Best products from r/40k
We found 18 comments on r/40k discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 15 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. 1 Gallon Tough Task Cleaner Degreaser, Full Concentrate All Purpose Cleaner, Biodegradable & Phosphate Free by Super Clean
- Dissolves grease
- Removes grime, oil, wax, dirt and tar
- Biodegradable and phosphate free
- Super easy to use
- Super fast acting
- Flash point: 93.3 degrees_celsius
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2. Toolmaker's “Yankee” Quick-Spring Nut, Rapid Adjust, Spring Dividers Calipers Compass, 0-4.25” / 108 mm Range, Brass Fulcrum and Fine Adjustment Mechanism, Flat Leg, C7-4
- Features quick-spring nut for rapid and precise fine adjustment
- Features brass fulcrum and adjustment mechanism
- Made from high-grade carbon steel with hardened and finely polished points
- Flat leg construction makes unit very durable; has substantially hardened spring
- Maximum opening is 4.25” / 108 mm
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3. Testors 3507AT Liquid Cement for Plastic Models, 1-Ounce
- This fast-drying adhesive bonds polystyrene and ABS plastics by dissolving and cementing the pieces together
- The precision plastic needle applicator makes easy work of gluing even small intricate detailed parts
- This package contains one 1-fluid ounce bottle of liquid cement
- Conforms to ASTM D-4236
- Made in USA
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4. Bob Smith 106 Insta-Cure 1/2oz Gap Filling
Insta-Cure+ Gap Filling .5oz CA Adhesive Glue
6. Chessex Gemini Opaque 12mm d6 Black-red with gold Dice Block
12 mm = 1/2 = smaller than standard-sizedPriced per block of 36 diceChessex Gemini = metallic swirl of colors, normally opaqueDon't forget to get a dice bag and other accessories from Gamestation as well!See our FAQ for more DICE Q&A.
7. Gale Force Nine GF9 Educational Products - GF9 Hobby Tools: Green Stuff Basic Epoxy (Sculpting Putty) -
- To fashion the models used to make the molds for miniature pewter figures.
- To fill gaps that appear in "built-up" kits.
- To customize pieces with added parts not included in model kits.
- To make original sculptures.Kneadatite is a room-temperature curing epoxy/polyamide sealant in two-part
- Extremely smooth, non-grainy texture.
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8. Badger Air-Brush Co. SNR-410 Stynylrez, 4 Ounce, White, Gray, Black
- Self leveling primer Simple and easy application detail enhancing coverage. Excellent adhesion and durability, Dries to a hard flat finish
- For use on plastics, metals, woods, resin, various other substrates, Simple and easy clean up
- The perfect prime, every time available in white gray and black
- Proudly bottled and made in the USA. Not recommended for use by children ages 14 and under without adult supervision
- IF THIS PRODUCT FREEZES IT MAY BECOME UNUSABLE. DO NOT ORDER THIS PRODUCT IF IT MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES DURING DELIVERY. DOING SO IS DONE AT CUSTOMER'S OWN RISK.
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9. Fancii Headband LED Illuminated Head Magnifier Visor - 1X to 3.5X Zoom with 5 Detachable Lenses - Hands Free Head Worn Lighted Magnifying Glasses for Reading, Jewelry Loupe, Watch & Electronic Repair
- INTERCHANGEABLE LENS DESIGN: Switch between 5 optical lenses using a simple click and release system. Magnification power: 1X, 1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, 3.5X
- COMFORTABLE AND STYLISH: Lightweight ergonomic frame with soft padding suitable for all head sizes. Fits over your reading glasses
- VERSATILE: Best for examining intricate details in engraving, electronic parts, watches, jewelry, coins, stamps, dental work, hobbies and crafts
- HEADBAND MODE: Alternate between wearing it as glasses or headband. The included head strap can be attached with ease to ensure a more secure fit
- BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS: Two energy-efficient LEDs with rotatable angle; turn on or off with a simple switch on the top of the headset (Batteries NOT included)
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10. Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brush
- The World’s Finest Water Color Brush - for artists who appreciate exquisite quality and longevity, there is no other brush than the Winsor & Newton Series 7.
