The Army Painter | Grim Rust | Masterclass: John Blanche

Grimdark atmosphere for high-end miniature painting

Unleash the Grimdark Vision: This Masterclass paint set from The Army Painter, co-created with legendary artist John Blanche, delivers a complete Blanchitsu palette for expressive, gritty and gothic miniatures. With ten brand-new Warpaints Fanatic colours, including the Grim Rust effect paint, this set is ideal for tabletop projects in a dark, grimdark style.

Expressive Blanchitsu palette focused on contrast and texture

The Masterclass: John Blanche – Paint Set Volume 2 provides a curated selection of acrylics, metallics, washes, effects and Speedpaints specifically tuned to the iconic grimdark aesthetic. Grim Rust serves as a versatile effect colour for realistic rust: thinned down as a wash for dirty, corroded surfaces, or used neat and as a drybrush for hard, worn edges and a dingy patina on armour, vehicles and terrain. Combined with tones like Fiery Vermilion, Blanched Berry, Sunburst Ochre, Midnight Olive or Turnbull Turquoise, painters can push strong contrast, deep shadows and highly narrative surface textures that make every miniature stand out. For retailers and online shops, this set is an excellent premium addition to existing Warpaints ranges, as the officially curated Blanchitsu look offers clear added value to end customers and the description can be adopted directly for product pages to present it as an all-in-one solution for grimdark painting. Full compatibility with the Warpaints Fanatic triad system simplifies colour choice for customers and makes the set attractive both for experienced painters and ambitious hobbyists. The high-quality collector’s box including original John Blanche artwork and an art print further enhances its appeal as a display and gift item in any miniature-painting assortment.

Additional Information

The set includes ten 18 ml acrylic dropper bottles, fully integrated into The Army Painter’s Warpaints Fanatic system. It is designed primarily for painting tabletop miniatures and models in grimdark and trench-inspired styles and mainly targets advanced painters, hobbyists and collectors. Due to chemical contents, it is generally recommended for users aged around 14 and up, following all safety instructions. The included painting guide is provided in English, making it easy to integrate into international ranges and giving end customers a consistent reference for using the paints effectively.

Package Contents

• 10 × 18 ml Warpaints Fanatic Masterclass paints: Fiery Vermilion, Blanched Berry, Sunburst Ochre, Midnight Olive, Tainted Garden, Ruddy Terra, Turnbull Turquoise, Voodoo Shade, Grim Rust (effect), Heavy Metal
• 1 × John Blanche art print
• 1 × The Army Painter painting guide (English)