Battleforce boxes are back after their successes since 2020. These are a fantastic way to get into a new army or even add to an existing one, but what’s inside them and what is the saving?
Prices in 2024 were around £150 each so with the October price rise, I expect these to be £160 each (Updare, they are £155 each). In the meantime I thought our readers would like to know the value of the toys… so see below against each box:
Battleforce Boxset
Cost
RRP
Emperor’s Children – Blissbound Warband
£224.00
£160.00 (Est)
Voltann – Cthonian Prospect
£227.50
£160.00 (Est)
Tyranids – Crusher Stampede
£219.00
£160.00 (Est)
T’au – Farsight Cadre
£211.00
£160.00 (Est)
Space Marines – Iron Halo Strike Force
£223.50
£160.00 (Est)
Chaos Space Marines Hellforged Warband
£217.50
£160.00 (Est)
Astra Militarum – Krieg Siege Platoon
£204.00
£160.00 (Est)
There’s a range of value in each box with Krieg having the lowest value; which considering the Space Marines includes a half-set in theirs is a little disappointing.
Meanwhile the latest Daemon Primarch gets to bring along some of his mates, and the Tyranids leave all their little guys behind.
I may pick up the Astra Militarum, but it will definitely hurt my Woepoints pledge, and a lot depends on that final RRP which we will update when we know.
These are best ordered from your FLGS especially if they can get them in, and make a few pounds, dollars, euros from them in the expensive Christmas period.
Alternatively, if you regularly use Element Games, you can pick them up there… using our affiliate link (for which we receive a small contribution to the site)
So what do you get inside and how much would it cost you normally?
Emperor’s Children – Blissbound Warband
Warhammer Community / Games Workshop
Unit
Cost
Fulgrim, Deamon Primarch
£105.50
6 Flawless Blades
£76.00
6 Noise Marines
£42.50
Total
£224.00
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£64.00(Est)
Votann – Cthonian Prospect
Warhammer Community / Games Workshop
Unit
Cost
Brokhyr Iron-master
£35.50
Ironkin Assistant & 3 E-COGs
inc above
3 Brokhyr Thunderkin
£38.00
2 Cthonian Earthshakers
£35.50
10 Cthonian Berserks
£80.00
Kapricus Defender
£38.50
Total
£227.50
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£67.50(Est)
Tyranids – Crusher Stampede
Warhammer Community / Games Workshop
Unit
Cost
Neurotyrant & 2 Neuroloids
£69.50
Screamer-Killer
inc above
Tyrannofex
£42.50
Haruspex
£54.50
Maleceptor
£52.50
Total
£219.00
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£59.00(Est)
T’au Empire – Farsight Cadre
Warhammer Community / Games Workshop
Unit
Cost
Commander Farsight
£42.50
Riptide Battlesuit
£74.00
Broadside Battlesuit
£40.00
3 Crisis Battlesuits
£54.50
8 Drones
inc above
Total
£211.00
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£51.00(Est)
Space Marines – Iron Halo Strike Force
Warhammer Community / Games Workshop
Unit
Cost
Space Marine Captain
£27.00
Company Heroes
£42.50
5 Sternguard Veterans
£40.00
5 Hellblasters
£20.00
Ballistus Dreadnought
£44.50
Redemptor Dreadnought
£49.50
Total
£223.50
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£63.50(Est)
Chaos Space Marines – Hellforged Warband
Unit
Cost
Lord Discordant on Hellstalker
£49.50
Venomcrawler
£49.50
2 Obliterators
inc above
5 Havocs
£40.00
10 Legionaries
£42.50
Chaos Rhino
£36.00
Total
£217.50
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£57.50(Est)
Astra Militarum – Krieg Siege Platoon
Unit
Cost
Lord Commissar
£29.50
Krieg Command Squad
inc above
20 Death Korps of Krieg
£65.00
Combat Engineers (Team)
£29.50
2 Artillery Teams
£80.00
Total
£204.00
RRP
£160.00(Est)
Saving
£44.00(Est)
So what do you think good value or not? Will you be picking up a set?
