readers to move from general guidance to specific faction-based painting guides.

If you’re new to the site, this is the best place to begin:

Start here


Closing Thoughts

Overall, May was a productive and varied month. Between painting, gaming, and improving the blog, I feel like I’ve made steady progress across all aspects of the hobby.

I expect to continue experimenting with techniques in June while developing more structured painting guides.

What have you been working on recently?

Happy hobbying!

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