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My friend Is currently collecting a small space marine force and has asked me to list his models on Dakka and see what folk come up with.

Just a reminder this is not a post your best list at 1000pts this is him trying to make his collection of models work.

Ok heres whats hes got

2x AoBR tac squads

2x AobR commanders

2x AoBR dreds

2x Rhinos with the parts to make them into razorbacks (only the heavy bolters tho) or whirlwinds

10x assualt marines with jump packs these are not built yet so load out choice is open

1x devastator squad boxed set with all the extra weapons loaded onto some spare marines he had

13 standard termis with assualt cannon and heavy flamer models

1 termi chaplin

1x 5 man scout squad with missile launche and sniper rifles

he noramlly plays very small games as he is only new to the hobby so a good solid 1000pt list is what he is after

I'm not gonna build the army for him/you, supplying points costs. Go buy the codex. But I will make recommendations.

Jubear wrote:2x AoBR tac squads

Get him to try for meltaguns instead of the AoBR flamers. And buy some PFist bits instead of PSworded sergeants (I cut the teeth off the chainswords and painted lightning up the blade ... and then I bought PFists). If he doesn't get Pfists, then have him give sarge MBs.

Jubear wrote:2x AobR commanders

Cool models, but he ought to run a librarian. PRoxy one and shelve the other.

Jubear wrote:2x AoBR dreds

Proxy Drop Pods?

Jubear wrote:2x Rhinos with the parts to make them into razorbacks

Rhinos with blades.

Jubear wrote:10x assualt marines with jump packs these are not built yet so load out choice is open

Build 'em. Use the Blood Angels' codex.

Jubear wrote:1x devastator squad boxed set with all the extra weapons loaded onto some spare marines he had

This is a tough call. As I bought sets, I ended up with 7 or so Missile Launchers and used those for Devs. Over time, I picked up a LasCan, PLasCans, etc. With 5e nerfing LAsCans (mostly) I dunno if I'd advise assembling them now.

Thanks for the reply =) and I assure you he has the codex it wasnt my intent to "scam" the point cost outta someone.

Jubear wrote:Thanks for the reply =) and I assure you he has the codex it wasnt my intent to "scam" the point cost outta someone.

'K.

I'd go:
Scouts
Full Tac inna rhino
6 Terms w/AC or Full Jumper Crew (Pfist sgt, 2 flamers) -- the points aren't even for either, but starting another tac ought to fill in the balance
Libby
Dread or dreads to round off.

Thanks for your help mate.

If we end up playing a game tonight Ill let you know how the list you suggested did