r/WhiteScars40K Mar 19 '26

Painting “How do you paint white?” Is a very common question with a simple answer

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There are more painting guides in the sticky!


r/WhiteScars40K Oct 12 '20

General Info Getting started in r/WhiteScars40k (Discord link, how to paint white well, where to read White Scars lore)

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Hi all!

There have been a lot of links being posted over the life of this subreddit (a lot by me, honestly) covering a lot of topics that are great for people getting started with the V Legion. Considering how I'm limited to 2 stickied posts per subreddit, I've decided to consolidate all that info here, to free up room for a stickied post about announcements and the like.

Let me know if you have any questions.

  1. Want to read more lore about the White Scars? Here is the list. It is gathered by Chris Wraight, the author of most of the White Scars books for the Horus Heresy, and gives a really in depth list of books featuring the legion during the 31st millennium. This is a great place to get a sense of who the White Scars are, as well as why they "gotta go fast".
  2. Discord link: Click here
  3. Getting started in competitive White Scars: Start Competing: White Scars Tactics

Here are some different painting tutorials from some great painters on Youtube:

  1. How to Paint: Duncan's Void Knights - by Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy
  2. How to Paint Heresy Era White Scars - by Cult of Paint
  3. Heavy Contrast White Armor - by Juan Hidalgo Miniatures (my personal favorite)
  4. How to Paint White Armor Fast - by The Painting Coach
  5. Smooth White Made Easy, a Guide by our very own member, u/FairyFeller_

Bear in mind some of these tutorials may require some paints that don't exist anymore, so you may have to make some modifications.


r/WhiteScars40K 1h ago

Painting I wanted to show off my buddies first model since he got out of basic compared to last year

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It would look a little smoother if he was able to use primer on base😅 army rules ig


r/WhiteScars40K 22h ago

Conversion A White Scars 11th Edition conversions thread

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Hi folks!

I am going to post up all my White Scars conversions that I have either done so far, or I am working on; and add to it when I create more.

So far, I have made a Squad of Assault Intercessors, a Captain, one Jump Pack Intercessor Sergeant, and a Bladeguard Veteran, the last two of which are still WiPs.

Pictures provided.

I will add more as my journey continues.

I hope this thread might inspire others to make their own conversions, and if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.

Cheers!


r/WhiteScars40K 12h ago

Army List 2000 Pts Spearpoint + Vengeful Host.

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Made a quick list with the new Updates and Detachment:

Terminator Chaplain: Shield, Stromseers Wisdom (Warlord)

Jump Captain: Orcsbane, Shield

2x JP Chaplains: Crozius Arcanum, PF

2x Lieutenants: MCBR, HBP, PF

5-man Intercessor Squad: PF, GL

2x 10-man Intercessor Squads: PFs, 2x GLs (w/LTs)

10-man AT Squad: 6x THs, 4x LCs (w/Terminator Chaplain)

2x Gladiator Lancers

2x 10-man Vanguard Vets: MCPWs, 2x PPs (w/JP Chaplains)

5-man Vanguard Vet: MCPWs, 1x PP (w/JP Captain)

Total: 2000 Points Exactly

Simple but Straightforward. Terminators focus on the middle Objective, Vanguard Vets w/Chaplains do what they do best while the Captains unit provides support and the Intercessor Squads provide Fire Support when needed. Your thoughts?


r/WhiteScars40K 6h ago

Painting Chaos Corrupted White Scars (WIP)

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So I posted earlier that I was considering starting a Dornian heresy white scars arm. Here is the partially completed test model I've been working on!


r/WhiteScars40K 15h ago

Tactics Vanguard Vets Loadout.

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In this Update, we got the updated Vanguard Vets finally but it does make us pick what we want to do. We can either:

As before, run them ALL with special Pistols or Storm Shield but they can only take the S5 AP1 D1 Vanguard Weapons.

Or take the MC Vanguard Weapons at S5 AP2 D2 but can are only able to take Hvy Bolt Pistols and 2x Plasma Pistols per 10-man Squad.

