I have recently painted my collection of Heretic Astartes which contains both very old models -- like the Space Crusade dreadnoughts -- and some very recent ones. I feel their design went the whole circle and returned to its roots. Excellent!
During the April 16-17, 2016 Weekend at Games Workshop stores you had a chance to get a special edition remake of the original 1985 Space Marine model. The new version is substantially beefier than the original and the difference is much more striking than the one between the original Mk. 4 marines and their 'Betrayal at Calth' reimagining »
Do you know Humbrol 130 and Vallejo Metal Medium? They reflect light differently to standard paints and offer new possibilities. Like replicating the old and missed by many Boltgun Metal effect. »