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 skrulnik wrote:

jullevi wrote:
Nice containers. Must have lots.

It's interesting to see that 32mm Imperialis bases match perfectly the 25mm and 40mm bases that I have been building using oop Imperialis Basing kit, including the thin edge-of-no-details.

We haven't seen it all yet. The text on the left refers to Large Base Detail Kit. Pics please!

Regarding the bolded. That is simply the topdown view of the smooth beveled edge that is on all gw bases.

Of course, silly me.

Either way, my Skitarii project gladly approves the new bases. Oop Imperialis Basing kit pieces are nicely detailed but they come only in 25 and 40mm and take serious amount of elbow grease to convert.

I am looking forward to see full contents of all base and basing kits before buying all of them. Multiple times.

The container set has my interest.
I have a bunch of MDF ones from a couple of different manufactorers and none of them quite live up to my expectations.
These have a lot more limited scope for use, due to the 40K styling (compared to modern day ones) but for a 40K thing there not to over the top. I also like the amount of boxes / barrels that come with them. The price will dictate how many I get.
I will of course NOT be putting Stormbolters on them, WTF is that about.
If anything surely a Las weapon would make more sense, far more common than bolt weapons in the imperium and no issues with ammo etc.
Image the squad of imperial guardsmen being worse equipped than a bunch of shipping containers their assigned to protect?

 Tamereth wrote:

Image the squad of imperial guardsmen being worse equipped than a bunch of shipping containers their assigned to protect?

...that actually makes perfect sense, guardsmen are totally disposable, whatever's in the crate is probably worth a lot more. I agree they look silly but I don't think that's why.

the storm bolters on the shipping containers makes no sence. 1st wouldn't a heavy stubber make more sence, since they are in-universe cheaper and more common then storm bolters? The 2nd being who mounts machine-guns on shipping containers?!?!?!?!

To be honest, I'm in if the rumored price on those containers is correct

Also highly interested in those gem paints depending on how they workout.

All in all, not bad GW, not bad.

 Desubot wrote:
A Bit more than 10$ a piece for a container with multiple parts and nice details?

Unless you are building a literal shipping yard then it seems pretty good.

was the GW price confirmed?

i saw it sold on ebay for less but i dont think its going to be the same price right?

Two containers for £22.50 without vat or shipping and no other bits such as barrels and in resin.

The GW containers sold on eBay likely from someone in the warehouse (made in China label) stealing them for £20 and £25 for 3 of them in plastic.
However the non huge GW terrain pieces usually sell for somewhere between £22.5 and £35 range. Anywhere in that range is still cheaper than those 2 resin containers and this doesn't even count the 20-25% discount from online retailers or lack of shipping cost. And you still get it in plastic and with extra scenery bits.

Silentz wrote:
There are only two questions I have about this which I can't see answered anywhere.

1) Can I have an Unbound army comprising nothing but crates?

and

2) Can a crate scout?

3)Who can crates ally with? I've a force of Dark Eldar that needs all the extra storage space they can get. Imperial Crates would be a massive time saver for them. ;P

gungo wrote:

 Desubot wrote:
A Bit more than 10$ a piece for a container with multiple parts and nice details?

Unless you are building a literal shipping yard then it seems pretty good.

was the GW price confirmed?

i saw it sold on ebay for less but i dont think its going to be the same price right?

Two containers for £22.50 without vat or shipping and no other bits such as barrels and in resin.

The GW containers sold on eBay likely from someone in the warehouse (made in China label) stealing them for £20 and £25 for 3 of them in plastic.
However the non huge GW terrain pieces usually sell for somewhere between £22.5 and £35 range. Anywhere in that range is still cheaper than those 2 resin containers and this doesn't even count the 20-25% discount from online retailers or lack of shipping cost. And you still get it in plastic and with extra scenery bits.

its still not bad.

they are way differently stylized and its from a far smaller shop who probably cant match the economy of volume gw can poop out.

Depending on how much my flgs charges, I may actually purchase a set.

Out of curiosity, did nobody around here purchase the Bones shipping containers? Those are only, like $8. How do you guys not already have a ton of those?

GW has released something weekly that is hitting my wallet. Glad to see nothing's changed until 2nd week of June.

According to a leaked formation 6 crates can be used to form a Danbo pattern Imperial Knight.

With the ability to pump up to 12 S4, AP 5 shots 24" down range it will be cornerstone of many a crate force.

Concept art below.

 Barzam wrote:
Out of curiosity, did nobody around here purchase the Bones shipping containers? Those are only, like $8. How do you guys not already have a ton of those?

Not enough skulls.

 Lockark wrote:
the storm bolters on the shipping containers makes no sence. 1st wouldn't a heavy stubber make more sence, since they are in-universe cheaper and more common then storm bolters? The 2nd being who mounts machine-guns on shipping containers?!?!?!?!

