Dark Angels in new 40K paint set

[simonbeard]

I know Dark Angels are confirmed in the 6th ed starter box, but someone just posted this photo on an Empire rumors thread:

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attach...0&d=1332280555

I noticed that the High Elves for the Fantasy paint set are from the Fantasy 8th ed starter, and that makes me suspect that the models in the update for the 40K paint set are from the upcoming 40K 6th ed starter. Of course, the models do look similar to, or the same as these:

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/ca...Id=prod920007a

which means they might be using the same plastic tactical squad in the current starter or it might mean nothing.

Just something I noticed.

[Asbjorn Nightrunner]

I know Dark Angels are confirmed in the 6th ed starter box, but someone just posted this photo on an Empire rumors thread:

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135940&d=1332280555

I noticed that the High Elves for the Fantasy paint set are from the Fantasy 8th ed starter, and that makes me suspect that the models in the update for the 40K paint set are from the upcoming 40K 6th ed starter. Of course, the models do look similar to, or the same as these:

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/ca...Id=prod920007a

which means they might be using the same plastic tactical squad in the starter or it might mean nothing.

Just something I noticed.

I'd assume it would be the old models and not new ones, seems a LOT of work to just make them dark angels...paint the same models greeen and voila! Dark Angels.

[Sir_Turalyon]

Your first link is wrong, you posted the second one two times. Here is the photo we're talking about

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attach...0&d=1332280555

They look like the same models, and very much like marines from current starter set
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/co...e=true&start=3
Interesting as they have moulded ultramarines-style tactical markings and chapter symbol, and these blurry green ones have Dark Angels style tactical markings... painted over? Minor rescupult?

[simonbeard]

Your first link is wrong, you posted the second one two times. Here is the photo we're talking about

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attach...0&d=1332280555

Thanks for the catch. Link is now fixed.

[radical ed]

I know Dark Angels are confirmed in the 6th ed starter box, but someone just posted this photo on an Empire rumors thread:

http://www.warseer.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135940&d=1332280555

I noticed that the High Elves for the Fantasy paint set are from the Fantasy 8th ed starter, and that makes me suspect that the models in the update for the 40K paint set are from the upcoming 40K 6th ed starter. Of course, the models do look similar to, or the same as these:

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/ca...Id=prod920007a

which means they might be using the same plastic tactical squad in the starter or it might mean nothing.

Just something I noticed.

or it might mean a lot:



Dark angels are the new poster child?

Less focus on Ultramarines, to represent the new grim darkness angle?

If they are in the new starter set, dark angels are going to need a new codex, but would GW really use a (arguably minor) SM faction for the poster child, and surely the Vanilla Space Marine codex will be released quickly after the 6th rulebook? So......

Are the DA being "reabsorbed" into the Vanilla Space Marine codex?

[althathir]

or it might mean a lot:



Dark angels are the new poster child?

Less focus on Ultramarines, to represent the new grim darkness angle?

If they are in the new starter set, dark angels are going to need a new codex, but would GW really use a (arguably minor) SM faction for the poster child, and surely the Vanilla Space Marine codex will be released quickly after the 6th rulebook? So......

Are the DA being "reabsorbed" into the Vanilla Space Marine codex?

Honestly I don't think GW worries to much about which chapter is the poster child. Just look at how popular wolves, BA, and GK have gotten and the vanilla book is probably in the best shape its been in coming into an edition change (plus if they want to make chaos the focus of sixth it might be in their best interest to hold off on a vanilla book). So I don't think it would be too shocking if they do go Chaos, sixth, DA.

[Archibald_TK]

Are the DA being "reabsorbed" into the Vanilla Space Marine codex?

I'm pretty sure than more than one DA player have asked himself that question in the previous months. Hell, we are used to teasing our local Deathwing player about it, and he sure has been quite traumatized by the prospect, and the new paint set won't help

But yes it would be totally conceivable to use them as the new poster child and replacing Ultramarines as the focus of a 6th Ed SM Codex. I'm not saying that it will happen or that it would be a good thing, just that if that happens I won't be able to act as surprised.

[Polaria]

Dark angels are the new poster child?

Less focus on Ultramarines, to represent the new grim darkness angle?

If they are in the new starter set, dark angels are going to need a new codex, but would GW really use a (arguably minor) SM faction for the poster child, and surely the Vanilla Space Marine codex will be released quickly after the 6th rulebook? So......

Are the DA being "reabsorbed" into the Vanilla Space Marine codex?