This is the top three 40k lists for the Warhammer Fest that took place in England on the 29th and 30th of April. It involved 359 players vying to be crowned champion in a 9 game tournament.
As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting.
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The Top Three 40k Lists
Pre-Game Stratagems: March of the Ancients, Hero of the Chapter x2, Warlord Trait, Scion of the Forge Starting Command Points: 0
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [15 PL, 320pts]: Armoured Tracks, Castigator Gatling Cannon, Heavy stubber, Knight of Piety, Stat Damage (Rogal Dorn) 2 Meltaguns: 2x Meltagun 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon: Co-axial Autocannon, Oppressor Cannon
Dedicated Transport
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera) Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera) Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer
Total: [120 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts]
Arks of Omen Detachment (Aeldari – Craftworlds) [63 PL, 1,248pts, 4CP]
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Fast Attack
Craftworld Selection *Far-Flung Craftworld*: Masterful Shots, Swift Strikes
Librarian [6 PL, 105pts]: 1) Mind Worm, 3) Righteous Repugnance, Boltgun, Force sword, Jump Pack Primaris Chaplain on Bike [8 PL, 135pts, -2CP]: 1. Litany of Faith (Aura), 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Litany of Hate (Aura), Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, The Vox Espiritum, Warlord, Wise Orator
This is the top three 40k lists for the Grand Clash 2023 event that took place in the Canada on the 22nd and 23rd of April. It involved 47 players vying to be crowned champion in a 6-game tournament.
As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting.
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The Top Three 40k Lists
Iron Hands Successor (Custom Chapter, Master Artisans, Whirlwind of Rage) Unbound Army (Faction) 0 CP, 1997 pts, 130 PL
HQ
Primaris Lieutenant [65 pts, 5 PL, -1 CP] – Neo-volkite pistol – Master-crafted power sword and Storm Shield – Rites of War, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord Primaris Techmarine [70 pts, 4 PL, -1 CP] – Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter – Target Protocols
This is the top three 40k lists for the London Open that took place in the UK on the 14th and 15th of April. It involved 143 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.
As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting, at least for now, but simply providing a resource of formatted lists you can search.
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The Top Three 40k Lists
++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [129 PL, 2,000pts, 1CP] ++
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites
+ Agents of the Imperium +
Acolytes [1 PL, 10pts]: Ordo Malleus . Acolyte: Chainsword, Laspistol
+ HQ +
Primaris Captain [5 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: 5. Decisive Tactician (Aura), Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter . Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield
Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Rites of War, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord
Bladeguard Ancient [6 PL, 90pts, -2CP]: Chapter Command: Chapter Ancient, Pennant of Remembrance, Steadfast Example, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter
War Dog Executioner Squadron [16 PL, 310pts]: House Korvax . War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber . War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber
++ Total: [105 PL, 2,000pts, 3CP] ++
++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [99 PL, 2CP, 1,860pts] ++
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Lord of War
+ Lord of War +
War Dog Brigand Squadron [9 PL, 170pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household . War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Cursed Rune of Fate
War Dog Brigand Squadron [16 PL, 310pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household . War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber . War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber
War Dog Brigand Squadron [8 PL, 155pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household . War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber
War Dog Executioner Squadron [25 PL, -1CP, 480pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household . War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Warpsight, Stratagem: Corrupted Heirlooms . War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Mirror of Fates . War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber
War Dog Stalker Squadron [16 PL, -2CP, 290pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household . War Dog Stalker: Character (Traitoris Lance), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Dogs, Reaper chaintalon, Stratagem: Relic, Warlord . War Dog Stalker: 3. Warp-haunted Hull, Character (Tyrannical Court), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Reaper chaintalon
War Dog Stalker Squadron [25 PL, -1CP, 455pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household . War Dog Stalker: Character (Tyrannical Court), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Favour of the Dark Mechanicum (Vextrix), Reaper chaintalon, Undivided – Blessing of the Dark Master . War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Slaughterclaw . War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Reaper chaintalon
War Dog Karnivore Squadron [8 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: Frenzied Invaders, Iconoclast Dreadblade . War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber, Stratagem: Corrupted Heirlooms, Veil of Medrengard
A Death Korps of Krieg Astra Militarum Story by Steve Lyons
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After the Christmas break, I find myself getting back to work, but it does have an advantage – time to listen to great audio books. And who doesn’t love a bit of Astra Militarum / Imperial Guard. These tend to be the books that are most commonly released by Black Library and it was Gaunt’s Ghosts that relaunched Black Library!
