Blackstone Fortress is great. I love how they are able to add new characters in each expansion.
Dark Mechanicum working hard.
Just got a bunch of the Ravenor books for Audible and gonna listen through them all now after finishing the Eisenhorn series. Must say, listening to a Warhammer book without Toby Longworth reading it would feel wrong at this point, quite warmed up to his voice. Then I just gotta wait for them to make all the Gaunt's Ghosts books into audiobook form.
Any other Imperial books available (preferably) in audiobook form I should listen to while shopping around? I got Dark Imperium loaded up as well but I still have a bunch of credits on Audible I'd love to spend on more Warhammer books now that Black Library have been branching out so well. I've read Helsreach, before anyone suggests that (a favourite). Maybe it's time to start diving into the Horus Heresy series?
I ain't put off by a bit of blood! I'll put these on the wishlist then so I have a bit of a library to pick from with my next credit spending.You can't can't go wrong with both Dante and Devastation of Baal. They're great listens. Though be ready to hear the word blood a lot. I mean A LOT.
Blood of Iax is a fun read. Though it often reads like a big advertisement for Primaris Marines it's still plenty enjoyable with a really fun Ork antagonist.
The audio drama about the Beastman bounty hunter from Necromunda is pretty good too. A bit on the short side but it's fun.
The new Chaos Space Marines set builds you a squad of ten of these superhuman reavers, realised in baroque and terrifying splendour. Just as awesome-looking as the models from Warhammer 40,000: Shadowspear and Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress, these models have been made with customisation in mind, allowing you to build units of close-combat raiders, long-ranged fire teams and anything in between. If you're looking to field smaller squads, there are enough parts inside to build two units of five, each with a special or heavy weapon, Chaos Icon, and appropriately sinister-looking Aspiring Champion.
Fittings on this set are compatible with much of the Chaos Space Marines and Space Marines ranges, allowing you to go crazy with conversions and head swaps to make your Legion your own. Maybe you'll mix in Mk III armour to make some Iron Warriors, or stir in parts from a Tactical Squad to make some more recent renegades. Indeed, the diversity within the set is such that you could probably build a Legion of Chaos Space Marines from the kit with each model looking different.
Looks like a Chaosified Stargate.As well as new units, Chaos players can look forward to a new terrain piece. Taken as a Fortification, the Noctilith Crown is more than just an awesome centrepiece, but a tactical lynchpin for the Heretic Astartes, giving nearby units an invulnerable save and making it easier for Chaos Psykers to cast their fell magics…
The Noctilith Crown also represents some exciting developments in the lore. Last year, in Forgebane, we found out Blackstone can be attuned to weaken or strengthen the power of the warp. The Noctilith Crown is one example of what happens when the Heretic Astartes get their hands on this miraculous mineral, used to sunder the veil and allow ingress for their daemonic allies…
There's also an updated edition of the Chaos Space Marines codex:With Abaddon leading the Black Legion in their latest brutal assault on realspace, the war for Vigilus enters its final, terminal phase…
In this latest campaign book, you'll follow the thrilling conclusion of the war for Vigilus. Lore, maps and art bring this latest conflict to life in rich detail, while a number of missions and rules allow you to fight the most epic battles for yourself – or just spice up your regular games of Warhammer 40,000.
Vigilus Ablaze is absolutely packed with new rules content for Chaos players. Like Vigilus Defiant, the book rewards you for taking narrative-themed forces with a number of Specialist Detachments, like the terror-bringing Host Raptorial or the mysterious Fallen Angels. That's not all – the book also contains vastly expanded rules for the Black Legion, offering you your very own Stratagems, Relics and Warlord Traits that fit this storied Legion's legendary record in battle.
Vigilus Ablaze also breathes new life into the Renegade Chapters – those raiders and corsairs who have joined the ranks of Chaos since the dark days of the Horus Heresy. You'll find new traits for fan-favourites like the Red Corsairs and Crimson Slaughter, plus rules for niche but beloved renegades like The Purge, Brazen Beasts, Flawless Host and The Scourged. Each has their own rules, including a bespoke Relic and Stratagem. WIth Vigilus Ablaze, you'll have more freedom when building your Chaos army than ever before, allowing you to create a dread host to suit your tastes.
And there's still more. Vigilus Ablaze also serves as a sizeable update to Khorne Daemons, with new rules for the Bloodmaster, Skulltaker and the Skull Altar, giving you another excuse to use these incredible new models in your Warhammer 40,000 army.
The Heretic Astartes have expanded a lot since their codex was released in 2017, so we've given Codex: Chaos Space Marines a spruce-up! We've combined the previous codex with recent rules releases – including new datasheets, psychic powers, and Chapter Approved points changes – for your convenience.
Yeah they are making me seriously thinking about starting a chaos project.
You know. Just a kill team...
it's tempting isn't it!
I get that damn feeling with nearly every release these days
Ooh cheap Knights, I'll get a new force
Ooh Blackstone Fortress
Ooh Mad Max Orks
Ooooh they're fleshing out Genestealer Cults
Ooooooooh look how good the new chaos range is...
I had to stop at Orks. I'm sure there'll be something fighting for my attention again in the next month or two, but I'm barely halfway through any of my projects so its time to double down and get shit done!
I am right there for sure. I want to have my Death Guard and Deathwatch done or very close before I get a sisters army. I hope Sisters are timed before the holidays so I can just make it my project next year.This. I got a reasonable backlog as it is and the Sisters release is getting closer day by day.
It's a good thing they seem to really supporting Kill Team, so it is a reasonable way to cut down on new projects you just cannot resist.
