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Showcase: Horus Heresy Alpha Legion Xiphon Pattern Interceptor by Aurélie
Hey there, it’s Aurélie, today I present you the first model of a larger Alpha Legion commission: a Xiphon Pattern Interceptor by Forge World. The hull was painted with an airbrush and several Tamiya paints, I’ve written a tutorial I’ll be sharing soon, so stay...
Showcase: World Eaters Chaos Lord with Jump Pack by Uruk
Hi folks, it’s Uruk back with another small showcase. This time it’s a new HQ for my World Eaters army. More inside. For some time now I wanted an ultimate, multitask Chaos Lord for my army but only had the old metal one (fur cape...
Showcase: Ironjawz Orruk Brutes by Forest
Hey party people! Forest here. It’s time to get mean and green again, the biggest boys left their homes to pillage yours. If you wanna get to know them and find out why they always travel with a spare head, read more after the jump....
Showcase: Horus Heresy Emperor’s Children Contemptor Dreadnought by Silvernome
Hey everyone, Silvernome here back with more Chaos Legion goodness! I’ve always been a fan of the Chaos Legions, but since I mostly play Death Guard and Thousand Sons I never really have had the chance to paint the other Legions without building out a...
Showcase: Lord of the Rings Defenders of Helm’s Deep
Hi all, Rich here with a short showcase on the Forge World Defenders of Helm’s Deep miniatures. I painted these for a friend who received these for Christmas from his lovely wife! I really love the detail on the new Middle-Earth, Forge World miniatures, I...
Showcase: Maggotkin of Nurgle Lord of Blights by FruitBear
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. During these troubling times in the world, I hope everyone is doing well. I have to admit to myself it’s given me a bit more time to do the things I like, especially hobby! With that...
Showcase: Blood Angels Primaris Aggressors by Forest
Hey party people! It’s Forest again. This time I bring you some chunky boys, Aggressors in their impressive gravis armour. If you wanna know what I did to make them a bit more Blood Angels-like, read more after the jump. I really like the design...
Showcase: Drukhari / Dark Eldar Voidraven Bomber by Aurélie
Hey guys, it’s Aurelié with my recently finished Voidraven Bomber, painted in the livery of the Kabal of the Black Heart. More pictures after the jump. Unlike most of my work, this model has only minimal airbrushing, most of it is good old brush work...
Showcase: Alpha Legion Contemptor Dreadnought by Silvernome
Hey everyone, Silvernome here back with more Chaos Legion goodness! I’ve always been a fan of the Chaos Legions, but since I mostly play Death Guard and Thousand Sons I never really have had the chance to paint the other Legions without building out a...
Showcase: Ultramarines Chief Librarian Tigurius by Aurélie
I just finished Chief Librarian Tigurius, the new Primaris version. Hope you like it! As you can seem, I painted the blue armour in a reflective, non-metallic metal style, with a contrasting light cream for the robes. Hope you are well during the Corona crisis....
















