Who We Are
Maelstrom Syndicate is a focused duo of veteran painters, designers, and lifelong Warhammer players.
We approach every project with the mindset of builders and commanders—not just artists. We understand the game, the lore, the factions, and the weight an army carries once it hits the table.
Our work is shaped by decades of combined experience across competitive play, hobby mastery, and professional design. Every army we touch is treated as a unified force—cohesive, intentional, and forged with purpose.
Our Philosophy
We believe the strongest armies are built at the intersection of ritual and technology. Ancient symbolism. Forbidden knowledge. Hyper-advanced machinery. Enchantment fused with circuitry.
Armies Built
Soldiers Imbued
Battles Endured
Hours in Mastery
Meet the Syndicate
We are a two-person war engine built on decades of experience. Every project is handled end-to-end by the same hands that design, paint, and understand the battlefield—no outsourcing, no shortcuts.
Zach Bahadur
Painter of armies and architect of the Maelstrom’s visual legacy, forging cohesive forces where lore, precision, and battlefield presence converge.
Just Zero
Engineers the Syndicate’s iconography, apparel, and interfaces, blending grimdark aesthetics with modern design and apparel production systems.
Custom Miniature Commissions
Custom miniature painting is the core of Maelstrom Syndicate. We specialize in cohesive armies, character-driven forces, and underrepresented factions that demand atmosphere and intent.
From Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar to other tabletop systems, we paint armies, characters, vehicles, and centerpiece models with consistency, narrative weight, and battlefield clarity. We tailor every commission to your vision.
No batch jobs. No shortcuts. No generic results.
Every commission is quoted individually and guided through a clear, professional process from consultation to delivery.
Design, Symbols & Graphic Tees
Beyond the tabletop, Maelstrom Syndicate creates faction-driven designs, symbols, and apparel for those who live the hobby beyond game night.
Whether for our own armory, or building custom uniforms for your alliance driven gaming group, we create with the force and magic of a sorcerer.
Our graphic tees, stickers, and designs are built like heraldry—icons of war, belief, and devotion. Inspired by grimdark science fantasy, ancient myth, industrial grime, and arcane power, these designs let you represent your faction with the same intensity you bring to the battlefield.
This is not merch for everyone.
It’s for the devoted.
Why Maelstrom Syndicate
We don’t chase volume. We build cohesion, intent, and execution.
Our small, elite structure allows us to focus deeply on each project, communicate clearly, and deliver work that feels unified from the smallest detail to the full army spread.
If you’re looking for a studio that understands both the art and the war—you’re in the right place.
Begin Your Commission
Whether you’re ready to forge a full army, elevate a key character, or explore a custom faction uniforms, we’re ready to build with you.
Consultations are free.
Quotes are fully custom.
Your force deserves more than standard issue.
Start Your Custom Commission
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