We've seen iconography, our first plastic Battle Sister and we've peeked at the rules – now, in today's Battle Sister Bulletin, we're looking at the heroes. Join us as we explore how the new range of models brings the strange, terrifying world of the Adeptus Ministorum to the tabletop…
The Chaos Space Marines are set to receive a huge wave of new reinforcements – not to mention the amazing Daemonkin units in Warhammer 40,000: Shadowspear – so this week, we're taking a closer look at the Traitor Legions themselves. First up are the main antagonists of Vigilus Ablaze, the dreaded Black Legion…
'Eavy Metal painter Max Faleij talks about how he joined the 'Eavy Metal team, his work on a number of 41st Millennium painting projects, and shares his insights as a Golden Demon judge.
Nurgle Plague Drones if memory serves.Nice battle report. I collect DG myself so it was an interesting read, haven't got any Possessed yet but might be soon. Especially since next month me and a mate are splitting Shadowspear and I can see myself getting some regular Possessed if I like the Greater Possessed in that kit.
Apologise for being a bit nosy here but could I ask where you got the trunk-like head for your Daemon Prince from? I got a Nurgle Prince from ebay a few months back with the same head and was always curious where it came from since it seemed like it didn't originate from the DP kit.
Awesome Batrep, these things are always appreciated.
And that's a really good looking Deathguard army. Especially the paint job on the Rhinos and drones, it's a really neat little touch making them slightly different shades of green as it comes across as different stages of rot.
I wish I could take credit, but I have Muscular Dystrophy, so I always have other people assemble / paint my stuff. It turned out well, though!
Well, after spending far too much money on 3D printed squad markings and heraldry for my Blood Ravens that don't actually fit their fucking shoulder pads properly I think I'm just going to paint my Space Marines as Ultramarine's from now on. Which is fine, I got into 40k with the Space Marine video game all those years ago so it's all kinda coming full circle so I'm not too broken up about it. Not to mention almost all the models I own I'll be using for my Wrath & Glory campaign so having generic Space Marines is probably a good idea on my part.
I miss you captain Titus... :'(
Hey Warhammer ERA, didn't know this was here! Recently did a Hawkshroud Knight for a local store and it was hard to part with I liked it so much. Was like giving away one of my children.
Hey Warhammer ERA, didn't know this was here! Recently did a Hawkshroud Knight for a local store and it was hard to part with I liked it so much. Was like giving away one of my children.
Very nice work. The detail and color variation are quite impressive. I don't think I could paint for someone else, I'd hate to part with it as well.
Love it. I really like the limited use of red, and how you got his green eyes to really pop through the helmet.Hey Warhammer ERA, didn't know this was here! Recently did a Hawkshroud Knight for a local store and it was hard to part with I liked it so much. Was like giving away one of my children.
could you not just get Blood Raven transfers instead of 3d printed?
If you need help with transfers and making them look good, there's plenty you can do!
Hey guys, new-ish to Warhammer (well, like most people I was into for a year or so when I was 12/13, painted a handful of miniatures badly then lost interest).
I've always loved Nurgle (had the original tiny metal Great Unclean One back in the 90s) so when I saw that Warhammer Conquest would be coming with Death Guard models I started grabbing them where I could and have quite a few now.
Been down the rabbit hole this week spending hours looking at models on eBay/Pinterest etc and it's bringing up a lot of (probably dumb) questions!
Is converting just customising models? I'm seeing loads of cool models online and wondering what they are but I'm guessing they're customs.
Can I theoretically convert anything to Nurgle? I have a space marine Dreadnought model, can I turn it into a Hellbrute?
If I bought, say, squigs or trolls, could I customise them into Nurgle beasts?
I'm mainly just interested in the models and painting them, but if/when I actually have a painted army I might want to try my my hand at playing, so would those type of custom units not be allowed?
Also a bit confused about what exactly is/isn't Nurgle. The Death Guard are right? I saw models called Gellerpox online and couldn't fine them on the GW site at first so thought maybe they were third party or something, but they're part of a box set that doesn't come up when you search Gellerpox or Nurgle or anything which is quite confusing. As is all the lore!
And there are actual third party models too right?
All a bit overwhelming right now haha, should probably just stick to painting the ones I have before I branch out.
Hey Warhammer ERA, didn't know this was here! Recently did a Hawkshroud Knight for a local store and it was hard to part with I liked it so much. Was like giving away one of my children.
The Death Guard are Nurgle followers through and through. If you are interested in collecting a Nurgle themed army then they are a great backbone to get started. Now the Gellerpox Infected are models from a boxed game called Kill Team: Rogue Trader (a thematic expansion for their Kill Team game). These guys are generally expected to be run as a Kill Team but you can run them in 40k as a mini army to go along with a larger Chaos force. If you are interested in the Gellerpox they are currently only in Rogue Trader but if you wanted a cheaper option they do have their own mini codex with all their 40k rules so if you dig about on ebay for 'Gellerpox models and codex' then you might get a good deal on them.Also a bit confused about what exactly is/isn't Nurgle. The Death Guard are right? I saw models called Gellerpox online and couldn't fine them on the GW site at first so thought maybe they were third party or something, but they're part of a box set that doesn't come up when you search Gellerpox or Nurgle or anything which is quite confusing. As is all the lore!
And there are actual third party models too right?
All a bit overwhelming right now haha, should probably just stick to painting the ones I have before I branch out.
yeah it's not idealA bit disappointing that's there's only two poses for the gunners, seems very GW circa early 2000s.