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insaniak wrote:

The Dwarf Wolf wrote:But i dont feel well with imperials in jet-bikes, specially when there is no way to emulate jet-bikes in current codexes.

Just treat them as regular bikes. They don't follow jetbike rules because their anti-grav isn't as advanced or is badly maintained, and so they hug the ground more closely than other jetbikes, and their maneouverability suffers as a result.

My thoughts exactly. I would just use these as regular bikes.

stormboy wrote:I like the Kromlech kit better.

The fact that I can identify the GW bits, that make up the majority of the bike, bothers me.

The Kromlech kit is designed better and more unique - though a bit blocky for my tastes.

I have to say you are wrong on this. This is not a kit bash, in fact it is totally computer designed (except for the legs and arms which i had sculpted especially for this kit green stuff and all) there are NO Games Workshop parts in this kit at all (even in the displayed model).

Nick - Chapterhouse Studios

So how much are the bikes going for Nick?
I would like to buy a few just need to find some extra heads XD

To rehash - $14.00 for the set.

I would love to see some IG players modify some kits for IG Cavalry, all you would need is a lance and some conversion for torsos, head and shave down the legs maybe.

Nick

It needs wings or something on the side. It's a cool kit, if I got any I'd have to have wing mounted bolters. Reminds me HEAVILY of 1 or 2 bfg models though, like, a lot.

Kroothawk wrote:

The Dwarf Wolf wrote:Ass all chapter house kits, i like it...

Hope this is a typo

Dont know, i wanted to say that i like it, as i like all chapter house kits... Some spelling issue?


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insaniak wrote:

The Dwarf Wolf wrote:But i dont feel well with imperials in jet-bikes, specially when there is no way to emulate jet-bikes in current codexes.

Just treat them as regular bikes. They don't follow jetbike rules because their anti-grav isn't as advanced or is badly maintained, and so they hug the ground more closely than other jetbikes, and their maneouverability suffers as a result.

I will do that ^^

On the attack bike versions, I wanted to avoid the side mounted heavy weapon mount.. Instead I went with a middle-range size weapon and we doubled the load out of that weapon.

So instead of one heavy bolt gun, we have dual Medium Bolt Guns, the same with the "melta" weapon. The attack bike variant also adds some wings and steering surfaces to compensate for the heavier armament. Almost wings on the side.

Ill show off the concept for the design in a few days.

Nick

It's good, it's really good actually. I would like too see something on the back but that is easily customizable too the player so in the end it works out. $14 is a fairly good round about price and heck with these and the jump packs... it really does make me want too finally do that custodes.

So just one bike is 14$ or is it 2?

Asherian Command wrote:So just one bike is 14$ or is it 2?

Just one, phew, 2 for $14.. wouldnt that be nice

That would be incredible, but we still live in real world, and we are in the mid of a financial crisis...

Anyway, i would be jumping with joy if it was 9,99 U$, but 14 is good too...

Chapterhouse wrote:

I would love to see some IG players modify some kits for IG Cavalry, all you would need is a lance and some conversion for torsos, head and shave down the legs maybe.

Nick

What is stopping you from bringing out said kit with IG legs, torso and lance? I imagine there would be plenty of people falling all over them due to the fact that there is no good, well priced IG rider set on the market these days (to my knowledge).

Look's alot like a space marine bike with the back end filled in and a cow catcher on the front. I like it but need more I would think. Maybe better ornate guns or options for guns.

It looks like the conversion guide in the forums.

That is not to say it is a bad model or anything, the front prow does heavilly resemble a BFG ship and the bike chassis looks like a regular SM bike.

For $14 it's a good price, ecspecially if you wanted to field a jetbike force. Immediately, you could replace the bolters with GW ones and add on enough pieces of ornate stuff, chapter symbols to make it look GW enough as well to pass for a conversion if you wanted to use it outside of friendly games or in GW stores.

Cool bike. I'd grab a few if I wanted jetbikes, definitely. Considering the time saved from doing a conversion to a jetbike to by buying this for $14...

