Prot Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Maybe we can get past the jokes of how many UM armies I've had. Recently (about 2 months or so ago) I decided that's it, I'm just going to redo them. In part it's because I think I can do them better, or at least in my eyes make them look a little better. At this point I do think this will be the 6th (though a friend swears it's number 7) fully painted UM army of at least 2K. The first large one I sold was to a youtube batrep channel that was fantastic back in the day. This was several thousand points and it made me proud to see them on youtube, but this was pre-Primaris (quite a while ago.) I have sold 6 of these armies all over the world, and I swear EACH time I told myself, do a different marine army. But I always come back to these guys for a variety of reasons. (Too long to explain...) So what's my goal here? I want to get at least 2-3K into these guys again. And I've painted some units, but I'll stop babbling and start posting pictures! I just finished Cato. We had a mega battle I hosted after the New Year and it was a lot of fun helping Wolves protect Fenris with my UM. Lots of fun. And at first I wasn't keen on Cato as a model but as I painted him I came to respect and really enjoy what I consider to be a very good blend of the new design while paying homage to the ancient/roman-eque baroque design of Cato's old armour. And a close up of the face showing all the mistakes.... So this launches my 2026 UM campaign. Hopefully I find some motivation through the 500 event! Stay tuned. Thanks for looking. Casual Heresy, Karhedron, The Pounder and 6 others 6 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgar101 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I think whenever we tell ourselves no more, especially in the hobby, we are just lying haha. That is a great paint job, I quite like the model. Amazing on the face. I hope your motivation stays, I look forward to following. LameBeard and Prot 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6149796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I have never replaced an army wholesale but I tend to go for the grandfather's broom approach. My Space Wolves army dates from 1st/2nd edition, it just so happens that pretty much everything has been replaced at least once. Prot, LameBeard and calgar101 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6149802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Yeah, I’ve done that myself with my Death Korps of Krieg! I must have painted around 20k pts of Krieg over the years! I too am restarting my Ultramarines. Your Cato looks amazing! I find faces very tough to paint and I think you’ve nailed it. Looking forward to seeing more. Prot 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6149811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 12 hours ago, Karhedron said: I have never replaced an army wholesale but I tend to go for the grandfather's broom approach. My Space Wolves army dates from 1st/2nd edition, it just so happens that pretty much everything has been replaced at least once. I recently moved and had to put my "Pile of Shame" in a storage unit which was just broken into and all the pile was stolen. The biggest shame was when I added up an inventory of the pile and saw the total. On an unrelated note, I now have ideas about replacing a bunch of my army. LameBeard, calgar101, Karhedron and 1 other 1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6149870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Thanks guys. I have a few Ultra projects on the go simultaneously now. I really don't like painting vehicles... never have. So I tend to plop some infantry units (nothing fancy) in between vehicles to keep the fires going. I hope to have a few done and posted very soon. calgar101 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgar101 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) On 1/3/2026 at 4:40 PM, Karhedron said: I have never replaced an army wholesale but I tend to go for the grandfather's broom approach. My Space Wolves army dates from 1st/2nd edition, it just so happens that pretty much everything has been replaced at least once. Okay Trigger, some times that happens mind. So long as you still have a Space Wolf army. @Tacitus sorry to hear that! Anyway to claim on insurance? @Prot Sometimes to keep that motivation up you got to switch to units you enjoy building and painting, a pallete cleanser is always good to have. Edited January 5 by calgar101 Extra information Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 5 hours ago, calgar101 said: Okay Trigger, some times that happens mind. So long as you still have a Space Wolf army. @Tacitus sorry to hear that! Anyway to claim on insurance? @Prot Sometimes to keep that motivation up you got to switch to units you enjoy building and painting, a pallete cleanser is always good to have. Yeah, the insurance claim is likely to fund it. calgar101 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Here we go... some Victrix Guard. (Next Calgar.) Rockybaerboa, Toxichobbit, LameBeard and 1 other 1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabaakaba Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Really good work on Cato and owlguys. Mind to share your poweraxe recipe? Looks amazing Prot 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Thank you. I just airbrush white spots (Shine spots) over the axe which is dark (Mechanicus Grey). Then simply wash it with Contrast paint diluted. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Eye Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 On 1/3/2026 at 3:16 PM, Prot said: And a close up of the face showing all the mistakes.... He says, posting a face better than anything I've painted in my life! Awesome stuff. That gold in particular is incredible, is it NMM or TMM? Very convincing either way! Prot 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6150937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Nice job Prot! Looking forward to seeing your rendition of Calgar! I recently finished mine, it’s a beautiful sculpt. Prot 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Always true metal from me. :) Here's some Calgar Pics: Brother Captain Vakarian, Evil Eye, Toxichobbit and 1 other 1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Eye Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 That's really nice- I'd be interested to see you paint up the old metal one for comparison's sake (and also because it's still a really, really nice model). Prot 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 You mean the power armor metal? Or the Terminator armor resin? I think it was Resin, the Honor Guard from that kit are resin? Or the Plastic Gravis? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Also Prot, what are you planning on for a (primary) list? Blade of Ultramar? It just occurred to me that Calgar allowing multiple Tactical Doctrines would also apply the Tacitcal Doctrine to Guilliman and his LONE OPERATIVE providers which tickles me a little. Guilliman, two Brutalis, and at least one Techmarine running around wtih Tactical Doctrine seems more than a little mean. but I also like the idea of Deep Striking Guilliman, Dreads, Techmarine(s), and Terminators with the Orbital Det. Especially the way Guilliman and the Decap strat interact. Guilliman picks two OOM targets. In your Shooting Phase, you obliterate something Characterful as your Primary OOM with Sniper Centurion Devs who now get +1 to Hit, Rerollable, and +1 to Wound, rerollable. Then you charge Guilliman and his entourage into your second OOM target, when you can reuse your Decap strat in the Fight Phase. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Well I've put my Blade of Ultramar list away for a while. I changed it quite a bit and was quite literally just melting anything that wasn't extremely hardcore or counter marine. (But this was before the big Victrix nerfs.) I'm just painting right now leading up to the 500 Worlds Campaign. (I've ordered the book and will most likely host the campaign.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 9 hours ago, Prot said: Well I've put my Blade of Ultramar list away for a while. I changed it quite a bit and was quite literally just melting anything that wasn't extremely hardcore or counter marine. (But this was before the big Victrix nerfs.) I'm just painting right now leading up to the 500 Worlds Campaign. (I've ordered the book and will most likely host the campaign.) That's one thing that would make me try and finesse a new Det. That and I'm something of a variety junkie. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Time for some vehicles! Brother Captain Vakarian, Toxichobbit and Rockybaerboa 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387360-prots-new-ultramarines-for-2026/#findComment-6151817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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