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 .

Its Dakka!

excellent!

Chapterhouse wrote:Its Dakka!

Other than it being www.dakkadakka.com, I do tire of comments like this.

The most effective way to change something is to so go ahead and do it, and not just comment on it.

Anyway, I rather like your combi-weapons and they should help out a lot of converters!

OK, I guess a more correct response is it is the internet!

I think it's a great idea. Something that might help is shooting a quick video showing a fully painted model and how easy it is to swap out the parts. I'm sure if it sells well enough it could prompt Chapterhouse to make a variation or two of the design so people who don't like the look of it will have some options.

I really don't get the $10 for this bit, or how anyone can say a GW bit costs just the same. Even with shipping.

Sure, it gives you flexibility, but most of those bits you won't want in 40k (plasma most definitely not with the get hot rule, and grenades don't go with most units, so we're talking flamers and meltas here).

Especially since most people I know never just order one single bit - they buy a whole bunch, driving the cost of shipping per bit even further down. For example, if a bit costs $1, but it costs $7 to ship, $8 is expensive for one bit. But if you buy ten, your total cost is $17, but cost per bit is $1.70.


Examples: SM combi plasmas. I've used all these sellers, very good.

EBAY: $0.99, $2.80 shipping. So its less than $4. .
http://cgi.ebay.com/40K-Space-Marine-Commander-Combi-Plasma-Gun-Bits-/200490005555?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eae22b433

In USA: Bitzbarn.com : Sternguard METALbitzbarn: $1. Shipping is $3 = $4
http://bitzbarn.com/oscommerce/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=290

UK: bitzbox.co.uk : ~ $1.80, shipping ~$3.80 ~=$5.60. Starting to get a bit expensive.
http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=130

UK: Bitz and kits: about the same price as bitzbox
http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/combi-plasma-bolter-p-253.html

So, you can find plenty of sources to get an equivalent bit for ~$5, shipping included, easily enough. I've even seen lots of 5 or more of them on ebay for just as cheap.

So, to me, if you want this bit for a single character with flexibility, then this is a really good choice, but you pay thru the nose for it.

But for whole units? No thanks. A unit of 10 with each one having it would be $65 - flexibile but expensive. Shipping woudl probably bring it to $70. For any of the above it would cost me less than $15-17, shipping included. Not flexibile tactically, sure, but I'd rather buy another $50+ worth of other models.

Actually John does have a point... many of these variations might not be useful to many of us. Being able to order specific variations at a reduced cost might increase their appeal. i.e., just flamers or meltas for example for say... $4.50 or $5 per rather than $6.50. That could add up after a while.

Might complicate ordering too much ... but say... charge $2.50 for the bolter & $1.00 for each specialty mount (but only if ordered with the gun). I mean that way if people just one one combi-weapon you're still underselling the market, and people can order the options they want rather than having a bunch of useless bits lying around. You could sell the un-magnetized specialty bits for say... $2.00 each for people to use in their own conversions. Still a good deal and less work for Chapterhouse as you don't have to mess with the magnets that way.

Gitsplitta wrote:Might complicate ordering too much ... but say... charge $2.50 for the bolter & $1.00 for each specialty mount (but only if ordered with the gun). I mean that way if people just one one combi-weapon you're still underselling the market, and people can order the options they want rather than having a bunch of useless bits lying around. You could sell the un-magnetized specialty bits for say... $2.00 each for people to use in their own conversions. Still a good deal and less work for Chapterhouse as you don't have to mess with the magnets that way.

The problem with that approach is in how the models are made.
I'd wager that this is all on one mold. So, they end up having their casting service cast up 100 kits (100 guns & 100 of each option). If they sell the barrel bits individually, instead of as a kit, they have random combi-bits floating around, wasting space, that they had to pay for.
It's more expensive for THEM to sell the combi-bits individually... which means it would be more expensive for their customers.


Personally, I think it's a great idea. I don't utilize combis often right now but, if I ever do, I know who's getting a chunk of $ from me. : )

The only questions I have, Nick, is why you bothered to put the grip on the model. Since it's just going to have to be cut off so the gun can be glued to the model, I'd have rather seen it modeled that way, so I don't have to go through the trouble of clipping it off & filing it smooth.
Not that it affects my opinion of this cool kit. I'm just wondering.

Eric

John,

You seem to be ignoring the other weapons - Combi-meltas, and flamers.

