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Details can be found here:
http://dreamforge-games.blogspot.com/2011/02/pre-orders-for-mortis-and-crusader-will.html





We are sitting about three to four weeks out from when I open up pre-orders, so start saving your pennies The pre orders will be at a discounted price (estimate $50.00 to $75.00 off retail) $300-$275.00 for the base models configured with the weapons that normally come with the kit. Additional weapons and add-on armor (estimated $12.00 off retail for the weapons) $33.00 each.

I will let you know when I have the first casts....

All the best,
Mark-

Excellent glad to hear it.

Jack

...Knight Titans?

Excuse me a moment while I flail my arms above my head, squealing with joy like a prepubescent little girl

So going to try to preorder when they go up!

Can't wait to see these, ohboyohboyohboyohboy...

metallifan wrote:...Knight Titans?

In before fluff-monkeys complaining that Knights and Titans are separate things.

Absolutionis wrote:

metallifan wrote:...Knight Titans?

In before fluff-monkeys complaining that Knights and Titans are separate things.

See the sig.

These models look bloody fantastic, and I really (REALLY) hate to be this guy...but isn't $300 a bit much for something that's considerably smaller than a Forge World Warhound (especially when you consider the Warhound is only a bit more expensive)?

Also, what is it made of? It looks like plastic...and if that is the case, then the price is even more mind-boggling.

Like I said, the models are blooody fantastic, though. I love the Crusader. It would make an excellent centerpiece for a Grey Knights army.

smaller than a warhound? Try again buddy.... Its shorter by about an inch, hardly 'smaller' and definitely too big to be a knight.

Darth Bob wrote:These models look bloody fantastic, and I really (REALLY) hate to be this guy...but isn't $300 a bit much for something that's considerably smaller than a Forge World Warhound (especially when you consider the Warhound is only a bit more expensive)?

yeah, your right

I'd rather have a thick, bulky, square FW warhound with half the rivits and surfaces needing to be extensively greenstuffed rather than this 100+ piece model of awesome.
oh and the warhound doesn't come with arms, and costs more.

no thanks

Do you think you could list and show us some pics of all the extra weapon options?

The bottom model is the base robot the top one has added armor and different weapons the added armor and weapons from both are available as additional options for ether robot

Platuan4th wrote:

Absolutionis wrote:

metallifan wrote:...Knight Titans?

In before fluff-monkeys complaining that Knights and Titans are separate things.

See the sig.

Ha!

Wait until Platuan4th shows up and...er...what?

It is in his sig now?

Good times!

Knight do rock though, and I wish GW/FW would officially release them!

Until then, we'll have to rely on other companies to help us out - though as noted, these would better serve as 'counts as' Warhounds!

Im sitting on the cash for a Crusader right now...cant wait. You caught me at a good time, I had given up on these and was about to blow the cash on whatever...now I know to save it. Put it up here, PM, hell Ill even give you an email address...I want to be in on this first thing.


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sonofruss wrote:The bottom model is the base robot the top one has added armor and different weapons the added armor and weapons from both are available as additional options for ether robot

Hmmm...not sure about that...as I understand it the top is the Crusader model, the bottom is the Mortis. The Mortis is lighter/less armored by design.

I thinks two for my keig army would due.

Darth Bob wrote:These models look bloody fantastic, and I really (REALLY) hate to be this guy...but isn't $300 a bit much for something that's considerably smaller than a Forge World Warhound (especially when you consider the Warhound is only a bit more expensive)?

Also, what is it made of? It looks like plastic...and if that is the case, then the price is even more mind-boggling.

Like I said, the models are blooody fantastic, though. I love the Crusader. It would make an excellent centerpiece for a Grey Knights army.

Thanks for the kind words!
No doubt about it Darth.. its expensive. Too expensive? You need to be the judge of that. A Warhound runs $506.29 with both weapons.
A while back I published an article on my blog explaining the costs involved.

http://dreamforge-games.blogspot.com/2010/11/i-am-great-and-powerful-oz.html

This is not a six piece model with six molds.. this is a 8.5 to 9.5" fully posable model with 136 parts (its a project to be sure).

Thanks everyone! I look forward to the sales and making many more models in the future.

All the best,
Mark-

I plan on picking one of these up too.. Id like to see more the weapon options when possible

NoseGoblin wrote:

This is not a six piece model with six molds.. this is a 8.5 to 9.5" fully posable model with 136 parts (its a project to be sure).

Which brings the question...are we going to have to drill and pin the hell out of this thing?

and another question...what is US shipping gonna be?

Woohoo, YES! Can't wait to get this thing!

+1 to seeing if you've finished arms for both sides. Meaning, can I have the Crusader with left and right gatling cannons, or left and right power fists?


Greed

Yay, so happy to finally have the US flag back next to my name!

