Necron Monloith vs Gun Platform

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**Uriels_Flame**

Hello, all.

Starting my 2nd foray into the Necrotyr world and wanted some opinions.

I think the Necron Monolith is an ugly ziggurat that hopefully gets an update.

Until then, I've been piecing together different parts and wanted some opinions on this type of platform/count as:

I know Russ did something like that with his 2007 army, and I liked it alot.

Better to have the guns below, or have necrons "manning" them?

**MechaEmperor7000**

Those are some sweet destroyers. I also love the platforms, however they might have LoS issues since they look to be considerably shorter than actual monos.

**ph34r**

I can honestly say that I doubt the Monolith will ever get a new model. Not in the next 5-10 years at least, if 40k is even still around in 10 years.

**thesilverback**

Like the Gun Platforms. And really like the wings look you have going with the destoryers. Keep it up.

**Darth Bob**

If you maybe make it floating on some hefty metal rod so that it's floating, you'd be less likely to run into LOS issues.

But I don't understand why so many people hate the Monoliths. I think it's a very unique vehicle that absolutely fits the Necron aesthetic.

Also, ph34r is right in that it is extremely unlikely there will ever be a new Monolith model.

Edit: Also, guys, I'm pretty sure the OP did not make the models in the second picture. He just used the pics to show you what he's looking to make.

**MechaEmperor7000**

@ Darth Bob: Ah. Thanks for the clarification.

Back on Topic: I can see the Warriors merged into the turrets. I always thought of the Necrons running on the same principle as the Tyranids, albeit with a techno spin rather than a biological one.

**Uriels_Flame**

Oh yeah - - I didn't make the second set.

I just saw the pics in the Gallery and really liked how Russ did his Monoliths.

I am going to measure the actual height of the Monolith built correctly so I can cut my dowel rod to the right height.

If you can vision the platform sitting at the correct height, but the "pyramid" would be gone.

Debating it, as I would somewhat lose the LOS blocking pyramid. Just never have liked the look of the Monolith.