Miniwargamer Dave

06/04/2026

I needed a day to process the loss our community has suffered over the passing of John Blanche.

Reading the many sentiments have moved me and now that I’ve had an appropriate amount of time to gather my own thoughts …

John… this one’s for you.

Like so many others I never had the honour of meeting you face to face but I have hope my words will reach you wherever your spirit finds itself. To simply say you’re a legend doesn’t pay proper justice for the actual impact you’ve had on countless lives. And most especially, to my own.

As a kid in the 90’s I didn’t know Warhammer existed.

Meanwhile, thousands if not millions of Wargamers already knew your art and immersed themselves in the visual worlds you created. It wasn’t until my mid 20’s I discovered what grim dark was.

To me, grim dark is an expression of the deepest and darkest parts of humanity made visually manifest for the soul to feast upon. It’s no wonder the moment I discovered your grim dark aesthetic I instantly fell in love with it. It allowed me to explore parts of myself I never thought I had permission to explore… never dared to explore. It inspired me… and my shackled hunger for grittier and more honest artwork was born.

The most significant impact you had on me can be summed up in a mind set I’ve taken years to develop:
I accept the light… AND… the darkness within. They coexist and are reflections of the other.

In writing these thoughts I’ve come to realize your influence has always been a part of my wargaming experience. From the games I’ve played to the tables I’ve built to the stories I’ve told. In one way or another, they were all shaped by you. For this I’ll be eternally grateful.

Thank you for following your passion and expressing yourself the way you did. The work you’ve done to pave the way will be revered and echoed for generations. You gave the rest of us permission to dream, to explore, and to share our creativity without shame and judgement.

I hope the ones you hold dear find comfort and love in the days ahead. You were an icon and a giant among us mortals. Rest in peace John.

05/26/2026

Setting up the BIGGEST ORK vs BLOOD ANGELS mega battle the world has ever seen! First step: table setup. Stay tuned for updates.

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05/23/2026

Which new Blood Angels unit is YOUR fav? I chose mine and it’s Khorne-approved!

The Blood Angels are front and center for 11th Edition, and honestl...

05/23/2026

There’s only 1 OG Gargant left in the world… how far do would you go to get it? Let’s assume cost wasn’t an issue, just distance. How far is too far?

Saw this beaut while visiting a while back. Thought I’d share the warm fuzzy. Thank me later for the dopamine 🤗

05/22/2026

Comment “SPIRES” to get a FREE STL sample pack of the Spires of Perdition. 3D Print the Ruins today!

There was no YouTube back then. No tutorials… Just one blue book that showed you how to take a block of polystyrene and smash it into a cliff face. That book taught a whole generation of hobbyists.

Did you have this book? Do you remember it? What did YOU make from it?



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05/12/2026

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05/11/2026

Hydra DOMINATUS!

Shoutout to for being such a stellar guest in my studio and showing me his amazing painted conversions. See more of his kickass work on his account!

05/09/2026

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