Krieg by Steve Lyons (Black Library)
From the book:
Krieg is a dead world.
Fifteen hundred years ago, it declared its independence from the Imperium of Man, and paid the price. One loyal soul defied its treacherous rulers, and laid the world to waste. From these ashes emerged a unique fighting force, forged and tempered in nuclear fire…
Today, the Death Korps of Krieg lay siege to a captured hive city on the outskirts of the system-spanning Octarius War, in a desperate attempt to secure the cordon that stops untold masses of Orks and Tyranids from spilling out into the Imperium at large. The Korpsmen are relentless, ruthless, implacable, and unstoppable, even in the face of a war that seems unwinnable. How far will they go to achieve victory, and is history doomed to repeat itself?
Krieg is a two interwoven stories about the Death Korp of Krieg. The first is a current siege of a captured hive city, the second is the origin story of the regiments. And – for me at least – the origin story is the most interesting half of the book. Of course, the current day story has Orks, Tryanids, brave (or reckless) Imperial Guard, Cadians fighting alongside Death Korp troops… and an Inquisitor; but the origin story is new (to me at least) and is a great explanation of how Krieg is where it is now.
And where is it now; well it’s a dead world in the middle of nuclear winter but still able to produce regiments of renown to fight for the Emperor in all fields of the eternal war for survival. They have their rebreathers, lasguns, greatcoats, but most importantly their bravery – which could almost be called fanaticism… if that didn’t go against the Emperor.
In the past, Krieg is fighting a vicious civil war against traitors to the Emperor, and Colonel Jurten is fighting them despite being outnumbered and outgunned. The origin story included in Krieg is essential his story as well as the origin story of the regiment. And I loved it – it fits in very well with the Warhammer 40k background – it’s not good (Jurten himself talks about degrees of evil), but it does show the lengths the Imperium will go-to to keep itself alive and reminds the reader that there are no ‘good guys’ in the Warhammer 40k universe – just a lot of bad things happening and being forced on people.
And so it asks the question – ‘could you?’ or ‘could we?’; which was asked so much in 50s and 60s science fiction after the bombs were dropped on Japan in our own world. This is probably why I like Krieg so much.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Continuing my re-reading of the Dan Abnett series – Gaunts Ghosts – next up is book 6, Straight Silver
‘Commissar Gaunt and his men undertake a seemingly suicidal mission in the blood-soaked trenches of the 41st Millennium.
On the battlefields of Aexe Cardinal, the struggling forces of the Imperial Guard are locked in a deadly stalemate with the dark armies of Chaos. Commissar Ibram Gaunt and his regiment, the Tanith First and Only, are thrown headlong into this living hell of trench warfare, where death from lethal artillery is always just a moment away. The only chance for Gaunt and his lightly armed scouts to survive is to volunteer for a mission so dangerous that no one else dares accept it.’
The Ghosts are stealth and infiltration specialists, but when they are assigned to the wars on Aexe Cardinal they quickly find themselves in the middle of trench warfare… and to make matters worse the enemy has brought some very big siege guns into the war… and the trenches are under intense attack.
After repelling the first attack against their lines, Gaunt convinces the local command to use his troops in a more suitable location… but there is a catch; the Ghosts are split in two. One half is working their way through a forest – still miraculously standing after decades of war – and the other must hold the trenches… and find the location of the big guns.
Unfortunately neither mission is as it seems and the Ghosts have to explore the wood, where their own need for R&R may cause them to forget the basics, whilst those left behind in the trenches must find the guns, so they can be silenced.
Straight Silver is back to classic Ghosts (although it never went far), and I loved it. The descriptions of the battles, unlikely survival of the troopers, and death of some, whilst they infiltrate and fight their own boredom … often at the same time.
