At 4/24/08 04:02 AM, nemesis646 wrote: Does anyone know how it would be possible to make a conversion for a Word Bearers Dark Apostle (dark Chaplain)? As far as I'm aware, they only have a Chaos Lord plastic kit though.
If you're creative enough it shouldn't be a problem. Just use different bits from other kits or defile a regular chaplain mini by tacking on chaos iconography and removing the Imperial insignia.
Whoa, something to replace "The Battle of Macragge"? When did they announce this?
At 4/26/08 10:26 AM, JaconWes wrote: Whoa, something to replace "The Battle of Macragge"? When did they announce this?
It's not official yet, the WD UK May issue has a two-page teaser of the upcoming rulebook. But one probably soon to be fired US executive spilled the beans on a forum, including price and dates. Expect an official notice sometime (late March) June.
I just went into a Games Workshop store for the very first time today, and because that store were celebrating their 25th anniversary thingy, my boyfriend was given a £50 set free, just for being the 25th person to walk in the store that the manager didn't recognise. All thanks to me wanting to go in there of course.
I think I got a few stares from people, being of the female species and all.
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At 4/26/08 11:38 AM, Gagsy wrote: I just went into a Games Workshop store for the very first time today, and because that store were celebrating their 25th anniversary thingy, my boyfriend was given a £50 set free, just for being the 25th person to walk in the store that the manager didn't recognise. All thanks to me wanting to go in there of course.
I think I got a few stares from people, being of the female species and all.
Indeed, Warhammer Fantasy is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend, congrats on winning a fifth quid set you lucky devils you. We usually have raffles, no luck so far.
Sadly, when stores are packed girls tend to be ogled and stared at quite a bit. Girls tend to be rare in the hobby. If you are really interested in the game I'd suggest going on a weekday, less customers present then and the staff will have more than enough time to show you around the three main systems, give you demonstrations of games and free painting lessons with free mini of the store.
Did the hobby pique your interest or did it provoke a mere "meh"?
At 4/26/08 04:17 PM, Lt-Brookman wrote:
Did the hobby pique your interest or did it provoke a mere "meh"?
To be honest I'm not sure what I thought. I mean we walked in and he had been there before so he was trying to help me find that Corpse Cart I mentioned that I liked. We didn't spot it on the first wall so went to the other side and I was taken back at how busy it was in there (25th anniversary of course), and just commenting on that to him, then the manager walked over to us, started talking, people were looking and then he handed Sam this Dwarf set and then basically we were just grinning about that really, even though we did find the Corpse Cart in the end, I opted not to get it then, and we just left, laughing about the set he just got. Sort of like icing on a great day for us.
I may on a day off visit my local store, I mean yes it does all look interesting and I'm still picking up the White Dwarf magazine on a regular basis so maybe trying the interest further would prove wise. Problem is that I'm becoming more and more cheap I think. I've recently been talking myself out of buying stuff and I know this hobby isn't one you can think cheaply of. Still having a demonstration does seem like a good idea and I imagine if they have starter packs they won't cost too much. Thanks.
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Though I'm pretty sure alot of people will tell you this, but if you can get past the price its really worth it. Plus they have quite a collection of Fiction if you have a fancy for reading. Though I'm not sure how it is over there in the UK (though I'm sure its the same as the US), we always point and laugh when a girl comes in while a few of the others will just look over for a bit stare and look at the guy across the table (who hes obviously playing) and just start the whole "Holy crap a girl!".
At 4/26/08 05:10 PM, Gagsy wrote:At 4/26/08 04:17 PM, Lt-Brookman wrote:Did the hobby pique your interest or did it provoke a mere "meh"?To be honest I'm not sure what I thought. I mean we walked in and he had been there before so he was trying to help me find that Corpse Cart I mentioned that I liked. We didn't spot it on the first wall so went to the other side and I was taken back at how busy it was in there (25th anniversary of course), and just commenting on that to him, then the manager walked over to us, started talking, people were looking and then he handed Sam this Dwarf set and then basically we were just grinning about that really, even though we did find the Corpse Cart in the end, I opted not to get it then, and we just left, laughing about the set he just got. Sort of like icing on a great day for us.
