r/Ultramarines

I've bought two new brighter blues and tried them out but can't figure out which I like more (left is brighter blue with new paints) and (right is the darker blue scheme) any opinions please share

I will never be able to replicate this

Does it look dope? Yes. Is it in anyway worth the 525 points? No. Can it do anything better than the 3.2 gladiators that it is equal too in points? Absolutely not. Will I run it in a list even though it will likely be exploded turn 2 and make me at a measurable disadvantage just because it will look cool? You’re damn right I will

During a patrol through the scarred underworld of Calth, Sergeant Aventius discovered a forgotten cavern sealed since the days of the Horus Heresy. Within lay the remains of an ancient Ultramarines Legionary, still clutching a perfectly preserved gladius forged during the Great Crusade.

Recognizing the relic’s immense symbolic value — a direct link to the warriors who fought beneath Calth during the darkest days of betrayal — Roboute Guilliman personally granted Aventius permission to bear the blade into battle.

Ten thousand years after its forging, the ancient gladius still serves the sons of Ultramar, cutting down heretics and traitors just as it did in the age of legend.

Super fun mini and a great learning experience with the fire effects and attempting a detailed face. I feel like I could keep working on this guy indefinitely if I had time but at some point you just gotta call it good and move on to the next!

Really proud of how far my painting has come over the last 1.5 years, so I wanted to share my small army, which is getting bigger and bigger.

I’ve been trying to push cleaner highlights, sharper details, and a more consistent style across the collection.

Still learning and improving with every miniature — but I’m genuinely happy with the progress.

I’m also currently open for commission painting, so feel free to message me if you’d like something painted in a similar style.

I've been into this hobby for 25 years but this is the first time I've ever painted an Ultramarine.

Is this good enough to join your club?

Hopefully be done with this box of five heroes soon 🙌🏻 🤪

I might need to go outside and touch some grass. The paint and glue fumes are getting to me.

My head canon is they were seconded to the Deathwatch, picked up some gear and aesthetic choices from other chapter Veterans, then returned to the Ultramarines 1st Company, without dying. In reality, I’ve just changed my mind a few times what chapter I landed on since I started the models two years ago. Put tons of effort into them, including my first power swords glow.

Finally completed, only project i finished this semester but was worth the effort i think.

After 5 year hiatus I have started painting again, this one of the models I'm working on. I know there are some mistakes which I'm currently fixing, but I'm quite satisfied so far with the result.

Finished up these guys awhile back and left their loadout vague enough to run either Incursors or Infiltrators.

What do people usually run in their lists?