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. 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 elements stand out Squigs – often the brightest part of the army and a chance to add colour to your army Bases – tying everything together a...

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. 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 small amount of water so that it flowed smoothly and evenly over the model. Aim for a consistency that allows the paint to cover without leaving b...