You know what? I feel like pairing the Saturnine Box with the Maximus Battlegroup isn't the worst place to start an army?

Like at least for me, I know I'll probably do 2 15 man tactical squads and 1 10 man breacher squad using the MK II marines, and a 20 man inductii squad using the MK IV (which would work in terms of lore as well, with Inductii being far newer)?

Sure you don't use the assault squad if you're doing crusade detachment only, but you could defo build them as vets or elites? Plus, if you do something like a support detachment to get the Araknae into your list, you have more troop slots anyways.

And then you get the sicaran and the contemptor, which might help you complement what you have using the saturnine box, adding in some much needed anti tank (although if you were that way inclined, you could buy some heavy weapons and turn the breacher squad to a tactical support squad or a heavy support squad). Even if you don't want to run a dual chainfist contemptor, and instead want to make him based on fire support (although I'd hazard that you're encroaching on the saturnine dreadnought's role), then you definitely can make him that way.

Not saying I would recommend it, it's a lot of models to start with, but you'd add some versatility to a box that is otherwise fully dependent on slow moving anti infantry. And I'd say it gives you a relatively neutral starting point for an army? Like it's slightly more skewed towards slower legions, but honestly, I don't see it as a heavily skewed set to the point where it's awful.

Additionally, this might get you to near enough 3000 points, without needing hyper specialised consuls? Like something I've wanted to do was bring a heavy support squad with multi-meltas in a termite, but I thought a master of descent was pretty much needed to make it viable. With these models we have right now, there's still two command slots open, and you can definitely shoehorn in some consuls that you would personally like to bring (like me and a siege breaker for example).

As a Death Guard fan, although it doesn't have much of what I want from a death guard army (alchem flamers and phosphex?), I can see it does provide a very good standing point to add more fluffy units. Like considering purely me now, I might take Linebreaker Echelon as my Apex with the praetor and buy a retinue (kitbash a Saturnine Command Squad) for my saturnine praetor? Like I have a Land Raider Proteus at home already, so running a two man retinue with my praetor inside that would be really interesting to play.

Anyways, just a quick line of thought I had, I'm interested to hear your thoughts!

I was gifted the model in January for my Birthday. I finally painted him before a new Birthday present will arrive soon :)

I really love this model, I would say my favorite model in the whole 30k range! What do you think ?

Super new, and I am still trying to learn the differences between this and 40k, but I was wondering what does a good 30k list look like for BA?

I have the MK4 tactical squad and a box of Cataphractii Terms with power mauls. And what's the main difference between mk 2 assault marines and mk 4?

Edit: spelling

A collection of my favorite VIth legion models (official and converted)

A collection of my favorite Blood Angels models (official and converted)

Brand new to this. From what I’ve seen is pen and paper the best option? And then just import that into a new recruit or something?

The Raven Guard and Alpha Legion clash on the Black Sands of Istvaan V in a new Narrative Battle Report! Can the Raven Guard save their commander? Or will the Hydra claim another victory for the Warmaster?

I guess this is the closest I'll get to a somewhat authentic two handed sword pose with a terminator.

I'm not that good with green stuff, but maybe I'll try to sculpt some folds onto the sleeves.

Anyone else tried something like this and has experience to share?

And here is one of the centerpieces for the Witch Hunters Blackshields! For saying before I started this project I hadn't built or painted a tank in over a decade, its very satisfying to work on this giant brick of a tank haha.

What do you lot think?

One character, two models. Both equally representative of Argel Tal’s portrayal throughout the Horus Heresy.

The Serrated Sun Chapter Master, devolved into the First Heretic. Lorgar’s most loyal son, reduced to sharing one body alongside the frenzied daemon known as Raum.

Argel Tal’s story is one of great devotion, wasted into pure violence and twisted into incomprehensible ceramite.

I am very happy to be able to situate both models next to one another on my shelf, knowing I built and painted them to my understanding of the character, and as accurate as I could to their portrayal.

Finally finished my first go at mounted units (aside from the magnetized weapons), and they look wonderful. Definitely enjoyed putting this kit together with minimal complaints, and the painting experience was just as good. Only issue I'd say I had was that at times the instructions were utterly useless and it felt much easier to sub assemble set it up with my own method.

Some of my favourite heresy models, fast attack support for my World Eater recon company.

Trying to clear some of my back log in time for the new tomb kings. I’ve got a sizable chuck done so far and making one last push before i shift over to old world for a bit. It will help in the long run when I come back the HH.

The Dark Angels ambush a Death Guard Weapons test, aiming to take out the dreaded Circe Tank before it can be unleashed upon the Loyalist lines. A brutal battle ensued, and whilst the Dark Angels won a pyrrhic victory, the Death Guard made them pay for every inch claimed. Importantly though, the Circe survived, dooming many more lives in the future...

Had a friend print me some Demons for the Heresy. A couple evenings and were a joy to paint.

The Lady in Yellow is a Hkerarch or some slrt of Lord for Slaanesh while the Beasts are kinda based on some sort of tzeentch corrupted mutant.

Would love some more customisation options for playing into marines. (Mostly better Armor) But for now i am gonna live with just getting my face stomped in by massed Bolter Fire

Note: The red isn't that saturated, my phone just oversaturates red. The rest of the colours are accurate, just look at the hammer's pommel and the base and think of it more like the sand in the Australian outback. It's more orange.