Warhammer 40K

[Sterge]

Conquest magazine if you can find a copy at a newsagent

first issue is $5 and you get 3 full size paints and 3 primaris intercessors

Best deal on warhammer you will ever find

 

[Konrad2709]

Conquest magazine if you can find a copy at a newsagent

first issue is $5 and you get 3 full size paints and 3 primaris intercessors

Best deal on warhammer you will ever find

Is it commonly available at newsagencies?

 

[Sterge]

Is it commonly available at newsagencies?

Depends on the newsagent I guess, but surprisingly the one near work had some today.

The GW stores should have them as well assuming the first bloke in tomorrow doesn't buy them all

 

[Sterge]

Is it commonly available at newsagencies?

Both the newsagents near work had them, bought 2 more today

 

[Konrad2709]

Both the newsagents near work had them, bought 2 more today

Cheers, yup! Found 3 at the newsagency around the corner... bought 2!

 

[NTRabbit]

I don't even play 40k, and when I did I played Eldar, after I'd been to the bank as planned why did I pop in to the newsagent opposite to see if they had any, and then walk away with 3 of the 4 they had in stock?

 

[TheDinosaur]

I don't even play 40k, and when I did I played Eldar, after I'd been to the bank as planned why did I pop in to the newsagent opposite to see if they had any, and then walk away with 3 of the 4 they had in stock?

 

[hornetswce]

I grabbed one today, I haven't played since I was 15! I love doing the painting even if I don't play that much.

 

[Aeglos]

I grabbed one today, I haven't played since I was 15! I love doing the painting even if I don't play that much.

I’m the opposite.
I’d have played waaaaaay more if everything was pre-assembled and painted haha

 

[Sterge]

Just don't do what i just did and assume they are like normal models and cut the pins for the arms off

 

[baz_machine]

Not 40k, but nuffle gives and nuffle takes away

 

[juss]

I reckon the models are great but found the entry point too expensive. You need to spend a fair bit to play don't you?
Is it a pay to win game? Where there are certain items you have to buy because they are OP?
Also is it a steep learning/cost curve to get into?

I love strategy and painting and fantasy and big community fanbases and this looks right up my alley, but don't want to spend buckets every year to play.

 

[GreyWind]

I reckon the models are great but found the entry point too expensive. You need to spend a fair bit to play don't you?
Is it a pay to win game? Where there are certain items you have to buy because they are OP?
Also is it a steep learning/cost curve to get into?

I love strategy and painting and fantasy and big community fanbases and this looks right up my alley, but don't want to spend buckets every year to play.

It can be very expensive. Depends on what you want to play. If you're looking at playing full battles it can get quite expensive, but there is Kill Team which are small battles with a few models and a good entry point into the hobby.

Spending can also be less if you buy 2nd hand models. Either through Ebay or there's a buy, swap and sell Facebook group that's good.

Depending on what sort of player you are it can be expensive as well. Competitive players are likely to have the newest and best thing or you can be a casual player and have a themed army that could be cheaper.

I found the learning curve pretty easy, but it does take a while to really get your strategy right and your plans to work.

 

[baz_machine]

You don't need to play either, for me the playing just keeps me motivated to build / paint the next thing

I'd say starting out, buying some cheapo minis off eBay / Gumtree and basic paints (always get model paint for minis, scenery use cheap craft paint) and brushes, you'd be looking at maybe 150 - 200 bucks.

There is HEAPS of stuff on the webs about doing stuff on the cheap.

Building the scenery you can do for basically nothing and I find it the most fun. You'll be surprised how proud you can be of some cardboard, glue and paint.

 

[hornetswce]

I grabbed one of those $5 magazines last week and it has me hooked again. I don't plan on building a massive army, maybe just a couple of small ones so I can play with mates.

 

[hornetswce]

I'm looking at paint some ultramarines, does anyone use the spraycan to base coat?

Should I base coast in the black or ultramarine blue?

 

[GreyWind]

I'm looking at paint some ultramarines, does anyone use the spraycan to base coat?

Should I base coast in the black or ultramarine blue?

I do. Make sure you do it in a well ventilated area and on a day that isn't hot.

It depends. It will change how the models look. Black usually has a darker colour but the blue will be easier to paint and means you can get more models done.

 

[hornetswce]

I do. Make sure you do it in a well ventilated area and on a day that isn't hot.

It depends. It will change how the models look. Black usually has a darker colour but the blue will be easier to paint and means you can get more models done.

I was thinking the black would be better to cover the dark areas under the armour. $30 a can seems pretty expensive from games workshop, are there any cheaper alternatives?

 

[NTRabbit]

I was thinking the black would be better to cover the dark areas under the armour. $30 a can seems pretty expensive from games workshop, are there any cheaper alternatives?

Fiddly Bits from Bunnings, Australian Export from Supercheapauto, both around the $4 a can mark

 

[Chief]

Fiddly Bits from Bunnings, Australian Export from Supercheapauto, both around the $4 a can mark

Is fiddly bits enamel?

 

[NTRabbit]

Is fiddly bits enamel?

They both are. I'm ok with it for priming, but yeah others might not be.

 

[hornetswce]

They both are. I'm ok with it for priming, but yeah others might not be.

The fiddly bits looks ok, I'm assuming I need to get the flat black.

Last question, any recommendations for brushes or are citadel ones the way to go?

 

[Chief]

The fiddly bits looks ok, I'm assuming I need to get the flat black.

Last question, any recommendations for brushes or are citadel ones the way to go?

Get cheaper ones to start, IMO.

 

[Drunkgoliath]

The fiddly bits looks ok, I'm assuming I need to get the flat black.

Last question, any recommendations for brushes or are citadel ones the way to go?

I typically use The Army Painter brushes.

 

[Chief]

I typically use The Army Painter brushes.

Yes the regiment brush is really good. Holds a lot of paint so it doesn’t dry out.