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 Grundz wrote:
speaking of the computer, whats the expected pose with those things? is he holding the laptop in one hand and typing with the other with it propped against his waist or what? Not nitpicking since I'm sure its less awkward for a power armored monster to do, but man, sounds awkward to attempt, lol.

I'm thinking I'm going to fold mine together and make little tablet pc's out of the command squad ones

He is in the shot of the miniature... He is kneeling with one hand poking at the screen. These are military field computers in large cases, built to be robust and shielded vs electromagnetic and radiation bursts.

(edit) if you are talking about the extra one included in the accessory pack then you will need to use a kneeling pose and stack it on one of the crests to get the height.... The CO's have small map tablets pc's, the pouch is represented but the tablet is not .

Ah I totally missed him, somehow.

Also it looks like you have no choice but to ship me free stuff to take pics of since the wargamesfactory guys don't clean up their flashing properly ;-)

Can't wait!

 Grundz wrote:

 Andrew1975 wrote:

If the crew is cycling ammo types or has to pack each load like an arty peice, magazine fed doesn't make sense
the quadmg42 mount has been in service in one way or another for about 60 years now, the drums are not standard magazines like you claim
the triple mortor thing, is weird

If you are cycling different ammo types it does make sense, but they look to be about the size of auto cannon shells maybe 20-30mm. Most weapons that fire those size rounds are going for cyclic rate. Again fluff could dictate the different style, I'm just comparing it to similar modern systems.

The quad mg 42 rarely used the small 75 round drums, usually belt fed from large linked belts. I claim the mags are standard because you get enough in the box to outfit every trooper with them. I would just think that a fixed weapon would have a more robust feed system. As far as logistics it would be easier for them all to use the same mag, but when I think of a quad gun emplacement, I'm thinking of something that should have some major sustained firepower. That is four ammo drums that have to be replaced every time they run dry, that's a lot of work for the crew and downtime for the weapon.

The mortar is very cool looking, just the loading and firing system seam overly complex. I'm sure I'm over thinking it, but if each mag holds three rounds, we need six caps to keep the rounds clean form dirt and such. Now the top caps could be fly aways, but the bottom caps have to move to drop the rounds. Its very complex and tricky when you want simple and easy. Now maybe the rounds could be held in place by a magnetic suspension system, thus eliminating the need for the caps.

You know what never mind, there is no need to pick these apart.

Again, sorry to nit pick. These are by far the best sci fi heavy weapons teams that I have seen.

I think its fair to say that nickpicking on the Heavy Weapons is a bit out of the question since they also have giant walkers which will probably never ever ever be viable, especially armed with giant swords

But I agree that the triple mortar looks funky. The engineer must have had a bit too much craziness going in his mind

 kenshin620 wrote:
I think its fair to say that nickpicking on the Heavy Weapons is a bit out of the question since they also have giant walkers which will probably never ever ever be viable, especially armed with giant swords

But I agree that the triple mortar looks funky. The engineer must have had a bit too much craziness going in his mind

I think the triple mortar is very cool looking, and the idea is great. I was being too.....well too much. Sometime when I really like something, I pick it apart too much. Great work Mark.

 Andrew1975 wrote:

The quad mg 42 rarely used the small 75 round drums, usually belt fed from large linked belts. I claim the mags are standard because you get enough in the box to outfit every trooper with them. I would just think that a fixed weapon would have a more robust feed system. As far as logistics it would be easier for them all to use the same mag, but when I think of a quad gun emplacement, I'm thinking of something that should have some major sustained firepower. That is four ammo drums that have to be replaced every time they run dry, that's a lot of work for the crew and downtime for the weapon.

Mg42's don't do sustained firepower, they overheat too fast at around 20 rounds per second, there's no real need to throw almost 100rps at something which is why its so hilarious to see, when used for AI they didn't cock two of the mg's until the first two ran dry so there was no vulnerable reloading period and the guns wouldn't overheat as badly Then again I don't see oven mitts and extra barrels on the HW teams so maybe in the grim darkness of the awesome german future they've overcome such things.

It's combat drugs, Grundz! They don't feel the painnnnnnn

 KalashnikovMarine wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
Given how awesome everything is turning out, I'm betting there's a lot of people out there who wished they'd joined in.

I almost can't blame them though, as many projects fall down during the 3D Render to Actual Model transition.

Having said that, if you choose to Kickstart the next expansion or faction, I suspect you'll do even better than you did this time!

I might kick in when we get to the Space Soviets,

Thats what Im really waiting for. Ill probably get in on some Shadokesh if they come next though.

I'm in for... every faction Mark decides to put out - I'm hooked!

 Grundz wrote:

 Andrew1975 wrote:

The quad mg 42 rarely used the small 75 round drums, usually belt fed from large linked belts. I claim the mags are standard because you get enough in the box to outfit every trooper with them. I would just think that a fixed weapon would have a more robust feed system. As far as logistics it would be easier for them all to use the same mag, but when I think of a quad gun emplacement, I'm thinking of something that should have some major sustained firepower. That is four ammo drums that have to be replaced every time they run dry, that's a lot of work for the crew and downtime for the weapon.

Mg42's don't do sustained firepower, they overheat too fast at around 20 rounds per second, there's no real need to throw almost 100rps at something which is why its so hilarious to see, when used for AI they didn't cock two of the mg's until the first two ran dry so there was no vulnerable reloading period and the guns wouldn't overheat as badly Then again I don't see oven mitts and extra barrels on the HW teams so maybe in the grim darkness of the awesome german future they've overcome such things.