- Point – having a crisp point and maintaining that during use.
- Snap & Spring – the brush snaps back crisply into shape with the right degree of spring to allow the artist superior control with a degree of give and take between the brush and painting surface.
- Flow Control – the color flows evenly and consistently from the point with enough color carry capacity within the belly of the brush to lay down a flowing gestural stoke of colour.
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11. Touch N Tone Spray Paint 55279830, 10 oz, Flat Primer Gray
Versatile, basic spray paint great for toys, furniture, dried flowers, and many household itemsOil based formula provides tough base coat on all indoor and outdoor projectsDries to the touch in 10 minutes, covers up to 12 sq. ft. per canDurable, protective primer that prepares project for top coatCr...
12. Acrylicos Vallejo 85 ml Liquid Mask
- 85 ml
- Water based formula
- Used to reserve areas which are to remain unpainted
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13. Testors Spray Lacquer 3oz, Clear Coat
- For use on many surfaces
- Finely ground pigments give superb flow and coverage
- lead free, fast-drying, and easy to apply
- Contains one aerosol can with 3oz (85g) of enamel paint
- Available in a variety of colors
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14. Stratagem 6' x 4' Open Field Grass Terrain Neoprene Tabletop Wargaming Grass Field Battlemat with Carrying Case
- Wage War Anywhere: Create a flat, uniform gaming surface in seconds
- Our Open Field design features natural patches of battleworn grass and dirt
- Detailed, colorful sublimation print won't fade or wear, and is gridless to suit all gaming scales
- Anti-slip, spillproof 3mm neoprene stays put, cleans easily, and lasts longer than PVC
- Spacious 6-foot by 4-foot mat rolls up and easily slides into included shoulder-sling carry bag
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Since you have some modeling experience you probably know how to remove sprue gate and mold lines, but on miniatures it is worth taking that extra effort to prep the model before painting to make sure it is nice and smooth.
I have not used poly cement, but I would recommend having 2 types of glue handy, some super glue which I bought at my FLGS, and some plastic glue also bought at FLGS.
Another great item to have is some brush cleaner, I recommend masters brush cleaner. It is great for keeping your brushes in shape longer and helping them keep a point.
Well, you raise an interesting question when you say you're after "book 'one' of the lore". I don't actually think there is such a thing.
See, 40k is more an environment, a genre, than a story-arc. So much goes on that is totally independent of everything else. And, in fact, with the Horus Heresy stuff a lot of it even happens in a totally different timeline. An analogy would be like asking for book-one in the Star Trek universe; you could pin down the very first thing that ever happened in terms of date, but it would bear zero resemblance to a lot of the more popular, better writing.
Now, I've been kicking around 40k fluff for, god, getting on for thirty years. And for my money the best place to start would be a set of books based around the Inquisition - since they're the ultimate enforcers of the Emperor's will in both Civil and Military matters they see rather more of human society than merely the battlefield. If you only buy one book make it the Ravenor omnibus by chap called Dan Abnett (he also wrote the Gaunt's Ghosts novels, as well as being one of the main writers of the Horus Heresy series, so he knows what he's on about).
The Ravenor books contained in this omnibus give you three things:
However, saying that, there's a few bits of free stuff kicking around the internet that are worth reading on their own merits. They're showing their age these days but hell, so am I:
The first is Deathwing, a short-story written as part of the release of Space Hulk; this was a board-game based around Space Marines in Terminator armour assaulting huge, ancient spaceships that appear every now and then, emerging from the Warp with no warning. In an ideal world they're empty and stuffed with delicious technology. However, a lot of the time they're filled with nasty surprises; hence the Terminators and their storm-bolters. Games Workshop are pretty good at deleting anything from the internet that violates their copyright, but a .pdf of it is here.