Thankfully it looks like you can leave the Storm Bolters off. Also:

1)Well, now we know what happened to all the Storm Bolters the Imperium produces.

2) The US Army, apparently.

gungo wrote:

 Desubot wrote:
A Bit more than 10$ a piece for a container with multiple parts and nice details?

Unless you are building a literal shipping yard then it seems pretty good.

was the GW price confirmed?

i saw it sold on ebay for less but i dont think its going to be the same price right?

Two containers for £22.50 without vat or shipping and no other bits such as barrels and in resin.

The GW containers sold on eBay likely from someone in the warehouse (made in China label) stealing them for £20 and £25 for 3 of them in plastic.
However the non huge GW terrain pieces usually sell for somewhere between £22.5 and £35 range. Anywhere in that range is still cheaper than those 2 resin containers and this doesn't even count the 20-25% discount from online retailers or lack of shipping cost. And you still get it in plastic and with extra scenery bits.

Those makitainers are 22 Euros including sales tax so approx £17.50 for two and they're plastic.

A little cheaper than the likely price for the GW containers.

Ok, i finally got what these are supposed to be : the new deep-striking transport for the AdMec !
Makes sense : they are all augmented enough to suvive the impact, they can be stored inside them without having to care for the radiation contaminating around them (if they need to be near the IG etc.) and they have a reason to have guns on them - you know how they are with new stuff ^^

The containers remind me of the old rhino-esq drop bunkers they used a lot in pics particularly, could see a reemergence of something similar?

I wonder how they compare in size to the Storm Raven. May be an easier way to do a rear extension than Chapterhouse.

When I say affordable I mean £5 or so each, like these prepainted foamed plastic ones from Tablescapes. I have a load of these and none of the hassle or smell of MDF.


So for say £15-20 for 3 (+ crates/barrels), I'd be interested in a few of these kits from GW.

 TheCustomLime wrote:

 Lockark wrote:
the storm bolters on the shipping containers makes no sence. 1st wouldn't a heavy stubber make more sence, since they are in-universe cheaper and more common then storm bolters? The 2nd being who mounts machine-guns on shipping containers?!?!?!?!

Thankfully it looks like you can leave the Storm Bolters off. Also:

1)Well, now we know what happened to all the Storm Bolters the Imperium produces.

2) The US Army, apparently.

Wait what? The us army dose that?

 notprop wrote:
When I say affordable I mean £5 or so each, like these prepainted foamed plastic ones from Tablescapes. I have a load of these and none of the hassle or smell of MDF.


So for say £15-20 for 3 (+ crates/barrels), I'd be interested in a few of these kits from GW.

You expect the GW containers, which are much more detailed, made in HIPS, hollow with usable and detailed inside and with extra accessories, to cost the same or just slightly more than those solid foamed plastic lumps? That's... Not reasonable at all. In fact knowing that those cost £5 each, even double the price would be a very fair deal for the GW ones.

 Lockark wrote:

 TheCustomLime wrote:

 Lockark wrote:
the storm bolters on the shipping containers makes no sence. 1st wouldn't a heavy stubber make more sence, since they are in-universe cheaper and more common then storm bolters? The 2nd being who mounts machine-guns on shipping containers?!?!?!?!

Thankfully it looks like you can leave the Storm Bolters off. Also:

1)Well, now we know what happened to all the Storm Bolters the Imperium produces.

2) The US Army, apparently.

Wait what? The us army dose that?

The U.S. Army has acquired a number of shipping containers that have been converted to remote weapons stations. Each container hides a machine gun, grenade launcher, or even an anti-tank weapon, and can detect and respond to enemy fire. According to Defense News, the Army is showing the system off at the Association of the U.S. Army Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a19995/the-us-armys-weaponized-shipping-container/

 TheDraconicLord wrote:

The U.S. Army has acquired a number of shipping containers that have been converted to remote weapons stations. Each container hides a machine gun, grenade launcher, or even an anti-tank weapon, and can detect and respond to enemy fire. According to Defense News, the Army is showing the system off at the Association of the U.S. Army Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a19995/the-us-armys-weaponized-shipping-container/

So now we wait for the GW lawsuit, as US army is copying their containers..

 Mymearan wrote:

Spoiler:

 notprop wrote:
When I say affordable I mean £5 or so each, like these prepainted foamed plastic ones from Tablescapes. I have a load of these and none of the hassle or smell of MDF.


So for say £15-20 for 3 (+ crates/barrels), I'd be interested in a few of these kits from GW.

You expect the GW containers, which are much more detailed, made in HIPS, hollow with usable and detailed inside and with extra accessories, to cost the same or just slightly more than those solid foamed plastic lumps? That's... Not reasonable at all. In fact knowing that those cost £5 each, even double the price would be a very fair deal for the GW ones.

