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Big shootas look cool, they have that orky 'More gunz is betta!' thing down

CommissarKhaine wrote:
I have to admit I simply love that model - I'll almost be sorry to wreck it if we ever play each other

Me too x2. I'm sure we can arrange something - once I'm (1000pts) done . Once we're both done we'll have to start a Deffkopta show off thread...

I'm sure we'll be able to work out something . And I agree on the deffkopta show-off thread, though we'll probably be slamming our heads against the wall when we see all the cool opportunities we've missed

Big shootas lookin good my friend! Beefed up the front end nicely.

Amazing work overall through the project! Keep up the good work

Sooooo many comments!

@monkeytroll: I see it! (the "not a bionic head"). No, the pilot is tucked away underneath for his 4+ save . I'll do a pic tonight with the KMB out - probably after I finish the front - one of the Killa Kan face plates looks like it will be ideal... I'll add "ammo-feeders" to my list of tweaks to address - thanks for that!

@Artsoldier35: Thanks. There are only 2 though (the middle one is the KMB)

@CommissarKhaine: Well, they need to be twin linked Obviously when fielded the armaments will be less (ie legal) - but I did notice from doing Deffkopta I and the Trukks that having space to add all options at once a) Looks really cool for display purposes and b) results in less missing bits! No cool opportunities missed - I don't think I could limit myself to two Deffkoptas, they have so much conversion potential! (Though it may be a while before I get to #3, other priorities required to move up to 1500pts...)

@The Good Green, slann, Gitsplitta, Northen: Thanks again!

So tonight is my last opportunity for this week. Don't think I'll get this finished this week, but I am happy with the progress. I should probably get back to painting next week... (da boyz don't paint demselves!)

Arakasi

Waddya mean dey don' paint demselves? Wot kinda Boss ar yoo?! Bein pushed aroun' by a buncha plastik boyz!

Sorry for the miss. It still looks great!

And the winner of "Pin da Rokkit on da Deffkopta" is...



Gitsplitta! Thanks to everyone for playing!

I remembered I had the extra metal Rokkit bitz from GW today and thought the "fireworks" pack might be suitable, even though I only have one. Turns out it was too small (two together may have done it, but then I'd need four!) So then I got to thinking and found *all* of my Rokkits. Whatdaya know? Da Killa Kan Rokkits come in a handy pyramid shape - and - low an behold - I think they look excellent! But I only have one set, and I need two... Hmmm... Da Deff Dread Rokkits look about right, but in two sets of two. A bit o surgery and voila! Two sets of three pyramid Rokkits. Just add magnets and, well, you see the picture above!

Good thing I don't plan on building a Killa Kan or Deff Dread soon. Still, I only bought those packs for the bitz - and its paying off handsomely. They could just as easily be re-marketed as bitz packs I reckon. Anyway, I digress...

And for monkeytroll - the pics above are minus the KMB - and plus my replacement front. Also pleased with how this turned out.

I have little doubt I will be just as pleased in the morning. CommissarKhaine - do your worst! (I was right in my original assumption that this was going to end up, while not a Megakopta like yours, still a very beefy Deffkopta...)

@endtransmission: No comment, or even better - have you finished your Guard yet?

@Artsoldier35: NP - I still agree it looks good. Actually, with the reinforcements to the front above, the KMB now looks even better - it lines up with the Big Shootas rather than looking a bit droopy...

Until next week (for modelling/painting updates)

Arakasi

Sweeeeet Arakasi!

You have the "magic builders touch" to be sure.

Nice
Does the front-piece still slot in like the kmb, or have you added magnets now?

Looking good. I definitely need to pick up one of those killa bitz packs!

cool really cool
personally i would'nt arm a deffkopta with a big shoota

Just looked through whole thread man you really are doing great! Everything looks good and i even play DA and am not hurt by this project because of how good they look!

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CommissarKhaine - do your worst! (I was right in my original assumption that this was going to end up, while not a Megakopta like yours, still a very beefy Deffkopta...)

That a challenge kid?

Seriously, I like the model a lot! The beefier rokkits look great, and the coverplate for the KMB looks like it was made to fit there. Now turn those exhausts to the rear and I'll have nothing left to coment about

I like the beefier look on deffkoptas, tbh. while I agree it gives a (minor) gaming disadvantage, the added coolness more then makes up for it.

That kopta is a 'beaut!

@Gitsplitta: It should be - it was your idea

@monkeytroll: The front-piece slots in like the KMB. I was originally concerned I would have to magnetise it - my magnets are starting to run low again, and I didn't really want to be using up the weapon mounting points on a face plate. However, after butchering the two sets of Deff Dread Rokkits, I was left with two spare weapon mount points - so it seemed like a good idea!

@The Good Green: You should, I highly reccomend it!

@moonshine: I'm currently running two Deffkoptas with Rokkits and Buzzsaws, so I just remove the Big Shootas, KMBs and Big Bombs (magnetised!) when playing. Who knows when I might be short on points, wanting to add a cheap Deffkopta for wound allocation, a new Ork Codex release makes Big Shootas da best etc etc. Options! I have options!

@IHEARTLARGEBLASTTEMPLATES: I know I am doing something right (or wrong...) when I don't seem to offend DA players . Plus it adds a bit extra to games against them!