I may on a day off visit my local store, I mean yes it does all look interesting and I'm still picking up the White Dwarf magazine on a regular basis so maybe trying the interest further would prove wise. Problem is that I'm becoming more and more cheap I think. I've recently been talking myself out of buying stuff and I know this hobby isn't one you can think cheaply of. Still having a demonstration does seem like a good idea and I imagine if they have starter packs they won't cost too much. Thanks.
Ha, to use a weird term, welcome to growing up. When I started out I could buy whatever I wanted, no biggie. But as I grew older other things cropped up and well, while the ladyfriend also loves the hobby, there are other, more pressing things than miniatures at the moment. Thankfully nothing is in the oven yet, that would really cut into things.
If looking into a getting-started kit, go with the fantasy Battle for Skull Pass boxed set, it contains enough minis for two complete armies, contains an easy to pick up tutorial booklet, a full rulebook, dice and range ruler stick thingies. My only advice it get it before August as the prices of starter sets will be jacked up with eight quid or so after that point onwards to match the new starter kit for 40k.
Just remember, no need to commit yourself just yet. Play a demo game, get a free painting lesson, let one of the store attendants paint you a picture of what the Warhammer world is like. You can also check the fantasy primer site they set up for new people, to help them orientate on the hobby and make an army choice.
Finally, if still interested in the Corpse Cart, here is a guide of sorts from another company on how to best assemble, paint and finish the model (Don't mind the blatant advertising of their stuff.): http://admin.thearmypainter.com/files/Wa rhammer%20Corpse%20Cart.pdf
At 4/27/08 12:24 AM, JaconWes wrote: Though I'm pretty sure alot of people will tell you this, but if you can get past the price its really worth it. Plus they have quite a collection of Fiction if you have a fancy for reading. Though I'm not sure how it is over there in the UK (though I'm sure its the same as the US), we always point and laugh when a girl comes in while a few of the others will just look over for a bit stare and look at the guy across the table (who hes obviously playing) and just start the whole "Holy crap a girl!".
Wow, you Americans are pretty rude. During my stays in the UK my girl was never singled out like that. She did get a stare every now and then, but not such vocal responses. Though it did help that she was a regular of the store and knew how to bribe the attendants.
At 4/27/08 04:19 AM, Lt-Brookman wrote: Wow, you Americans are pretty rude. During my stays in the UK my girl was never singled out like that. She did get a stare every now and then, but not such vocal responses. Though it did help that she was a regular of the store and knew how to bribe the attendants.
Well its not like we would start oogling over her or pointing and shouting at her. Its just a long joked that s been going, seeing as like I said before its rare where I live to see a girl come in and actually look interested in it. Most of the guys there already have Ladies of their own dating or even married wise. But your right, we are a rude bunch, but were blunt about it. (Well we try not to be, or maybe thats just me)
Counting down till the 5th edition: http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/e xtras/countdown.htm
GW even posted a trailer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyN9EaqKB 4Y
Whooo the daemons are fucking hawt, going to get the codex soon, cant wait.
Forge World has finally released info on their Reaver Titan, weighing in at 550 quid and standing 40cm / 16" tall.
Check it here.
At 5/2/08 12:01 PM, Lt-Brookman wrote: Forge World has finally released info on their Reaver Titan, weighing in at 550 quid and standing 40cm / 16" tall.
Check it here.
By his will, that titan looks sexy.
Okay you lazy bastards, my Centaur and Thudd gun have finally arrived in mail today so expect some WIP shots tomorrow.
