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I have an almost complete Imperial Fists chapter. I have completed companies from 1 through 8. I have all the standard Marines for the 9th company, but I'm missing about 32 heavy weapons models
to finish the Devastator stands. Last, I'm way off for the 10th Company. I need many Scout stands and they're hard to find, so, I may never get that company finished.

I play with the Epic 40k 3rd ed. rules. For the army as shown, the points value is just over 1900.



At any rate, here's what I have painted, thus far.

Full army shot:




1st Company (Veteran):




2nd Company (Battle):




8th Company (Assault - mechanized):




Armored Company:





I still have the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Battle companies to paint, as well as the 6th and 7th Tactical Reserve companies.
I also have a buttload of extra Land Raiders, Rhinos, and Whirlwinds that I don't really know what to do with.

Love seeing epic as I’m a huge fan and far too addicted to it.
The painting is solid and looks crisp.

In terms of finishing it, do you want pure original models or are you happy to branch out to other companies?
There are a ton of sources for “not space marine” 6mm models.

A good chunk of mine has moved into 3rd party, especially for the newer released stuff.

I never played Epic myself, but I always love to see these tiny little figures.

Out of curiousity, did you try painting with Contrast already? I'd guess that these tanks are a perfect shape for the paint.

Looks good!

Awesome Work!!!

Thanks for the replies, guys!

Jackal90 wrote:
In terms of finishing it, do you want pure original models or are you happy to branch out to other companies?
There are a ton of sources for “not space marine” 6mm models.

To be completely honest, I'd prefer to stay official. Having said that, I would not dismiss the idea of looking at alternatives.
It's not a loyalty thing, or whatever, but a purely aesthetic thing. Every Devastator in the army is the same cast. Then, you
toss in several different casts and it kinda throws off the uniformity, for me. Maybe a touch of the OCD?

Do you have any links to alternative models?

a_typical_hero wrote:
Out of curiousity, did you try painting with Contrast already?

Nope. I figured they would be too small and detailed for contrast paint.

 Ghidorah wrote:
Thanks for the replies, guys!

Jackal90 wrote:
In terms of finishing it, do you want pure original models or are you happy to branch out to other companies?
There are a ton of sources for “not space marine” 6mm models.

To be completely honest, I'd prefer to stay official. Having said that, I would not dismiss the idea of looking at alternatives.
It's not a loyalty thing, or whatever, but a purely aesthetic thing. Every Devastator in the army is the same cast. Then, you
toss in several different casts and it kinda throws off the uniformity, for me. Maybe a touch of the OCD?

Do you have any links to alternative models?

a_typical_hero wrote:
Out of curiousity, did you try painting with Contrast already?

Nope. I figured they would be too small and detailed for contrast paint.

The biggest one that jumps out is vanguard miniatures as their scale for infantry is almost identical and the models are amazing.
The other one is more just eBay.
I regularly search for “forumware “ on eBay as tons of fan made models up up that fit perfectly into the army.

You also have onslaught miniatures too, but vanguar stock their stuff.

Glorious. Love seeing a proper Epic army on display.