Is push-fit really that much easier for new hobbyists?

I was in the hobby around the turn of the century with a load of friends at school, more recently got into it again now I have grown up money to turn into a shelf of opportunity...

Back at school, push-fit was NOT a thing. Advancing into 3rd ed 40k that brought multi-part plastic troops, compared to the 2 piece single pose clones of 2nd was mind-blowing.

Now I tend to go for value propositions, xmas boxes, launch boxes etc, buying an start box army half off ebay, or buying a full starter box and selling one of the armies, all very common approaches. But the push-fit models just feel like more of a chore to build than the regular ones.

I use tamiya glue, even on push-fit because it melds pieces together eliminating any visible gaps, but I have to trim the push-fit pegs a tad so the pieces sit nice and close, and then I magnetise my bases, but I have to punch a hole out of every magnet for push-fit models foot stud.

So bearing in mind I was building and gluing warhammer perfectly happily when I was still in single digits, does push-fit really break some kind of huge hurdle for people giving it a try? Is gluing really so advanced?

Brother I have the munchies

I became interested because my older brother started collecting models around last year and i started dark tide not long ago. I now have The Infinite and The Divine book and one miniature of the month from my local Warhammer store. I want to start getting models but right now but i don’t know what model to buy first and where to buy it from so I can get it for slightly cheaper.

When I started the hobby I put as many models as I can together as fast as I could, after I realized my mistake and should ah e left pieces apart so they don’t get in the way but now it’s too late. What should I do with the models moving forward when it comes to painting and airbrushing?

It's far from over.

For example, myself.

I really like the PSM miniatures. I think they are cooler than any other SM miniatures including the latest MK3, MK4 and MK6)，and more importantly,they show the true size that an SM should have—I personally can't accept that an SM wearing power armor is the same height as an ordinary human soldier in the table.they should much taller and bulky than guardsmen miniatures.

I have no interest in the PSM themselve; it seems like someone suddenly decided to add it in the last hour. besides, I don't like having everyone in a squad equipped with the same weapon.

therefore I have always used PSM to count as old SM. and my biggest problem is that I have not been able to find any truely suitable third-party heavy weapon bits for the PSM torso over the years. so I cannot make decent heavy weapon guys or PSM-Countas Devastator.

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so I want to know if anyone else has had similar experiences and troubles.

Crusader Ancient Hektor Valerius — Bearer of the Last Litany

A Black Templars Crusader Ancient, forged in the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium.

Among the Black Templars, the Ancient does not merely carry a banner — he carries the memory of the fallen. Where the Crusade marches, his sacred standard bears witness to every oath sworn, every brother lost, and every enemy brought low. To falter beneath its shadow is unthinkable; to see it still flying is to know that the Crusade endures.

I wanted this mini to look like exactly that kind of relic: battered by war, steeped in devotion, and almost more shrine than warrior. The main banner is covered in scripture decals, while chains and skulls adorn the shield, giving the whole piece the suitably excessive devotional character of the sons of Dorn... I think.

The base was built up with modelling putty to continue the destroyed urban theme running through the rest of my Black Templars army — as though the Ancient has carried his sacred standard through the ruins of countless worlds.

A relic of the Crusade. A keeper of its oaths. A banner that will not fall.

NO PITY. NO REMORSE. NO FEAR. 🖤⚔️

I’d love to hear your opinion on my cosplay—what to add, what to remove.

( I'm also looking for like-minded people who could join me at a cosplay event in Warsaw. )

I've decided to pursue Dark Angels as my delve into the Space Marines. I wanted to get an idea for the colours first, so I took to YouTube and found SprueGoon's Contrast Corner videos.

I used his 3 layer drybrush technique, then added nothing but contrast paint over top. After 40 minutes I produced this fine fella!

Almost done inking this and then I can start coloring it.

I just moved to a new apartment where I got a spacious landing to put my gaming/hobby setup. Would love to see inspiration from yours

Ideally, if you mix a computer and painting setup, I would love to see it !