Fast Grow: Mid-Challenge Roundup
29th Oct 2026
Alex Gordon

We’re deep into the Halo Flashpoint Fast Grow Challenge now, with players around the world getting Fireteams painted and battle-ready before the challenge wraps up on Sunday 1st November.
The whole idea is simple: pick some minis, get painting, and enjoy the hobby alongside the rest of the community. And if you want a little extra incentive, don’t forget about the Fast Grow giveaway.
One eligible participant will win an Army Painter Speedpaint Wargamers Mega Set 2.0, with the winner chosen at random. If you’re entering, make sure you’ve got your before, work-in-progress and finished photos covered.
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We’ve also seen loads of great Fast Grow content landing on YouTube this week, so let's run through some of the highlights.
Broadsword Wargaming
Join Olly and Ciara as they tackle the Fast Grow challenge, and rediscover a bit of their painting mojo in the process. A four-mini Fireteam can make for a nice hobby palate cleanser!
Hellstorm Wargaming
Mikey takes a look at how Halo Flashpoint has changed since launch, then gets stuck into painting not one, but two Fireteams for the challenge.
He’ll also be livestreaming a Halo Flashpoint battle report at 7pm GMT on Friday 30th October, so be sure to tune in. We'll be watching while working on our Fast Grow Fireteams!
Miniature Game Montage
A great starting point for newcomers, with a starter set unboxing, painting guide and quick overview of how Halo Flashpoint plays.
Crabbok
Crabbok has gone bold with his Spartan Killers, using a striking yellow colour scheme in this step-by-step Fast Grow painting guide.
Guerilla Miniature Games
Ash and Bob are both painting for Fast Grow, but they’ve also found time for an awesome new Zeta Halo battle report. Watch Ash’s UNSC take on Bob’s Banished in a fast-paced Generator Raid mission.
Sonic Sledgehammer Studios
Sonic Sledgehammer is back with his second Fast Grow video, this time showing how he painted his UNSC Marines and revealing the finished Fireteam at the end.
Aegisbrand Studios
A Spartan Killer unboxing, plus a sneak preview of more upcoming content that Aegisbrand Studios has planned for Halo Flashpoint.
Good’Nuff Gaming
Fireteam Cerberus gets the Fast Grow treatment, with each member painted using a different approach. A great one to watch if you're in need of painting inspiration!
Glass Half Dead
Wondering whether you should get into Halo Flashpoint? This is a great deep dive into the game, and a look at why it just might be the best skirmish game out there for new wargamers.
Forging Flashpoint
Part Fast Grow painting guide, part new-player introduction, and includes a helpful look at how the Halo Flashpoint Index App works. Check it out!
The Tabletop Fox
A detailed look at how The Tabletop Fox built and painted his Fireteam for the Fast Grow challenge.
MiniWorx
Matt and this buddies are no strangers to Mantic hobby challenges after taking part in the Kings of War Slow Grow earlier this year. Now they’ve tackled Halo Fast Grow too, and they’ve already finished!
Miniature Hobbyist
Want to see just how quickly Halo Flashpoint can hit the tabletop? Miniature Hobbyist takes on the challenge of painting the entire starter set in two hours using Speedpaints. Now that's a very Fast Grow!
One Weekend to Go!
We’re heading into the final weekend of the Fast Grow Challenge now, so keep those brushes moving.
Whether you’re nearly finished or still staring at a very ambitious pile of unpainted minis, there’s still time to make progress.
Keep sharing what you’re working on with #HaloFastGrow, don't forget to tag @manticgames on Facebook and Instagram, and keep an eye out for what everyone else is doing too. There’s a lot of great Halo Flashpoint hobby happening out there right now.
Let’s finish this fight!






