Jon Grant Miniatures

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. 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support the blog at no extra cost to you. Brushes and tools used Raphael Brush Series 8404 Size 1 (Amazon Associate link) Winsor & Newton Sable Series 7 Brush No 0 (Amazon Associate link) Citadel Medium Layer Brush - Synthetic Citadel Small Layer Brush - Synthetic Citadel Small Drybrush - Synthetic (Amazon Associate lin...

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...