The second, though, is more important, and is basically as holy a piece of writing as you'll ever get in 40k. It's the story of the final, monumental, universe-deciding duel between The Emperor and his twisted, warped son Horus. Again, GW do an inquisition-grade job of purging it from the archives, but a copy of it is here, if you can excuse the advert at the start. Thinking how the Horus Heresy series will end, and how they'll revisit this, sends a shiver down my spine.
Anyway. Wall of text over. I hope you enjoy whatever it is that you choose in the end :-)
Ebay is gonna be your friend. Look for old models you can pick up on the cheap... It's amazing what you can find and restore to glory with a short soak in Super Clean (most amazing at stripping back down to bare plastic) and a fresh paint job.
(https://www.amazon.com/Cleaner-Degreaser-Concentrate-Biodegradable-Phosphate/dp/B000GKD5TW/ref=pd_cp_263_2/130-6647091-8057632?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000GKD5TW&pd_rd_r=229a1fe4-61c9-4688-9f7a-b359a3cd3724&pd_rd_w=ZRheF&pd_rd_wg=F9Ave&pf_rd_p=0e5324e1-c848-4872-bbd5-5be6baedf80e&pf_rd_r=JSNHFHT68QF4PX09E3HC&psc=1&refRID=JSNHFHT68QF4PX09E3HC)
The Maulerfiend/Forgefiend box is really good, since you can build either one of the two units with the one box, so whichever one he wants he can then decide to build. Maulerfiends are personally one of my favorite units.
Also, how about some cool dice? Is he painting his guys as dark red with gold trim? Find some dice that match that. Matching dice are a lot of fun, and won't break the bank as a present. 40k uses D6's, so, six sided dice, the same as you would find in casinos, monopoly, yahtzee, etc. I would recommend a brand like Chessex. Something like this?
> I bought some liquid GS but it was already solid
i'm so sorry -_-
i use this specific GS product and its great
i use these sculpting tools and they're great
Badger Stylenze is the best, air brush it or brush it on, it is the greatest primer i have ever used. They come in colors too
https://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-SNR-410-Stynylrez-Polyurethane/dp/B00K3KGUME
opticians glasses bro.
here's the link for a $30 pair that'll change your life - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016L343SE/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_5_w
model looks great!
cheers!
Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013E68SU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w7-kDbXDPSJV0
I like Windsor Newton brushes. They are some of the better brushes out there. They will cost more, but preform better and longer. 000 is the smallest for painting eyes. 0 works for most detail.
Toolmaker's "Yankee" Quick-Spring Nut, Rapid Adjust, Spring Dividers Calipers Compass, 0-4.25" / 108 mm Range, Brass Fulcrum and Fine Adjustment Mechanism, Flat Leg, C7-4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J0BIZGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_GVSQDbJXDYVXS
like this? It’s also called a divider and can be used in woodworking for laying out where to saw.
I like the idea to transfer distances between models to the measuring tape when its hard to get the tape in between!
I've been using this stuff:
Acrylicos Vallejo 85 ml Liquid Mask https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0063TQ99I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jBSMBb6RZS7M6
Paint it on areas you have already painted, it dries like a rubber seal. Spray next load and then peel the rubber off once done.
The cheap one I bought from amazon actually wasn't too bad.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FY5ZH58/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505518588&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=4+x+6+gaming+mat&dpPl=1&dpID=51oPd%2BCA9ZL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Tone-Spray-55279830-Primer/dp/B000VYGOKA
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You can pick this stuff up at AutoZone for like $3 a can. I swear by it. Stay away from the white, it's a gloss. Black and Gray are flat.
https://www.amazon.com/Devastation-Baal-Space-Marine-Battles/dp/1784965936/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M6YMG6RJDZH8PK3TNFJX
Lore book on Amazon expected to come out sometime this year, but it could totally be just a lore book and have no connection to what might drop with 8th