Which do you prefer and why? In the Spearpoint + Vengeful Detachment Combo, I'm leaning towards the MCPWs as I do believe thats what they will be limited to but we shall see.


r/WhiteScars40K 18h ago

Rules Noice

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r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Speed Freak White Scar fit loosely inspired by Hibou Khan in Space Marine 2

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r/WhiteScars40K 20h ago

Painting What can i improve on my marine

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Hello, i have paint that marine with a bit more effort and slowly but im wondering what can i improve on him ?


r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Army List Is my list any good?

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I'm fairly new to warhammer 40k and have only had a couple games so far, both have been against Tau.

I manage ok the first couple rounds generally doing pretty good on points but then round 3 onwards I just get wiped out by all Tau's battlesuits.

This is the list is played last night... am I doing anything drastically wrong, what could I improve.

TIA

Space Marines - White Scars (1960 points)

Space Marines

White Scars

Strike Force (2000 points)

Librarius Conclave and Spearpoint Task Force (3 Detachment Points)

Reconnaissance

Attached Units

Attached Unit 1

Suboden Khan (100 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• Warlord

• 1x Heavy bolt pistol

1x Onslaught gatling cannon

1x Power sword

1x Stormtooth

Outrider Squad (70 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Outrider Sergeant

• 1x Astartes chainsword

1x Heavy bolt pistol

1x Twin bolt rifle

• 2x Outrider

• 2x Astartes chainsword

2x Heavy bolt pistol

2x Twin bolt rifle

Attached Unit 2

Captain with Jump Pack (100 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• 1x Relic Shield

1x Thunder hammer

• Enhancement: Spearpoint Paragon

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (85 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack

• 1x Plasma pistol

1x Power weapon

• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs

• 4x Astartes chainsword

3x Heavy bolt pistol

1x Plasma pistol

Attached Unit 3

Librarian in Phobos Armour (90 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• 1x Bolt pistol

1x Force weapon

1x Smite

• Enhancement: Fusillade

Infiltrator Squad (180 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant

• 1x Bolt pistol

1x Close combat weapon

1x Marksman bolt carbine

• 9x Infiltrator

• 9x Bolt pistol

9x Close combat weapon

1x Helix Gauntlet

1x Infiltrator Comms Array

9x Marksman bolt carbine

Attached Unit 4

Chaplain on Bike (85 points)

• Attached as: Leader (Character)

• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol

1x Crozius arcanum

1x Twin bolt rifle

• Enhancement: Stormseers' Wisdom

Outrider Squad (70 points)

• Attached as: Bodyguard

• 1x Outrider Sergeant

• 1x Astartes chainsword

1x Heavy bolt pistol

1x Twin bolt rifle

• 2x Outrider

• 2x Astartes chainsword

2x Heavy bolt pistol

2x Twin bolt rifle

CHARACTERS

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (105 points)

• 1x Combi-weapon

1x Paired combat blades

• Enhancement: Hunter’s Eye

Techmarine (55 points)

• 1x Forge bolter

1x Grav-pistol

1x Omnissian power axe

1x Servo-arm

BATTLELINE

Intercessor Squad (80 points)

• 1x Intercessor Sergeant

• 1x Bolt pistol

1x Bolt rifle

1x Power fist

• 4x Intercessor

• 1x Astartes grenade launcher

4x Bolt pistol

4x Bolt rifle

4x Close combat weapon

Intercessor Squad (80 points)

• 1x Intercessor Sergeant

• 1x Bolt pistol

1x Bolt rifle

1x Close combat weapon

• 4x Intercessor

• 1x Astartes grenade launcher

4x Bolt pistol

4x Bolt rifle

4x Close combat weapon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Impulsor (80 points)

• 1x Armoured hull

2x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Ironhail heavy stubber

1x Shield Dome

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ballistus Dreadnought (150 points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Ballistus lascannon

1x Ballistus missile launcher

1x Twin storm bolter

Hellblaster Squad (110 points)

