If you’re in Warhammer 40k mode in Bathurst or just over the river in Kelso, consider this your invitation to roll dice, talk paint, and grow your collection with us. We’re a short hop from Bathurst at 85 Main Street in Lithgow—your local spot for minis, gaming computers, and even phone repairs when that screen takes more damage than a Grot on the wrong end of a chainsword. We keep the basics in stock, and if a kit’s missing we can order direct from Games Workshop. New to the hobby or a seasoned painter? Either way, you’re welcome.
Bathurst players often ask how to start without feeling overwhelmed. Easy: pick a Combat Patrol (think Combat Patrol: Space Marines or Combat Patrol: Orks) and build steadily. In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war—but on Thursday nights here in Lithgow there’s also tea, chat, and table space. Swing by from Bathurst or Kelso for our casual Thursday game night; it’s a perfect place to test a scheme, learn a new basing trick, or just meet locals who love Warhammer 40,000 as much as you do.
Want to plan your Bathurst hobby run? Browse local stock and specials via Space Marines Bathurst—that anchor will get you to our shop site quickly. For services, builds, and what else we’re up to, head to Orks Kelso. And for official previews and paint guides, the mothership is always handy at warhammer.com.
Painting tips for Bathurst hobbyists: prime well (grey or white makes colours pop), then try Citadel Colour Contrast for quick wins—especially on Ork skin or Tyranid carapace. Don’t stress mistakes; tidy layers and a touch of edge highlight can rescue anything. If a Bathurst morning runs long, batch-paint your troops and reward yourself by finishing a character like a Space Marine Lieutenant or a sneering Ork Nob. Varnish at the end so your hard work survives the Bathurst-to-Lithgow commute in a backpack.
You’ll find plenty of inspiration across the Central West. From the cliffside breezes of Katoomba and Leura to the cool air up in Oberon, hobby nights are better with friends. Day-tripping from Portland or Dubbo? We’ve got you. Passing the historic Zig Zag Railway, cruising through Bilpin orchards, or stopping in Blackheath—drop in and say g’day. We’re friendly to brand-new painters and veterans alike, and we’ll happily talk brushes, magnets, and case foam until your Boss Pole falls over.
And because Bathurst deserves a chuckle: yes, the Orks insist red ones go fasta, but even they’d queue politely for a fresh pot of Agrax. Meanwhile, the Space Marines are quietly judging your mould lines, and the T’au are designing a perfect road map from Bathurst to Lithgow (for the Greater Good, naturally).
Whether you’re starting Astra Militarum with Cadian Shock Troops, expanding your Tyranids with fresh gaunts, or fine-tuning Necrons to gleam like a Bathurst sunset, we’re here to help. Come in, have a look, and let’s build something awesome together—slow, steady, and properly glued.