Apocalypse 40k

Well it has finally hit general release, the latest Imperial Armour Apocalypse book is set for release TODAY Friday August 9th.So whats new you ask? Well updated rules for FW units in the new Edition of Apocalypse (that was released in July). Checkout the synopsis from the Apocalypse 40k blog below. Forge World has released their […]

In my last article I talked about building custom conversion parts for a Chaos Shadowsword.In part 2 I’m going to talk about painting it. Keep in mind that both the conversion and painting techniques I’m discussing here could be used on a wide variety of models and for different game systems. Making and painting custom […]

Here Lizard, Lizard, Lizard. If the White Dwarf was a Taco Bell Chihuahua, that is what it would sound like I think .  As you’ve probably heard by now, Warhammer Fantasy’s Lizardmen are getting an slew of new releases from a new Army Book to a Plastic Carnosaur! Being a closeted fan of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, […]

Greetings fellow wargamers! Since the release of the Khorne Lord of Skulls about a week ago, the internet has been a buzz with conversion gossip. The kit is just ripe for kit bashing, and like most enthusiasts out there I couldn’t wait to get it on my workbench. In expectation of the release, MBG over […]

Checkout the inside scoop on Warzone: Pandorax, that Apocalypse supplement that was only included with the Limited “Collectors Edition”. I happened to pick up the collectors edition when Apocalypse came out, and man I really love this thing. It has some pretty useful aids for playing games of Apocalypse that will really take the burden […]

The new Apocalypse Warhammer 40,000 supplement release on July 13 may have you thinking about working on some large models to bolster your forces or add some cool large centerpieces to it.As mentioned in my article recently about my Chaos Renegade Stormblade conversion, this time I’m going to talk about my Adeptus Mechanicus themed Baneblade […]

The wait is over, the Apocalypse is NOW! The new Apocalypse release ends five years of waiting on new rules and heck we even got some new models out of it to boot! I had chance to really dig into the Apocalypse book over the weekend, and get to know the new slightly more complicated […]

The new version of Warhammer 40k Apocalypse is set to be released on July 13, so now seems like a good time to focus on some superheavy modeling to help my fellow hobbyists bring miniatures of mass destruction to their game tables.With an Internet handle like “Brass Scorpion” you’ve probably surmised that Chaos is my […]

Love it or hate it, the secret is out on this big guy. Rumors about the Khorne Lord of Skulls have been swirling since early this week, and now have finally broke. Looks like this guy is indeed pretty respectable statwise, and is very akin to the Greater Brass Scorpion  in terms of play style. […]

Well another week has gone by, and we have a HUGE release to take a look at,  the Space Marine Glaive. Sorta like a Fellblade but deadlier in firepower! This thing spits hot fire at hordes and doesnt look back. Goes on sale at the end of June (next weekend). Get your Pre-Orders in now […]

Welcome to our new segment here on Spikey Bits called War Torn.This is where I try to capture a perhaps pivotal moment in a battle, or a frame that shows an ongoing conflict from the game we love. If you click on the War Torn label you’ll be able to scroll through some hopefully amazing battles in frozen […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at a sweet custom resin kit that […]

Today we have another guest post by TPM, that addresses what to do now with the rumored legalization of Imperial Armor units in 6th! From TPM A buddy of mine asked me what list I would build for a tournament that allowed these units and below is what I came up with. I am pretty disappointed […]

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from the comfort […]

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at the Astartes heavy lifter a Thunderhawk […]

Welcome to a new segment here on Spikey Bits called War Torn, where I try to capture a perhaps pivotal moment in a battle, or a frame that shows an ongoing conflict from the game we love. Eventually if you click on the War Torn label you’ll be able to scroll through some hopefully amazing battles in frozen […]

Checkout a very impressive Baneblade conversion by Chris Farmer. This baby was on display during Games Workshop’s Conversion Contest at a recent Games Day, and it’s all in on the awesome! It’s chock full of details from the seasick lad, to the little dinghy trailing behind, this thing is awesome. No wonder this model got […]

So awhile ago I made the Stormraven Bellicose by adding Predator weapons to the Stormraven chassis. I also made a Datasheet for it, for use in non standard games of 40K. I also fiddled around and added some Stormraven Weapons to a Predator to make a new lead-spitter called the Reaper. I just found the model again in […]