Remember these amazing painted armies? With the year coming to a close we felt like this would be a great time to look back at our top armies of the 2018!
Warhammer 40k is home to all kinds of factions and there are certain paint colors that can really make a collection pop – not to mention dope conversions as well! Art may be subjective, but these talented hobbyists have turned these Imperium, Tau, and even Khorne Berserker armies into masterpieces.
Here are the top 10 Painted Armies that we featured here in 2018, based on reader views throughout the year.
1. On a Steel Horse They Ride: Primaris Army Showcase
2. Fly Him Closer: Dark Angels Primaris Army Showcase
Fly him closer he wants to hit them with his power sword. Come see a very cool Dark Angels Primaris and Ravenwing army painted with a uniquely mysterious, knightly flair.
3. 2000+ Points of Custodes: Army Showcase
The Adeptus Custodes look fantastic and hit hard with a limited variety of model choices. Take a look at over 2000 points of the best the Custodes units they have to offer!
4. Deadpool’s T’au Posse: Army Showcase
Deadpool has made it to the T’au homeworld and found a way to add his own flare to their army… for the greater good, of course. Take a look at this fun converted T’au army showcase!
5. Ocean Pattern T’au: Army Showcase
The T’au are ready to battle with this amazingly painted ocean-themed army showcase. Take a look at these absolutely gorgeous models by Den of Imagination.
6. Khorne Army Showcase: The Mountain of Madness
7. Army Showcase: Craftworld Mymeara
The reclusive Aeldari of Craftworld Mymeara and known for their striking teal and blue armor. Take a look at this painted army showcase that captures those unique tones so well!
8. Over the Top: Tau Ion Plasma Storm Army Showcase
You really owe it to yourself to check out what we think is one of the best looking Tau armies out there, painted in an Ion Plasma Storm pattern by Top Miniature Studios.
9. Foreign French Guard Legion: Army Showcase
The French have had ENOUGH of all the drama going on in the galaxy. They came in a stronger than WWI at the latest Beats Lab Tournament.
10. Khorne’s Blood Pact: Warzone Atlanta Army Showcase
Warzone Atlanta 2018 was the host of all sorts of beautifully painted armies. Check out these worshippers of Khorne and what they brought along with them.
And there you have it. Those are the top 10 armies that you all have checked out the most over this past year. Which army is your favorite? Are you working on bringing your army up to this quality? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
About the Author: Wesley Floyd
Wesley Floyd
Job Title: Staff Writer
Joined: 2018
Socials: @RealmbrushPainting
About Wesley Floyd: Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He is known for his satirist takes on trending topics and imaginative yet amazingly affordable hobby solutions to painting Warhammer miniatures.
Imperial fanboy, tabletop fanatic, and the self-proclaimed King of Sprues. He knows for a fact that Mephiston red is the best-tasting paint and is the commission painting equivalent of a Wendy’s 4 for $4. If you like what he writes and want to contact him or have your tabletop minatures painted (to a mostly okayish standard), message him on Instagram.
