The Advenarum Venatores

A Warhammer 40k Kitbash Blog

My Custom Ultramarines 3rd Company Strikeforce. Not quite a successor chapter.

Strikeforce Heraldry

Before starting to kitbash models, we need to plan out a consistent heraldry for all unit types and characters featured in the army. There are many variations of Space Marines heraldry but certain iconography recurs over and over, sometimes the same symbol is used for different things based on which book features it!...

October 21, 2021 · G.C.

Ultramarines Paint Scheme

With the lore and general themes of the Advenarum Venatores taking shape, it’s time to think through a paint scheme and which colors i will need. Please note that i am a sub-par painter, therefore the result most likely will not measure up to the effort put into this post....

October 17, 2021 · G.C.

Hybrid Primaris Armor in Lore

Can Primaris Marines mix elements of older patterns with Mk X Power Armour? Practically? Of course. Primaris models are made so that heads and shoulderpads (at least) from Firstborns can easily fit....

October 8, 2021 · G.C.

Planning the Display

Given i barely started the project and i still only have 10 miniatures painted, it’s premature thinking about displaying the models; but i’m gonna do it anyway. I would like to arrange the HQ / Primary characters of each demi-companies in a stepped display....

October 5, 2021 · G.C.

Kitbash Notes

An unsorted list of kitbash ideas / quick notes until i can actually dedicated time, physical space and mental energy to actually build these miniatures (and have something to show for all this work!...

October 4, 2021 · G.C.