Look on ebay for combi-meltas, if you do find non chaos ones they range anywhere from the rare 3.50 to the more likely 8-9$ range. (I just looked at completed listings)

Sure Bitzbarn has them for $1.00, they are metal sternguard, but they never have them in stock.

Bitzbox.co.uk forever out of stock.

Bitsandkits.co.uk out of stock..

Even the warstore where they are 9.99 has them out of stock.

See a trend here?

Now find combi-flamers (there are none on ebay that are not chaos).

None on bitzbarn or on bitzbox.co.uk or bitsandkits.co.uk.

I dont think you can compare the very common and seems not as wanted combi plasma to our whole kit on price and availability.

There is no combi flamer for imperials available anywhere and the combi meltas are rare and expensive.


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Eric,

Dunno, for completeness?

I thought about it, but really, its pretty easy to flush cut the handle off. (I did 2 Sergeants last nite).

Nick

MagickalMemories wrote:The problem with that approach is in how the models are made. I'd wager that this is all on one mold.

Good point. Makes sense from a mold design standpoint to do them in one shot. Though selling the individual bits sans-magnets might not be a bad deal for Chapterhouse... you save on the hand-work of putting the magnets in (which is always a profit-sink) and make money on the casting, which once you get it going is a pretty efficient process. That way you can sell the magnet-less versions (still as a set) for those that are good with their hands, and the magnetized versions (for a higher price) for those that aren't. Bet the profit margin would be greater on the non-magnetized versions too, fewer parts, less labor involved.


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Any painted pictures on their way? I would love to see how these look.

Well we dont put the magnets in, the holes are predrilled and we include the magnets in the kit

Its not time consuming really to count out 5 magnets.

Noway I was going to magnetize each bit. Most people (barring the "special" case) can glue magnets in predrilled holes correctly.

This is awesome.

Now...I have a request.

Instead of magnetized combi-weapons (which, again, is awesome), how about:

1) magnetized special weapons
2) magnetized heavy weapons

Now...when I put together a Space Marine, I can just assemble a generic special/heavy weapon marine who can have all the options.

If you do that, I will love you forever.

Heavy weapons would be very difficult to tell the truth. Each one has different handles, configurations, backpacks, tubes.

Special weapons are on the table already, since they all share the common factor of a standard grip and could possible share a lower front grip.

Nick

Chapterhouse wrote:
Special weapons are on the table already, since they all share the common factor of a standard grip and could possible share a lower front grip.

Nick

Okay, I love you, anyway.

I will be waiting with baited breath.

You mean I have to glue in my own magnets!!! That takes me longer than all the rest of the stuff put together... I can NEVER get those darn rare earth magnets to stick... they're like... superglue proof!

Jeez-louise!

Next thing you're gonna tell me is that the barrels aren't pre-drilled and the guns don't come custom painted for my chapter either....


*grin*

Darn... you know, if I had thought about it when I had the masters I COULD have predrilled the barrels! (thats when I did the magnet holes)

jmurph wrote:

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 :-)

Exactly, where are you getting combi-weapons, meltas in particular, for anywhere near a dollar?

The underslung gun looks good to me, its just that the top gun looks much smaller than I'm used to too.
Question: Is that plasma gun sideways?

Hey, if you need any ideas for the future, what about a conversion beamer? That could end up pretty awesome, and since GW doesn't have a model, IP shouldn't be a concern. For extra awesome, make it usable on a bike.

Edit: Heavy weapons? What about picking a standardized, simpler version to build. say like the art with the shoulder mounted devastator.

Very nice. If I hadn't already just converted a crapton of combi-meltas for my Chaos terminators, I would be down...

i have to say while i really like the melta one i am not sure about the flamer or plasma one. the plasma one just deosn't seem to fit the bolter frame and i've never liked the idea of the flamer being above the bolter chamber. Often thought of it more as under slung edition like a UGL or under slung shotgun.

will definitely grab some just for the melta as i need to add some variety to my wolfguard.

Price Drop to $5.00 after looking at the cost and margins.

Well, I was on the fence before, but man, Chapterhouse. You guys just seriously kick ass.

Gotsta buy me some combi-weapons for my wolf guard, and while I'm at it, I probably need to pick up some of the Jetlock/seer conversion kits too. Ooooh, and the shoulderpads.

Quick! Someone tell me I don't NEED a Tau walker...

brettz123 wrote: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.

