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B&C-26 The Inner Circle Presents: +++WAAAGH! 2026+++ INTRODUCTION This is a painting event designed to boost the Orky presence in the B&C, giving the Greenskin community an event to call their own! However, the event is not designed only for the hardcore Ork players but to all of us that have even a fleeting interest in the fantastic Ork range Who knows, this event may become the foundation of a mighty Waaagh! in the months and years to come. Joining the Waaagh! The “Waaagh!” event is meant to drive people to paint game-legal Ork units that could be additions to a pre-existing force or a Kill-Team force or even the foundations of a new army. Of course, if people want to go crazy and build Ghazghul’s Great Waaagh! down to the last Grot, I will not be the one to stop them! So, the challenge is to paint at least one game-legal Ork unit in Orktober. If you manage to do so, then you’ll receive the appropriate badge and you may carry it with pride in your signature! If you complete more than one unit then greater recognitions will be bestowed upon you! DURATION: Start date: October 1st, 2026 End date: October 31st, 2026 (all day for all time-zones) Participants may enter at any time - there is no cut-off date to get in. The deadline is immovable though so plan your free time accordingly to avoid disappointment. RULES: The entries must be supported by the Ork faction on the B&C. Simple. This includes any 40k Ork unit from any GW or FW range. You must start by making a vow with at least one game-legal unit, however, you may vow up to five game-legal units. Each game-legal unit counts as its own VOW. Vows do not need to be announced at the same time, you may make new vows as you complete previous ones, up to a total of 5 vows. Vows may be completed either sequentially, or simultaneously, the choice is yours. You must provide evidence of progress. This translates to posting a “before” and “after” picture for EACH unit pledged! You are welcome to post as many WIP pics as you like but the “before” and “after” are compulsory. A group photo of all completed units would also be appreciated. As mentioned above, each participant is required to make a binding vow. Please use the standard format below or any other format that will contain the vital information i.e. the info in brackets: "I, [Username], will join the Waaagh! and vow to complete [enter name and model count] before October 31st 2026. If I do this successfully, I will receive the rank I have earned in the Waaagh! and continue rampaging across the Galaxy. If I fail, it’ll just prove I’m a Snot!" REWARDS:All of you who participate in the Waaagh! may wear the relevant badge:For those who successfully complete their pledged units in Orktober will be awarded the appropriate rank, depending on how many units they bring into the Waaagh!There are 6 distinct ranks based on the amount of units completed by each participant:1 Ork Unit: Ork Nob2 Ork Units: Ork Boss3 Ork Units: Ork Big Boss4 Ork Units: Ork Mega Boss5+ Ork Units: Arch-Arsonist (only the coolest title ever!!!)Unlike some other Events, you will not lose credits for completions if you fail to complete one of your Vows, you will only earn the title of Snotling if you fail ALL of your vowed units, and to show this to the world you’ll have to wear the appropriate badge:Similar square badges for all ranks will be available by the end of the event.Now you may wear this as standalone badge or combine it with the generic participation badge thus: Have some fun, paint some Orks, looking forward to seeing a sea of green this Orktober. WAAAAGH!!!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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If I can make them behave as stated, some of them will work their way back onto my desk. Probably not a wholesale switch like when I went to Two Thin Coats though.

Every Marine generates/grows two gene-seed. One is easily accessible, and is removed at the earliest possible point, allowing to maintain numbers. The second is located is a precarious position, and is usually removed upon death. The second one allows them tool replace lost gene-seed and pay Mar's gene-tithe.

If everything said in the vid is accurate, I may switch back from Two Thin Coats.

Generally, First-born / Heresy helm, Shoulders, hands/weapons and power packs are all compatible with the Chaos and Imperial 1st born and Tacticus kits/armours.

They're all looking great, nicely done

Use a wider tape, and measure out a length on an easily removable surface, like a Tupperware lid. Then measure 6mm increments* along one edge, start the second edge @ 3mm, then continue withe the 6mm spacing. Then all you need to do is cut diagonally from mark to mark, this will get you many same size days. To place them, so the centre one first, pointy end first, this will leave the overhang to grip for easy removal. The best way to prevent bleed through is to paint the underneath colour over the tape too, as this will bleed, then the second, the intended colour, shouldn't. *6mm is a guess, it'll maybe be less.

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I've painted last month's Mini of the Month,

I'd say get it painted (either yourself, or by commission) and put it on your display shelf. Maybe upgrade to a display/mini diorama base. As a second choice, if there's no sentimentality there, some extra cash is always nice.

LESS, maybe a bit, but still not uninspiring. Look at the new Asmodai vs. the two previous versions, and the newer Wolves models. Look at the new Nightbringer vs. the old version, I can't wait to see a new Deceiver. I can see where you're coming from for Codex Space Marines, but that's their thing. They're from a rigid military organisation. I also agree that there's some AMAZING things going in the AoS range (particularly the Underworld range). HOWEVER, it's much easier to to forward in technology (in so far as the hobby) than it is to model regression, meaning it's much harder to take 40k models and force them into a viable AoS army (Orks probably being the exception) than it is to up-tech an AoS faction into 40k.