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Hey guys!

I pretty much JUST finished putting together my very first set of miniatures (Assault on Black Reach) - haven't even started painting 'em yet - and am pretty excited about starting to get serious...

However, I find myself fairly overwhelmed. I was just wondering if there was a section on this website/forum specifically for helping new players start out? Haven't had much luck finding them, but I have found some awesome articles posts that I can actually understand. (This is difficult as I have very limited internet time/access).

Anywho, really glad I signed up, and I look forward to figuring this thing out

Welcome to dak dak.

Chaos scum!!Burn him!!!


Oh, erm, sorry...

Welcome!!

Welcome here. I'm on your same situation hehehe.

Welcome! There is plenty of stuff in the articles to help, a vast range of tutorials as well (from the recent competition held - well worth checking all of those out), and everyone one is friendly (most of the time - seriously, there are very few full time trolls here) so just ask (best to be specific tho)!

I recommend trawling though some of the galleries, finding some paintjobs you like (and you think you can replicate - dont be scared off by some of the amazing freehand work out there), and leaving a comment asking how they did it. Many people will go out of their way to help!

So AoBR - you doing orks or marines or both? decided colour schemes?

Welcome

Welcome to Dakka! I will say from my experience in this forum, the search function is your best friend. Enjoy the forums!

@Everyone - thanks for the guidance and introductions!

@darkkt - AoBR I'm going to try out both, as soon as I find a friend willing to learn the rules with me. I might just man up and head down to the hobby shop down the street - I'm in good standing with the folks down there, but I'm still too chickenshit to show how much of a newb I am.

For the orcs, I'm going to do goblin green and attempt a light black wash over the skin, with an assortment of black, rust and brown to highlight their gear.

For the marines, I'm still undecided - I want to be able to convert them to CSM eventually, so probably a color scheme that I can easily make into Khorne or Thousand Sons.

Welcome to Dakka. The Games Workshop website has some beginner paiting articles. Go to the Paint and Tools heading then Painting and Modeling Articles.