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It has been a while since our last release update (thanks to accounting courses and my full-time job).

One of the first projects I had in mind were completely interchangeable combi-weapons. If you are anything like me, you magnetize your army to save money and headaches.

One of the best options out there for imperial armies is combi-weapons. Alas, combi-weapons are very rare in any plastic form, and the ones you do see go for thier weight in gold.

Enter the Chapterhouse Studios Combi-weapon Magnetic kit.



As you can see, it is a standard weapon stock and barrel (could be a bolter, could be a heavy MG), we designed some useful tracks and grips so the different combi-weapon parts will fit nice and smooth. To add to the ease of use, we also have holes pre-drilled and include the correct size rare-earth magnets with the kit (5 total).

So in essence we have:
1) base ranged weapon
2)flame thrower attachment
3)grenade launcher attachment
4)plasma gun attachment
5)melta gun attachment
6) 5 rare earth magnets to fit in predrilled holes.

As you can see I know have a power fist armed scout sergeant who will never have to be stuck with the wrong weapon in the wrong situation.

After doing some price research I think we should be able to sell the kits for $5.00 each. Consider that most shops sell the combi-melta alone for anywhere in the $5-10 range and our kit is a much better buy.

I dont have these on the website yet, if you want to order them, just email me at nick@chapterhousestudios.com. I have 40 in stock (well more like 80 but I need more magnets).

Nick
Chapterhousestudios.com

Very nice. Will it be possible to buy the Bolter bit buy itself?

It could be, but it wouldnt be worth the money, since I would have to break up a kit it would be $3 or so alone

Nick

Nicely done.

Purely from a design aesthetic, I prefer the special weapon to be underslung, rather than on top of the lowered bolter barrel as you have done... But it's a nice idea and well executed.

Sternguard players are going to love this. Great idea and execution.

Well,

we couldnt take a GW combi-weapon and copy it (underslung special weapon).

So we went about it our own way and seeing as I am a fan of magnets (you should see all my magnetic Salamander tanks and vehicles).

Nick

Clever buggers at CH aren't you?

Very good idea, well executed. I agree that underslung would be my preference, but I think a lot of that has to do with familliarity with the GW versions, not because there is anything at all wrong with these.

Pre-magnetizing was a brilliant idea, one I hope you continue in the future.

Cheers!

I'm glad this came out as well as they did and that everyone seems to like them. I was starting to wonder when you'd release these.

Hate to say it, but I'm not a fan. I was REALLY excited when I read the title, I just think they would stand out too much in the army.

Is that a drum mag rather than a box mag? Very very nice!

Considering what I've seen for the prices of combi weapon bits, I think this is a fantastic idea. Lots of players of Sternguard and Wolfguard (including myself) will be happy.

Genius!

I don't play Imperials, but I think these are ace. They'd be on my must-purchase list if I ever started Imperial Guard. And including magnets/slots in the design is a stroke of genius- thinking like that could turn a scrappy underdog company into a serious market leader. Though I am a bit curious about if including magnets means you have to go through a more difficult shipping rigamarole.

As for the under/over debate, the only one I don't like is the grenade-launcher-over-bolter. The others look fine to me. I don't know much about soldiering, but my thinking is if I had to carry a combi-weapon, I'd want the weapon that was standard-issue mounted below because I'd have more training with that weapon and be more comfortable with it. I'd want the special-issue weapon on top. That way I could have it in my line of sight at all times and be constantly able to monitor it or adjust the settings if need be. Especially if it had the potential to get hot and kill me on a 1.

i'm not a fan. as someone already stated, i agree that the underslung special weapon simply looks better IMO. it's also not like GW owns the idea of underslung special weapons; i'm pretty sure the US army was using m203 grenade launchers under the m16 barrel before 40k was released. i'd be interested in buying some if they were underslung but not the way they are in the pics. also, the bolter barrel looks too big for post 2nd edition bolters (it matches the old 2nd edition ones but not the more realistic post 3rd ed ones currently available). normally, your stuff is pewter genius but i'd have to say you missed the mark on this one.

I will buy these, plain and simple. Good job and do keep us updated.

