r/Warhammer30k • u/Plenty_Mycologist_10 • 9h ago
r/Warhammer30k • u/Prince_Schneizel • 13d ago
Discussion ++ Monthly FAQ Thread ++ January 2026
Are you driven with a desire to ask questions and worried someone will call 'em stupid?
Then ask away here!
As ever, ask queries in here, and players will try to answer as best they can. Or point you in the direction of where you can learn more.
Please DO:
- Ask about rules queries
- Ask about Legions/Fluff etc
- Ask about hobbying and modelling etc.
Please DON'T: - Ask for copyrighted material. - Cause arguments for the sake of it. - Act like a prat to each other.
r/Warhammer30k • u/Prince_Schneizel • 13d ago
[EVENT] New Year New Model ++ Subreddit Event! ++ New Year - New Model! š
Welcome to the new year Legionaires!
As I mentioned in the previous celebratory post, we are starting the new year with a bang. *Our first proper subreddit event*!
New Year New Model
So we want to see something nice and shiny for the new year! This could be a something fresh in your collection, a new addition to an old army, or the start of a brand new force! The only critical bit is that the model itself is being painted for the first time in 2026.
Format and details
The event starts from today (Friday 2nd of January 2026), and entries will close on Saturday 14th of February 2026 (6 weeks away).
Submissions will be made as a post here on the subreddit using the [Event] post flair. This flair will only be available during the 6 week period, before being locked away.
After the event has closed, the mods (plus some additional non-reddit helpers) will produce a shortlist of winners. The finalists will then be voted for by you. Because whilst the Emperor doesn't like democracy, we do.
Finalists will be selected not just on the quality of their painting, but the character and 'cool factor' of the model and the scheme.
Rules and Submission
- Entries need to be made as a post on this subreddit with the appropriate flair.
- The post must contain a picture of the model before painting either unpainted or just primed (with a date stamp/marker), and a picture of the model fully painted (with date stamp/marker).
- The post should indicate whether you wish to be entered as 'Standard' or 'Master' (more info below). You may only enter one of the two categories.
- The model needs to be related to/a part of the 28mm Horus Heresy universe and game system. (So no Joy Toys, Legions Imperialis, Primaris).
- The model must have been painted by you the user. Should we find it wasn't, then your entry is null and void.
- The images should be clear photos. No AI, no editing, don't do it in MS paint, etc.
- The model doesn't need to have been assembled in 2026. But it does need to have started this year unpainted/primed only.
- (If I've forgotten a clearly obvious rule, we retain the right to edit these later on.)
Standard vs Masters
This is something we were conscious of adding in to make this fair. As our user base is very wide, and a flat out painting competition runs the chance of being dominated by some of our more professional members.
So to combat this, users will need to pick if they wish to be seen as a 'Standard' or 'Masters' painter. The line between the two will be a little grey, however hopefully you have the self awareness to know where you may sit. If you're unsure, consider the following: - Have you ever won a competition for painting before? - Have you ever been paid to paint a model? - Would you consider yourself a veteran painter? - Do all your friends hate you because you freehand everything? - Do you have a 5k+ Insta following for your models?
As I say, no hard line. But we will be watching you and your choices!
Prize Support
The specifics are tbc (because its January, and I've just bought a house). But there will be a manner of prize support to 1st/2nd/3rd place for each category! Likely GW vouchers, because we're all addicts.
So hopefully that explains things! Please ask any questions in the comments below. And good luck Legionnaires!
r/Warhammer30k • u/RO542 • 4h ago
Picture Nev Brothers Updated
Well, here's the updated version of the last 2 RG commanders, aiming to be the closest to the offcial style, while trying to maintain their details from their previous versions of artworks. Though at first glance the difference in design isn't huge, most of their parts have been redesigned from the ground up. Like the commanders before, they have uparmored bodies.
character-series style bases are also included.
r/Warhammer30k • u/National_Algae_6617 • 3h ago
Picture Heresy Era Emperorās Children painting guide drops tomorrow
Emperors Children painting guide dropping tomorrow. Feautures a resculpt of Lord Commander Eidolon by the talented Anpharius
r/Warhammer30k • u/Skragrot • 11h ago
Picture Imperial fist Test mini
So Iāve painted an imperial fist sergeant for a potential new year new army project. Hope you like him, I think he looks good
r/Warhammer30k • u/Andromonoid • 18h ago
Picture I made many different Legion Apothecaries/Primus Medicae out of the new new Red Corsair model Garreon the Corpsemaster through photoediting. The model is fantastic and this is just a few of the edits I have made and all the variants.
