LaserBuddha
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I really like those colors and your style is different, in a good way.My first miniature in 15 years, painted and ready for battle! I feel like a proud daddy
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Thanks a lot! In what way is it different, would you say?
Risible
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Just a reminder to all you miniatures dudes, the Reaper Bones 2 Kickstarter is entering its final week.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-ii-the-return-of-mr-bones
Tons of great minis are up for grabs. The first Kickstarter was amazing, I was so pleased with it, and this one is shaping up to be just as amazing. Do you want to have more minis than you'll ever have time to paint? Then this is the KS for you
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-ii-the-return-of-mr-bones
Tons of great minis are up for grabs. The first Kickstarter was amazing, I was so pleased with it, and this one is shaping up to be just as amazing. Do you want to have more minis than you'll ever have time to paint? Then this is the KS for you
.BattleMonkey
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I hope for surprises on the final day of bones. I assume lot of folks are holding back their pledges. My GF on add ons alone so far has almost $200 worth she plans on getting, but hasn't pledged it yet since shes waiting to see what all gets unlocked.
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
ya i really think having 2 core expansions open simultaneously was a really bad idea.
it just feels like forever before you even find out what the next price point for the next unlock is..they should have focused on one at a time till before moving onto the next
it just feels like forever before you even find out what the next price point for the next unlock is..they should have focused on one at a time till before moving onto the next
Risible
Member
I agree, the expansions are kind of holding things back. I'm really hoping we unlock the big ruins/dragon thing they've been teasing.
Only about 36 hours to go!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-ii-the-return-of-mr-bones
Only about 36 hours to go!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-bones-ii-the-return-of-mr-bones
A non-junior really should create a new thread about the KS in Off-Topic. I'm a big RPGer and don't come into this thread. Gotta get some more nerd eyes on the KS.
I don't mind the expansions, but I've already decided to buy 1 and 2. I can see how those wanting big individual figures might get annoyed.
Love that Minotaur demon lord, no idea how I'm going to use it yet.
I don't mind the expansions, but I've already decided to buy 1 and 2. I can see how those wanting big individual figures might get annoyed.
Love that Minotaur demon lord, no idea how I'm going to use it yet.
BattleMonkey
Member
There is a RPG thread as well, not sure how active that is anymore.
This has been posted before in the board game thread as well already too.
This has been posted before in the board game thread as well already too.
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
so the last 24hrs of the reaper kickstarter has started.
from the reveals. core expansion 3 is not for me..2 i'm debating..some cool stuff but it doesn't feel like enough vs expansion 1 which feels like a great deal.
next big reveal..really cool fig that really won't see much gametime..but its got that cool factor
Not Tarrasque
from the reveals. core expansion 3 is not for me..2 i'm debating..some cool stuff but it doesn't feel like enough vs expansion 1 which feels like a great deal.
next big reveal..really cool fig that really won't see much gametime..but its got that cool factor
Not Tarrasque
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
oh and heres all the figures in the core , core 1 addon and core 2 addon formated better for widescreen monitors.
BattleMonkey
Member
Yea I got the core, kraken, and the "not tarasque". My GF is basically getting all the rest of the adds on she wants, so shes getting both expansion 1, 2 and ton of other stuff. We both have no interest at all in the expansion 3
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
Ok 6 hrs to go and the newest reveal is amazing..don't know if it can hit the 3millon mark but heres hoping.
Best 35 dollar combo deal ever!
Best 35 dollar combo deal ever!
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
I so much wish I could afford that, but as of now I can't afford it and the interest to buy my set of kickstarter Sedition Wars doesn't seem to be very high so I will most likely have to pass.
BattleMonkey
Member
Yea interest in sedition wars tanked hardcore. I sold my ks package as soon as I got it and flipped it for twice what I paid though.
Bones 2 has some cool stuff, but feel it fell short. Lot less backers and made less than the originals. The focus on the expansion crap.... and severe lack of core goals. Huge gaps in pledge amounts with not a single core addition? And near the end it was all purchase options? Thank you gift.... pay for it!......
Bones 2 has some cool stuff, but feel it fell short. Lot less backers and made less than the originals. The focus on the expansion crap.... and severe lack of core goals. Huge gaps in pledge amounts with not a single core addition? And near the end it was all purchase options? Thank you gift.... pay for it!......
BattleMonkey
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So anyone else looking forward to the Aliens Vs. Predator miniature game going up on kickstarter soon? I really don't want to invest in more kickstarters right now, but damn it could be awesome. Sounds like its going to be a Space Hulk like game.
BattleMonkey
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And it's up: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/513277403/alien-vs-predator-the-miniatures-game
Pretty expensive game, supposedly because this is for a limited resin hand casted version of the game with multipose minis. They hope to do a hard plastic cheaper version with one piece versions of the figs for the future that will be cheaper and for regular retail. Includes rules for a full miniature skirmish game as well.
