Planning on painting my land raider soon, wanted to test out on a smaller model before fully committing.

Got these boys before the nerf but still rocking them anyway bc they came out pretty good. Fist librarians ever and both second hand (the standard primaris model had a way thicker primer on int but saved a lot of detail) painted with AK paints from the starter set, some Vallejo, Ionic and washes from citadel

Im new to Warhammer and wanted to paint salamanders as my first army. Noticed the new space marine starting set and was wondering if i could paint that to be salamander. Paints i need to buy separately yes, but should i buy the salamander primaris upgrades and transfers? Do they even fit these models?

I read all comments and used the ideas i liked the most and combined them into my current banner.

Librarius Conclave + Forgefather’s Seekers, Pyromancy Discipline.

Terminator Librarian with Celerity, leading 10 Terminators w/ Missile Launchers. Rapid Ingress for free. Rapid Fire 2 on Bolters.

44 Storm Bolter shots at STR5 AP1.
4D6 Frag shots at STR5 AP1, or 4 Krak shots at STR 10 AP3.
D6 Smite shots at ST6 AP2, or focused at ST7 AP3.

And then I can charge with 30 Power Fist attacks?

ALL with +1 to Hit on the Oath target?!?

AND EVERY ATTACK HAS SUSTAINED HITS 1?!?

HOLY TERRA.

finished my jump pack chaplain from Armageddon, lighting is too bright and horrible angles but I hope you guys like it

This is the second mini I’ve painted after ~18 year break, thought I’d try and do one for all of the coolest chapters. Not sure why the green is so glossy or why I swapped the backpack and helmet colours. Anyway I think he needs so orange somewhere? Feedback welcome!

Big fan of the photo backdrop thing in the latest white dwarf.

After a decent break from the hobby I got back in the mood by kitbashing this captain + a sternguard squad for my homebrew although I plan on added a magnetised 40mm base for the sergeant so he can be a captain/lieutenant because the tyranid posenos just too cool. What you guys think?

I created a kitbash using a rigged Terminator model I had, combined with some models I got from Cults (since they were 3D-printable models, I optimized and textured them)

The base rigged 3D model of the Terminator was created by EvacTouch

[P.S.: Most of the 3D models I downloaded from Cults and used for this 3D model are from this one: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/salamander-terminator ]

Not the best picture. But I just couldn't help but share my progress on my boys. Not the best but with the amount I have done so far im proud of how for I have come with my painting.

Left shoulder, as Vulkan intended

Basing was always something I was hesitant to start with. But I’m happy with how it turned out!

Went against another strong Salamanders player, both went recon. Here’s was Firestorm. I was Forgefather. Both of us had the Librarian detachment too.
I went first. Scouts secured central objective, small Infernus in Impulsor rushed forward to draw him out. He had to engage, and ended up losing his land raider and aggressors under devastating firepower from two landraiders. Helped that I rolled hot, he didn’t. But we both agreed my list was the stronger regardless of dice rolls. Here it is below if interested. Intercessors screened out my home, while the assault intercessors helped to screen my Sternguard from his deep striking Infernus.

ATTACHED UNITS

Attached unit 1

Vulkan He’stan (85 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• Warlord
• 1x Bolt Pistol
• 1x Gauntlet of the Forge
• 1x Spear of Vulkan

Infernus Squad (180 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard ()
• 1x Infernus Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Pyreblaster
• 9x Infernus Marine
◦ 9x Bolt pistol
◦ 9x Close combat weapon
◦ 9x Pyreblaster

Attached unit 2

Captain in Gravis Armour (90 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Boltstorm gauntlet
• 1x Power fist
• 1x Relic fist
• Enhancements: Immolator

Aggressor Squad (165 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard ()
• 1x Aggressor Sergeant
◦ 1x Flamestorm gauntlets
◦ 1x Twin power fists
• 5x Aggressor
◦ 5x Flamestorm gauntlets
◦ 5x Twin power fists

Attached unit 3

Librarian (95 Points)
• Attached as: Leader (Character)
• 1x Bolt pistol
• 1x Force weapon
• 1x Smite
• Enhancements: Fusillade

Sternguard Veteran Squad (200 Points)
• Attached as: Bodyguard ()
• 1x Sternguard Veteran Sergeant
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Power fist
◦ 1x Sternguard bolt pistol
◦ 1x Sternguard bolt rifle
• 9x Sternguard Veteran
◦ 9x Close combat weapon
◦ 9x Sternguard bolt pistol
◦ 7x Sternguard bolt rifle
◦ 2x Sternguard heavy bolter

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (75 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
◦ 1x Plasma pistol
◦ 1x Thunder hammer
• 4x Assault Intercessor
◦ 4x Astartes chainsword
◦ 4x Heavy bolt pistol

Intercessor Squad (80 Points)
• 1x Intercessor Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Bolt rifle
◦ 1x Thunder hammer
• 4x Intercessor
◦ 1x Astartes grenade launcher
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 4x Bolt rifle
◦ 4x Close combat weapon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Impulsor (70 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull
• 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
• 1x Ironhail heavy stubber
• 1x Shield Dome