I think it would actually be a GOOD thing. Both Dark Angels and other Chapters would get their new, shiny, 6th edition codex faster, biker armies would be retained for both Dark Angels and all the other Chapters. Same probably for Terminator armies. There would be less focus on Ultramarines... Its a win-win if I ever saw one.

As for the Dark Angels in the paint set, I think they are exactly the miniatures in old paint set, but with new scheme... What I'm more interested is what paints come in the new set?

[7idledays]

or it might mean a lot:



Dark angels are the new poster child?

Less focus on Ultramarines, to represent the new grim darkness angle?

If they are in the new starter set, dark angels are going to need a new codex, but would GW really use a (arguably minor) SM faction for the poster child, and surely the Vanilla Space Marine codex will be released quickly after the 6th rulebook? So......

Are the DA being "reabsorbed" into the Vanilla Space Marine codex?

I doubt it, because they are far from vanilla. Also weren't Dark Angels the poster children Marines prior to 3rd Edition? They do fit the whole "grim darkness" theme much better.

[MajorWesJanson]

I don't see why not DA as a poster chapter for an edition. We've had Crimson Fists, Blood Angels, and Black Templars before. Da have a full set of decals on the normal marine decal sheets. When BA came out, the website got updated pictures of Captains, Tac Squads, and other squads in BA red and not UM Blue. I do think we will see a Codex: Da before a generic Codex: SM though. Maybe even Templars first as well.

As for the Paint set, I think I will pick one up to try the new paints out, as well as grabbing Ceramite White (that name will pick up quick, it seems almost universally accepted as a new name/paint in the range) and whatever analogues I can find for Boltgun and Red Gore to use for my chapter. Maybe some new blues and purples for Dark Eldar.

[Draconis]

Those look like generic space marines just painted like DA.

[baphomael]

Those look like generic space marines just painted like DA.

But it does lend credence to the rumours of DA in the new starter set, since the starter box poster boys tend to be included in the starter paint set for continuities sake.

[MajorWesJanson]

They are. It's the same models from the existing paint set, just painted in DA colors.

[Rogue Star]

Might be a blurry pic, but those are the strangest looking Dark Angels' I've ever seen. They're almost light green, where as "Dark Angels Green" before was near-black, appear to have goldren shoulder pad trim and chest eagles...

[gunmnky]

Might be a blurry pic, but those are the strangest looking Dark Angels' I've ever seen. They're almost light green, where as "Dark Angels Green" before was near-black, appear to have goldren shoulder pad trim and chest eagles...

That has been status quo since the most recent DA codex. For some reason, GW has been painting them extremely light green, closer to salamanders. I'm not certain why, but I keep mine the traditional dark green color to make the distinction very clear.

[Elios Harg]

Interesting as they have moulded ultramarines-style tactical markings and chapter symbol, and these blurry green ones have Dark Angels style tactical markings... painted over? Minor rescupult?

Or the could be Battle for Macragge marines

[Sir_Turalyon]

Or the could be Battle for Macragge marines

Nope, Macragge marines have no bolter straps / telescopic sights

http://www.40kforums.com/imageupload...10e29ae3c7.jpg

That has been status quo since the most recent DA codex. For some reason, GW has been painting them extremely light green, closer to salamanders. I'm not certain why, but I keep mine the traditional dark green color to make the distinction very clear.

Actualy, they used to be much brighter in early 2nd edition. From Dark Millenium box cover:

http://www.geofftaylor-artist.com/sy..._1_jan2012.jpg

These are really pretty dark Dark Angels, except Tactical markings being white, not red (te better conceal they are painted over Ultramarine scupult :P ?).

[philbrad2]

Lets keep the discussion on DA in the paint set not codex rumours and wish listing.

PhilB

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[ErictheGreen]

All this confirms is that GW keep the continuity between their starter sets and the starter paint sets, so pretty much confirms Dark Angels in the box (which we've heard many times already).

I shall save wishlisting for another threed.

[StraightSilver]

That pic of the new starter paint set is very blurry, but having painted up countless numbers of AoBR and BfM plastic Space marines I would swear the ones in the new paint set are subtly different.

If you look at their right shoulder pads, it looks as though their Tactical Squad Arrows are going East to West rather than North to South.

Dark Angels wear their Tactical Markings East to West, Ultras and other Codex Chapters wear their's North to South, if you know what I mean?

Therefore these do look like very slightly different push fit Marines from the current starter set, and therefore will probably not have the sculpted Ultramarines symbol on the other shoulder pad.

Of course I could be completely wrong, they could just be the current push fit with different decals...