I always thought that, at least for marines, the helmets had targeting systems linked to the gun so it didn't matter quite so much.

I definitely like the aesthetic of the underslung special weapon, but my main thing against it is just how much it sticks out on the unpainted model. It should look real nice when its all painted (for which I would be very happy to see) and blend in . I do like the barrel magazine. Still, premagnetized and all is a absolutely wonderful concept. As soon as GW gets around to updating C: DA to actually let me use combi-weapons on a plastic model I will definitely be interested in buying some if they're still available at that point in time. Great job!

Very nice kit... keep up the awesome work!

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

Nobody is 'moaning'... People are expressing an opinion.

Not liking something, or preferring something to be different to how it is, is not automatically 'moaning'


So let's check the hyperbole at the door, hmm?

Prophecy07 wrote:Quick! Someone tell me I don't NEED a Tau walker...

You NEED a Tau walker!

(Did I do it right?)


@Nick:

I'd love to see some alternate weapons for Sanguinary Guard.
Specifically... Well, everything. They have all these cool options and not enough bits for it in the kit (What if I want 5 PFists in my unit?).
Also, more wrist mounted melta pistols, please!


Eric

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

I believe you are assuming that people complaining think the sternguard one is ok..... which I do not.

Cant you just take a regular bolter, chop of the underside part of the barrel and put a magnet and use these on those
Problem solved for all you whiners.

About crossbows :
WH and DH armies can take Bolter-stake crossbows.
They are assault 2 24" and always wound psykers on 2+ and they dont get armour saves. On anything else they are S3 AP5.

So good for killing a psyker if you want.

Oh to see someone kill Mephiston with one of those.

Whoopeee!! These are prefect example of something that is awesome!!

Now I know what to keep Mephiston away from...

My poor tyrant went down to a xbow once :(

Perhaps a bit could be made where you have to glue the gun to the stock and you could accidently glue it upside down?

Lorne wrote:My poor tyrant went down to a xbow once :(

Perhaps a bit could be made where you have to glue the gun to the stock and you could accidently glue it upside down?

Hmm, this sounds like a good idea.

You could have the stock with two pins sticking out with pre drilled holes in the barrel parts. Then you can put the barrels into the stock in any combo you want. Put 2 of the same for twin linked, and all the other combos you can think of.

Irdiumstern wrote:Hey, if you need any ideas for the future, what about a conversion beamer? That could end up pretty awesome, and since GW doesn't have a model, IP shouldn't be a concern. For extra awesome, make it usable on a bike.

Actually, Citadel did make a conversion beamer for 1st/2ed iirc.

Have to find the pic.

I have a couple of them... not much to them... vaguely plasma cannon like, think the boys a CHS could do much better.

Well i give them a big thumbs up

Good,should display them on a marine, and maybe a painted one.With them being on the top,a marine can hold with 2 arms and still be-changeable.The handle is alittle harder to clip off and clean.Prices & Shipping cost?

Thought you guys would better be able to form an opinion with a painted set and modeled on a nice Salamander Marine



Cheers!
Nick

Any chance you guys can do some chaos weapons?

Miss Dee wrote:Any chance you guys can do some chaos weapons?

Like?

Lash of Submission, Bolt of Change, chaos combi weapons.


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Servo arms. as im doing an Iron Warrior army and dont want to shell out on techmarines

Chapterhouse wrote:

Miss Dee wrote:Any chance you guys can do some chaos weapons?

Like?

As a chaos player I will probably order those space marine style combi-weapons anyway, but a more chaos version would be nice. Chaos also have squads of combi-weapon terminators, which could lead you too another target market. Unfortunately I just did some resin casts for my terminators...


Really, what I would want would be assault weapons, while I saw what you stated before. You have to look at it from our a new players point of view. Assault weapons bits are still expensive. 10 interchangeable assault weapon marines with custom shoulder pads, bases, and paint jobs vs 24 assault weapon marines with custom shoulder pads, bases, paint jobs. It is a huge savings in cost and time.

I'd love to see you guys do Valkyrie interior kits. Stuff like a medivac or command centre interior would be ace.

Narse wrote:

Chapterhouse wrote:

Miss Dee wrote:Any chance you guys can do some chaos weapons?

Like?

As a chaos player I will probably order those space marine style combi-weapons anyway, but a more chaos version would be nice. Chaos also have squads of combi-weapon terminators, which could lead you too another target market. Unfortunately I just did some resin casts for my terminators...