With stretch goals the KS could end up being worth it, but the base set is overpriced as is. Already they unlocked free face huggers and a free add on of a players choice, so some more freebie unlocks could make this one to pick up. Going to wait and see whats unlocked
Pretty expensive game, supposedly because this is for a limited resin hand casted version of the game with multipose minis. They hope to do a hard plastic cheaper version with one piece versions of the figs for the future that will be cheaper and for regular retail. Includes rules for a full miniature skirmish game as well.
With stretch goals the KS could end up being worth it, but the base set is overpriced as is. Already they unlocked free face huggers and a free add on of a players choice, so some more freebie unlocks could make this one to pick up. Going to wait and see whats unlocked
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
i don't know seems really expensive.
about 30 pounds for 3 predators..thats about 15bucks each.. damn
about 30 pounds for 3 predators..thats about 15bucks each.. damn
BattleMonkey
Member
Yea the prices are real high, along with shipping for those of us in the US especially. It's basically a wait and see with this one to see if enough of the freebies make it worth it. The next highest tier beyond the base game gets you several add ons worth but you save only like $20 off from buying the models individually.
What scale? I've looked for Japanese minis on Warstore before, you may have some luck finding Chinese on here.
Anyone else hear about the trouble GW is in? Steep drop in stock prices and rumors that Bretonnians, Wood Elves, and Beastmen being dropped from Fantasy.
Anyone else hear about the trouble GW is in? Steep drop in stock prices and rumors that Bretonnians, Wood Elves, and Beastmen being dropped from Fantasy.
Im looking for 28mm specifically, but i can always deal woth larger or smaller units
I just want to play with my GF and have 3 kingdoms units VS romans
BattleMonkey
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Dropping 3 major armies from Fantasy is just going to hurt them even more. Fans flipped when they dropped armies in the past.
I can see them secretly dropping them by still supporting the armies via articles and such to toss a bone, but basically never release any new content or updated books for these armies.
I can see them secretly dropping them by still supporting the armies via articles and such to toss a bone, but basically never release any new content or updated books for these armies.
So I haven't finished painting many models, but I thought I'd post my two 40k Eldar Wave Serpents (the only other models I've finished so far are a few Guardians). The first one is finished and the second one is very nearly finished. Please tell me what you think and how I could improve.
ColonelSkills
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I like the edge highlighting technique. Can you post a bit more zoomed out so we can get another look at how that brings it together?
Sure thing, here's a group shot:
The left model has an unpainted canopy and lacks turret weapons and varnish (most notable on the gems, they're glossy and shiny on the right guy). I'm not completely satisfied with the edge highlighting on the blue parts, the contrast is a bit stark (only two colors used for the edges) and the placement of the final highlight looks out of place in a few cases. It's my first go at it though and unfortunately I don't have the patience to sit there blending highlights for hours! Thanks for the encouraging words though, I've only a Falcon left and then my tanks will be done
The left model has an unpainted canopy and lacks turret weapons and varnish (most notable on the gems, they're glossy and shiny on the right guy). I'm not completely satisfied with the edge highlighting on the blue parts, the contrast is a bit stark (only two colors used for the edges) and the placement of the final highlight looks out of place in a few cases. It's my first go at it though and unfortunately I don't have the patience to sit there blending highlights for hours! Thanks for the encouraging words though, I've only a Falcon left and then my tanks will be done
LaserBuddha
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If I were to give extra close combat weapons to Tactical Marines (Carcharodons chapter tactics) and were to represent it with chainsaw bayonets on their bolters as shown here, would that be widely accepted as WYSIWYG?
Diatribe1974
Member
I finally started painting again. My Skaven army grows. Will post pics when I finish one of the Stormvermin.
ColonelSkills
Member
Sure thing, here's a group shot:
The left model has an unpainted canopy and lacks turret weapons and varnish (most notable on the gems, they're glossy and shiny on the right guy). I'm not completely satisfied with the edge highlighting on the blue parts, the contrast is a bit stark (only two colors used for the edges) and the placement of the final highlight looks out of place in a few cases. It's my first go at it though and unfortunately I don't have the patience to sit there blending highlights for hours! Thanks for the encouraging words though, I've only a Falcon left and then my tanks will be done
Gah, you're so much better at this than I am. I only notice the differences after you pick 'em out, but that's what I get for being a novice. I think at that zoom level the edge highlighting looks totally awesome, though.
Great colour scheme too.
Anyone play Sergeants Miniatures Game? I'm super tempted buy it. Love that it comes with painted mini's and the card based gameplay looks really interesting. The company also has Kickstarter for a smaller scale version of there miniatures game, but uses cardboard standee's rather than painted figs.
http://www.lostbattaliongames.com/c-359-Sergeants-Miniatures-Game.aspx
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1649576328/d-day-sergeants-boardgame?ref=live
http://www.lostbattaliongames.com/c-359-Sergeants-Miniatures-Game.aspx
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1649576328/d-day-sergeants-boardgame?ref=live
Diatribe1974
Member
Finishing up a Venerable Space Wolves Dreadnought. Have had to do a bit of kitbashing, but it's working well. Am also working on my Skaven Army as well.