• 1x Hellblaster Sergeant

• 1x Bolt pistol

1x Close combat weapon

1x Plasma incinerator

• 4x Hellblaster

• 4x Bolt pistol

4x Close combat weapon

4x Plasma incinerator

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

Redemptor Dreadnought (195 points)

• 1x Heavy flamer

1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon

1x Icarus rocket pod

1x Redemptor fist

1x Twin fragstorm grenade launcher

Storm Speeder Hailstrike (105 points)

• 1x Close combat weapon

2x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Onslaught gatling cannon

1x Twin ironhail heavy stubber

Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (135 points)

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Stormfury missiles

1x Thunderstrike las-talon

1x Twin Icarus rocket pod

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r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Painting White scars despoiler veteran.

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r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Painting Bladeguard Veterens

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r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Lore Without being biased, are the white scars one of if not the most diverse and powerful loyalist legions in the 40K setting?

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Question in the title 💪🏻


r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Art [OC] Imperium Nihilus Munitorum Records: Yamnin Sector Overview & Astra Militarum Infantry Regiments (Ongoing)

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r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Painting Painting Outriders, example heraldry and markings for the bikes?

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Besides marking the riders themselves, with Close Support and leg/knee company/squad symbols, how have you blinged out the bikes?

All-white? Adapting the company or squad mark somehow? Random jagged bits, per unit / set of 3, or unique for each bike?

I'm just starting to paint my first unit of three bikes from the Combat Patrol, and I'm looking for inspiration. But, I can't seem to find a lot of variety, and GW themselves seem to stick to mostly white, which is a bit boring.


r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Lore What are some Khan's feats?

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Hello cousins. I come seeking knowledge. Please do list some Jagatai Khan feats and deeds below, as I am trying to understand what is so cool about him.

From what I am aware, his biggest victories, are fighting Mortarion to a stale mate, and them mutual deaths (both survived but you get what I mean), and managing to verbally insult Fulgrim once. Other then that, to my knowledge he is rather basic, please do correct me if I am wrong.


r/WhiteScars40K 1d ago

Painting Share your kit-bashed Scars

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As the title says, share with the horde your kit-bashed units.
Not sure if mine even counts but here’s my deathwatch kill team’s kit-bashed sergeant.
All I did was use the helmet and blade of Suboden but I think these additions give the model a bunch more personality.

Let’s see what you guys have done!


r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Conversion White Scar Captain, open to changing the helm and backpack

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Took a lot of inspiration from u/Wepaintminis who posted their conversion a few weeks ago.

Its for a local painting comp and I'm open to changing the helm mostly and possibly the back pack. Id rather keep it as a helm than a face since I want to do markings on it.

Any feedback is welcome and hope you like the kitbash!


r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Conversion Ok Hear Me Out....Dorian Heresy WS Army

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Okay, I'm going to be honest. I prefer the Emperor's children paint scheme over the white scars paint scheme, but I honestly prefer the white scars lore over the emperor's children lore. So I was thinking I could do the Dorian heresy paint scheme for my white scars


r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Painting Just want to say

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Your faction rules. I'm about to build my third army, and if it wasn't for how bad I paint white models, it would be scars for sure.

Besides painting white, I love everything white scars do.


r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Painting ATV's finished. Do you use any in your lists?

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When I told my friends I was starting White Scars three of them gave me an ATV they were never gonna use. Now that they're painted, here's hoping they stick around for a little while.


r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Conversion My Stormseer Kitbash for Horus Heresy, meant to be roughly Siege of Terra themed. C+C appreciated!

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r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Rules Could I use Suboden Khan in a successor chapter?

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Basically what the title says. I really want to make a Jade Scorpions successor chapter (I like green), but also think Suboden Khan is badass. Lore-wise it would be pretty simple, he's there to oversee/train/validate the chapter's tactics techniques and procedures. Maybe they gifted him the bike and it will be in my chapter's color scheme while he stays in his OG? Or do you think that's too much?

Gameplay-wise, I'd just have to mechanically run my army using the White Scars ruleset?


r/WhiteScars40K 2d ago

Painting First squad done

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Started with the least white scars u it so I could gone the white and red a bit more before moving on to better themed units