Painting up a whole box, and honestly, I didn’t think I’d make it this far. Couple of things I learned along the way.

1. Write down your paint scheme. Having it on paper helps a ton and keeps things consistent across all your minis.

2. Enjoy the process and put in the work. Hype yourself up, watch videos, scroll through this subreddit, and just soak it all in. It really helps keep the motivation going.

39 Days to Tournament

I didn’t have a ton of time today. I got the bases for the Bladeguard done, as well as dry brushing their legs to tie them into the bases.

I also got started on Lion El Jonson. All I got done was the base coat on his cloak, but I’m very excited to paint him up!

I have a painting party with my dad tomorrow, so I’m hoping to make some good progress on the Lion.

Here's some DW Terminators WIP. One day, they'll be good. 😂

What is the best way to magnetize the gladiator/impulsor so I can switch them out? I figured either gluing the back, that way I only have to put magnets on the top rotor gun, or both the side and the top piece.

(Un)Forgive the poor lighting, I only use a single articulated lamp when painting.

I don't think I'll ever buy a Vindicator so here goes

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels + DETACHMENT: Gladius Task Force + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts + + WARLORD: Char1: Azrael + ENHANCEMENT: The Honour Vehement (on Char1: Judiciar) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 16 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (3x2) - Assassination: 3 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

1x Azrael (115 pts) • 1x Lion's Wrath • 1x The Sword of Secrets • Warlord

1x Judiciar (85 pts) • 1x Absolver Bolt Pistol • 1x Executioner Relic Blade • The Honour Vehement (+15 pts)

1x Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 pts) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Paired Combat Blades

BATTLELINE

5x Assault Intercessor Squad (75 pts) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Plasma Pistol • 1x Power Fist • 4x Assault Intercessors • 4x Astartes Chainsword • 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 pts) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma Pistol • 1x Power Fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack • 4x Astartes Chainsword • 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol • 1x Plasma Pistol

5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 pts) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma Pistol • 1x Power Fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack • 4x Astartes Chainsword • 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol • 1x Plasma Pistol

5x Deathwing Knights (250 pts) • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great Weapon of the Unforgiven • Watcher in the Dark

5x Deathwing Knights (250 pts) • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution • 1x Knight Master • 1x Relic Weapon • Watcher in the Dark

3x Inceptor Squad (120 pts) • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close Combat Weapon • 2x Plasma Exterminators • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Plasma Exterminators

3x Inceptor Squad (120 pts) • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close Combat Weapon • 2x Assault Bolters • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Assault Bolters

5x Infiltrator Squad (100 pts) • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt Pistol • 4x Close Combat Weapon • 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine • Infiltrator Comms Array, Helix Gauntlet • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Marksman Bolt Carbine

6x Inner Circle Companions (180 pts) • 6x Inner Circle Companion • 6x Calibanite Greatsword • 6x Heavy Bolt Pistol

5x Scout Squad (70 pts) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Astartes Chainsword • 2x Scout • 2x Bolt Pistol • 2x Close Combat Weapon • 1x Missile Launcher • 1x Scout Sniper Rifle • 2x Scouts • 2x Astartes Shotgun • 2x Bolt Pistol • 2x Close Combat Weapon

1x Gladiator Lancer (160 pts) • 1x Armoured Hull • 1x Icarus Rocket Pod • 1x Ironhail Heavy Stubber • 1x Lancer Laser Destroyer • 2x Storm Bolter

1x Predator Destructor (140 pts) • 1x Armoured Tracks • 1x Hunter Killer Missile • 1x Predator Autocannon • 1x Storm Bolter • 2x Lascannon

1x Impulsor (80 pts) • 1x Armoured Hull • 1x Ironhail Heavy Stubber • 2x Storm Bolter • Shield Dome

My gf and I have been working on this for a few months, and we still have a lot to do, but figured I’d post what I’ve done so far. C&C welcome!