This is another novel set in the 40k universe that I was able to relate to, in a way that I sometimes struggle with Space Marines. The Imperial Guard / Astra Militarum remain just men and women… with guns and a little armour… dying in droves to keep the enemy at bay or making small progress. Straight Silver delivers on this promise.
Another great novel and a good read.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 5 out of 5.
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Continuing my re-reading of the Dan Abnett series – Gaunts Ghosts – next up is book 5, The Guns of Tanith.
‘The heretical forces of Chaos fight back in the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, cutting off Imperial forces. Gaunt and his men must recapture the key world Phantine, in order to save the Emperor’s beleaguered forces.‘
Tanith have been joined by Hivers from Verghast – and it’s rapidly becoming a noun for the new soldiers. In The Guns of Tanith Gaunt and his ghosts find themselves fighting on another planet, and being picked for a dangerous mission. They must infiltrate the chaos defenders, find their leader and kill him.
Four teams of Ghosts are assembled to take on the task, whilst the rest of the regiment stay fighting the arch enemy and preparing for the assault. Meanwhile Caffran is accused of killing a civilian and Gaunt and Hawk must try to get him free… but will they treat the Verghastites differently? The Regiment must be as one, but is that possible?
If you’re this far into the series, it’s safe to say you already enjoy the style – and it is unashamedly page turning pulp fiction – and will be eager to read Guns of Tanith… and you definitely should. Dan Abnett’s great idea to bring in new blood in the form of the Verghastites allows new stories (rivalry, and integration) that wouldn’t have been possible with just the Ghosts, but it also answers the question on many readers minds — what happens when they all die? This is the Imperial Guard after all.
The side plot involving Caffran is well done, and a welcome relief from the bullets, lasguns, and explosions — although they are included aplenty in the main plot. Meanwhile the plot races forward, with stories of daring from the infiltrators but just enough gaps in their stories that you are left wondering how exactly they proceed – a technique I really enjoyed and could be very useful as a plot hook if you like RPGs in Warhammer 40k
Another great novel and a good read.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Peter: Dave’s made a rather sinister looking chariot for his Slaves to Darkness. I love the snow bases Dave goes for with pops of static grass and flowers. The colour scheme is great and I can’t wait to see Dave’s army in the flesh.
Cell
Expert Level Goal:
Miniature Painted
A4
Unit of 2+ Models (Warhammer 40K)
Heavy Weapons Team
C2
Vehicle of Monster (Warhammer 40K)
Basilisk
C3
Any Model (Any System)
Chariot
E3
Fortification of Scenery (Age of Sigmar)
Temple
So that brings Dave up to 40 points for the year with all four at the Expert Level.
Peter:I said you’d been busy last month when you had finished three units, now you’ve gone and smashed that with 9 units this month! That’s an incredible pace and great quality to go with it. It was a shame I never got to use the Kruleboyz you painted up at Burning Skies.The Genestealer pose always makes me think he’s replicating the smart GIF, love it!
You’ve also managed to paint the great pile of horsemeat Kragnos up as well in the same month, that’s a massive boxed ticked for th e Bingo card. Well done, he looks great! I especially love the bronze metal.
Cell
Expert Level Goal:
Miniature Painted
A1
Hero or Character (Warhammer 40K)
Broodlord
A2
Unit of 5+ Models (Age of Sigmar)
Man-Skewer Boltboyz
A4
Unit of 2+ Models (Warhammer 40k)
Big Stabba
B1
Fortification or Scenery (Warhammer 40K)
Sector Mechanicus
B2
Unit of 2+ Models (Age of Sigmar)
Big Stabba
C1
Hero or Character (Age of Sigmar)
Killaboss with Stab-Grot
C3
Any Model (Any System)
Warmaster Squigs
C4
Unit of 5+ Models (Kill Team)
Termagaunts
C5
Hero or Character (Age of Sigmar)
Murknob with Belcha-Banna
D1
Kitbashed Model (Age of Sigmar)
Big Stabba
D2
Unit of 2+ Models (Age of Sigmar)
Man-Skewer Boltboyz
E1
Lord of War or Behemoth (AoS)
Kragnos
This brings Declan to 120 points and 11 at Expert Level.