At 5/6/08 03:22 PM, Lt-Brookman wrote: Okay you lazy bastards, my Centaur and Thudd gun have finally arrived in mail today so expect some WIP shots tomorrow.
Why yes I am a lazy frakker.
At 5/7/08 01:28 PM, Lt-Brookman wrote: http://brookm.deviantart.com/art/WIP-Cen taur-84998241
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wooo a WH40k club nice.
uh i don't play tabletop, but im more of a WH DoW player. can i still join?
At 5/7/08 01:28 PM, Lt-Brookman wrote: http://brookm.deviantart.com/art/WIP-Cen taur-84998241
Looks great.
What's that in the background, though?
A Kubrick Maschienen Krieger that I'm using as reference for the came scheme. I have a 1:16 Panther tank with the camo I want, but it is too big for my cramped desk. I'm using the one on the top right for reference.
At 5/7/08 10:57 PM, Wujian wrote: wooo a WH40k club nice.
uh i don't play tabletop, but im more of a WH DoW player. can i still join?
Welcome aboard.
At 5/7/08 10:57 PM, Wujian wrote: wooo a WH40k club nice.
uh i don't play tabletop, but im more of a WH DoW player. can i still join?
Your already in, but I'll say this anyways: As long as its Warhammer related in some way theres no problem, invite your friends!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/L t_brookman/DSC_6048.jpg
And another one, minor WIP shot as I'm still working on weathering the exterior and interior. The decal didn't stand out as much as I hoped for but I'm keeping it all the same. I'm also going to touch up on the camo here and there before calling her done, some spots are still standing out a tad too much. If all goes well I should be able to start work on the driver tomorrow.
At 5/9/08 07:27 AM, Lt-Brookman wrote:
And another one, minor WIP shot as I'm still working on weathering the exterior and interior. The decal didn't stand out as much as I hoped for but I'm keeping it all the same.
Was the decal freehand? I so, I thought it was pretty good.
No, it's just a waterslide from Tamiya, still had it from a 1:35 Tiger II from years ago.
Ah man what a book, I just got finished with one of the first books from BlackLibrary "The Last Chancers". Anyone looking for a great read in military science fiction of Warhammer 40k, this is a definite buy. The ending is epic and shows where the guys who made Dawn of War got most of their quotes from, besides the other fluff and reference.
Actually it was announced some months ago, that besides the MMO: Age of Reckoning, coming out, there will also be a WH40K MMO too. the WH40k one is recently started though, so no screenshots have been released.
At 5/8/08 04:55 AM, Lt-Brookman wrote: A Kubrick Maschienen Krieger that I'm using as reference for the came scheme. I have a 1:16 Panther tank with the camo I want, but it is too big for my cramped desk. I'm using the one on the top right for reference.
My god those are awesome. Details please?
[I've been wandering round but I still come back to you]
The Warhammer Fantasy MMO will be out around Autumn this year and the 40k MMO wont be released until late 2009 at the very least. However, seeing as NO info has been released as of yet, an actual release date is hard to get by.
At 5/16/08 03:49 AM, Gagsy wrote:At 5/8/08 04:55 AM, Lt-Brookman wrote: A Kubrick Maschienen Krieger that I'm using as reference for the came scheme. I have a 1:16 Panther tank with the camo I want, but it is too big for my cramped desk. I'm using the one on the top right for reference.My god those are awesome. Details please?
Kubricks are cutesy Japanese designer toys that mock/pay homage to most things in pop culture, like movies (Sin City, X-Men, Batman), music (the Beatles!) and whatnot (Vice City, Metal Gear Solid, but also real life people like Ghandi and Mao). They can be found in most odd brick and brack game and toy stores these days, I was pretty surprised that they were sold in my country. Most figures are packed in small boxes of one, with a random figure in them unless noted otherwise on the box. They seem to release several new lines every year.
Regular figures cost around 5 quid while the slightly larger, such as the Maschienen Krieger cost around seven or eight quid in most stores.