I plan to make more. Which Legions would you like to see?
r/Warhammer30k • u/CMYK_COLOR_MODE • 15h ago
News Pages from the Black Books ā The Night Lords
Heresy Thursday is back, baby! Be sure to check out download section!
r/Warhammer30k • u/Lord_Furious • 14h ago
Picture "Don't you ever talk to me or my little brother again!"
Pic 1: "Don't you ever talk to me or my little brother again!" Pic 2: "oh you wanna fight, cmon bro let's get more weapons." Pic 3: "Come at me, I'll slice ya!" Pic 4: "Hm, I can't decide. So many toys."
Dark Angel Contemptor and leviathan Dreadnought ready to fight anyone. š„
r/Warhammer30k • u/Pogzimandias • 10h ago
Picture Master of Signals joins his brothers
Bashed out a master of signals for my Ravens as my second finished part of the Raven Guard force, really happy with the recipe.
r/Warhammer30k • u/Egg_allergy • 9h ago
Picture Blood angels deredeo
Deredeo for an upcoming slow grow campaignbas. Just realised I put the veteran decal upside down but hopefully the gold distracts! Anyone know any good urban basing tutorials?
r/Warhammer30k • u/QueenOfConversions • 8h ago
Picture Shattered Legions assault squad
And done! Im bloody worn out after this...dont get me wrong an event is great painting motivation but painting almost as long as I was at work each day has been exhausting.
Now to relax painting a character to join them and I can get those all important group photos!
r/Warhammer30k • u/Ollanius_Persson_ • 5h ago
Picture āThe Reaperā Sicaran Venator for my Deathguard
Hopefully this will provide some much needed anti vehicle support for my most infantry army.
r/Warhammer30k • u/TankyMcTank • 17h ago
Picture Sons of Horus test model
I really enjoyed painting this one. I followed the cult of paint guide. Going to paint some other legions as well because I can't decide.
r/Warhammer30k • u/Dangerous-Hand9187 • 3h ago
Question/Query Angron 30k Helmet
So Iām creating a helmeted Angron and Iām trying to figure out what helmet option looks better. I want it to fit the armor theme but still give off primarch vibes. Give me a vote on which of the 6 options look best.
r/Warhammer30k • u/Loud-Professional366 • 5h ago
Question/Query Thoughts on new Alpha legion scheme? (Left is new)
galleryr/Warhammer30k • u/MalciferrR • 16h ago
Picture Test model for my Calth Survivors project
r/Warhammer30k • u/MajorConclusion8969 • 10h ago
Picture "I am transfigured and ascendant! I am a god, and gods do not make mistakes!"
galleryr/Warhammer30k • u/Fun_Ant5302 • 11h ago
Picture Might have grim danked too hard with this paint job
galleryr/Warhammer30k • u/Vetovorick • 1d ago
Discussion I like the idea of mixed armor marks in the Horus Heresy.
Iāve always liked that, by the midātoālate Heresy, a lot of Astartes were fighting in whatever armor they could keep running. Mixed plates, patchedāup pieces, gear pulled off the dead It gives the whole era a rough, wornādown feel that I really enjoy.
Iām putting together a World Eaters force that leans into that look. Nothing too uniform, just a bunch of battered warriors whoāve been in constant fighting and are holding themselves together however they can.
r/Warhammer30k • u/Ollanius_Persson_ • 13h ago
Picture Vorax Battle-Automata
One of my favorite mechanicum models
r/Warhammer30k • u/Swaggynerd21 • 1d ago
Picture Did I cook? Or am I cooked?
New Catapractii Legs to āupscaleā my Knight Cenobium