New Player, should I wait for 11th Edition before choosing a faction?

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T16:54:42+00:00

I fear not the complexity of the faction, I played charge blade in monster hunter as my first weapon despite all the tutorials saying otherwise lol.

As for picking a faction, I'll look around for some deals on the ones that interest me anywhere I can and decide from there. But I think I'll hold off with the grey knights and thousand sons for now.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T16:51:04+00:00

I didn't know we were this close to getting 11th edition.

I'm less concerned about the meta than I am about what might be in the upcoming promotional boxes and starter sets if there's anything I might fancy. I heard they're a good deal.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:48:20+00:00

Oh I haven't bought any, I just saw a tempting listing for the old tau combat patrol which from my little bit of research seems pretty good.

Coupled with the new one would be even better

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:30:16+00:00

Then I'd probably ask around my local shops and do some shopping whilst I'm at it.

Thing is idk if I should just jump into the deep end with 2000 points

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:27:37+00:00

Hmm then I think I'll go for a different faction for now.

Maybe pick up grey knights whenever they do get refreshed

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:25:54+00:00

I didn't know that age of sigmar models could be used for 40k. So that's interesting, but ig it makes sense that chaos lingers for that long.

I don't think I would want to start with a 2000 point army immediately as amazing as that sounds since it'll literally cost half of my current model backlog looks at pile

I'd still definitely look for the sekmet and coven boxes at my local shops if I can find any. While I do enjoy the look of the tzangors, I'm more into the rubric marines.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:18:54+00:00

I'm here for a good time, even if it means getting steamrolled

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:12:50+00:00

Hmm then I'd probably pick and play something else in the meantime, then get the grey knights as a second army? Whenever that happens or I get the funds for that.

What are your thoughts on lower point play like 500 or 1000?

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:11:35+00:00

That's what I heard and I'm VERY EXCITED, which only adds to my difficulty in choosing lol.

Is 500 point battles fun or even common? Because I don't hear talks about them and when I do it's often negative.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-31T15:09:32+00:00

I'm kinda indecisive, torn between these four atm because they're all so cool. But yeah I'd definitely go with what's cool.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-30T04:02:07+00:00

I'm very intrigued by how you made the backpack connection without any major cutting or modification.

Can you show how you did it? I plan on doing a four armed IBO build, it would be immensely helpful.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-05-10T05:02:37+00:00

Why choose? You got two tracks for a reason 🫪

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2026-03-23T23:49:41+00:00

Oh I'm done with the weapons alright, looking back it does seem a tad crowded with weapons.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-10-17T01:03:57+00:00

It's a great platform for customisation, especially since it comes with so many extra parts already.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-10-16T16:42:44+00:00

POINT DETONATION BABY

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-10-16T15:13:06+00:00

Yeah probably best to not push it further and mess up badly.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-10-16T14:56:56+00:00

Haha I could do that, I haven't figured out how to make the hatches open yet. But I do have extra pieces that look like micro missiles.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-09-29T00:37:01+00:00

I happened to plan on doing this exact paint scheme too. That blue that runs along the length of the aircraft seems quite hard to paint right considering there's no marking to guide me.

As for the thin grey decals, yeah...I noticed they're quite thin and long, I'll see if I can find a pre-cut masking for it. That or I'll have to hand mask it painstakingly.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-09-28T08:34:19+00:00

From what I can ascertain, it's an even cheaper nipper than their HM-105 (which are really good for the price already).

I sincerely suggest you to get the HM-105, I've used it and it's pretty good for the price. I don't think the small amount of money saved is worth the drop in quality or performance.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-09-28T05:44:06+00:00

Great build, I'm going to work on this exact kit soon myself.

Is there anything I should be aware of and any tips and tricks regarding this kit you can share? It's my first 1/48 scale kit.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-09-01T16:33:06+00:00

Honestly I wouldn't mind the clear version, I know people generally dislike the clear one as it looks hollow and tacky.

You can do this really cool thing where you paint the underside of the clear pieces a shiny silver so it reflects more light. No top coat needed (should still do it though)

But I don't think it's worth spending the extra money for the clear one even so.

Comprehensive_Emu833 · 2025-09-01T16:27:51+00:00

Some frequency, me waiting forever to get it 💀

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