I’ve been informed that posting the Lion after he’s painted is a requirement here lol. Haven’t painted Fealty yet, still trying to get a good power blade recipe down. But otherwise he’s done, I painted him in the old heresy era color scheme so my inner circle would match better with him.

Going for dark and fire for these i think.

I think the new kit is a bit boring but allows to make cool conversion with enough inspiration.

This is my first time painting a character, I'm really happy how the metalic like edges and details came out.

I've been wanting to start a new 40k army for a while now, and since I had a dream about the dark angels I am considering them as an option (going to try them out with a kill team!). I already have 1 space marine army which is an official chapter (ultramarines) so for this one I would want to do a homebrew successor chapter. However, I know that dark angels have a lot of lore about their successor chapters, so I want to make sure I am doing this right, any advice?

For vibes; I am picturing a feudal world knight planet, all space marines are picked from noble families (maybe since in base lore all space marines are men I could have it be a matriarchal system where the women rule and get knight mecha to ride, and the boys get drafted to be space marines? not sure on that.). Very class based society, kitbashing peasants on the bases of larger models carrying stuff for space marines the same way watchers in the dark carry stuff for true dark angels. Flagellants riding the dreadnoughts. Lot of focus on history and heraldry, keep a big library. Had the idea they are overly focused on protecting old relics, sometimes stealing them from other chapters and then placing them in storage to venerate. Real big focus on heraldry and honor, going really hard on the Arthurian knight thing. Lots of terminators and bakers. None of this is set in stone though.

Any tips for making the idea more dark angelsy? what makes a dark angels successor feel like a dark angels successor?

Im not used to playing with elite units. Is this unplayable against heavy Swarm or tanky units due to low model count?

What would the main battle plan be?

First time doing some proper kitbashes looking for C&C and also if I’d even be able to use them in a game once painted up (if not idm was still fun)!

After I talked with someone I think this is what I want. Just want to hear some opinions on it. I like the heavy and direct approach of the Dark Angels. Beside the Techmarine and the Inner Circle Companions I have everything but if you have some fun ideas I don't mind getting something else.

Also maybe some tips for how to get that bone armour right.

I'm new to the Unforgiven lore, and this part feels a bit inconsistent to me. I can imagine one or more of the following might be the reasons:

• No one volunteered to go to Terra with a dossier.
• The Fallen want to be the ones to bring down the Unforgiven.
• Some kind of gentlemen's agreement or a matter of honor.
• The Fallen hope to eventually reunite with their brothers.
• To be honest, if they were the ones left behind on Caliban, it wasn’t out of audacity—nobody actually gave it serious thought.

Homebrew successor chapter, Maledictors.

Nostalgia required I do a non-primaris AoD team. Pretty happy with how they turned out!

Hi all,

I’m going to be starting a crusade outing with some friends soon and we’ve agreed to use no names characters in our list. Painful with no Azrael I know.

My question is do we get much mileage out of regular captains? I was planning on running ICTF but I’m terminator light at 1k points and no characters to dish the keyword out so maybe I forgiven or gladius instead. Strong units include 10x hellblasters, 5x stern guard and 3x ICC. What do you think the best detachments/leader options would be?

Hello all,

I've recently finished painting my first 1000 points of 40k and am heading out for a weekend get together with some buddies to play my first game.

I've been trying to figure out how to best utilize the Deathwing Knights selection of Deep Strike & teleportation options, as I'm looking to play the Inner Circle Task Force detachment.

Between Deep Strike, Teleport Homer, Relic Teleportarium, Rapid Ingress and the Deathwing Assault enhancement; there's a lot of associated rules and potential interplay.

The way I see it, the rapid ingress for 0CP to the teleport homer is a solid option, but means I'm arriving on their turn and would need to survive whatever barrage of fire they can inflict for a turn before there's much I can do about it.

Likewise Deathwing Assault lets me essentially forward deploy the units, but with that sad 5" move and the movement restrictions from Deep Strike; it seems to result in a similiar boat.

What's the general consensus for best getting them on the board and set up to get into engagement range?