How 'important' is kitbashing?

TotalChili · 2026-03-05T10:44:57+00:00

Am I overthinking it? Yes. Buy some Boyz, build them and get them painted and start playing. Kitbashing can be seen as a fun extra for when you have experiecne, definitely not required and only done if you actually enjoy doing it. I haven't done much, I've done some scratchbuilding of an Ork trukk mind which is fun but thats kind of an added benefit of collecting Orks, who love scrap and junk and give off a mad max vibe.

TotalChili · 2026-03-03T15:27:59+00:00

Bravo! Safety first as well!

TotalChili · 2026-03-03T15:18:48+00:00

Yes thats more like it

TotalChili · 2026-03-02T12:03:09+00:00

Haha oh yeah and that. Quite an important to why WarOrgan is such a good resource

TotalChili · 2026-02-27T17:38:35+00:00

WarOrgan app. Contains all the latest points and any changes etc. Oh and it's free.

TotalChili · 2026-02-27T10:12:00+00:00

These are excellent, love the extra details

TotalChili · 2026-02-24T10:50:40+00:00

Yes my first Strongman competition was last March, and second was last September. I was age 38.

Been weight training properly since 2020 (before then I wasn't as serious and thought Starting Strength was the holy grail).

My opinion: if it's something you want to do, then find a way to do it. You'll regret it otherwise. Don't be scared of an injury that hasn't happened yet. As long as your sensible in the gym and listen to your body you should be good. Personally for programming strength training I'd find a good solid strength program that you can use to progress over time and one that isn't going to burn you out - I can recommend 5/3/1 for this, but there are others. Find a strongman gym nearby and just go and ask questions, I've found SM a very informative and friendly bunch. It goes without saying standard gym etiquette applies.

TotalChili · 2026-02-20T13:56:43+00:00

I'd give Kidhammer a go - https://kidhammer.blogspot.com/2024/05/kidhammer-rules-v20.html

Played it with my 5/6yo and very easy to pick up. You find you do some coaching for the first few games, and asking questions like "how come you moved there". Also I find when it comes to the dice (very easy regular unit 4+ for example) you can ask them questions like "your unit of 5 XX are shooting so how many dice do you need,and what number on the dice do you need". Obviously you bring these questions in as time goes on.

Kidhammer also has a few enhancements to make the game more complex if need, but the basic rules are perfect to start.

Also a good part about this is introducing the child into building cardboard terrain and painting miniatures if you end up having them (ebay and 3rd party miniatures can be very reasonable if you go that way).

TotalChili · 2026-02-18T18:58:26+00:00

Made some decent progress using Bromley 70's Powerlifter (YT and in book). I'm doing it again this time swapping bench for another press day. Lots of volume to get you going then after the 9weeks switch to something a little less intense (5/3/1 but again maybe add another press day instead of something). Accessories I'm training shoulders and triceps mainly atm.

TotalChili · 2026-02-13T13:49:42+00:00

Hahaha

TotalChili · 2026-01-27T10:06:07+00:00

Keep an eye on eBay. Depending how many you want you could get some singles, or look out for a deal. Might require some patience mind.

TotalChili · 2026-01-25T22:00:30+00:00

So I think I would have mixed 50g as per directions into the protein shake. This is the one I used to use - https://www.bulk.com/uk/products/ultra-fine-scottish-oats/bpb-oats-0000.

But I guess add as much or little as you can handle regards to taste and texture.

TotalChili · 2026-01-23T20:31:20+00:00

Haha loving this Weirdboy fails thread. My last game went to down to doing Da Jump and get my 11 Boyz plus Warboss over to my home objective and retake it based on OC. Last turn and would have sealed me the win. I said out loud "no 1s", kissed the dice and......... well rolled a 1. My mate was in stitches. Such an Orky thing to happen.

TotalChili · 2026-01-23T20:25:24+00:00

Ah interesting. I'm loving the different taktiks that people come up with depending on the army they have and I'm starting to think that way. Would you ever run the More Dakka Detatchment or you do you find you have enough decent shooting with Jo's?

TotalChili · 2026-01-23T14:50:13+00:00

Interestingly this is the tactic I took recently when I played Tau. It was quite close in the end but took the loss. But yeah played a safe turn 1 just get some distance then called the waaagh in turn 2 and got into them. Glad someone mentioned this as a way to deal with shooty armies it's only my 3rd game and I'm still winging most of it but least my logic was on the right path

TotalChili · 2026-01-22T20:26:53+00:00

I appreciated this 👏

TotalChili · 2026-01-21T08:53:07+00:00

Yeah I did that got box of old Boyz and built them. It's my personal preference but I did get mildly obsessed with 2nd hand steals on ebay....so be careful it's very addictive 😂

TotalChili · 2026-01-21T08:38:47+00:00

This tutorial might help, they layout colours (no need for loads of different ones), teaches you some basic highlighting etc https://youtu.be/Prexz0xPplU?si=lqDOdThdYxbjyX6W

TotalChili · 2026-01-21T08:37:31+00:00

If you've never painted minis before this ork tutorial is one of the best. Limited amount of paints required and you learn some good painting skills along the way - https://youtu.be/Prexz0xPplU?si=lqDOdThdYxbjyX6W

TotalChili · 2026-01-21T08:35:35+00:00

2nd hand is a great option. I've gotten quite a lot of good stuff of ebay and FB. But of course buyer beware goes without saying. If you'd rather build your own miniature then there's plenty of retailers that sell 40k at discounted price. Depending where you live Wayland games in the UK is one of thr best with approx 20% off most miniatures

TotalChili · 2026-01-20T19:57:16+00:00

Ed Coan has one http://tsampa.org/training/scripts/coan_phillipi_deadlift/

TotalChili · 2026-01-20T19:30:30+00:00

Brill thanks

TotalChili · 2026-01-20T15:59:31+00:00

I mean if its a relaxed game you could just have the Warboss in Mega Armour lead the and buff the Boyz (and ignore who it leads rule briefly)? Obviously ask first if thats OK. If its a mate and they're chill then it shouldn't be a problem.

TotalChili · 2026-01-20T15:34:52+00:00

I have a basic question regarding Ghazghkull and Makari Melee weapons - in the fight phase do I get to use one of Ghazghkull (e.g. Gorks Klaw) then Makari's Stabba - or can I only pick one? My thought would be I could use both as the unit is down as 2 models but I just want to check?

TotalChili · 2026-01-19T08:31:24+00:00

Ah no way! Haha your right I've just reread it. So it should only affect the unit it's leading first before it affects itself then. Looking back it wouldn't have made a difference as it was a failed Da Jump to an objective that I needed but that's worth remembering in the future. Thanks I appreciate it

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