Salacious Greed wrote:Woohoo, YES! Can't wait to get this thing!

+1 to seeing if you've finished arms for both sides. Meaning, can I have the Crusader with left and right gatling cannons, or left and right power fists?


Greed

Yay, so happy to finally have the US flag back next to my name!

Im thinking Id like one with the gatling gun and fist. The Crusader is extremely cool, but...Im really going back and forth on it. There are several issues/concerns I have.

The most important...how much pinning is going to be involved...Im not at all interested in something thats going to need all the joints pinned...especially on a model that complex. I dont mind a bit of a project, but I dont want something thats gonna take 6 months to build.

Between the wait before preorders and the 2 months (or more) wait listed on the blog it means we wont have a model in hand until almost June.

However, if I dont get in on it now I wont have the money to until this time next year...and who knows if they will still be in production by then...

Mad4Minis wrote: I'm thinking Id like one with the gatling gun and fist. The Crusader is extremely cool, but...Im really going back and forth on it. There are several issues/concerns I have.

The most important...how much pinning is going to be involved...Im not at all interested in something thats going to need all the joints pinned...especially on a model that complex. I don't mind a bit of a project, but I don't want something thats gonna take 6 months to build.

Between the wait before preorders and the 2 months (or more) wait listed on the blog it means we wont have a model in hand until almost June.

However, if I don't get in on it now I wont have the money to until this time next year...and who knows if they will still be in production by then...

I only pinned the spine section.. The rest had no pins. take a look at the instructions and you will see what I did.
I hate pins as well... there are a couple of areas I used a "cheater pin" roughen up or drill surface and use two part epoxy glue.

Using the right glue is very important as well.... do NOT use standard old super glue. Use something that has a rubber binder so that it not as brittle. Gorilla super glue is a good option. All that is covered in the instructions.
http://www.dreamforge-games.com/Leviathan%20Mortis%20Complete%20Instructions.pdf

I put together the display model in about 3-4 hours. It must be said, this is not a build best suited for the first time builder, you should have some model experience with either plastic or resin models.

Shipping is dependant on your location and what you choose.... one example is, USPS Prioirity flat rate at about $11.00 or $14.00 insured (plan on this $$ and you will be safe) Canada will be about $28.00 to $31.00. Overseas $45.00-$48.00.

Salacious Greed wrote:Woohoo, YES! Can't wait to get this thing!

+1 to seeing if you've finished arms for both sides. Meaning, can I have the Crusader with left and right gatling cannons, or left and right power fists?


Greed

Yay, so happy to finally have the US flag back next to my name!

Yep, right and left of all arms.....

Sweet, thats all I needed to know. Skill isnt the issue for me...Ive been modeling for almost 20 years. Whats the best place to watch for the pre order go...here or the blog?

Even better when it gets time maybe a day or two warning...such as "pre orders open at __ date at __ time...heres the link".

That would be awesome for those of us who cant check mail/web any anytime or place. For instance...I work all night w no internet access, and I sleep most of the mid day hours.

Been thinking about it all night...Im in for a Crusader with 2 mauler claws.

Mad4Minis said:
Between the wait before preorders and the 2 months (or more) wait listed on the blog it means we wont have a model in hand until almost June.

However, if I dont get in on it now I wont have the money to until this time next year...and who knows if they will still be in production by then...



Yeah, I am looking forward to getting one of these on the table, putting it together! Can't wait!!

Salacious Greed wrote:


Yeah, I am looking forward to getting one of these on the table, putting it together! Can't wait!!

I hate waiting, but this thing is gonna be worth every second. I only wish I had enough to order 2. One now and one later maybe.

Guys,

You wont be sorry about the purchase. I know the kind of resin and molding that Nosegoblin is using, the manufacturer is aces and I think once the molds are up and going there wont be much or a wait for these to be shipped once ordered.

Its good quality resin, not like that super-brittle stuff Forgeworld uses.

I know that the owner of the our FLGS wants a Crusader. And has wanted one for awhile. It would be nice to give something back to the game store.

With a bit of conversion work and the right paintjob, this will make an excellent chaos engine

Chapterhouse wrote:Guys,

You wont be sorry about the purchase. I know the kind of resin and molding that Nosegoblin is using, the manufacturer is aces and I think once the molds are up and going there wont be much or a wait for these to be shipped once ordered.

Its good quality resin, not like that super-brittle stuff Forgeworld uses.

No doubt. Just looking at the masters on his blog you can tell its gonna be great.

Alpharius wrote:
Knight do rock though, and I wish GW/FW would officially release them!

You and me both. I know I'd at least buy a full 10 Knight Household, even if it was FW.

That said, people need to buy these. We need to support the little fish. More variety and options is a good thing.

That Mortis is begging to be Nurglefied. 275 isn't bad either, on par with Titan costs. Looking forward to when you start casting this bad boy up!