How often will you use the interior of a shipping container?

 Breotan wrote:

Silentz wrote:
There are only two questions I have about this which I can't see answered anywhere.

1) Can I have an Unbound army comprising nothing but crates?

and

2) Can a crate scout?

3)Who can crates ally with? I've a force of Dark Eldar that needs all the extra storage space they can get. Imperial Crates would be a massive time saver for them. ;P

I've checked the FAQs. Your Dark Eldar definitely can take the Imperial crates. Unfortunately you can't deploy with your goods inside them, so you'll need to spend the first two turns doing an inventory and loading them. While under heavy fire.

Yet another Dark Eldar nerf.

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
According to a leaked formation 6 crates can be used to form a Danbo pattern Imperial Knight.

With the ability to pump up to 12 S4, AP 5 shots 24" down range it will be cornerstone of many a crate force.

Concept art below.

Spoiler:

I''m guessing that requires more than a 5 Yen piece to operate?

 Sinful Hero wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:

Spoiler:

 notprop wrote:
When I say affordable I mean £5 or so each, like these prepainted foamed plastic ones from Tablescapes. I have a load of these and none of the hassle or smell of MDF.


So for say £15-20 for 3 (+ crates/barrels), I'd be interested in a few of these kits from GW.

You expect the GW containers, which are much more detailed, made in HIPS, hollow with usable and detailed inside and with extra accessories, to cost the same or just slightly more than those solid foamed plastic lumps? That's... Not reasonable at all. In fact knowing that those cost £5 each, even double the price would be a very fair deal for the GW ones.

How often will you use the interior of a shipping container?

Depends on what you're using it for... not really relevant for the price discussion though.

 Mymearan wrote:

 Sinful Hero wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:

Spoiler:

 notprop wrote:
When I say affordable I mean £5 or so each, like these prepainted foamed plastic ones from Tablescapes. I have a load of these and none of the hassle or smell of MDF.


So for say £15-20 for 3 (+ crates/barrels), I'd be interested in a few of these kits from GW.

You expect the GW containers, which are much more detailed, made in HIPS, hollow with usable and detailed inside and with extra accessories, to cost the same or just slightly more than those solid foamed plastic lumps? That's... Not reasonable at all. In fact knowing that those cost £5 each, even double the price would be a very fair deal for the GW ones.

How often will you use the interior of a shipping container?

Depends on what you're using it for... not really relevant for the price discussion though.

Of course it is- you'll be paying extra for the interior detail over the "plastic lumps". If it's not something you'll use, why would you need it?

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
According to a leaked formation 6 crates can be used to form a Danbo pattern Imperial Knight.

With the ability to pump up to 12 S4, AP 5 shots 24" down range it will be cornerstone of many a crate force.

Concept art below.

Oh poor Danbo got weaponized

But rather funny how people asks "who puts weapons on crates" and then turns out US army actually does that (albeit I had same thought myself initially! Seems silly but guess not so silly afterall...)

 Sinful Hero wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:

 Sinful Hero wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:

Spoiler:

 notprop wrote:
When I say affordable I mean £5 or so each, like these prepainted foamed plastic ones from Tablescapes. I have a load of these and none of the hassle or smell of MDF.


So for say £15-20 for 3 (+ crates/barrels), I'd be interested in a few of these kits from GW.

You expect the GW containers, which are much more detailed, made in HIPS, hollow with usable and detailed inside and with extra accessories, to cost the same or just slightly more than those solid foamed plastic lumps? That's... Not reasonable at all. In fact knowing that those cost £5 each, even double the price would be a very fair deal for the GW ones.

How often will you use the interior of a shipping container?

Depends on what you're using it for... not really relevant for the price discussion though.

Of course it is- you'll be paying extra for the interior detail over the "plastic lumps". If it's not something you'll use, why would you need it?

Some people will use them a lot, some people not at all, same as any feature of any product. If you don't think they're worth the price you can go buy cheaper ones with less detail, no accessories and no interior. Expecting them to cost the same is still not reasonable.

tneva82 wrote:

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
According to a leaked formation 6 crates can be used to form a Danbo pattern Imperial Knight.

With the ability to pump up to 12 S4, AP 5 shots 24" down range it will be cornerstone of many a crate force.

Concept art below.

Oh poor Danbo got weaponized

But rather funny how people asks "who puts weapons on crates" and then turns out US army actually does that (albeit I had same thought myself initially! Seems silly but guess not so silly afterall...)

People are just thinking in terms of these being used to transport supplies, but once the supplies are delivered, you now have a 8' high metal wall. Why wouldn't you want to put a gun emplacement on your fortification?