Army Showcase: CHAOS! 30,000 plus points of Warhammer 40k Chaos with Jim Vesal

Holy Mother of the False Emperor is this amazing! 30,000 plus points of Warhammer 40,000 Chaos, painted to an incredible standard by top player and painter, Jim Vesal. (Very jealous this man can both paint and play to such a high standard).
Jim Vesal has even more to show at his newly founded channel. / @jimvesalpainting
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There is Chaos Daemons, Death Guard, Chaos Knights, and traitor legions in this glorious showcase of champions and horrors from the Warp. So much heresy that it barely fits on the table.
Jim Vesal's Forces of Chaos will be in a 40k in 40m Season 3 battle. You can also see them in action in Season 1. Jim's Chaos force was in Play On's inaugural battle report video where he played for first place at WetCoast GT 2019. He was also in Season 1 of 40k in 30m in our Hallowe'en episode (very fitting). In Season 2 of 40k in 40m Jim's Soul Drinkers took on JT's Eldar in our final game of 8th edition. We absolutely love having Jim in the studio.
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[@PlayOnTabletop]

Some of you may have noticed this is a reupload. Had to fix an issue. Now bask in the unholy glory of Jim's army showcase.

[@Youtubersareignorant2023]

Somebody say Glory?

[@MrLeast7000]

I love Jim’s shirt do you know where he got it

[@JimVesalPainting]

Thanks for sharing guys! Was a joy to have it all out! I am working on some painting tutorials and lots of other content so be sure to follow me on youtube!

[@TheBasementCollective]

That famous Jim!

[@iBUYPOWDER]

Amazing army mate

[@Avvy89]

Loving your shirt mate! Reminds me of Shuten Douji from the Fate series

[@davebarber9816]

As a fledgling devotee to chaos, I really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing!

[@jacobbuchan7384]

Nick is a really excellent host - exuding positive and excited energy all the time!

[@rivuns6482]

Nick is one of my top 2 favorite content creators in the hobby. I'm totally new and love everyone at PoT, but it's definitely Nick and Glass Half Dead that are my top 2!

[@planetmut]

NIck is like a kid on Christmas morning in every video, and I love it. Such awesome enthusiasm.

[@rivuns6482]

@@planetmut exactly why he's one of my favorites, and one of the big reasons I am getting into Tau! After watching his army showcase, I got so hyped for them

[@1986fritzthecat]

I feel like the sweet spot would be if he toned it down like 5-10% but that's easier said than done

[@rivuns6482]

@@1986fritzthecat I can see that, but personally his natural passion and enthusiasm always gets me hyped. I'm more excited to watch (and rewatch) batreps he's in, and half the time, don't finish batreps he's not in. His excitement and jovial playfulness is so much fun. I like it when he does RP stuff and makes sound effects.

[@ragnarcroughs2784]

Plz don't stop making these. I love the army showcase videos. So much artistic value and masterful workmanship in one small package.

[@connerkaliel9849]

I haven't finished painting my 2000 points of deathguard this man must of been determined

[@pkawesome6230]

Lol right?!? I just started painting some models I bought 3 years ago XD

[@gguy3600]

@@pkawesome6230 Same lol

[@pennertoadinc.3150]

Here's what I'll say dg jas a lot of detail to paint so it's exhausting. I moved onto choas knights from DG and I found them easier and more enjoyable to paint. I haven't finished my DG because I enjoy painting knights too much

[@Hoangapalooza]

Jim painting a Death Guard army during the virus and calling it the 'pandemic army' has so many layers to it and made me LOL so hard haha

[@danuk459]

"There's no other army in the game where you can go so crazy with the conversions" Ork players would like a word with you :)

[@xaviermartineau9416]

Ork players : allow us to introduce ourselves

[@HiGuysTeejayHere]

This, exactly this.

[@20thmainer48]

So would the Hivemind.

[@Dracodomin]

Holy shit, I feel called out with that "It'll be really weird if you paint a pink Tau army" while I am sitting here with my Sa'Kura Sept kill team I am painting up(Cherry Blossom themed). xD

[@ZombieMonkey7]

However, having a weeb theme for Tau is very consistent with their fluff. This is some certified 'Greater Good' 👍

[@Dracodomin]

@@ZombieMonkey7 Yeah. I spent so much time painting vikings and bugs, that I needed a small weeb force to paint to break up the monotony. lol

[@MastaDRD]

Yeah? Got any pics?

