Episode #41 - ‘Slotta Tanks!

By Luke • June 19, 2010

Hitting the battlefields of Warhammer 40,000 everywhere via White Dwarf this month is the new “Spearhead” expansion, allowing you to play special themed games of 40K with special formations of tanks, super heavies and other fun stuff. We take a look at this new game format, as well as discuss some of the more interesting spearhead formations available to each commander.

Also, we open the workshop on another great hobby skills topic - basing your models. Tune in for a truly epic discussion about all the do’s and don’ts to build a fantastic looking foundation for your armies and give your miniatures a great finishing touch.

Intro & Show News (01:01)

- Episode sponsors: BattleFoam - Protect your army! Warpuppy - The Miniatures, Games & Hobby House! & Irresistible Force - Australia’s premier gaming store! (For details on how to sponsor an episode, check out the “Show Support” page here.)
- Listener “shout-out”: Chris Poli.

Hobby Update (23:38)

- Warhammer 8th Ed goodies available for pre-order. <Link>
- New Daemons spotted. <Link>
- Forgeworld unveils Grot tanks! <Link>
- Ultramarines movie teaser. <Link>
- New Throne of Skulls GW tournament format. <Link>
- Rankings HQ announces ETC partnership. <Link>

Warhammer 40,000: Spearhead Expansion Review (59:42)

- What is Spearhead, and how exactly does it work? We go through this new expansion in detail and chat about just exactly what it brings to the battlefields of the 41st millenium.

Hobby Workshop: Basing Your Models (01:31:25)

- From cleaning, to positioning, to gluing, to texturing, to painting, and everything in between, this is the ultimate hobby workshop for anyone who wants to get the right finishing touch on their models via the addition of a fantastic looking base.

Final Words (02:39:39)

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