Jon Grant Miniatures

  How to Paint Maggotkin of Nurgle - Complete Guide Maggotkin of Nurgle models work best with simple, repeatable techniques that emphasise diseased flesh, corroded armour, and muted green cloth across the army. New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here: Warhammer Painting Made Simple For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs In this guide, I'm bringing together all of my Maggotkin 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 Plaguebearers of Nurgle Plaguebearers provide the perfect opportunity to practise painting diseased flesh, which is found across the Maggotkin range. Full guide: Plaguebearers of Nurgle How to Paint a Feculant Gnarlmaw The Maggotkin terrain piece that provides plenty of scope for practising a range of techniques, from corroded metals, rotten wood and tentacles. Full guide: Feculant Gnarlmaw ...

Aeronautica Imperialis Painting Guide – How I Paint Warhammer 40k Aircraft   Aeronautica Imperialis is a specialist game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, focused on fast-moving aerial combat between iconic factions. In this guide, I’ll show how I paint Aeronautica Imperialis aircraft using a simple, repeatable method designed for epic scale miniatures. These models are very different from standard Warhammer 40k or Age of Sigmar figures, with large flat panels, clean surfaces, and mechanical detail that require a more controlled approach to painting. Aeronautica Imperialis miniatures are produced at epic scale, with a human figure standing roughly 6–8mm tall compared to the 28–33mm heroic scale used in most Warhammer ranges. Because these models represent aircraft rather than infantry, they rely much more heavily on smooth basecoats, controlled shading, and clean highlights to achieve good results. These aircraft can also be used in Legions Imperialis, making them a flexibl...

How to Paint Gloomspite Gitz - Complete Guide Gloomspite Gitz are one of the most characterful armies to paint. They combine the need to paint the classic green skin and black robes of Moonclan grots to the vibrant reds of squigs and the organic tones of troggoths. New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here: Warhammer Painting Made Simple For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs In this guide, I’ve brought together all of my methods for painting Gloomspite Gitz into one place. Whether you’re building a full army, an Underworlds warband or just adding a few models to a collection, this should give you a consistent and effective approach. I intend to continue adding material to this guide as time passes. Planning Your Gloomspite Gitz Colour Scheme Before getting into individual models, it’s worth thinking about how the army will look as a whole . Skin tones – usually green, but can vary in shade Cloth – dark, muted robes, which help brighter el...

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. New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here: Warhammer Painting Made Simple For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs 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...

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. New to painting Warhammer Miniatures → Start here: Warhammer Painting Made Simple For other miniature painting guides → Faction Painting Hubs 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. Paints Required: Khorne Red Rhinox Hide Mephiston Red Evil Suns Scarlet Wild Rider Red Brushes Required: Medium Layer Brush Small Layer Brush Brush Soap Step 1 – Basecoats To begin with, the cloth was given a basecoat of Khorne Red . The paint was thinned with a smal...

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:  Low top-end speed, struggles if caught up close Read the full Tau Empire faction review Imperial Navy The Imperial Navy provides a balanced and flexible force,...