#34: Heroes of the Grim-Dark...

Photos have begun rolling in, and characters are standing up to represent the forces that will follow them in coming months. 

If you wish to participate in this challenge, it's still not too late! 

But, in a bid to waste no time, here are a few of the entries! 

Tim: Ultramarines

The first character, and champion of the Imperium, is Brother-Librarian Gabriel of the Ultramarines. This new plastic Terminator Librarian is a fantastic lay dynamic model, and the stark contrast between the rich red and royal blue is only accentuated by the flash of green glow effect on his outstretched gauntlet. There is also a great amount of detail taken on the ancient tome atop his armour. Ultramarines have always been the mainstay of the Imperium's military might, and it's a pleasure to see them represented in this challenge!

Kriston: Mordian 213th

This Redcoat command squad is charged with garrisoning an isolated outpost on an Ork-infested savannah world. They are constantly in conflict with roving green skin warbands, but with the help of some long-ranged artillery, they are capable of shattering an assault before it reaches the outer defences of their stronghold. It's wonderful to see an Astra Militarum army comprising of one of the discontinued regiments. 

Matthew: Dark Eldar

Varik the Flayer is the malicious leader of a marauding Kabal, intent upon ascension in power within Commorrah, and afraid of no action to further that agenda! Varik's rise to power has been rapid and bloody, leaving no small body count of murdered rivals upon the way. 

Jarrod: Denizens of the Warp

Taking this challenge by the horns, Jarrod has tackled painting the biggest model he could get his hands on! This towering Bloodthirster stands head and shoulders over almost everything else on the battlefield, and his vibrant colours challenges you to avert your eyes from his fiery form! I am incredibly impressed at the insane level of attention lavished on such a big model in such a short space of time! Bravo, good sir!

Jamie: Squats

By far the quirkiest army to join the challenge so far, Jamie has tackled the notorious Squat armies of old in a series of hilarious conversions that will inevitably make their way onto this blog in the near future. Using the Space marine Codex as the chassis upon which to build the army, this classic White Dwarf model from space will stand in as a Space Marine Captain with a thunder hammer. The backstory behind this army is fascinating as well, based on a military force dedicated to bounty hunting and salvage missions, as well as some activities of more questionable honour. 

Gabriel: Crimson Fists

Lastly, my entry. Brother-Captain Santiago. It only seemed fitting to give him a Power Fist, and I've used a lot of components from the Sternguard kit to give him a regal visage. I also decided to mount him on one of the new oval bases, which on its own, makes him like much more threatening! 

Again, this journey has not closed its doors to participants, so if you'd like to join in, it's not too late!

Thanks for reading,

Gabriel