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We don't have any alternate codex yet, unfortunately. The Chaos index will give you data slates for all current Thousand Sons units so you can use them in games but if you don't have one yet an 8th edition core rulebook will have all the rules/scenarios you'll need to start playing. Your local game shop should have them available but if that's not an option then they retail for about $50 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/40K-Rule-Book-Games-Workshop/dp/178581849X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1509558008&sr=8-4&keywords=warhammer+40k

In regards to the last question, it really depends on who you're playing with. Casual games with friends saying a Warpflamer is a Bolter probably won't be too much of an issue. If you're in a local/official tournament it may very well be a "model is equipped with what it has" situation. There's a couple posts on this sub about Warpflamers and how many you need but if you haven't assembled anything yet, I'd recommend giving magnetization a look over. It takes longer but will allow you to swap bolters and warpflamers easily so if you do encounter an issue with who has what, it can be handled.

This subreddit has an excellent post on magnetization:

https://www.reddit.com/r/warhammerFAQ/comments/1yuhck/magnets_and_you_tutorials_and_tips_on_magnetizing/

Speaking as someone who's still learning all of this myself, all I can say is take your time and enjoy it. Thousand Sons are unique and crazy detailed. I'd recommend avoiding the trap of assembling everything all the way before painting, as getting into the chestplate nooks and crannies around a bolter is a world-class pain.

Otherwise welcome!

Hey, thanks all. The case is just a metal toolbox from home depot. (I think it's this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-in-Tread-Plate-Metal-Portable-Tool-Box-TB-520/202279042)

The base magnets are the cheap-o stick on magnets you can get on Amazon for pennies a piece (such as here: https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Magnets-Magnetic-Adhesive-Backing/dp/B076DVBZTX).

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I use solid resin bases from dragonforge.com (excellent), and just stick the stickers on the bottom (with a drop of super glue). I cut them to fit more on. But that's pretty much it.

I do Leadbelcher spray can, followed by Tamiya Clear Red spray can. Link is below. I don't have an airbrush so my options were limited to get the shiny red appearance. I heard Tamiya had a spray can version of their clear red so I decided to try it and it looks pretty good. Small can though, I've gone through 1.5 cans already.

Link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001Q0Z4XQ?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

You could in the alternative, get a bunch of arms off of ebay, chop their arms off, and magnatize them so they can take different arms depending on what you want to roll.

It is a lot of work for tzangors, I have done this with a couple of my terminator squads, and on a couple of rubrics for the heavy weapon choice. You don't really have to, you could just make sure you disclose what they have before each game, but it is kind of fun to have the visual options.

get one of these https://www.amazon.com/NIUPIKA-Jewelers-Adjustable-Professional-Jewelry/dp/B01L1JXFDC/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_469_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YE9513NN9EPHMSX68GK1&dpID=41YWJvQl2pL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
and try and find super small blades for it.

Urg, I don't really have a recipe or anything but it's basically base coated with a turquoise Daler Rowney acrylic ink and then for the purple shadow I glazed in some Lichen Purple from Vallejo Model Air. Then I brought up the highlights by slowly mixing in Vallejo Model Ice Yellow to the original blue ink and glazing or layering it brighter and brighter.


Actually, now that I think about it I didn't really add any highlights to this Rubric because I wanted him to be a bit dull. Check my post history for the contemptor to see the Ice Yellow/Turquoise highlights.

I just use Krylon - Gold (Brilliant).

$5 on Amazon

I do a Reikland Fleshshade wash after the primer then the gold. Comes out great. All sorts of detail, nothing lost!

Edit : Don’t Judge the blue and shaded side. Teaching the S/O some techniques

What the...wow you're right. Who knew

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When you say, quickshade medium, do you mean this?

What techniques did you use to paint it with?

Also do you think this stuff would work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Model-Building-Accessory-Kits/Humbrol-AD6998-Number-Enamel-Varnish/B002HE0OHG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541674898&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Tamiya+varnish&dpPl=1&dpID=31FoSaHlxTL&ref=plSrch

I chose these myself, though Im hoping a killteam set will release...

Chessex Dice d6 Sets: Gemini Black & Blue with Gold - 12mm Six Sided Die (36) Block of Dice https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EZ3ZJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_REe2CbM44PAQ8