Thanks again for the compliments. Speaking of the turbofan jump packs, I have found a European company named maxmini that sells resin models of them. Based on the pictures, they look very similar to the GW originals. I haven't purchased any, but there is still a supplier if anyone is interested.

In the 2nd Edition background, all Blood Angels Terminators have their left hand painted black. I don't think there was ever a clear reason given. I've heard a few theories. One is that it is in remembrance of the Terminators that died in Space Hulk. Another is that it is a reminder that, as veterans, they are closer to falling to the Black Rage. Either way, I like the look and the old school nature of it, so all of my Terminators have black left hands. It's just most noticeable on the lightning claw one.

I think it's perfectly reasonable to move towards a codex scheme and identify Veterans with white helmets. I've always liked how white looked on my Sanguinary Priest, so I can see the aesthetic appeal.

Also, given the amount of time that seems to go into sculpting a sprue, I think it's a safe bet that they were working on our current kits while they were sculpting the Space Hulk Terminators. I just wish they had given us some angel statues like the one on the thunder hammer terminator. I've got some similar ones from the Dark Angels sprue, but even painted up red, their hooded angels look more sinister than I would like.