Jon Grant Miniatures

How to Paint Miniature Bases (Beginner’s Guide to Basing Miniatures) Learn how to paint realistic miniature bases step-by-step using simple materials. This beginner-friendly guide covers sand basing, drybrushing, washes, and adding static grass to create natural-looking terrain for Warhammer and other miniatures. Basing miniatures is the final step in bringing a model to life. It adds texture, colour, and environment, helping to tell a story and unify an entire army on the tabletop. I have been using variations of this basing method for over 25 years, adapting it to create a wide range of landscapes. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support the blog at no extra cost to you. Paints and tools: Basing materials and tools: Sand (this was from the beach) Hi-Tack PVA Glue  (Amazon Affiliate Link) Army Painter Static Grass (Amazon Affiliate Link) Old medium sized brushes Old Small drybrush Paints requied: Abaddon Black Mechanicum Standard Grey Dawn...

How I Paint Cloth on Warhammer Miniatures(Step-by-Step Beginners Guide) In this article, I am going to go through a step-by-step process for painting cloth. This is a classic painting technique that avoids using washes. It was one of the first painting lessons I received over 35 years ago and is excellent for developing brush control and understanding how to build up smooth colour transitions with thin layers of paint. This method is perfect for beginners and for anyone wanting to improve their painting. For this guide, I used a Skaven Clanrat and decided to paint the cloth red. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support the blog at no extra cost to you. Paints Required: Khorne Red Rhinox Hide Mephiston Red Evil Suns Scarlet Wild Rider Red Brushes Required: Medium Layer Brush Small Layer Brush Brush Soap Recently, I bought a set of Army Painter Hobby Starter brush set (Amazon Affiliate Link). This set contains a Small Drybrush, Fine (Small) Detail...

Aeronautica Imperialis Faction Guide – All Factions Explained (2026) Aeronautica Imperialis is a fast-paced aerial combat game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with each faction offering a unique playstyle, strengths and challenges. In this guide, you’ll find a complete breakdown of every faction in Aeronautica Imperialis, including playstyle, strengths, weaknesses, and links to full in-depth reviews. Whether you are choosing your first faction or looking to expand your collection, this guide will help you decide what’s right for you. Tau Empire The Tau Empire focuses on long-range firepower and precision strikes, excelling at controlling engagements and dealing damage from a distance. Playstyle: Ranged, positioning-focused Strengths: High firepower, efficient aircraft Weaknesses: Fragile, struggles if caught up close Read the full Tau Empire faction review Imperial Navy The Imperial Navy provides a balanced and flexible force, with access t...