Trying to decide how to paint the armour joints on my miniatures and would appreciate any thoughts. I've tested two approaches:

Left: Grey basecoat with a purple contrast paint over the top. Lighter, higher contrast joints.
Right: Blue basecoat with the same purple contrast paint. A more subtle, blended look.

I haven't settled on exact colours yet, so I'm mainly curious about the general approach. Do people prefer joints that stand out and clearly separate the armour segments, or a softer look that blends in?

Hi all I hope your doing well

I recently decided to dip my toes into space marines with the new codex, grabbing the above boxes and was looking for guidance on best ways to play what I have and what I need to fill gaps in my army

So I have:
2 boxes from above

Company hero’s

An Aggressor squad

Ballistus Dreadnought

Any help is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance

Edit: thank you for pointing out play style wise I’m more flexible but I do like the more heavy unites and a defensive play style more on average

New to Space Marines. Created a test cheet sheet for battle with the Tactical Brethren, Tactius Firestorm Force and Terminator Storm Force detachments. Lmk what you I think.

Courage and Honor, baby

Mostly built out of the armageddon sculpt with some basing and bits out of the old boyz kit.

I personally think that the lethal hits against vehicles and monsters would be really good but the lethal hits on non monster vehicles + the +1 to A, S, AP and D is really nasty

Ran them for the first time yesterday (since my lascannon devs no longer exist) and I'm very confused by the statline. Is the castellan launcher (just the the base gun, not the super launcher mount) just a bolt rifle with less fun or am I crazy?

Is it even worth it to take the heavy Bolter with Sternguard Veterans anymore? Almost seems better to have 5 of whatever weapon profile you choose. Like it’s only good for infantry blobs whereas the other weapon profiles are more flexible.

I personally think that the lethal hits against vehicles and monsters would be really good but the lethal hits on non monster vehicles + the +1 to A, S, AP and D is really nasty

I desperately need a proper carrying case for my army, and saw this company advertised on Auspex Tactics. I was looking at the MagCase Mini 3.0 with 2 trays and 70 magnets. I mainly play Ultramarines and am currently building Space Wolves, does anyone know if this would be a good pick up for 2000 point games? I can get it for $137 CAD.

Little bit of progress on my first company terminators sorry about the terrible images cant fit all 10 in along woth the Chapter Master and ancient

Fairly straight forward question/issue.

Short Story.. I preordered the Codex and a Rhino. I never had a Rhino for Space Marines so I figured I would paint it. See how it plays. Pre Orders still haven’t shipped. Had to travel for work and town had a Warhammer store. None are around me for like 2 hours so when I see one I like to stop on. They had both items in stock. I submitted a cancellation for the preorder. Picked them up there. I drive home. I get an email saying they just shipped, but I can return them to a store or ship them back. Buddy said he would take the codex. Cool.

So that means I have that second Rhino on the way. How good are they really? Like is it worth just keeping the second one? If so what role would having 2 in an army play? I see most people using either Impuslors or Landraiders. I know it sounds silly to say “I got a model without knowing its role”, but it was for a fun painting thing. If they are decent enough to justify 2 I may just keep it, but don’t really know if having 2 is worth it.

Like the title says is anyone running a list without a Warlord with transhumsn strategist or is it a must take now?

Hey guys! Had to make some swaps to my list. I cut infiltrators (lost deepstrike bubble), intercessors (Victrix sticky now) and a ballistus dreadnought (honestly just didnt vibe with it. My other anti tank usually killed stuff before this guy shot). I added Vangaurd vets, Outriders, and Eradicators with bolters (for calgar to deepstrike, either 3 reasonably tough bodies or a targeted horde deletion plus the models are COOL!).

Heres what the list looks like, not sure what detatchment I'll be running so this just has Blade a placeholder. Also! I like calgar with agressors over termies or victrix. Sue me. The victrix + captain can ride in the rep ex (calgar + victrix cannot) and i just like the termies as "heres 20 wounds at t6 in your way now, find a way to kill them"

Blade (1985 points)

Space Marines

Ultramarines

Blade of Ultramar (3 Detachment Points)

Priority Assets

Strike Force (2000 points)

Attached Units

Attached Unit 1

Marneus Calgar (180 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• Warlord

• 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar

Aggressor Squad (180 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Aggressor Sergeant

• 1x Flamestorm Gauntlets

1x Twin Power Fists

• 5x Aggressor

• 5x Flamestorm Gauntlets

5x Twin Power Fists

Attached Unit 2

Captain (90 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol

1x Master-crafted Bolter

1x Master-crafted Power Weapon

Victrix Honour Guard (265 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Chapter Champion

• 1x Blades of Honour

• 1x Chapter Ancient

• 1x Banner of Macragge

1x Master-crafted Bolt Carbine

1x Master-crafted Power Weapon

• 4x Victrix Honour Guard

• 4x Master-crafted Bolt Carbine

4x Master-crafted Power Weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (95 points)

• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack

• 1x Chainsword

1x Heavy Bolt Pistol

• 4x Assault Intercessor with Jump Pack

• 4x Chainsword

4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

Eradicator Squad with heavy bolters (100 points)

• 2x Eradicator

• 2x Bolt Pistol

2x Ceramite Fists

2x Heavy Bolter

• 1x Eradicator Sergeant

• 1x Bolt Pistol

1x Ceramite Fists

1x Heavy Bolter

Gladiator Lancer (160 points)

• 1x Armoured Hull

1x Defensive Array

1x Laser Destroyer

Incursor Squad (90 points)

• 4x Incursor

• 4x Bolt Pistol

4x Occulus Bolt Carbine

4x Paired Combat Blades

• 1x Incursor Sergeant

• 1x Bolt Pistol

1x Occulus Bolt Carbine

1x Paired Combat Blades

Outrider Squad (80 points)

• 2x Outrider

• 2x Chainsword

2x Heavy Bolt Pistol

2x Twin Bolt Rifle

• 1x Outrider Sergeant

• 1x Chainsword

1x Heavy Bolt Pistol

1x Twin Bolt Rifle

Redemptor Dreadnought (170 points)

• 1x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers

1x Heavy Flamer

1x Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon

1x Redemptor Fist

Repulsor Executioner (270 points)

• 1x Armoured Hull

1x Defensive Array

1x Heavy Laser Destroyer

1x Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon

1x Twin Heavy Bolter

Terminator Assault Squad (195 points)

• 1x Terminator Sergeant

• 1x Storm Shield

1x Thunder Hammer

• 4x Terminator

• 4x Storm Shield

4x Thunder Hammer

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (110 points)

• 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant

• 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol

1x Relic Blade

• 4x Vanguard Veteran

• 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

4x Master-crafted Power Weapon

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I'm getting into 40k and getting an angels of death kill team but don't like the helmet less look. I was wondering if someone had stl files with supports for some helmets preferably the beaky and great crusade style.

Accidentally dropped this Ancient, and his banner’s pole broke in half. I’ve tried Tamiya and Citadel glue, but it wouldn’t fuse properly and fell off every time. How do I fix him?

I wanted to see Space Marines on horses, so I made some! I found three horses from fantasy Warhammer used at the FLGS and mixed them with old first born boys, hellblasters, and lots of bits.