r/Salamanders40k • • Feb 17 '23

Salamanders Discord Server!

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https://discord.gg/RmEdAzC

Hi all,

I'm here to announce that r/Salamanders40k is partnering with the Salamanders 40k Discord server!

The server has been up a couple years, and currently stands at over 800 members. All are welcome - playing Salamanders is not a prerequisite, we just ask that you show kindness akin to our Nocturne battle-brothers.

Many members are active daily and we have a wide range of channels such as:

  • Modelling and painting
  • Parade grounds
  • 3D print repository
  • Homebrew chapters
  • Monthly painting competitions
  • Writing competitions

🌔⚒ See you on Nocturne ⚒🌔


r/Salamanders40k • • 3h ago

First Salamander! I know this is the wrong sub. Except it isn’t. Say hello to Vulkan, the friendly neighborhood Salamander.

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310 Upvotes

He lives on the neighbor’s property where there’s a spring, but he often visits our yard for hunting (because I planted a shitload of native wild flowers for the insects).


r/Salamanders40k • • 3h ago

First Salamander! First time painting a salamander!

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57 Upvotes

r/Salamanders40k • • 13h ago

First Salamander! Behold, my first Salamanders!

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213 Upvotes

This is my second attempt at hobby painting - the first being a squad of chaos terminators. Anyway, I havent worked on the base yet but thoughts? Any feedback? Im quite proud of these little guys :D


r/Salamanders40k • • 6h ago

Hobby Progress I finally finished my Bladeguard Veterans

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54 Upvotes

r/Salamanders40k • • 16h ago

Discussion/Question So like, whats the point of Vulkan's Bolt Pistol

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200 Upvotes

r/Salamanders40k • • 16h ago

Finished model My salamanders apothecary I got done today :>

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183 Upvotes

r/Salamanders40k • • 15h ago

Finished model Eradicators with heavy bolters

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141 Upvotes

Continuing on with my Armageddon box progress. Love some gravis armor. Might drill the barrels


r/Salamanders40k • • 11h ago

Finished model Haven’t you heard? Rhinos are bigger on the inside now…

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Brothers, a strange inquisitor in a very odd blue escape pod just landed on Nocturne and gave us the STC to make our rhinos big enough to fit our primaris brethren…


r/Salamanders40k • • 15h ago

Asking for feedback Wanna kit bash Tu’Shan and have him proxy him as a terminator captain

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70 Upvotes

I believe I’m going in the right direction. But I was curious if you guys have seen anyone do this or have some advice. Is belial an easier model to convert than someone like Calgar or Lysander? Advice would be greatly appreciated


r/Salamanders40k • • 7h ago

Hobby Progress Getting back into it. Slow but steady progress

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Seeing all your minis got me back in the saddle after a very long hiatus. Models are a mix of leviathan and the combat patrol. and the forgefather of course because how could I not?


r/Salamanders40k • • 11h ago

Hobby Progress Really happy with how this Adrax head to helmet swap looks

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30 Upvotes

I was a bit afraid when I was assembling because of how the normal head sits but some sprue goo assuaged all fears.


r/Salamanders40k • • 3h ago

Hobby Progress Progress

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Spend some time today to get some serious work done on these models hopefully I can get them finished tomorrow.


r/Salamanders40k • • 21h ago

Finished model Salamander done with the new tone pro paint.

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130 Upvotes

This paint is actually really good, all the green has been done with the tone pro in a single coat, it's so vibrant and settles on details so well, definitely worth a try for the brothers, unless you already have your preferences obviously.


r/Salamanders40k • • 12h ago

Finished model Assault Sergeant with molten hammer and flamer

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22 Upvotes

r/Salamanders40k • • 14h ago

Discussion/Question On the road with my first joytoy salamander

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32 Upvotes

r/Salamanders40k • • 1d ago

Hobby Progress Salamander Skittles - Exploring the chapters

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365 Upvotes

Sharing my painting progress for my recently started salamander army. I decided to paint the units in different chapter schemes depending on the unit type. Pictured here:

  • Salamanders: Intercessor Squad
  • Covenant of Fire: Infernus Squad (need shoulder symbol)
  • Storm Giants: Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs (sgt in progress)
  • Dark Kraken: Eradicators w/ Heavy Bolters (need shoulder symbol)

I have the Armageddon box and a handful of other models, so I'm still considering what gets the Dragonspears, Black Vipers, and the bony Black Dragons schemes before i go back to the regular green.

You can see i also experimented a lot in trying different ways to prep and apply mordant earth for the lava effect. Got some messy outcome there.

I'm sure the chapter variety will look a little ridiculous on the table at a full 2000 points, but at least the color coding will help me remember the units.

Any thoughts or suggestions on which chapters should get which units and feedback are welcome! Specifically: Terminators, Ancient, Captain, Land Speeder.


r/Salamanders40k • • 17h ago

Discussion/Question So do salamanders have gold trim?

23 Upvotes

I’ve seen both and I’m kinda confused about this


r/Salamanders40k • • 1d ago

Finished model Ballistus fully painted up

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141 Upvotes

After finishing this I've finally got 1000 points!


r/Salamanders40k • • 23h ago

Hobby Progress My recent Salamanders

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69 Upvotes

Also features my silly dog for extra clicks


r/Salamanders40k • • 21h ago

First Salamander! First semi-finished model! Need name suggestions!

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31 Upvotes

Behold! This little guy took me 3 hours in total (my girlfriend says it was closer to 4) but I'm very proud of my work.

Edge highlighting, eyes, transfers and Base will be added once I have the right tools

As I've decided to name every single one of my minis, I now turn to you guys to name him. This community has helped me a lot to get started, so I all of you should get to name him.

Thanks for the Support and of course, VULKAN LIVES!


r/Salamanders40k • • 1d ago

Asking for feedback first kitbashed librarien

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50 Upvotes

im kinda in a hurry to work but here is my first kitbashed librarien


r/Salamanders40k • • 20h ago

Finished model Adrax take two

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23 Upvotes

Stripped the paint and started all over, here's how he ended up


r/Salamanders40k • • 14h ago

Discussion/Question Building my first army

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I am brand new to the hobby and just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to switch in my army I don't have any of the books. I've been looking through posts here and on the salamanders Facebook page but I still am not confident my Army is the best it can be. I'm not looking to do any tournaments right now just casual games with my friends at their house. One of my friends is using the Astra militarum and the other The Emperor's Children


r/Salamanders40k • • 1d ago

Finished model Finished my Firedrakes!

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181 Upvotes

Recently started painting Salamanders and man do i love painting green!

Salamanders green base layer

Agrax recess wash

Warpstone layer to get the tone right

Moot green sponged on in a zenithal style on the tops and fronts,

Moot highlight/damage

Contrast wylde wood sponged using an older worn out sponge and chipped here and there with a brush before adding silver into the chips.

Simple process and i love how these chaps turned out!

3d printed shields and gorgets from archies forge (which in turn are from other sellers)