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (85 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
◦ 1x Plasma pistol
◦ 1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
◦ 4x Astartes chainsword
◦ 3x Heavy bolt pistol
◦ 1x Plasma pistol

Eradicator Squad (90 Points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Melta rifle
• 2x Eradicator
◦ 2x Bolt pistol
◦ 2x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Melta rifle
◦ 1x Multi-melta

Infernus Squad (85 Points)
• 1x Infernus Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Pyreblaster
• 4x Infernus Marine
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Pyreblaster

Invader ATV (60 Points)
• 1x Bolt pistol
• 1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Multi-melta
• 1x Twin bolt rifle

Land Raider (220 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 2x Godhammer lascannon
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Multi-melta
• 1x Storm bolter
• 1x Twin heavy bolter

Land Raider Redeemer (250 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 2x Flamestorm cannon
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Multi-melta
• 1x Storm bolter
• 1x Twin assault cannon

Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Boltgun
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 2x Boltgun
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Heavy bolter
◦ 1x Scout sniper rifle

Storm Speeder Hailstrike (105 Points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
• 1x Onslaught gatling cannon
• 1x Twin ironhail heavy stubber

Far left is the first one I did and most recent one last, switching to a chaos black primer made a big difference and the streaking is gone thank goodness. I think my green edge highlights might still be abit too conservative/dull and im still not super impressed with my eyes but def getting better, next one im going to try print out a paper stencil and maybe do the salamander logo if it works well (or if anyone else has better ideas lmk).

If anyone has any tips on how to improve even more plsss let me know ty!

I'm getting ready to play 2k point games with FFS + LC and chose a repulsor executioner with a tech marine to hold key firing lanes and ferry a small squad of infernus to midfield while most of my other units push aggressively. After the update, I'm wondering if it's just not worth the added points investment and I should pivot to a gladiator and impulsor or something else. What are the community's thoughts?

Current pts 1225 without pt update

Getting absolutely demolished by orks. Like past two games 40-80 or 20-80. More details after list

Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Salamanders - Forgefather's Seekers

Vulkan He'stan (85pts): Warlord
Captain (80pts)
Judiciar (55pts)
Librarian (70pts)

5x Intercessor Squad (80pts)
5x Intercessor Squad (80pts)

6x Bladeguard Veteran Squad (160pts)
6x Eradicator Squad (180pts)
3x Eradicator Squad with Heavy Bolters (70pts)
10x Infernus Squad (170pts)
5x Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (100pts)
Land Speeder (95pts)

Was thinking a land raider redeemer and adrax for blade guard. Drop the judiciar

Then really not sure on
Aggressors
Company of heroes
More infernus
Sternguard
Impulsor

Currently running into issues against my friends orks just out maneuvering me. He basically has Armageddon ork, added with some koptas some bikes and extra boyz + storm boyz. Basically if I try and get my brick of infernus into his 20 man boy squad. They don’t get close enough maybe 5/7 can actually shoot. Heavy bolter eradicators shoot as well but I only kill maybe 10/11. the boys survive then he brings back 6-8 boys and then charges. Bladeguard tried to screen or charge before but basically only killed a couple boys after invuln and feel no pains. I’ve had games where I’ve had oath 5 flamers, intercessors, eradicators with heavy bolters and blade guard charge all into the 20 man (Not full strength on all these) and only killed 10 boyz. He was running green tide which I know is now 3cp so can’t run until 2k now but so far every game has felt very rough for the salamanders.

Should I prioritize transports to get my infernus and blade guard in safe? Or do I just need more fire power to make sure the brick dies? Also I focus so much into the brick they don’t die then my back line is left for the taking from koptas or storm boys.

Fresh off the manufactorum floor. My Spartan is ready to face the traitors!

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How do we feel about this list I have been seeing some decent success recently.

Nerd and Burn (2000 points)

Space Marines

Salamanders

Strike Force (2000 points)

Forgefather’s Seekers and Librarius Conclave (3 Detachment Points)

Reconnaissance

Attached Units

Attached Unit 1

Vulkan He’stan (85 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• Warlord

Apothecary (40 points)

• Attached as: Support (Character)

Infernus Squad (180 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Infernus Sergeant

• 9x Infernus Marine

Attached Unit 2

Librarian (80 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• Enhancement: Immolator

Apothecary (40 points)

• Attached as: Support (Character)

Infernus Squad (180 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Infernus Sergeant

• 9x Infernus Marine

Attached Unit 3

Librarian (95 points)

• Enhancement: Obfuscation

Infernus Squad (180 points)

• 1x Infernus Sergeant

• 9x Infernus Marine

Attached Unit 4

Librarian in Terminator Armour (110 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• Enhancement: Celerity

Terminator Assault Squad (180 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

CHARACTERS

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (95 points)

Techmarine (55 points)

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Drop Pod (60 points)

Drop Pod (60 points)

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ballistus Dreadnought (150 points)

Redemptor Dreadnought (205 points)

Redemptor Dreadnought (205 points)

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