40K Radio reviews the upcoming Space Marines Codex!

I don't typically review or cover Podcasts, but my favorite Podcast, 40K Radio, has released Part 1 of their Space Marines Codex review which is HUGE. I can't remember the last time we had such an early and in depth look at an army Codex (Grey Knights was the last one that comes to mind). From what I've heard so far, it sounds like this Codex is going to be amazing and I can't wait to add some Space Marine allies to my Blood Angels lists.

More after the break.

New Space Marine Tactical Squad Pics

Pics are starting to show up of the new Tactical Squad Boxed Set over on 4chan. The new Tactical Squad isn't a big departure from the previous one and that's a good thing in my opinion. It looks like there might be 10 unique legs per set as each of the legs in the pics above are different. I especially like the Grav Gun (second row middle) and the marine that's aiming (first row far right). I'm sure these aren't all the bitz from the kit as we are missing the other special weapons and this image of a Crimson Fist Marine reloading his bolter also showed up.

The below image was also posted along with the Tactical Marines, but I'm pretty sure this is a Sternguard Sergeant since he is carrying a Combi-melta. I think this model looks great, and I'm happy that GW is going for a slightly different look with the new heads.

The flood gates have certainly opened and this definitely looks like Space Marines is going to be an amazing release. Can't wait till the new White Dwarf comes out so I can see more.

Till next time,

–The Harrower

More Space Marine Pics!

A lot more pics are making the rounds and the current batch of pictures look fantastic! Except for the Centurions as the jury is still out, but the Devastator Centurions do look a LOT better (pics of them below).

Here we have the new plastics for the Chaplain, Captain, and Librarian. These are pretty cool and I like how the Librarian looks like Merlin and has Kano from Mortal Kombat as a cherub. Pretty creepy! Not sure on the Chaplain, but I think this is just a bad angle. I do like how the Captain has the old school crest on his helmet and that he is in the same pose as the Captain from the Black Reach boxed set. Nice homage there and it looks cool.

A lot more pics after the break.

Sternguard Update, How I Paint Red, Kill Team Report

Well, I didn't get all my Sternguard finished, but I did a pretty good job on my Sergeant, Brother Tyrael. Yes, I named all my models and I'm a dork. I also had a chance to touch up my mini display board. I need to push the highlights on this miniature a bit more and add some lighter colors to make it pop, but as is, I'm pretty satisfied. This is my most recent formula for red:

1. Prime with Army Painter Dragon Red
2. Paint over with a really watered down Mephiston Red. The main point of this is to get all the spots that the primer missed.
3. Wash with Carroburg Crimson.
4. Paint with Mephiston Red. Focus on most of the mini leaving Carroburg Crimson in the deep recesses (panel lines, between the different armor plates, between the joints, etc.).
5. Paint the raised areas with Evil Sunz Scarlet.
6. Paint over with Bloodletter Glaze to bring the colors closer together. This is as far as I got unfortunately.
7. When I continue, I plan on painting the raised areas with Wild Rider Red.
8. Finally, I'll paint a very tiny highlight with Bestigor Flesh. If necessary, I'll go over the miniature again with the Bloodletter Glaze.

E TENEBRAE LUX 2013: Sternguard

It's that time of the year again when Bolter & Chainsword hosts it's annual painting competition between the various Space Marine Chapter subforums to see which forum can paint the most models by points. The contest is closed to new entrants, but I did sneak in to make this my second time participating in what I think is great way to get people motivated to paint their models.