LaserBuddha
Member
If you guys don't mind, I'd like to run this list by some of you 40k players. I'm a complete noob at this point, just trying to get a shopping list together.
Okay, so I'm doing Carcharodons Space Marines. Their chapter tactics and chapter master's rules are up for download on Forgeworld's site, but here's what matters here: Tactical Marines can be given extra CCW without giving up their pistol or boltgun, and units with chapter tactics gain Rage for the rest of the game after winning a close combat. When Tyberos gets Rage in this way, all units with Rage get +1 Strength for the rest of the game. So that's 4 Str 5 attacks from a Tactical Marine on the charge.
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Tyberos the Red Wake (placed with Honor Guard) - 190pts
5 Honor Guard (1 relic blade, drop pod w/ deathwind missile launcher) - 195pts
5 Sternguard Veterans (3 combi-plasma, drop pod) - 185pts
5 Sternguard Veterans (3 Combi-melta, drop pod w/ locator beacon) - 195pts
10 Tactical Marines (8x extra CCW, combi-flamer, flamer, heavy bolter, drop pod w/ locator beacon) - 218pts
10 Tactical Marines (8x extra CCW, combi-flamer, flamer, heavy bolter, drop pod) - 208pts
10 Tactical Marines (8x extra CCW, combi-melta, meltagun, multi-melta, drop pod w/ deathwind missile launcher) - 228pts
5 Devastators (4 Missile Launchers, drop pod w/ deathwind missile launcher) - 180pts
1 Stormtalon (skyhammer missile System) - 125pts
1 Stormtalon (skyhammer missile System) - 125pts
TOTAL: 1849pts
I might need to make another tactical squad all-melta instead of flamer/heavy bolter, but I don't know what other problems the list might have.
Okay, so I'm doing Carcharodons Space Marines. Their chapter tactics and chapter master's rules are up for download on Forgeworld's site, but here's what matters here: Tactical Marines can be given extra CCW without giving up their pistol or boltgun, and units with chapter tactics gain Rage for the rest of the game after winning a close combat. When Tyberos gets Rage in this way, all units with Rage get +1 Strength for the rest of the game. So that's 4 Str 5 attacks from a Tactical Marine on the charge.
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Tyberos the Red Wake (placed with Honor Guard) - 190pts
5 Honor Guard (1 relic blade, drop pod w/ deathwind missile launcher) - 195pts
5 Sternguard Veterans (3 combi-plasma, drop pod) - 185pts
5 Sternguard Veterans (3 Combi-melta, drop pod w/ locator beacon) - 195pts
10 Tactical Marines (8x extra CCW, combi-flamer, flamer, heavy bolter, drop pod w/ locator beacon) - 218pts
10 Tactical Marines (8x extra CCW, combi-flamer, flamer, heavy bolter, drop pod) - 208pts
10 Tactical Marines (8x extra CCW, combi-melta, meltagun, multi-melta, drop pod w/ deathwind missile launcher) - 228pts
5 Devastators (4 Missile Launchers, drop pod w/ deathwind missile launcher) - 180pts
1 Stormtalon (skyhammer missile System) - 125pts
1 Stormtalon (skyhammer missile System) - 125pts
TOTAL: 1849pts
I might need to make another tactical squad all-melta instead of flamer/heavy bolter, but I don't know what other problems the list might have.
I haven't built many lists for this edition, but I dig that. Not sure how useful the Deathwind launchers are. Also, with combi-flamers and flamers in one squad, I would put something similarly ranged for the heavy weapon, like a Multi-Melta. But then again that's more anti-armor than anything. Try posting it on Warseer, you might get a better answer.
LaserBuddha
Member
STAND BACK GONNA PUKE
BattleMonkey
Member
Good lawd
Icefire1424
Member
Laser, you DO realize you need to post a pic of all this when it comes in, right?
Risible
Member
I just started painting, and recently posted shots of the Space Hulk set I decided on for my first project. I slacked off for a few months and then finally got back on the project and have painted the whole set. Here are a few of the minis from it.
After I finished that about a week ago, I started on the Warhammer 40K Dark Vengeance set. Below the Space Hulk minis is a shot of the first squad of Deathwing Tactical Marines.
After I finished that about a week ago, I started on the Warhammer 40K Dark Vengeance set. Below the Space Hulk minis is a shot of the first squad of Deathwing Tactical Marines.
Diatribe1974
Member
Picked up the 2 new HQ Dwarf models today. Have them primed and will get them painted tonight while I work on the 3 Skaven I've got started.
LaserBuddha
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Risible
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LaserBuddha
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Lots and lots of toothbrush scrubbing and clipping.
BattleMonkey
Member
Holy crap
Diatribe1974
Member
You know.....I f*cking hate you.........and envy you at the same time. End result pics after the build and all is forgotten.
BattleMonkey
Member
For someone starting recently, those look amazing.