@CommissarKhaine: Kid? Unless the age in your profile is incorrect, I'm older than you sir! Are you *still* on about the exhausts? Once again I am slowly coming around to your way of thinking. Now that most of the Deffkopta is in place, it has a certain symmetry (What? Orks and symmetry? Da Big Mek musta ODed on his "gin seed" and "progoid lands"...) that is making the exhausts more obviously at odds with it. They will be rotated to the rear in due course - patience! My main restriction on Deffkopta size is what will fit in my case Actually, that isn't entirely true. The aim was to keep it the same size as the current model - well if you considered the current model to be the width of its rotors. The Apache Deffkopta succeeded at this easily. This one - well - there was an awful lot to try to fit into that very small space... It is a sad thing, given all of the effort (and still to paint!) that they don't tend to last on the battlefield very long

@BlutEisenRegel: Thanks!

Arakasi

For what it's worth, I'll chime in with Khane... I think the kopta would be best served with rearward facing exhaust. BUT..... it's your model, it's beautiful as it is. Your call entirely.

yeah i should of known they were magnatized on good work

Oh no! More defcoptas!

That may just tip the balance the next time we meet.

Loving your attention to detail Arakasi.

Most impressive.

@Gitsplitta: Well its decided then, you can all look forward to reverse exhausts next week.

@moonshine: Thanks again!

@Brother Bartius: Not really more as such - this was the one I didn't finish in time for Crucible (and instead just had my snap together stand in...). There will be more *eventually*, but no time in the near future - other projects (still Da Dark Angelz! Don't worry!) need my attention...

Arakasi

Arakasi wrote:

@CommissarKhaine: Kid? Unless the age in your profile is incorrect, I'm older than you sir! Are you *still* on about the exhausts? Once again I am slowly coming around to your way of thinking. Now that most of the Deffkopta is in place, it has a certain symmetry (What? Orks and symmetry? Da Big Mek musta ODed on his "gin seed" and "progoid lands"...) that is making the exhausts more obviously at odds with it. They will be rotated to the rear in due course - patience! My main restriction on Deffkopta size is what will fit in my case Actually, that isn't entirely true. The aim was to keep it the same size as the current model - well if you considered the current model to be the width of its rotors. The Apache Deffkopta succeeded at this easily. This one - well - there was an awful lot to try to fit into that very small space... It is a sad thing, given all of the effort (and still to paint!) that they don't tend to last on the battlefield very long

Arakasi

Oops, didn't see your age; I'm the old guy at our FLGS, so I naturally assume all other gamers are younger (and therefore inferior ). The exhaust going back will simply look more 'natural' IMO; while orks may not care about aesthetics, they care about crude efficiency. I'll be looking forward to seeing my final nitpick with this brilliant model disappear.

I hear you about size; I've found out that my army is pretty hard to transport, but that's the price you pay for a cool looking lot I gues .

As for lasting long: I tend to be amazed at their survivability sometimes; if two units have to shoot it, I'm happy

Wow! In the 2 weeks I've been on holiday( with no modelling what-so-ever :( ), you've got a lot done!! I am suitably impressed. So, whens that crushing defeat...soryy, i mean game going to happen??

@CommissarKhaine: Minor updates, nothing to see here



@Imperial Monkey: I wondered where you had got to. Let me talk to da boss. Won't be this weekend (due to logistics of transporting stuff) - but possibly next weekend. Will let you know! (Also, above Deffkopta is last thing needing and undercoat for 1000pts of Da Dark Angelz goodness)

Arakasi

Yeh well, hmm...I am basically free for te next 5 weeks or so due to wonderful school holidays but that may change if i manage to get a job in somewhere...may have left it a bit late. But if it brings money in for the guard I don't care!

the koptas are looking great keep it up and you'll have a unique well painted and very orky army in the end

Nice work, looks better with that buzz-saw blade, bit less cumbersome

Hey Arakasi! When we do our "marine swap" I could do a "bug boy", i.e. an ork in pseudo mantis warrior armor. Would be a fun conversion and I'm already playing around with something similar.

Looking great Arakasi! The smaller buzzsaw works a treat and I feel changing the dynamics of the exhausts 1) makes more sense and 2) adds to the aerodynamism (if that's even a word) of the kopta. The support struts in the tail add that little extra to make this into a great model. Nice work!

@Imperial Monkey: Currently convincing Da Boss, looking promising...

@moonshine: Thanks! Dat iz Da Plan!

@monkeytroll, CommissarKhaine: Glad you guys like the smaller buzzsaw - I was a bit worried you wouldn't! Basically I went with it for your reasons mentioned - I didn't want something too huge and lumbering detracting from the front. The back was looking a little empty - hence the support struts!

@Gitsplitta: I've been trying not to think about it too much - what with needing to get the Deffkopta finished. I may not be able to stop myself prior to finishing all painting though (that could take months!) I had thought of that myself though - though I'm supposed to be giving you one of Da Dark Angelz - not a Mantiz Warrior! I guess the first decision is whether the piece is going to be an ornament, an objective or playable - and we can take it from there. Oh, in case it wasn't obvious - it sounds like a great idea!

You misunderstand... You give me one of da dark angles... I make you one of da bug boyz in trade. That way wey we both have a figure we can use. Oh, I'm not in any hurry... Just a random thought I wanted to propose.

I understood - just didn't articulate it very well

I've been thinking more about it, and if I dedicate a couple of squads, or even a Kompany, to it - then people can trade me Orks done in their SM colours and they can form their own "mobs" Obviously these boys have been dosed with da wrong "gin seed" and "progloid lands" and hence have to stick together for support?

In the meantime (while the numbers are lower) they can be easily identifiable unit "mascots" - ie "da bug boyz mob" - of which da bug boy is one of da boyz...

They'd probably make great Mad Boyz for Da Dark Angelz if GW ever brought them back!

Must finish Deffkopta - so much... possibilities!

Arakasi