As well as getting two more space marines painted for my nascent force I’ve also been kitbashing away, getting some more of the Emperor’s finest built. First up here’s the Captain who’ll be leading the army (at least until I get around to making a suitably imposing Chapter Master). At the moment I’m still working on a name and suitably pugnacious background for him, and indeed for the chapter as a whole. I’ve got a few ideas sloshing around in my head however and I’m planning to write them out soon as they’ll feed into the development of the army as it grows.
I’ve also tried to add a bit of gothic flair to the company ancient. The warrior given the honour of carrying the battle standard should be dressed to impress both the brave warriors of the Imperium and the craven scum they face and the base model is just a little bit plain for my taste.
Even though I doubt I’ll have many war engines in the army (beyond a Dreadnought or two of course because as every sane person knows Dreadnought are amazing) I knew from the get-go that I’d have to include a tech-marine. To me this is one of the most iconic units in 40k and the chance to include one was one of the things that attracted me to the space marines in the first place.
As it stands these are all still WIPs so as ever I’m all ears for feedback if there’s any improvements you think are called for before they go under the brush.
Convert or Die 
August 29th, 2018 at 6:24 am
These guys look fantastic. Are you planning to run them as Normal Space Marines, or as Primaris?
August 29th, 2018 at 1:29 pm
You beat me to it
August 30th, 2018 at 9:23 am
Well my brain hasn’t entirely stretched to accommodate the existence of Primaris in the background yet so I’ve been very much viewing the Primaris release as a straightforward way to get some truescale marines on the go. Plus the background I’m working on for these has them very much isolated from the rest of the galaxy – for them Roboute’s Return* would be a rumour at most. Ruleswise I’m not so sure though, but most likely these will just be a modelling project (with possibly some narrative based shenanigans at some vague point in the future, maybe) so I’ll look at that bridge more closely when/if I get to it.
*which would also make a fine name for a pub…
August 29th, 2018 at 9:28 am
Looking great! One of the things I love about 8th is that a Bolt Pistol and Power Sword is a perfectly solid setup for a Captain. Maybe not for a full on combat monster, but for someone who’s mostly passing out a re-roll aura and fending off harassment Units, it’ll totally do the job. It’s good that such an iconic and cool-looking build is usable again.
I also totally agree with you on Techmarines being iconic, and they’re also very fun to kitbash. Yours is looking great so far.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:33 am
Cheers! Good to hear that actually, even though these are more about modelling than gaming for meI’m glad to hear that a classic set-up like bolt-pistol and sword is still considered decent. Out of curiosity what would make for a full-on space marine combat monster in 40k these days? I’m thinking about the Chapter Master and want him to come across as a beast in battle but also as a competent commander (he’s not Angron #2 but more of a thinking man’s berserker).
August 30th, 2018 at 9:46 am
Thunder Hammer/Storm Shield is the usual set up. Almost always with either a Bike or a Jump Pack. If on a Bike, typically takes the Shield Eternal Relic. If Crimson Fists, take a PowerFist and upgrade to the Fist of Vengeance Relic instead.
The Blood Angels version (which has more combat buff Stratagems and other options available) can generally solo an Imperial Knight. The Biker version with Shield Eternal has decent odds of managing that, too, but it’s riskier, and will take longer. Just sort of as a benchmark for what weight class these guys are in.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:51 am
Wow, pretty tough then! Thunderhammer and Stormshield – good suggestions, think that might be the way I end up going š
August 30th, 2018 at 10:25 am
For all-out offense, you can take a Combi-Melta instead of the Storm Shield, but dropping down to just a 4++ gets significantly more dangerous for someone like this who’s getting up close and personal.
August 29th, 2018 at 12:09 pm
Looking good dude!
August 30th, 2018 at 9:33 am
Cheers man! š
August 29th, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Solid stuff mate!
August 30th, 2018 at 9:33 am
Thanks dude! š
August 29th, 2018 at 1:30 pm
Great man. I think Archibald Wellard (as in well-hard) the Third is a fine and suitable name.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:36 am
If I ever make a general for the (old Warhammer) Empire then consider that name used. He might even make his way into an Imperial Guard regiment! š This chap (being a space marine) will of course have a far more pompous and faux-classic name, but perhaps when he’s away from battle and the pressures of command his closest friends will be allowed to call him Archie…
August 30th, 2018 at 12:59 pm
Haha sounds good.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:33 pm
How about Archibald Lucas Wellard the Third? š
August 30th, 2018 at 10:25 pm
Much better! š
August 31st, 2018 at 9:16 am
Would your face like to feel how hard I can punch? š
August 30th, 2018 at 7:34 pm
Look great, really like the Tech Marine. Where did his wrench hand come from??
August 31st, 2018 at 5:10 am
Anvil industry. Same as the servo-harness (might even be in the same kit now I think about it).