Welcome to the Death Korps of Krieg. This faction in Warhammer 40,000 is a regiment of the Imperial Guard or as its known by now, the Astra Militarum. Their design is inspired by several armies of World War I including the French, Germans, and the British. As such, the Death Korps of Krieg specialize in trench warfare, artillery, and infantry assaults. This guide serves as a resource to help players new to the faction and 40K in general. If you have any other questions, make sure to check out the sidebar for other helpful info and feel free to ask on the subreddit.

Where to purchase Death Korps of Krieg models:

Forgeworld:

The provider of the majority of the Death Korps of Krieg models as well as some unique Astra Militarum tanks, artillery, and planes. Has had a downsizing in the number of unique Krieg models available, but any units with rules in the Imperial Armour: Astra Militarum (parts 1 and 2), along with several common units in the Astra Militarum Index (infantry squads, command squads, commissars, heavy weapon teams) can be found here. All Forgeworld models are made of resin or are resin/plastic hybrids.

Gamesworkshop:

Provider of the plastic Krieg infantry squad (with several unique options for killteam) and many options available for Krieg in the index. Models here are mostly plastic (the majority you will use in a Krieg army are plastic) but some units are resin.

Second Hand:

Websites like Ebay commonly have Krieg models available and are a good way to get your hands on some of the Krieg models Forgeworld no longer makes. However, Ebay is prevalent with recasts which are sometimes hard to distinguish from the official models. If you want the official models only, make sure to ask the seller for a picture of the receipt or bags they came in so that you can ensure they are not recasts.

3rd Party:

Many websites (such as anvil industries) produce custom miniatures and bits that either replace using official models entirely or allow for greater customization on official kits. These websites are ideal for creating an entirely custom look for your army.

Recasts:

Recasts are pirated copies of Gamesworkshop and Forgeworld models. These models cost anywhere from a quarter to three quarters the cost of the official models. Recasters also carry many of the Krieg models Forgeworld no longer produces making them one of the few ways to get your hands on out of production models. However, recasters draw sales away from Forgeworld and make their profit pirating models. It is important for the buyer to be aware of the moral issue involved with recasters as buying from them may hurt the support the Krieg model line gets in the future.

Sources for the Death Korps of Krieg rules:

Index: Astra Militarum

The rules for the majority of most common Astra Militarum units. Also has rules for the Death Korps of Krieg infantry squad.

Imperial Armour Parts 1 and 2:

The rules for all of the Forgeworld units. Includes Death Riders and the Krieg Marshal.

Units (Engineers, Quad Launchers, Grenadiers, etc.) not in either of these publications will presumably be getting legends rules soon.

Essential tools and supplies for building and painting resin models:

Super glue: Resin models do not adhere with standard plastic glue, so super glue must be used to get them built.

Green stuff/Milliput: Green stuff is a two part epoxy that when mixed together can be used to fill gaps. Resin models will often have gaps or bubbles that require filling, so green stuff can fix those issues. Milliput is similar to green stuff but it dries harder and is much less flexible then green stuff. It does a better job at covering larger flatter gaps.

Files: Lots of resin miniatures have odd attachment points to the gates. Having files allows you to evenly sand away at the attachment point allowing for a smooth finish on the model.

Wire/Hobby clippers: Since resin miniatures come attached to gates, it is important to have clippers to allow you to remove them from the gates.

Super glue, green stuff and or milliput, small files, small hobby or wire clippers, an exacto knife, some source of heat such as boiling water or a hairdryer, or for larger resin pieces, a heat gun, and a pin vise are all very useful tools to have available when assembling resin models. A good hobby saw may also be necessary for removing particularly large resin casting gates. If you are filing or sanding resin, it is important to have a dust mask or respirator as resin dust is an irritant for your lungs. As far as painting goes, you will need to prime your models (generally done with a spray can of primer) and then buy some model paints either from GW or another company like Vallejo. Brushes can be bought from GW directly but I would recommend you look for brushes elsewhere so that you can either get the same quality brushes for cheaper or invest in higher quality brushes (its best to avoid brushes with synthetic hairs).

Working with resin:

Resin is an entirely different type of material compared to standard plastic kits. To start, you will need to soak your resin in a dish soap and warm water mix for at a minimum 5 minutes (I personally leave them in for an hour). This is because the mold release that may be present on the resin will prevent paint and glue from sticking to it. After this you will gently scrub the parts with a toothbrush. Besides that you may need to scour some surfaces where parts adhere if they are really smooth. This can be done with an exacto knife to make some small incisions across the surface. Sometimes, you may find that the models have bent weapons or other parts. This can be remedied by using boiling water and letting the part soak in it. Once the part is warm enough you can simply reshape and straighten it out. An alternative is to use a hair dryer which tends to be easier. If the part is exceptionally thick, such as the hull of a vehicle, a heat gun is a valuable tool to have so that the part can be heated through and made pliable. Resin models will often have mold slips or other issues that require sanding or filing. When doing either of those, make sure you have a well ventilated area and a dust mask/respirator so that you do not inhale any of the resin particles.

A look at a 500 point Death Korps of Krieg list:

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Useful links and tools:

Death Korps of Krieg Discord: https://discord.gg/QmQmJhN

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