This is a more what the heck have I got lying around rather than an exact plan yet.

When I went to university back in 2001, I made the regretful decision of selling most of my collection for beer tokens. But, there’s still a fair few models knocking around.

What I Have

So, looking at HQ options, I’ve a fair few knocking around from yesteryear.

First up is the original Mephiston model. He’s a beast in 2nd edition and the most expensive character the Blood Angels have at 240 points, and that’s without additional larger cards being added to him.

Then there’s Captain Tycho, whose model stayed the same for years! And a Blood Angels Captain, who I believe may have been the first Dante (though I could be mistaken).

Perhaps the only one that doesn’t need a fresh lick of paint is this Games Day Limited Edition model from 1997. Though it does perhaps need rebasing. You’ll perhaps recognise this one from the end Edition box set art. So, although a 3rd edition model, I feel it could certainly count as a 2nd edition.

We’ve also got a Chaplain on bike. Again, this needs some serious TLC.

Then there’s a Librarian with a force or power axe and finally an early Terminator Captain.

But I have no weapon or arm options at present for this chap.

As for troops, I’ve a few options.

With options I can just about manage to put together a tactical squad using the Rogue Trader plastic marines. They’ll be a basic missile launcher and flamer combo, but I really like the idea of giving them a new lease of life.

Plus, there are a few statue marines from my 2nd edition box. My early painting is diabolical, though, and they will need stripping and redoing. I have made a start on a test model…

I’ve also got a full unit of space marine bikes, which includes the attack bike:

Again…. stripping required.

As well as these, I’ve a few Death Company models, but not enough to make a full squad, and they’re without jump packs.

For a bit more firepower, I’ve got the metal Furioso Dread, which could kill a person if thrown at them.

Part of me wants to keep this paint job, but I’ll probably end up changing my mind.

I’ve a dodgy rhino conversion and the bits for a Predator, so I’m sorely tempted to get that done too. Finally, there’s the Land Speeder:

Again, TLC required….

Having the captain from the box art almost makes me want to make an army around the cover image. But another part of me wants to have a fast army in the vein of Blood Angel lore.

Which HQ Unit Should I Choose?

But this is a hard choice and I may need your help! For a start, let’s begin with the HQ, are there any of the above you’d like to see included in the army?

Once the HQ unit is chosen, this will lead me to choose the rest of the army. If the choice you think I need to include isn’t there, let me know in the comments below! Thanks!