Not impressed these just don't look like 40k weapons to me at all. Also Underslung "special weapons" are for more than just the aesthetics it makes it so you can still aim the primary weapon system. That is why the M203 grenade launcher is underslung on the M16. Awefully hard to shoot a weapon when the bullet doesn't come out where you are looking at.

This is a really good idea - so many gamers struggle to magnetise their own models.

I hope they sell well enough for you to look at developing some other magnetised bits too.

That is one of the best things I've ever seen come out of Chapterhouse.

Well done to you guys.

I was really excited about this, but gotta say, I'm dissapointed now.

The problem is that the base boltgun is too different than the standard Imperial boltgun of any mark.

I understand its probably too late at this point, but I would have preferred a version of this kt that would let me cut the font sights and other little bumps off the top of the boltgun and glue a new combi-weapon top on.

I actually like these.

I guess some people will miss the point about them not being like GW weapons

They don't look like combi-bolters because, I guess, CH didn't want to copy GW's well established version and step on their toes?

They are not everyone's cup of tea but I think they are a good compromise and magnetized load-outs mean that no tactic can be left out.

Well done CH

I'm also not sure of the aesthetic of the design. But at that price point, I'll pass.

I can get combi plasma and melta SM commander bits (and chaos combi flamer) for less than $2 from other sources and less than $1 on ebay.

Its nice to have a magnetized option, I guess, but for almost $7 a piece? Maybe if I'm just doing one mini, but for a squad? I'll pass.

John wrote:I'm also not sure of the aesthetic of the design. But at that price point, I'll pass.

I can get combi plasma and melta SM commander bits (and chaos combi flamer) for less than $2 from other sources and less than $1 on ebay.

Umm...no. SM commander combi melta alone bits run much more than that on EBay. Usually $5-10 after shipping. So the price point is reasonable.

I also don't care for the aesthetic. The bolter barrel is too thick and the weapons look a bit different than I would expect. nonetheless, I convert mine anyway, so I'm not really the target market :-)

i've gotta say i like these, i may have to get a few

Love the idea... well executed. Got an idea rolling around in my head that might solve some of the concerns without the need for re-design or recasting... have to order some & play with them a bit...

Price complaints - Do what I did, ebay, google, etc see how much a combi-melta cost.. I know at thewarstore.net they run 9.99. Check ebay and you will pay no less then $5.00 if you are lucky.

Aethetic complaints - This is the real frustrating part of the business. If we had copied the GW bolter look so it is no different then a regular one, we would a) get many accusations of IP theft etc etc b) get a nice letter from GW and their lawyers

So we go out and make it look different.

Ah well, I know like them, I have 2 already mounted on my Scout SRGTs and will use 5 more for my Tactical SRGTs.

Nick

I guess some people will miss the point about them not being like GW weapons

They don't look like combi-bolters because, I guess, CH didn't want to copy GW's well established version and step on their toes?

True. Some people love them some hate them, myself I have given up on tying to find combi weapons on ebay and not paying an arm and a leg for them and STILL never get enough an dbesides, there are no combi flamers to find.

I was toying with the thought of adding 2-3 different magazine types for this kit like a drum mag, double drum mag etc pre casting but we decided not to do it since the kit would cost even more (more loose parts).

As for the looks and the aesthetic complaints, its not hard to do some simple conersions using plastic bitz like sights etc and gluing them on. Conversion is a big part of the hobby and I myself wouldnt want to get 100% finished bitz every single time never having to put my own personal touch on my minis.

I will be buying atleast 10 of these, then again I can only use combi flamer, melta, plasma and crossbow in my sisters army.

I take it you will not be doing any crossbow bits for the kits since there are only 2 armies who can use them and with new codicies in the works who knows if they will still be viable wargear.

I take it you will not be doing any crossbow bits for the kits since there are only 2 armies who can use them and with new codicies in the works who knows if they will still be viable wargear.

Excellent idea. Consider it noted.

Crossbows?! Wow, I didnt even know they existed in 40K, I could think of an easy way to convert the Grenade Launcher into a crossbow with some thin wire.

Um why are some people moaning about the bolter being at the bottom ? as the sternguard one is like this .