[@Dracodomin]

@@MastaDRD Yeah. They are on myIG. “glaciesdominus”

[@Dracodomin]

Wow, actually had to use wrong grammar for that to not have the KZbin gods see it as "advertising or spam" and ghost my comment. :\

[@ger5956]

That is an absolutely outstanding army, super well done!! Delighted to hear Jim got his army back

[@JimVesalPainting]

Thank you!

[@Spoger296]

I really like his mindset towards the game and has reinvigorated my want to paint more

[@aidanobrien4735]

I love the fact that you guys use Army Showcases are a thin excuse to get people who are passionate about the hobby to talk about it. Love these videos for that reason.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Why can’t it be both? :D

[@nathanaelrempel7559]

I can’t help but stare at Jim’s shirt in love it so much it’s great.

[@alexanderkracinovich6123]

I love the demon girl on th T-shirt. She is very cute. :)

[@kenrapsas7944]

That's so true about gaming vs. painting a model at the end of the night. Painting has become more rewarding for me.

[@razalfraz6618]

It’s an interesting talking point that out of the original chaos aligned legions only 2 have special model sets and their own codex noise marines and legit khorneite berserkers would be fucking awesome hell models for both angron and the rape snake

[@weatherthis8062]

Loving the positive energy from this channel, it's honestly why i love this hobby because it let's me escape the negativity of every day life. So it's good to see you guys enjoying yourselves and not throwing salt at everything like others in the community.

[@punkhippe]

Jim: chaos is the best army for kitbashing and scratch building Orks: YOZ HAVIN A GIGGLE AT US MATE?

[@lukeamparo6586]

I love these previews before the Battle Reports! Really hypes us up. Also... DOWN WITH THE HERETICS!!! BY THE EMPEROR THIS SHALL NOT STAND!!

[@SuperHeavyBox]

"You should play Chaos because they are the coolest faction". Bold words from someone within Waaaagh!-ing distance if you ask me.

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

I always enjoy these army showcases. This one is very impressive. I would love to play against this with my collection! Thanks for sharing.

[@jonathantheslow]

What a beautiful army! As an Iron Warriors fanboy, I tend to steer away from such intense conversions, but I think I might have to add a few new detachments of allied Chaos worshippers after watching this. I already have some Night Lords though, so some cool conversions from different legions might be fun...

[@Zombane]

Absolutely stunning work. It's easy to see Jim's passion for the game, and his armies.

[@drohouse7014]

Such a big army, such chaos. I love this channel and it is the reason I have got into Warhammer recently. Keep up the great work guys!

[@skyler4626]

I have a custom Chaos Daemons of Hell army in the works! Thinking about recording the process of building it!

[@Nixo66]

Oh shit I didn’t realize he means THAT magnus I am not up to date on lore 1000 sons was always a favorite of mine and that’s nuts he looks so cool

[@larrluck]

Very impressive. The size is amazing. The paint is way beyond awesome. Thanks for sharing Jim!

[@adrianborromeo6992]

Jim was the reason I picked up Thousand Sons. Very nice to see him again

[@JimVesalPainting]

Thank you!

[@brokenheroics8223]

I got back into Warhammer because of 8th Edition Chaos. I love the models and having the chance to be super creative when building them. Thanks for sharing.

[@Josco83]

Beautiful. Thank you for once again proving there is no such thing as too much Chaos!

[@virtualfungus8711]

Jim seeing armies like this really did inspire me to get into this hobby so you're succeeding keep it up hope to get to that level one day

[@Eldenfirefly]

Wow! That is an amazing Chaos army that was built up over 5 years! I have been collecting Chaos for longer than that and my army is smaller, and erm, less well painted by far. (hee). Awesome collection! And I know Jim is a great 40k player that plays at the highest level too!

[@studioguery5103]

Art is more than just drawing well mate, this army looks amazing well done

[@rand0m508]

that lord of change should go in a museum, really a work of art

[@KitSAllGoode]

As a confirmed Battletech fanatic, my mind keeps on thinking Marik when I see those Death Guard, especially the dreadnoughts. Love it.