Really, what I would want would be assault weapons, while I saw what you stated before. You have to look at it from our a new players point of view. Assault weapons bits are still expensive. 10 interchangeable assault weapon marines with custom shoulder pads, bases, and paint jobs vs 24 assault weapon marines with custom shoulder pads, bases, paint jobs. It is a huge savings in cost and time.

Narse the thing with assault weapons is they are not really modular at all.. The best thing I could think of is just magnetizing the main body of the weapons to the hands, or magnetizing the arms holding the weapons to the shoulder.

That way all you need is a arm for each weapon to swap out..

Chapterhouse wrote:
Narse the thing with assault weapons is they are not really modular at all.. The best thing I could think of is just magnetizing the main body of the weapons to the hands, or magnetizing the arms holding the weapons to the shoulder.

That way all you need is a arm for each weapon to swap out..

Works for me, make them charge me for them and we are both happy... maybe the wrist joint or the elbo joint... if you do the elbo joint the arm could be positioned a few more ways...

Right handed chaos chainswords/ power weapons and left handed pistols... please cant find the one that flashes eyes

Chapterhouse wrote:

Miss Dee wrote:Any chance you guys can do some chaos weapons?

Like?

Miss Dee wrote:Lash of Submission, Bolt of Change, chaos combi weapons.


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Servo arms. as im doing an Iron Warrior army and dont want to shell out on techmarines

aren't those first two psychic powers and not weapons?

Would be nice to show it off tho?

You guys are ingenious, it's people like you with a good mind that make us keep waiting for more great ideas! that's a great idea!

Now i again have something to spend money on .
Good work Chapterhouse!

I am going to admit that I passed these over at first, but seeing the painted version really helped to sway me into liking them. If I wasn't pretty much set on Combi-Weapons I'd order. Always look forward to seeing what you come up with next..

Seconded on servo-arms and mecha-dendrites...

I ordered 2 Iron hands pads just waiting on the postal service here in the uk we have a bank holiday today so no post.

They look pretty cool. Not keen on the grenade launcher. looks very funky (reminds me of an ork shoota)

Speaking of orks, I assume the market for mag ork kombi weapons is low?

What else is a grenade launcher suppose to look like, when it runs across the top?

aka_mythos wrote:What else is a grenade launcher suppose to look like, when it runs across the top?

I dunno maybe one of those WW2 rifle grenades? I cant really imagine oversluged grenade launchers

looking good nonetheless.

Pretty cool, could potentially save some people some money/hours of magnetizing.

i vote for more super heavys, namely the tower of skulls, doom blaster, silver towers, the lord of battles and a subjugator....

kenshin620 wrote:

aka_mythos wrote:What else is a grenade launcher suppose to look like, when it runs across the top?

I dunno maybe one of those WW2 rifle grenades? I cant really imagine oversluged grenade launchers

How would a bolter fire a rifle grenade? There are two types of rifle grenade the type that requires a blank round to be loaded to fire it and the type that allows the projectile to pass into the rear and carry it. Neither would work on a bolter because of the size of the bolter rounds.

Here are two examples:

TyraelVladinhurst wrote:i vote for more super heavys, namely the tower of skulls, doom blaster, silver towers, the lord of battles and a subjugator....

I disagree wholeheartedly. Superheavies are cool and all to see on the internet, but not many people buy them. As a customer, I'd prefer if companies such as Chapterhouse supply smaller bits that I would just impulse buy alongside something I actually think I need. The Farseer/Warlock Jetbikers, the Vulvapod, the Combiweapons, and the Boneswords are something that would incite people to buy from Chapterhouse. The Shoulderpads, Zenomorph heads, fancy shields, etc are inexpensive enough to even incite a splurge buy. Plus all these have a relatively small design/sculpting time compared to a superheavy. I've even seen independent local stores carrying Chapterhouse products.

Overall, I'd personally prefer Chapterhouse to make tons of small toys where I'll buy 25% of them instead of one enormous kit I won't buy (yet still admire from behind a computer screen). Of course, this is my opinion, but I'm stating it because Chapterhouse seems to really listen to its fans/customers (even if I still think the skull-helmet is goofy-looking).

i'd buy them... heck i'm going to order the tau super heavy on their site in about 1 month

I'll get the smaller bits, what I want.

fantastic, such a bargain.

Thanks for the model...now I just need to figure out how many I need and how I can afford them,