Looks like a space marine bike thats been cut/converted, even if it was designed via computer you can still see the items that were copied.
The right leg even has the buttons on it exactly the same as on a space marine bike rider. I'm not saying you didn't sculpt the riders legs/arms yourself, but I am saying you quite clearly replicated them in a different position using greenstuff.

Sure you release this when I'm almost done with my tech marine who would have looked awesome on this with his conversion beamer back pack!!

I love the DA jetbike, but this one just looks clunky.

Not to derail the thread, but are the sci-fi troopers coming along as well?

Need to bulk out the limbs a little more but that's in line next after the stuff on my table atm.

Not a huge fan. But I'm sure some people will enjoy it since it means less work on an all jetbike army.

any chance of getting the riders legs separately?

insaniak wrote:That's pretty cool. The guns on the front could have used a little more detail, and the handlebars look far too small and flimsy... But overall it works. Clearly imperial while being different enough in the details to not just be a regular bike that flies.

Thanks, I did the digital modeling for it. The handle bars next to a marine, I agree, look a bit flimsy, I was concerned they'd be too big for IG/scout hands for that other variant. Though I don't know if Nick still had plans for that.

Gamble wrote:any chance of getting the riders legs separately?

+1. It's always been a pain to get SM bike legs, especially if you've had a couple bad experiences with botched conversions......

I have to say you are wrong on this. This is not a kit bash, in fact it is totally computer designed (except for the legs and arms which i had sculpted especially for this kit green stuff and all) there are NO Games Workshop parts in this kit at all (even in the displayed model).

Nick - Chapterhouse Studios

I would have to disagree with you. The the upper most part from the gas tank back look exactly like a normal bike and the engine bit. Other then that the nose piece, under carage and thrusters are all CH.
Sorry love the work your company does but this is a kit bash model.

I wonder if this thread would be of interest to you...
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/335180.page

Poster: It's a kitbash!
Person who's selling the kit: No, it's not.
Person who designed the model: No, it's not.
Poster: You're both wrong! It's a kitbash.


I love the Internet.

I personally like Chapterhouse’s Jetbike. I will admit that I like the look of Maxmini’s upcoming jetbike better BUT Chapterhouse’s product has the benefits of being a complete kit (with leg/arm bits and whatnot). I’m very tempted to place an order for a CH jetbike at the moment although I will hold off for now until I complete some stuff first.

well I believe if your going to do a "original" model you gotta go 100% original.
Ok I see he did a computer rendering of this model but copying the gas tank back and making slight changes to the seat the backrest and engine is just "easy" and not creative as Kromlech or Maxmini.
Hey just my ¢.02.

Chapterhouse wrote:I have to say you are wrong on this. This is not a kit bash, in fact it is totally computer designed (except for the legs and arms which i had sculpted especially for this kit green stuff and all) there are NO Games Workshop parts in this kit at all (even in the displayed model).

Nick - Chapterhouse Studios

He may be wrong, but the parallels are very strong. The engine, seat and back look very similar, even to the point were you see were a tire could be.

To me, it looks like a clever conversion as opposed to an original model like the Kromlech one. In fact, if I had seen one and was told it was CH, I would have thought it was a conversion kit.

The price is nice, but for me, its a bit too weedy. The handle bars seem to small and I personally don't like how the top of the model from front to back is one level line. Makes it seem less imposing. But then again, I am all for more options.

...I don't think it was mentioned but that second control panel set will allow you guys to use those spare combi-weapons you might have if you purchased one of the combi-weapon set.

I think it looks terrible. Lacking detail, the vent... thing, or whatever it is, on the front is waay too big, the bolters are too small, the handlebars look like they'd snap from a sharp glance.

Criticism is fine, but let's not make it insulting please. ta.
Reds8n

I really want to like it... I don't know maybe just the blockiness of it, however in saying that it is cheap and would only take a few spare bitz to make it look really nice, probably will end up picking some up for my pre heresy plans and what do people not understand that marines used to use jet bikes