To tell this story honestly, we have to start from the beginning. Or perhaps somewhere in the middle.
Most of you know and recognize ClayPitRC as a dedicated hobby shop specializing in high-performance RC cars, and over the last few years, detailed plastic scale models. However, evolution is necessary, and our ultimate goal is to become a complete hobby hub that offers the widest possible selection of model-related gear. While it isn’t our official motto, it certainly could be: "A person needs to rest and play," and we want to provide the perfect opportunity to play during your downtime.
RC racing is a fantastic way to enjoy active recreation—whether you are turning laps on a fast track, crawling through a forest, or ripping up a gravel pit with friends. Plastic scale modeling is perfect for solo tinkering and developing your inner artistic side.
But something was missing—a bridge to connect these worlds. After a two-year analysis period, we decided to team up with Games Workshop, the legendary creators and manufacturers of the Warhammer tabletop gaming universe. No sooner said than done!
More Than Just a Tabletop Game: A Multi-Layered Hobby
While modern RC cars are built to be highly weather-resistant, there are still plenty of months in the year when indoor activities are much dryer and more appealing than playing out in the rain or cold. This is where indoor tabletop gaming truly shines.
With Warhammer, however, there are so many different aspects that make it a uniquely diverse hobby. Unlike a standard board game that requires zero effort to start, Warhammer offers an immense amount of preparation and creative work.
In fact, there are many Warhammer hobbyists who have never actually played a single match. Instead, they focus entirely on diving into the massive library of lore novels, collecting specific miniatures, and, of course, painting them. If you possess even a tiny bit of artistic spark—or if you don’t even know you have it yet—painting these figures can become a deeply meditative experience.
If starting out feels intimidating, YouTube is filled with excellent step-by-step tutorials. With a little bit of practice, you will soon feel an overwhelming sense of pride in your work, even if you have never held a paintbrush before.
There is something incredibly rewarding about watching a blank piece of grey plastic transform into a lifelike, battle-worn Ork
"What is Warhammer Exactly?" - you ask.
It is something that is difficult to summarize in just a few sentences.
Warhammer is an immersive, multi-faceted hobby centered around strategic tabletop wargaming. Every single battle is completely unique, unfolding on the tabletop through a blend of your chosen strategy and the rolling of dice. Warhammer encompasses several legendary fantasy and sci-fi settings, including:
- Warhammer 40,000 (40K): Grimdark sci-fi battles set in the dystopian 41st millennium.
- Combat Patrol: A streamlined, faster-paced version of Warhammer 40K using fixed box sets.
- Age of Sigmar (AoS): High-fantasy battles featuring ancient warriors, gods, and mythical monsters.
- Spearhead: A fast, tactical, and beginner-friendly way to play Age of Sigmar.
- The Horus Heresy: A historical, tragic civil war set 10,000 years before Warhammer 40K, pinning space marine legions against each other.
- The Old World: The return of classic square-base tactical fantasy battles featuring grand armies of knights, elves, and empires.
- Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Tactical tabletop gaming set in the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
- Kill Team: A fast-paced, skirmish-level game focusing on small, elite squads instead of massive armies.
How to Get Started
To play a game, you need a customized army consisting of your chosen faction's miniatures, a set of dice, and a rulebook.
If you are a complete beginner, the absolute best starting point is a Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set or an Age of Sigmar Starter Set. These boxes contain everything you need to learn the core rules and complete your first test games.
Alternatively, you can browse through the various factions, find the one that catches your eye visually, and pick up their specific "Combat Patrol" or "Spearhead" box set. These value bundles give you a complete, game-ready force in a single box at a massive discount compared to buying the models individually.
Once your initial force is built, you can selectively expand your collection to field massive armies and wage total war on the tabletop layout.
