Imperial knights codex 1st review

Ok so I just got my hands on the Imperial Knights Codex. I downloaded the epub version but it’s making me consider getting the hard copy. Here’s why. The thing is gorgeous. The artwork is amazing, the heraldry is super

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Magnetizing a Landspeeder Storm: Step-by-Step

Hi guys, I love the landspeeder storm in this edition, I think it’s a great mobile scoring unit that is capable of clearing objectives as well. It can also infiltrate/scout/outflank, providing lots of tactical flexibility. Given that, I finally got

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Quick tip: pinning models to bases.

Hi guys,  here’s a super easy way to pin your models to the base, and make sure you drill the holes on the base in the right spot. I’m going to assume you know how to get the pin in

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40k project showcase: Imperial Fists Marines

Hi guys, Wanted to showcase a couple of models I did a few months ago. They were supposed to lead to my next army, but instead I got sidetracked and they stuck at 2 models. I have a lot of

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Ultramarines Blue: My Guide

This is a guide on how to get my flavour of Ultramarines Blue. Now keep in mind, I’ve found this to be one of the most varied colours in 40k. Everyone has their own method of achieving the colour they

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White Dwarf Weekly Issue 3: Review

Ok, so I was a big fan of the first White Dwarf Weekly. I loved the content for a cheap mag, and the potential it had for future editions. Compared to Visions, I was super stoked to see the coming

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Most effective paint stripper yet.

Hi guys. Stripping paint off old models has always been a pain in the ass for me.  To the point where for my space marines in ended up just priming straight over the old coat. But recently i got a

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The Simple ‘Fix’ Competitive 40k.

Introduction: There’s been a lot of Internet rage in regards to competitive 40k, especially on the back seat of LVO, where Eldar reigned supreme – specifically, a cheesy deathstar of doom. A little background – I had a pretty successful

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A step by step guide on painting vehicle hazard stripes.

Hi guys, I have done loads of hazard stripes for my new Ultramarines drop pod and decided it would make a good guide to post. It looks kickass and it’s easy to do. If you are airbrushing em on read

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Video Batrep: The Hunt for Cypher

Hi guys, be kind as this is my first attempt at a video batrep. It definitely could have been better as looking back there’s a lot of footage I wish i’d captured. Key dice rolls etc. That said, I like

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