Started a Salamanders Army

I bought a battle for black reach box set for 60.00 dollars at the game store where I live. I bought in September it was a gift to myself for the price on GW was 90.00 dollars. So I build it and started painting but school and other things keep getting in the way. I also got a 5 man unit of scout snipers and along with 5 man asault squad. Thinking of buying a razorback and sternguard Veterans squad. Tell me what you think.

Need help with ideas for Salamanders army

I am thinking of making a Salamanders army about 500 pts. This will be my first army so I was thinking....

Vulkan He'stan  
2 Tactical squads of 5 men
1 Legion of the damned

This is what I am thinking if you have better ideas I am glad to hear them, for I am new to this hobby.
Thanks and please comment.

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