These Vanguard Veterans are made from a mix of different GW and Forge World sets. Ben almost completed these some time ago but still regards them as unfinished due to the missing Chapter markings. Ben also points out the Grey Knight model is armed with a Storm Bolter which isn’t very codex. I think they look great just the way they are. I have alway liked the limited edition Forge World boarding marine but really like the model the looks like it’s taking off, Ben informs me it’s a standard Assault Marine with parts from the venerable dreadnought kit.

Here we have the Limited Edition Veteran from GamesDay 2005. This model was sculpted by the legend that is Juan Diaz. Juan really redefined the look of Space Marines after Jes Godwin moved to take over all control of the Design Team at Games Workshop. Some people still say the space marine models haven’t really recovered since his departure. Hopefully the new Space Wolf release will show Games Workshop’s Space Marines are back in strength.

Here we have the Games Workshop studio’s collection of Ultramarine Veterans in power armour. Of all the Ultramarine companies the 1st Company paint schema is my favourite by far. The blue and white looks just as good on Ultramarines as it does on world eaters. I almost posted a picture of Centurions today, but I couldn’t do it. It made me feel dirty. I’m so glad I didn’t.

Captain of the 2nd Company, Guardians of the Temple, Master of the Watch, Cato Sicarius. A rather fine model with an outstanding paint job, in my humble opinion.