Well if figure they may have figured out some new tech for the overheating by then, new alloys that are liq nitro cooled maybe. Still gonna run out of ammo quick.

Shipping dates and Ada pictures up!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreamforge-games/something-wicked-this-way-comes-crusader-plastic-m/posts

 Gitkikka wrote:
Shipping dates and Ada pictures up!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreamforge-games/something-wicked-this-way-comes-crusader-plastic-m/posts

A few pics of Ada

WOW!!!
Really glad i ordered all those infantry, HW teams ...and of course...ADA!
Great sculpt! Especially the proportions and the face!

Looking forward to paint all those miniatures.

Can she take a standard gun if you don't want something quite so.... big?

Here are some shots of the Ada figure.

We estimate at this point, that it will be in the WGF Utah warehouse the last week of January.

Aaaaaaargh! Damn you Mark! The waiting, it burns!

Ahem.

On a more... informative note, how are the single/double figures for the KS done (Ada and the Handler/feral)? Single, smaller sprues in individual molds, akin to GW's most recent plastic character miniatures, or are they cut from larger sprues?

Also, the promo figures are so amazing, I can't help but ask if they will be available later? I think I probably bought my fill, but such wonderful efforts, I appreciate limited editions for the campaigns, will they be made available elsewhere?

Idle thoughts.

jmurph, when you have a closer look at the right hand you might see that the anti tank rifle has been attached to it. So i think you might give her also a SMG if you want to.

jmurph wrote:Can she take a standard gun if you don't want something quite so.... big?

miniholic wrote:jmurph, when you have a closer look at the right hand you might see that the anti tank rifle has been attached to it. So i think you might give her also a SMG if you want to.

Her hand attaches to a pistol grip, the male ST do the same so it is possible... you may need to do a very small amount of surgery on the rifle stock but it should work.


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 Buzzsaw wrote:

Here are some shots of the Ada figure.

We estimate at this point, that it will be in the WGF Utah warehouse the last week of January.

Aaaaaaargh! Damn you Mark! The waiting, it burns!

Ahem.

On a more... informative note, how are the single/double figures for the KS done (Ada and the Handler/feral)? Single, smaller sprues in individual molds, akin to GW's most recent plastic character miniatures, or are they cut from larger sprues?

Also, the promo figures are so amazing, I can't help but ask if they will be available later? I think I probably bought my fill, but such wonderful efforts, I appreciate limited editions for the campaigns, will they be made available elsewhere?

My understanding is they are small sprues. They will not be available for retail sale but we will make them available as special prizes for the conventions and possible as promotional items from time to time.

Idle thoughts.

My understanding is they are small sprues. They will not be available for retail sale but we will make them available as special prizes for the conventions and possible as promotional items from time to time.

Ada looks amazing! I wonder how much it would cost to fly over to China to pick up my stuff early? The tension is killing me!

Mark, can you address the issue of Wave2 and Wave3, regarding the delays of Wave1? Does this mean that other waves are going to be delayed to keep the same release gaps between waves?

I'd rather not, but I,d rather have the truth.

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Mark, can you address the issue of Wave2 and Wave3, regarding the delays of Wave1? Does this mean that other waves are going to be delayed to keep the same release gaps between waves?

I'd rather not, but I,d rather have the truth.

Everything for 2 and 3 looks to be on track. I do not anticipate any delays.

So we are going to be submerged into a tsunami of Dreamforge plastic.

I can live with that.

Love Ada... glad I got 5 . Will be my IG with sniper rifles, with a small bit of conversion of needed.

Woo! Maybe I can actually get some painting done between now and when they get in.

Nah, who am I kidding. It will go on the "stuff that needs to be painted" pile like everything else I bought over the summer :(

 NoseGoblin wrote:

 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
Mark, can you address the issue of Wave2 and Wave3, regarding the delays of Wave1? Does this mean that other waves are going to be delayed to keep the same release gaps between waves?

I'd rather not, but I,d rather have the truth.

Everything for 2 and 3 looks to be on track. I do not anticipate any delays.

I think all my stuff is Wave 1, but I'm very pleased to hear this. Just says good things about you, Mark, and the folks at WGF, etc.

Glad I kicked in on this, and wish I'd kicked in more!

-C6

 catharsix wrote:
Glad I kicked in on this, and wish I'd kicked in more!
-C6

THIS!
So very much this!

Some shots of the Crusader unboxing can be found here: http://dreamforge-games.blogspot.com/2012/12/unboxing-of-beast.html

So that I do not turn this into a scroll fest, here are two of the shots.

Looks awesome. I hope GW is watching and taking notes

What are the screws and screwdriver for?

Theophony wrote:
What are the screws and screwdriver for?

The screw are used on ball joints and other components that need tension to work properly. You can quite literally leave this kit poseable for months or years of play if you choose, the tension created by the ball joints is more than enough to have the kit retain its pose. At any point a drop or two of model cement will lock everything into a fixed pose, but until you decide exactly what pose you would like… you are free to play. Watching the legs and torso move with working hydraulics is a pretty fun experience

 NoseGoblin wrote:

Theophony wrote:
What are the screws and screwdriver for?

The screw are used on ball joints and other components that need tension to work properly. You can quite literally leave this kit poseable for months or years of play if you choose, the tension created by the ball joints is more than enough to have the kit retain its pose. At any point a drop or two of model cement will lock everything into a fixed pose, but until you decide exactly what pose you would like… you are free to play. Watching the legs and torso move with working hydraulics is a pretty fun experience

This makes my jaw drop.

Love this

And this sooooo much:

catharsix wrote: :
Glad I kicked in on this, and wish I'd kicked in more!
-C6