Tag: Warhammer 30K

How to Paint Thousand Sons Masterclass

How to Paint Thousand Sons by Lil’Legend Studio During the time of the Horus Heresy, the Thousand Sons were a Legion set apart. Part of the trefoil, this is Legion is distinguished by their psychic abilities and devotion to the arcane arts of sorcery. Led by the enigmatic Primarch Magnus the Red, they were known…
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How to Paint Iron Hands Masterclass

How to Paint Iron Hands by Lil’Legend Studio The Iron Hands Legion, during the time of the Horus Heresy, were a relentless force of cold, calculating warriors who viewed emotion and humanity as weaknesses to be purged. They were born from the crucible of the world of Medusa, a harsh and unforgiving planet that shaped…
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Why you need a Knight Cerastus Lancer. Commission piece.

Ah, the mighty Cersatus Knight Lancer – a sight to behold on the battlefield. And when painted in a black-and-white scheme? Simply stunning. I recently had the pleasure of painting this Cersatus Knight Lancer in this monochromatic color scheme inspired by the Titan Legio: Crucius. The Knight Lancer is a stoic and powerful machine, but…
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Descent of Angels – Sanguinius Commission.

I can feel the groan go up from the gallery. I know I’ve painted a lot of Sanguinius! And no I’m not sick of it! I’m going to paint MORE! I finally feel at peace with the entire diorama. It’s such a complex piece. So many different light sources, textures, and volumes of exquisitely sculpted…
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Who were the Ultramarine Locutarus Assault Marines?

Ultramarine Locutarus Assault Marines. A Locutarus Storm Squad was an elite specialised assault formation utilised exclusively by the Ultramarine Legion during the 30th and 31st Millennium. These elite units were maintained in small numbers by the majority of Chapters within the Ultramarines Legion, and deployed particularly in vanguard and strike formations. Each warrior of the Locutarus had been…
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Never Underestimate The Blood Angel Spartan

Blood Angels Spartan When I think of the silhouette of a Horus Heresy force there are certain models that stand out. The Contemptor pattern dreadnought, the wonderful Praetor set, cataphractii terminators, the Sicaran and, of course, the Spartan. The Spartan has been a hallmark of Heresy gaming since the beginning. A big chunk of resin that was…
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In Thrall to the Crimson King: Thousand Sons Castellax-Achea Commission

Never ones to squander their ranks in bloody attrition, the Thousand Sons Legion employed unliving battle-automata as obedient, resilient, and ultimately expendable shock assault units. As with every other facet of warfare, the Legion believed their psychic arts could improve upon these robotic weapons – and with the secret assistance of their allies in the…
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STRATEGIUM: 8 TOP changes to the World Eaters – HERESY 2.0

8 TOP changes to the World Eaters 8 TOP changes to the World Eaters Rage is better The World Eaters’ special rules grants +1A on the charge all the time, even if disordered, and without the need for other limitations. You just get it. Getting the charge is going to be crucial for this edition,…
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Reactions in Age of Darkness 2nd edition – Horus Heresy.

Reactions in Age of Darkness 2nd edition `We do not need to be mighty when faced with weakness`. Ezekyle Abaddon, The Solar War In this piece, we are going to explore some of the most exciting new elements of the new edition: Reactions. One of the main complaints of several of the Games Workshop series…
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A Tale of Heresy Gamers. Part 2: Best laid plans.

What is the Tale of Heresy Gamers challenge? This is the Warlord’s journey. The path of power, or of ruin. We’ll be charting army selection, choice of units, painting woes and victories! We’ll be capturing every triumph and misfortune of coming to grips with a new system and a new force. This will be a series…
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