Peter: Rhys has been cracking on with his flesh-eater courts this month, and don’t they look great! That Ghoul is painted up to an expert standard and considering Rhys has only been painting for a couple of years its incredible, he’s like a miniature painter who’s been painting for 40!
Ryan
Peter:Ryan has been playing around with LED’s in his scenery this month and I think this only adds to what is already a superbly finished piece.
Peter: Steve has been busy once more, tying to get his Crimson Fists company completed. I absolutely love the Space Marine Ancient who is a copy of the space Marine holding an Ork head on the cover of Rogue Trader. Steve, like Declan can power through a pile of models in no time. I’d love to know what both of their back logs look like.
Tony
Peter:Tony has finished of the Crimson Court, and they really look the part in that scenery, the skin just screams vampire and the red armour contrasts nicely!
He’s also done some non- metallic gold on his Steelheart’s Champions for underworlds. Look at that sword!
Peter:Will has done a fantastic job of these OBR. I always like Red and cream as a combo and they are set off nicely by their red earth basing. They’ll look great en masse in an army. Will has also started some “Wet Elves”, I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the unit.
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Continuing my re-reading of the Dan Abnett series – Gaunts Ghosts – next up is book 4, Honour Guard.
Gaunts Ghosts – Honour Guard – Black Library
‘Commissar Gaunt and his Ghosts are back in the thick of the action in a battle to defend a vital shrine-world. But the vile forces of Chaos will never allow them to hold their prize for long and as the counter-attack rages, Gaunt is sent after the most priceless relic of all: the remains of the ancient saint who first led humanity to these stars.‘
In Honour Guard, Gaunt and his Ghosts are tasked with taking a Holy Sabat city, but given impossible deadlines by the General in charge, they have to capture the city quickly… allowing chaos to blow up the city.
Gaunt is blamed for the failure and given the opportunity for one last mission before command of the Tanith First and Only is taken from him – he must recover the bones of the Saint and evacuate them from the planet before it is left to Chaos.
The Ghosts fight through an enemy who shouldn’t be there, in numbers unexpected whilst trying to reach their goal. Meanwhile some injured Ghosts try to join up with the rest of the Tanith to be with Gaunt for his last mission.
More lasguns, big guns, tanks, transports, and fighting! All with Abnett’s characteristic page turning style. This book is a great addition to the books of the Imperial Guard / Astra Militarum and shows how humans can overcome the seemingly impossible in a far future where there is only war.
Another great novel and a good read.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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— Declan & Eeyore
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February is out of the way already, so it’s time to look at how we’ve all got on at Woehammer with our respective goals and painting pledges this month.
Peter: Dave’s smashed another one of the harder to get ones with Scenery piece for Age of Sigmar. What a piece, absolutely love the dark stone look with this one.Who doesn’t love some heavy weapons team, Lovely mix of two mortars and an Autocannon here, they look just like they’re in the thick of the action.
Declan: Dave has managed to do what I really struggle with – actually getting paint on Imperial Guard / Astra Miliatarum. These guys look like they’ve been in a fight… until you zoom in and get a suprise! The scenery is lovely and dark with lots of blood included. Dave has managed to walk the tight-rope between scenery that looks good, but won’t overshadow the toy-soldiers.
Dave:Some quick and dirty painting on the Guard, I’ve many to do but I’m pleased to get these done. I’ll definitely be using these in a lot of my lists in one form or another. I had the terrain for ages, it’s painted simply but will be great for AoS games. Happy with my progress so far, I’m working on my Minotaur this month but might do a bit of AoS for a break too.
Cell
Expert Level Goal:
Miniature Painted
A4
Unit of 2+ Models (Warhammer 40K)
Heavy Weapons Team
C2
Vehicle of Monster (Warhammer 40K)
Basilisk
E3
Fortification of Scenery (Age of Sigmar)
Temple
So that brings Dave up to 30 points for the year with all three at the Expert Level.
Peter:You’ve been very busy this month Declan! Three units finished and I love your kitbashed Big Stabbas. Your Termagaunts really stand out and you have got the orange and blue scheme down to perfection now, have you got a hivefleet name for them?
