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2007/02/07 01:56:41
Subject: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Fresh-Faced New User
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2007/02/07 03:00:23
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Lethal Lhamean
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cant speak the ruski.. but damn why does he like looking to the side.. look where your going now.. Otherwise its pretty cool.
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2007/02/07 03:08:02
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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That looks like a modified version of the Jump Pack Autarch that GW made. I bet it is a cast conversion (however a nice one)
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Current Armies: Blood Angels, Imperial Guard (40k), Skorne, Retribution (Warmachine), Vampire Counts (Fantasy)
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2007/02/07 03:31:56
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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[DCM]
Sentient OverBear
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Brimstone over at Warseer nixed this; check out the thread here.
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DQ:70S++G+++M+B++I+Pw40k94+ID+++A++/sWD178R+++T(I)DM+++
Trust me, no matter what damage they have the potential to do, single-shot weapons always flatter to deceive in 40k. Rule #1 - BBAP
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2007/02/07 04:12:55
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Infiltrating Broodlord
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Hehe...looks really funny him looking sideways like this. I couldn't help but thinking: "Hey Baby, wanna ride?"
That's an Autarch i would like to see.
But other than the Jetbike Canopy (sp?), it's pretty meh.
Greets Schepp himself
P.S. I want new Warpspiders damnit!
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2007/02/07 04:17:02
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Foul Dwimmerlaik
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The canopy looks neat, but otherwise a shoddy recast job. The arms are those of the plastic jetbike rider already. If you look closely at the autarch crotch area, you can see alot of obscired detail.
Even though this is a recasted fake, I think the canopy is nice and it shows how little work is needed for GW to simply make one themselves for release. Of course, that is alot to ask....
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2007/02/07 05:03:50
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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[MOD]
Madrak Ironhide
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That's one sweet (SWEET!) ride.
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2007/02/07 05:21:07
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Of course, that is alot to ask... I'm sure there is a lot that goes into deciding whether or not to produce a model. No only "Is it possible to make it?" but "Can we sell enough of it, taking into consideration our costs - shipping, shelf space, manufacturing costs, etc.?" I just don't see a market for a Jetbike Autarch, especially when GW can sell their Autarch model _and_ a Jetbike model. Nifty work though - I would love to dabble in casting metal minis.
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2007/02/07 07:45:16
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
Adrift within the vortex of my imagination.
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What we really need are some Warlocks and a Farseer as biker models.
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. |
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2007/02/07 08:23:52
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Plastictrees
Amongst the Stars, In the Night
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Those castings looked suspiciously poor for a studio show piece. Glad to hear it was due to being an obvious recast rather than some continuing decline in their metal sculpts as that cowling looks utterly amateur (not to mention the casting flaws as well). As to GW actually making one, it really would not be that hard to do a run of metal cowling, legs, torso and head assemblies (all sculpted better than above) as some add-on pack. But, as Furious mentions, it probably isn't cost efficient enough for them. I could, however, see Forgeworld doing something like this, as it would be even easier to do in resin.
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2007/02/08 20:07:46
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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RogueSangre
The Cockatrice Malediction
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Posted By Furious on 02/07/2007 10:21 AM [I'm sure there is a lot that goes into deciding whether or not to produce a model. No only "Is it possible to make it?" but "Can we sell enough of it, taking into consideration our costs - shipping, shelf space, manufacturing costs, etc.?" "Is it the most popular option for this particular unit?" If the answer is "yes", then they won't release it. But they will make it a 0-1 choice in the next version of the codex. Posted By nyarlathotep667 on 02/07/2007 1:23 PM I could, however, see Forgeworld doing something like this, as it would be even easier to do in resin. And by "easier" you mean "more expensive for us".
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2007/02/08 21:28:52
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Plastictrees
Amongst the Stars, In the Night
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Posted By Abadabadoobaddon on 02/09/2007 1:07 AM Posted By nyarlathotep667 on 02/07/2007 1:23 PM I could, however, see Forgeworld doing something like this, as it would be even easier to do in resin. And by "easier" you mean "more expensive for us".
But of course! After all, why sell something in metal when you can make twice the profit using resin?
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2007/02/09 00:49:48
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Regular Dakkanaut
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This definately is a shoddy recast done by a guy in his garage. Theres no way that GW would make a cloak that crappy, i mean just look at the robes on the all metal Dark Angel Character on Jetbike. They far surpass the cloak on this autarch. Also its a doggy mix of components. Bits from the Scorpion Exarch, and Scorpion Autarch. The back pack is also very badly done. If GW planned to release a metal kit of a Autarch on bike it would have A: be scheduled for release this summer along with the Harlequins B: would have been kept under much better wraps that this. and most importatly C: There is no way that Jes Goodwin would allow the studio to make a sculpt this amateur. He has ruled over the release of the new Eldar range with an iron grip and this example is well below par compared to the quality of the new releases in the range.
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2007/02/09 03:00:01
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Calculating Commissar
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It's still good enough to be sold to clueless idiots over ebay, which is probably what the original recaster planned.
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2007/02/09 03:30:29
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Fresh-Faced New User
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2007/02/09 22:59:44
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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RogueSangre
The Cockatrice Malediction
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Posted By Gundammecha on 02/09/2007 5:49 AM Theres no way that GW would make a cloak that crappy, i mean just look at the robes on the all metal Dark Angel Character on Jetbike.
Sometimes I think "there's no way that GW would make a _____ that crappy." Then I remember the new Chaos Possessed and die a little inside.
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2007/02/10 08:50:40
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Stalwart Dark Angels Space Marine
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Interesting strategy for GW, not a bad one either.
http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.us?do=List_Models&code=305854&orignav=305854&ParentID=1254438&GameNav=9
http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.us?do=List_Models&code=305855&orignav=305855&ParentID=1254439&GameNav=9
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2007/02/11 20:15:55
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Posted By Abadabadoobaddon on 02/10/2007 3:59 AM Posted By Gundammecha on 02/09/2007 5:49 AM Theres no way that GW would make a cloak that crappy, i mean just look at the robes on the all metal Dark Angel Character on Jetbike.
Sometimes I think "there's no way that GW would make a _____ that crappy." Then I remember the new Chaos Possessed and die a little inside. The key words here are Eldar and Jes Goodwin. He is one of GWs most iconic sculptors and held a tight reign over the development and artistic direction of the Eldar range. Whilst i agree that some GW stuff is terrible, thats because the design team is different or goals are not important. Ie a summer campaign splash release (chaos possessed) over a major re release of a long awaited codex (Eldar).
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2007/02/12 09:23:26
Subject: RE: new autarch on jetbike? [PICS]
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RogueSangre
The Cockatrice Malediction
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I think it's more a matter of trainee sculptors (and Gary Morely). Afterall, they're Possessed - they're supposed to look retar- err... I mean, chaotic. Either that or someone did it as a prank to see if they could get it past quality control.
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