Starting Space Marines? Don’t Make This Mistake

Before you build the Armageddon box, watch this. Oh Boy this video was a big one but the topic is important! If you’re starting Warhammer 40K with Armageddon, a Space Marine starter box, or your first pile of grey plastic, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to paint an official Chapter like the Ultramarines, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, Dark Angels or Imperial Fists… or create your own custom/homebrew Space Marine Chapter. In this video, I break down why making your own homebrew Space Marine Chapter might be the best choice for new Warhammer 40,000 players, especially if you want more freedom, more motivation, and a unique army that actually feels like yours. We’ll cover why 40K works best as a massive sandbox setting, why custom armies can help avoid hobby burnout, how to start your own Chapter and how to use colour schemes, basing, visual themes and kitbashing to turn your Space Marines into something unique. I’ll also be converting the entire Armageddon box into my Crimson Oni, my custom samurai-inspired Space Marine Chapter, so subscribe if you want to follow the full conversion series. Chapters: 00:00 - 40K in 60 Seconds 00:57 - The Big Space Marine Question Official Or Homebrew 03:10 - The Basics: Why Official Chapters Are Popular 04:35 - The Problem With Official Chapters 06:48 - Why Custom Chapters Are Better 08:09 - 40K Is a Setting, Not a Story 09:56 - Why Custom Armies Keep You Motivated and Avoid Hobby Burnout 11:26 - My Hobby Journey: First Custom Chapter 12:44 - How to Start Your Own Chapter 13:04 - The 5 Things Every Custom Chapter Needs 14:31 - Step 1: Naming Your Chapter 15:22 - Step 2: Choosing a Colour Scheme & Helpful Tools 16:36 - Paint One Test Model First 17:26 - Step 3: Basing Makes Your Army Pop 18:53 - Step 4: Choosing a Visual Theme 19:49 - How Kitbashing Brings Your Chapter to Life 20:09 - Kitbashing Level 1: Simple Bits Swaps 21:24 - Kitbashing Level 2: Custom Bits & 3D Printing 23:16 - Kitbashing Level 3: Custom Sculpting 24:30 - What Kitbashing Unlocks and Fear of Starting 25:33 - Final Advice: Make Your Own Chapter Resources Mentioned: GW Space Marine Template:   / blank_paint_scheme_planner   (Not GW Community official link is down this is a reupload) Impcat: https://www.impcat.de/about/ Impcat Subreddit:   / impcat   Impcat Minis: https://mega.nz/folder/T19wwSyT#4SMrk... My Instagram:   / broogyminis   #warhammer40k #warhammer40000 #spacemarines #armageddon #kitbashing