[@percival132]

Awesome awesome interview guys! Jim's army is incredible and I love his positive outlook on how he can benefit the community. Keep it up everyone!

[@theoneandonlygrod]

Absolutely gorgeous! Further inspiration to get my Word Bearers completely painted up and ready to go.

[@Dante-ot8xg]

The berserker/ stormcast conversions are pretty neat

[@dutchdude1985]

Both of these guys are huge class acts, the amount of hype and pure heart and passion for the 'hobby' is simply tangible through the video.

[@guywithafedora3247]

Thank you for the chaos inspiration! I’m excited to try some new ideas...

[@joshuagerhardson3085]

Great to see Jim Vesal back, his armies look so amazing, really excited to see what comes next on his channel as well.

[@bobbyclarke6236]

Great to see Jim sharing his stunning collection, I really enjoy his painting and hobby chats on his you tube channel too 👍

[@JimVesalPainting]

thanks my dude

[@PaniKontrol]

Right on, I started in Fantasy as well with Chaos warriors army, and now I'm itching to play Thousand Sons! But I started 40K with Black Templars.

[@Andy86L]

Jim’s army is absolutely stunning! Watching this is making me want to get back to painting my current project (Chaos start collecting box as Emperor’s Children in bright pink. Because Chaos)

[@brennonbrunet6330]

Absolutely LOVE these army showcases.

[@ilarinikkarikoski4765]

These showcases are awesome. Nick is awesome host, and every guest so far has nailed it. Really motivates to hobbying!

[@Captain_Mzungu]

Watched this, then the next video KZbin wanted me to see was the announcement this whole army had been sold. Kudos to the buyer, but still surprising to hear about.

[@amsfountain8792]

600 minis painted in 5 years is 120 a year. Quite an achievement. Thats like 1 new army each year.

[@JamesCook-wn7ik]

this is definitely one of the best painted armies i have seen!!

[@hoppityscoppity]

This is just all around excellent! Big ups to Nick and Jim for the enthusiasm

[@lobo8656]

Everytime someone says painting minis is not art I will show him this video xD Awesome work. And very motivating to get started too. Thanks for sharing this.

[@vilse89]

Jims army is nice too look at, amazing work

[@jockcop4205]

Love these army showcases. More please

[@Ichigamaru]

Such heretical marvel! The painting is so well done it hurt my brain with so many details. Congratulations you beautiful mankind traitor, this army is awesome!

[@jorgeclarkson4639]

Inspiring! I switched to 40k to AoS two years ago but I'm currently doing 500 pts of World Eaters right now and this was inspiring! I hope Jim can give AoS another go, it's really good right now.

[@typerez1251]

I need Jim’s shirt... both shirts I need.

[@JimVesalPainting]

Posted the link :)

[@DarkMessiah117]

@@JimVesalPainting where? :D Nvm found it :)

[@toomanytoysuk]

Thank you Jim, I like the way you come across and you inspired me to want to play after the last game of 8th on here with Play on. Seeing a competitive player who is also a great person is a breath of fresh air

[@JimVesalPainting]

Thanks so much!

[@newbanzo]

Excited for the 10,000 points custodes army showcase with 30 models

[@Clasteau]

2000 pt game to be played... select every fifteenth unit.

[@AlbarionRed007]

Nick is a great host as always, and Jim seems like a genuinely cool dude. Congrats on the amazing collection!

[@Clasteau]

I've thought about collecting a Chaos army because I suck at painting. I figure I can just use a can of fleckspray and that'll look Chaosy when it's done. Or hydrodip them. Either way.

[@drrhino_]

Hadn't realized till it was mention how much I want new noise marine models...

[@thewitch7342]

i love jim with his chaos armies and distracting t-shirt

[@cwj138]

Insane resolve and follow through. So much heresy.

[@TheColosiss]

I would like to again thank the team at PlayOnTabletop for their inspiration in our games here at home. Thanks guys. My chaos marines are sadly not legal but my friends love to play against them. They are 1992ish kitbashed with some odd variety. Every model also has old wing bits added to the the backpacks and some have horns etc. I was heavily inspired by the damned legion and wanted my own renegade legion that wasn't exactly allied to any faction. My playgroup plays a lot of killteam and I wanted a 3rd party faction to play as the DM. I also liked the idea of harassing my castle players. It has been a genuine blast to field more and more chaos marines against a far superior foe. I'm just the DM throwing a wrench in. Very fun!

