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Author: | GlynG [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan info |
New info from a US Games Day. Copy and pasted from Warseer. Quote: Highlights : * More Contemptor arms.(Plasma Cannon, Heavy Conversion Beamer - in the FW teaser newsflash, Mortis Pattern(Typhoon Launchers and Assault Cannons on each arm), Heavy Bolters) * Chaos Contemptors on their way lots of new Dreadnought stuff coming along * Second FW masterclass book. * Imperial Armour 11 is set for sale Nov-Dec.(He said Holidays) * Imperial Armour 12 is likely to feature Dark Eldar * More Marine Armor variants to come... * More Marine shoulder pad sets... * More Land Raider Variants(a plasma cannon variant was explicitly mentioned) * They will continue to introduce Special Character models from the Badab War.A beautiful Techmarine with a conversion beamer was shown off, with twin whips - think Mickey Rouke in Ironman 2. Arms and shoulders interchangeable so you can field as a Master of the Forge with any SM army. * More decal sheets for SM's * FW Apoc book redone to take into consideration feedback and codex updates (GW take note!) * More bits for Elysian and Cadian plastic mentioned * A full picture of the huge Dark Eldar skimmer (Tantalus) was shown, will incorporate brass etched piece for the kit. * Shadow Spectre Phoenix lord being done * 2 Bran Redmaw models for next book - one as SM one as Wulfen. * Possibly some SW shoulderpads. |
Author: | GlynG [ Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Forge World info Land Raiders; Contemptors; D E |
I so fancy converting some old plastic SM dreads of those for use in my Ultramarines and Ad-Mech army (I guess as Praetorians or possibly Sentinels). Some of the Contemptor weapons look like they would work very well on larger titans too (and the arms are normally sold separately). I'm guessing they're on 60mm round bases to guess at scale? The Heavy Conversion beamer could likely be used on an Ordinatus, though I'm not totally sure what best as off-hand. |
Author: | GlynG [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 2:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Forge World info Land Raiders; Contemptors; D E |
![]() ![]() No comments? I thought people right be pleased to see the old retro epic dreads back: Some interesting discussion on titans (including possible new epic ones): Quote: Warlord Titan- Not started yet, in the idea phase. 22-24 inches tall (60cm) based on an update of the beetleback design. Hadn't considered the secondary weapon mounts on the beetleback, likely would not include. Head likely skull-face appearance. I asked about the correlation between shield generators and void shields in rules on the Mars warhound and Reaver. He hadn't thought about it, but agreed that it works really well to designate shields lost when played. Discussed placement of void shields on Warlor if 6 on there. Possibly two on each side rear, two in front on "hood." Discussed carapace weapon mount. Didn't want to just flip the warhound weapons over. At that point I grabbed a sharpie and piece of paper and sketched out a quick turret idea. Will then drew his version- curved front slopes into flat back. Some mechanical gribblies on the sides. On the back, each gun would have a different ammo block that attaches, and the guns themselves would probably be mounted to a curved mantlet to attach to the front. I suggested mounting on a cylinder so the guns could be elevated. I still have the sketch. Quote: Jes...does not like the Lucius pattern Epic titan models, as they are too blocky and generic Sci-fi. Quote: Will Hayes- wants to redo the epic titans to match the new styling- current ones are far too small and out of scale. at 6 mm,
Epic models are 1/5, so a Warhound would be 2 inches tall, and the Reaver about the size of the Contemptor dreadnought. Current epic titans are far too plain as well. If redone, more detail would be added, like how Aeronautica updated the various fliers in size and detail. Lucius Warhound was basically his first project out of Uni, so it has a lot of problems. Flat and blocky for ease of design. Later Mars pattern more refined, far more warhammer looking. |
Author: | CyberShadow [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 2:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Forge World info Land Raiders; Contemptors; D E |
Bizarely, I really, really like that Praetor launcher! I would love to see that in 6mm. The Dreads are nice, but I dont really like the direction that this unit is going in right now. I like my dreads to me clunky and powerhouses, although the plasma power fist arms look cool. |
Author: | bmans5 [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
MY only issue with those Dreads...the feet....i see them and i think...Gundam model.. they look too...high tech, and not, 40k dark ages of technology |
Author: | Dave [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
A definitely want a Contemptor now. Powerfist and assault cannon all the way. |
Author: | Legion 4 [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
Oh !!! A Crassus with Missile Launcher !!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Angel_of_Caliban [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
Hmmm....I really don't like the look of the "Old Dreadnoughts" so I'm really not excited about them. I do not like the Mars Patteren Titans, I rather like the Lucis ones so that news is also sad. I guess the only good news is that FW might redo Epic Titans but they still be ugly. Oh Well... |
Author: | Ulrik [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
Since when is "blocky" generic sci-fi and not the style of, oh, every imperial vehicle out there :-/ |
Author: | GlynG [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Forge World info Land Raiders; Contemptors; D E |
CyberShadow wrote: Bizarely, I really, really like that Praetor launcher! I would love to see that in 6mm. The Dreads are nice, but I dont really like the direction that this unit is going in right now. I like my dreads to me clunky and powerhouses, although the plasma power fist arms look cool. Lots of people like the Praetor, it is an awesome looking tank. I hear a certain Otter likes it too, but finds it a bit big. The new Dreads are in addition to the old ones not replacements - they've only just released a Salamanders Dread for instance. They do a lot of them as apparently they sell well - they referred to them as their 'bread and butter models'. I like the look of those fists, but it occurs to me that unless the interior weapon retracts behind some kind of shield it would surely get damaged as the Dread was crushing tanks,bunkers, etc with it's fist. Quote: MY only issue with those Dreads...the feet....i see them and i think...Gundam model.. they look too...high tech, and not, 40k dark ages of technology I'm only vaguely familiar with Gundam so I have no such association myself. The legs are very faithfull to the original plastic model design for the Adeptus Titanicus Dreads: ![]() I think their creator is right find the Mars Titans looks way better than the ugly Lucius ones. They're more gothic and have nice detail and scrollwork and the like, whereas I find the Lucius ones too bland and functional looking. |
Author: | Simulated Knave [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
I have only one Adeptus Titanicus Dread. This is a tragic oversight which I must remedy at the earliest possible opportunity. |
Author: | GlynG [ Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
Yeah I have none and could do with a couple too (though I'd repose and make them look more like the new ones) - I figure I might add them to my Calgar and Honour Guard formation. I reckon the eBay price for them may jump compared to what it would have been before. |
Author: | Dwarf Supreme [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
Simulated Knave wrote: I have only one Adeptus Titanicus Dread. This is a tragic oversight which I must remedy at the earliest possible opportunity. I probably have some spares if you're interested in them. |
Author: | Simulated Knave [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
Oooooh. PMed. |
Author: | Jaggedtoothgrin [ Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:02 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Upcoming FW Contemptor & Praetor Pics + future Titan inf |
yeah, i think the current e40k warlord looks way way better than the beatleback old one. one wonders if they'll redo the current 40k (and epic) warhound and reavers to match the old not very good ones (actually, i prefer the old reavers, but not the old warlords, i like both versions of the warhound, not including the ugly ass e40k one SG currently sells) |
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