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Dakka Gallery: Astra Militarum, Conversion, Imperial Guard, Special Weapons, Steel Legion, Warhammer 40,000


Posted: 2026-05-22 11:59:07
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Posted: 2026-04-26 18:00:00


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Dakka Gallery: Orc Blitzer 01


Posted: 2026-05-22 10:59:07
By KrautScientist

Dakka Daily Poll: Star Trek or Star Wars?


Posted: 2026-05-22 09:59:07
Star Trek or Star Wars?
Star Trek
Star Wars
No Strong Opinion


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Dakka Gallery: Conan vs The Great Snake


Posted: 2026-05-21 13:59:07
By RAFF

Dakka Gallery: Image by Lt Shineysides


Posted: 2026-05-21 12:59:07
By Lt Shineysides

Dakka Forum: Gunpla.


Posted: 2026-05-21 11:59:07
Forum post by Mad Doc Grotsnik, 36 responses at time of this post.

How do!

Didn’t see an existing thread, so started this one, obvs.

During my trip to Tokyo, I of course visited the Gunpla store. Not the big one. That one is ticketed and so demands a better organised trip. But I did get into the ickle one downstairs, by the Gundam Unicorn statue.

I’ve never had a Gunpla before, so as well as opening a new topic, I’m looking for any pointers. Spesh as with my usual style, I went and got the Gunpla Store Exclusive. I also got a cheap one at the airport to use up the last of my paper Yen.



Dakka Gallery: Slasha Kommando


Posted: 2026-05-21 10:59:07
By Bacxaber

Dakka Daily Poll: What is your opinion on measuring distances in wargaming.


Posted: 2026-05-21 09:59:07
What is your opinion on measuring distances in wargaming.
Every measurement must be exactly perfect every time, if you move a space marine 6.01 inches in his movement phase you are cheating.
As exact as possible, the game will take a lot longer, but it will be worth it in the end.
Try to be exact, but don't sweat the little stuff, especially in the first turn or 2.
Measure exactly for the first guy in the unit, then just arrange the rest so they are in roughly the correct position around him.
Eyeball it.
Just put your guys where ever, we assume superhuman space marines can manipulate the space-time continuum.
To cut out all the boring tactical positioning stuff we just arrange our troops in melee at the start, no measurements needed.
Other (write in)


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Dakka Daily Poll: Would you pay over standard GW retail price for pro-painted models?


Posted: 2026-05-20 09:59:07
Would you pay over standard GW retail price for pro-painted models?
Yes
Yes, but only because I want/need that model quickly
Yes, but only if it's painted really well!
No
Other (write in)


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Dakka Gallery: April 2026, Citadel, Eldar, Games Workshop, Harlequins, Jes Goodwin, Oldhammer


Posted: 2026-05-20 01:00:00
By JoshInJapan

Dakka Gallery: Hmcs Chilliwack Starboard Bow View 1942


Posted: 2026-05-19 13:59:07
By Captain Brown

Dakka Forum: Renumbering 40k


Posted: 2026-05-19 12:59:07
Forum post by Mad Doc Grotsnik, 36 responses at time of this post.

How do!

Came up in the Bolter Recoil thread about just how bad the background is with numbers. From a Chapter having an unfeasibly low number of Astartes, to supposedly staggering losses in a single campaign being fewer than in WW2. Which whilst I don’t want to understate the bravery and sacrifice of all WW2 Soldiers, is somewhat silly.

Now, one number I do like is that the attempted census of Hive Trazior gave up when it had barely covered the upper levels at around a billion. Which gives us some idea of just how many people live in Hive Cities.

Everything else just seems really low. Though perhaps not necessarily the headcount of an Imperial Guard Regiment. There I’m happy to write off such an individual combat unit seeming low, because we know it’s but one of innumerable others.

So…where do we begin rescaling and renumbering 40K? What works for you, Dakka? And of course because it makes for more interesting conversation, why?

Dakka Forum: My "1 Million Miniatures Challenge" entries


Posted: 2026-05-19 11:59:07
Forum post by FeistyRips, 36 responses at time of this post.

Hey friends! Here, I'll be dropping some pics of my entries for the "1 Million Miniatures" challenge from GW (2025/2026), as I don't really have another thread to put this hodge-podge of different models. I initially pledged to paint 25 models, but as I am nearing that goal, I've decided to push myself and see if I can reach 50 till the end of May. While my cynical side knows all of this is just a marketing ploy by GW to sell us more plastic crack we don't need, I'll try to circumvent that pitfall by actually working on the backlog of old minis I already own. Ha, take that, marketing people! :D

Anyways, let's take a look at some pictures now. My first entries were these 5 pieces of the Aquila lander from the Battle for Macragge starter set from 2004:





Spoiler containing individual shots of the terrain pieces:
















https://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2026/3/5/1233739_sm-4th%2C%20Aquila%2C%20Astartes%2C%20Battle%2C%20Box%2C%20Classic%2C%20Cockpit%2C%20Crashed%2C%20Detail%...

Post continues at https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/818549.page

Dakka Gallery: Scythes of The Emperor


Posted: 2026-05-19 10:59:07
By RAFF

Dakka Daily Poll: Do you think that the Emperor will resurrect in some form?


Posted: 2026-05-19 09:59:07
Do you think that the Emperor will resurrect in some form?
No opinion
Yes, as the Star Child.
Yes, as himself
Yes, through someone else
No, he will die
No, he is already dead
Other (write in)


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Dakka Forum: Painting And 40k


Posted: 2026-05-18 11:59:07
Forum post by JNAProductions, 36 responses at time of this post.

Tangent from another thread-the 40k Armageddon Rumours one.

To make my stance clear, here in the first post:

-I don't like painting. Painted minis are cool, but I personally do not like painting them.
-I value 40k as a game (even if the rules can be kinda naff) and, as part of that, have no objections to grey plastic on the tabletop.
-If you feel different, that's 100% okay. If someone turns a game down because their opponent's minis aren't painted, that's totally fine. But you shouldn't impose your wants on others who don't feel the same.

Dakka Gallery: Horus Heresy, Imperial Guard, Object Source Lighting, Solar Auxilia


Posted: 2026-05-18 10:59:07
By Olthannon

Dakka Daily Poll: How old are you?


Posted: 2026-05-18 09:59:07
How old are you?
5-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-55
56-60
61-65
66+


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Dakka Gallery: Upgrade's Black Templar Army


Posted: 2026-05-17 11:59:07
Taken with a SONY DSC-W530
By upgrade

Dakka Forum: Recoil of an Astartes Bolter?


Posted: 2026-05-17 10:59:07
Forum post by Mad Doc Grotsnik, 36 responses at time of this post.

How do!

Watched a YouTube video yesterday, where An Actual Doctor discusses 40K weapons. And part of the topic was the impact of a regular human attempting to fire an Astartes Bolter.

He pegged it at 75 Cal, and explained the recoil would do horrific damage. But, what he didn’t include in his comments is how a Bolt round actual works. Rather than just being a particularly large shell with enough charge to propel the Bolt round to the target, it’s a two stage system. The initial charge propels it out the barrel, then the rocket motor kicks in to accelerate the round to the target.

Now, him not mentioning it doesn’t mean he didn’t account for it. And that’s where my question comes in.

Based on real world weapon physics, and that two stage system, can we work out the likely recoil? I appreciate I’ve not included an initial muzzle velocity, so those who know such things may have to guesstimate somewhat.

Oh, and here’s the video I watched for your viewing pleasure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJNY410utkM

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