Declan: Cheers for the kind words Peter; I hadn’t considered a Hive Fleet name as they were painted for Kill Team but it’s a great call. I’ll do some reading to get some inspiration. Although I haven’t finished a lot of models this month, I’ve still managed to get three Hobby boxes finished including the ‘Kitbashed’ one which I struggling to think what to do. Fortunately the Big Stabbas for my Big Waaagh came to my rescue. 4 out of 25 in 2 months also puts me roughly on target so looking good although there’s some larger units and even some Behemoths to go… so lots to do still!
March will hopefully see me finishing some Napoleonic British and keeping my hand in on my Tyranid / Genestealer colour scheme. I’ve also got a Warmaster Tournament and I may get some Squigs painted to augment my Goblin army.
Dave: Great to see the Bonesplitterz, they look excellent too. As Pete says, the kitbashed ones are really fun. You’ve timed the Tyranids beautifully if you’re planning on picking up the new 40k codex!
Cell
Expert Level Goal:
Miniature Painted
B1
Fortification or Scenery (Warhammer 40K)
Sector Mechanicus
B2
Unit of 2+ Models (Age of Sigmar)
Big Stabba
C4
Unit of 5+ Models (Kill Team)
Termagaunts
D1
Kitbashed Model (Age of Sigmar)
Big Stabba
This brings Declan to 40 points and all at Expert Level.
Peter:This is the first month in a while where I’ve managed to paint more than I’ve bought! This includes 10 Necron Warriors that I sold on fleabay this month. I’m over the moon at my progress and have never painted this much in a month before.
Declan: Wow… wow… wow! Peter’s still on fire and whilst he couldn’t get to our small tournament recently he’s definitely on target for the weekend shortly. His Kruleboyz are going to be shooting the enemy to another life. I really like the scheme here – dark and dank models are difficult to do and Peter’s really nailed it. I can’t wait to see the finished Kruleboyz army in the flesh.
Dave: You’ve got loads done! These will look great as you pick them up off the table at Burning Skies 🙂 I’m a pretty slow painter, I’m very impressed with the speed and quality you’ve achieved.
Cell
Expert Level Goal:
Miniature Painted
A3
Unit of 10+ Models (AoS)
Hobgrots
B2
Unit of 2+ Models (AoS)
Man-Skewer Boltboyz
B4
Vehicle or Monster (AoS)
Swampboss Skummdrekk
C1
Hero or Character (AoS)
Swampcalla Shaman
C3
Any Model (Any System)
Beast-Skewer Killbow
D2
Unit of 2+ Models (Underworlds)
Rippa’s Snarlfangs
E4
Hero or Character (Warhammer 40K)
Marneus Calgar
That brings me to 70 points and 7 Expert Level goals completed.
Other Members
This month we’ve also included some of the other guys who were willing to of share some of their pictures.
Steve
Peter: Steve just joined the crew this last month and has been sharing some of his pictures of his Crimson Fists. He’s building an entire company of them, and they look absolutely awesome!
Declan:How many Weapons does this Impulsor Tank need? It’s got them all and a neat and tidy base to finish it off. The Crimson fists colours obviously work together (I love red & blue armies), and this is no exception. The blue on the Plasma is also nicely done, and something I struggled with last year on the Thermic Generators.
Dave: Almost a great Ultramarine tank but you slipped a bit with the red. Seriously, this is really well done and cleanly painted.
Tony
Peter:Like Steve, Tony is a new member of the Woehammer crew and back in January painted these stunning Stormcast flappy birds!The skin on these alone must have taken hours upon hours. True talent on display both with Steve and Tony.
Declan:Dragons… but not the small ones – Tony has gone for the big guys here. Krondys (blue) and Karazai (Red) are looking great in traditional dragon poses. The wings are painted in a more realistic tone than is ususally shown, which matches nicely with the chests and really ties these together – they definitely belong in the same army.
Dave: Skar and Mufasa are both great models and Tony has done a brilliant job on them. Hopefully he and Steve will start bingo cards too!