[@sylntghost007]

Dam thats a hell of a cool army. I really love the snake guys. You could start a cool kit bashing video series.

[@Slytalion]

Oh wow, best painted is clearly well earned, A truly outstanding army!

[@That__Guy]

I just painted my first mini ever... the single first only one. I cannot even imagine the time and money spent on a project like this.

[@kayray71]

These look so good well done Jim.

[@JimVesalPainting]

Thank you!

[@kayray71]

@@JimVesalPainting you actually inspired me to build my chaos army more I am building chaos knights and death gaurd

[@SirJett]

Can someone point me to where I can get that shirt Jim's wearing?

[@GrrHiGrr]

Took me so long to find a frame in the video, but the brand is Fake nerd if you didn't find it yet. :)

[@lesROKnoobz]

dayum. that's a ton of work

[@yomismo2802]

Amazing, i love this

[@legionnaireminis]

Coming from a professional working artist you are definitely an artist my dude! Amazing stuff!

[@pablocamargo8744]

Mother of Jesus 😱😱😱 The money on that table

[@alphaswain9588]

Love that kitbashed Huron

[@jastat]

He doesn't seem like someone with a problem

[@SpaceSpuddd]

I can just picture a trench line of guardsmen sticking their heads up to see that 👀

[@SaltyPenguin255]

I would love to see Nick paint a custodes army. His work with such a golden masterpiece would be amazing.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I have! Although it’s a small one. :)

[@SaltyPenguin255]

@@PlayOnTabletop woah! do you know where I could see them?

[@KMn048]

I love these videos! Can we get a special episode with a showcase of the Play On collection?

[@PlayOnTabletop]

That’s a great idea. But I don’t know if we have enough table space!

[@EnchoMoskov]

Amazing army!

[@20thmainer48]

You can go nuts with the NIDS Jimbo.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

Still loving' Jim's Soul Drinker's :P

[@sirspaceface]

Amazing! 1000 points takes me about a year :')

[@oldcardigan2164]

Love it!

[@CthulhusDream]

Ngl, i spent most of the video hoping for a closeup of that tall blue drink of water 💙

[@poetaviolinista]

Nick's face at 24:13 is the best.

[@russiannavy1108]

Dude... Insane

[@Myth0l0gic]

Skull God. Look Here. All this is your wine.

[@FatBoyZer0]

Ayyy Jim's rocking Par0llel merch, lets go Chaos!

[@JimVesalPainting]

haha thanks!

[@senpaisniper2796]

Such a unique artist imo, love their work.

[@rocketiain84]

Would love to him paint a great unclean one to fit the scheme of his army. Best army by far seen on the channel so far !!

[@JimVesalPainting]

Will be working on all the Greater Demons soon!

[@keithmenzer6454]

The Khorne berserkers made from stormcast is genius!

[@haydengibbons5000]

I would love to see tutorials or showcases of some of the conversions on jim's channel!

[@HamishGrimGaming]

Your wish to inspire others has worked, seeing your Half Snake chaos space marines has inspired me to use Melusai kits to create possessed for my snake themed Emperors Children army. So thank you!

[@macfin4862]

Loved the Magnus shotgun joke. And you saying rubrics are one of the most annoying to paint was great to hear. I've just jumped in to thousand sons painted ahriman and rubrics squad took me an unforgivable amount of time to get to look semi acceptable

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Secret is prime in the trim colour. Saved my sanity - JT

[@ms_rifle_spiral]

Holy hell, I absolutely adore the green wings on Morty, the blend on them is fantastic

[@jtaylor476]

Love these videos, amazing looking army! But the real question here is where did you get that shirt?

[@GrrHiGrr]

Brand is from Fake Nerd!

[@dannewman8809]

Thousand sons are Epic

[@lazerpandaz]

Wow... just wow...

[@nightlock826]

meanwhile I only have 50 models of GRey Knights lol

[@kirksabio2382]

HAHAHA Tycho the model knocker-over, first Nick now Jim, who else's models is he gonna topple?

[@prava163]

Hats off to such an incredible army. Quick question: what is the color scheme for the Death Guard?

[@supremetarantulasorcerer165]

I love that guys shirt lol