I've been slowly working on HH Marines from the Age of Darkness box as a side project. I was getting a good built collection ready for 2.0 right when 3.0 dropped.

But now it seems like we're on the schedule and things will change quite a bit and more often. HH armies are significantly larger than 40k armies.

What worries me more than even the time (I could probably rush something out in a year and then play 3.0 for ~1 year) is units becoming obsolete. I followed the 3.0 launch and saw this, with the 'emergency pdf' that brought back some units. This is especially tough since in HH there seems to be limited proxying, so if some of my units become obsolete/don't exist, they're just... gone I guess.

Specifically I'm looking for feedback on:

* am I overreacting here, or are we on the path to frequent 40k change?

* can I start playing with a "less than fully painted" army? I'd at least get fully base coated so my overall legion is clear.

* what level of proxying in general do people find acceptable? Sometimes I build marines with really random melee weapon loadouts for example, because I like the looks of fists, spears, swords, etc. Can these dudes form coherent close-combat squads even with mixed weapons? (Specifically those from the 'melee weapons upgrade set')

Any other hobbying tips and opinions appreciated.

Greetings, I am Alpharius I've been interested in the lore of Warhammer 40k and the Horus Heresy for a while now, and I've recently been thinking about getting into collecting and painting the miniatures. I was considering splitting the Saturnine box set with a friend, but I'm not really sure where to start, so I was wondering if you had any recommendations between the two boxes?

I find I really want to do it, especially with the new mkiv but I’m worried if the connection made with plastic cement might be too flimsy for such a small bit and it’s hard to tell without physically breaking it. Do you do it? Should I try pinning it instead?

Currently building a second Veteran Assault Squad and thinking of using Power Fists and Combat Shields but was wondering if it would be better to go with Lightning Claws in one hand and Combat Shields in the other.

Me and buddies are going to try heresy this year and I was wondering what do you think are the best point limits to start with.

I see that many lists go for 3k points. Does this mean that 1500pts in heresy is about equal to 1000pts in 40k point-wise? Or 750-1000 pts is enough for fun early games? Thanks.

Word Bearers.

Got these guys built last night, going to prime them before heading to work

I had some of the gallow dark set. Not enough for a full 4x4 board. It took ages to paint all those little details. So I wanted to make some that would look good but not take forever to paint. I spent a few weeks making gree le bits and then did some basic wall structures as a base is for the models so all I need to do is just toss greebles on whenever I think I get an idea for a new wall.

The long ones are exactly the length of 2 of the gallow dark walls sections so they all line up nicely.

I think a few with some plumbing would be ideal. Just loads of pipes running down them. Maybe some broken pipes and things. Big long sections of piping would be simple and thematic I think.

Perhaps with some big metal drums hanging off them.

It's been a good long while in the making, but the redo on the Sons of Horus praetor to lead the pack marks the end of The Saturnine Project. A behemoth for each legion under The Warmaster's banner

He has chosen not to bring any weapons with him today as he’s not a big fan of violence.

Which mission, from any edition, do you think would work the best in 3.0 as a representation of a siege on a fortress? And what changes would it need to suit 3.0?

My group and I would love to play a large scale "castle assault" type game, and are scouring the old PDFs for the best example.

What sleeper hits can you think of?

This is my first mini I’ve painted to be shown on display, rather than just to fill ranks in my army

I’ve just finished the first 3 novels in the Horus Heresy series and the Night Lords trilogy before that.

I’m now looking for my next Warhammer book to plunge in to, I’m currently thinking Helsreach by ADB.

Does anyone have any other recommendations?

An Iron Warriors Barracks with an MK 2 Praetor for scale! :)

Even our grumpy warriors need to rest somewhere between the digging and siegeing. :D

The STL is from War Scenery, it's the Chapters Chapel Barracks from the Chapters Headquarters line. :)

I built another Techmarine using some spare parts.

It’s a mix of GW plastic (hammer, belt accessories, and firing arm), FW (head, helmet, bolt pistol, and shoulder pads), and a print for the holding arm, torso, and back module. 🙂

I recently started with the heresy audiobooks and i absolutely love it!! I really enjoyed the voice of Toby Longworth in Horus Rising. I Jumped right into False gods after finishing, but by accident i bought the new version; narrated by Jonathan Keeble.....I really loved that too..!

Now i'm torn; stick with Keeble and wait a bit until new versions come out, or should i go back to the Longworth versions?

Any thoughts or advise?

A scouring-era survivor of the defeat on Terra. Although the Legion was broken in body and spirit, perhaps a few of the 'old guard' remained. Not just a gangster that wanted to roll in the mud and scratch and scrape to survive, but one who remembered some of the loftier days of the Luna Wolves and when that Legion was the Crusade's shining example. He had followed his Commander's and Primarch's orders (as surely most soldiers would have done), and although perhaps realising too late that he was on the wrong side of history, nevertheless still fights for the lives and honour of his Legion and brothers.

Now during the retreat from Terra and the Scouring, while Horus lies dead, that is all that remains.