Am I too old to start Warhammer?

Starting as an adult

One Warhammer Community writer came back to the hobby as an adult after playing a Warhammer video game, and has painted and played for years since.

What helps with eyes, hands and time

• Fiddly glue and tiny parts. Push-fit kits click together, so you need no glue. Try Getting Started with Space Marines at £86.11 or Getting Started with Orks (sold out at the moment).
• Small details are hard to see. Use a bright, adjustable lamp and a way to magnify. Test reading glasses at the distance you hold a model, which differs from book distance.
• Not much free time. Paint three models at a time, not a whole squad. How to paint in batches has the method.
• No idea where to begin. Start with one small box that holds paints: Intercessors and Paints at £18.78, or Paints and Tools at £22.83 (sold out at the moment), which adds tools.

A first month for an adult starter

1. Week one: build one squad from a push-fit box. Do not paint yet.
2. Week two: prime and basecoat that squad in short sessions. Stop when the light or your eyes tire.
3. Week three: shade the squad and base it. Stopping here gives you a tabletop-ready unit.
4. Week four: decide. If you enjoyed it, buy the next box. If not, you have a painted squad and have spent no more than the cost of one box.

Finding people to play with

Warhammer Alliance clubs are aimed at young people, so look for a regular local group, club or shop game night. Our page on finding someone to play has the steps. If you only want to paint, you do not need to play at all.