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Base is a 32 and the smaller human 25. The bigger Necrobase has a different layout.

 NAVARRO wrote:
Base is a 32 and the smaller human 25. The bigger Necrobase has a different layout.

Thanks. Still a great figure though and probably even more useful for general post-apocalyptic RPG/skirmish purposes as a 32mm base big human.

Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

That wouldn't be a super compelling product to me (and I convert/kitbash a large amount of my models).

Reason being that all the gangs have slightly different attachment point for arms and heads, so even if they released what you described the end user would have to do conversion work to make pieces fit. Probably roughly the same amount of conversion work they'd be doing if they had instead snatched up bits from existing kits (like a bionic limb from a Primaris kit or a head from a Mechanicus kit or whatever).

I mean, I'm still totally with you on the general outlook of 'more plastic' I just don't think the specific product you described would be that helpful to anyone.

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

Isn't that the point of the Hive Scum sprue?

 MajorWesJanson wrote:

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

Isn't that the point of the Hive Scum sprue?

Maybe if they'd given Hive Scum a full sprue, and better selection of arms, and designed it so each arm actually looked right on each body...

I wanted to love the Hive Scum box, I really did. I could not.

Let me guess, there will never be a time where you can buy a plastic Arvus and a plastic landing pad from GW at the same time.

 lord_blackfang wrote:
Let me guess, there will never be a time where you can buy a plastic Arvus and a plastic landing pad from GW at the same time.

Battlezone: Fronteris – Landing Pad is still available - but does look more bunker than landing pad.

Good point - I need to build the Skyshield I got from the terrain MTO at some point.

 Jadenim wrote:

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Wonder how well/if an Arvus fits on the Cargo-8 Trailer?

Don’t tempt me Frodo!

Shush you, and get tempted.

Teeeeeeeempteeeeeeeeeeeed!

I imagine the wings stick out over the side quite a bit. Would definitely need some "Wide Load" signage.

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

Because using FWR allows for characters with more character, and a wider range of body shapes, especially for more niche models.

What I'm saying is use plastic where it fits - as in, higher volume kits - and resin or metal where suitable.

And that people really need to get over their aversion to FWR.

 Dysartes wrote:
I imagine the wings stick out over the side quite a bit. Would definitely need some "Wide Load" signage.

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

Because using FWR allows for characters with more character, and a wider range of body shapes, especially for more niche models.

What I'm saying is use plastic where it fits - as in, higher volume kits - and resin or metal where suitable.

And that people really need to get over their aversion to FWR.

the theory here is correct, and had the examples of FWR I have bought not been models that shall we say "needed work" to get parts to align and fit, and not be warped I would maybe be tempted to try more of it. yes you can make some lovely models with it and the Heresy Praetor and sidekicks came out nicely, just way more work than they should have been.

a lot of this stuff from FW, character models at least, really should be done as 3d print resin "print on demand" stuff where they could allow more options on posing, heads etc then you get either a complete printed model ready to paint and go, or with minimal assembly (heck even the new 24 bit colour resin print 'pre-paint' as an option, something that finally justifies the prices (but with unpainted always an option). for me thats way better than a range of not quite generic arms that almost fit a similar range of not quite generic bodies

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 MajorWesJanson wrote:

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

Isn't that the point of the Hive Scum sprue?

Maybe if they'd given Hive Scum a full sprue, and better selection of arms, and designed it so each arm actually looked right on each body...

I wanted to love the Hive Scum box, I really did. I could not.

I’m surprised/disappointed that they never did any upgrade kits for the hive scum. It seems like an obvious way to get even more stuff in.

 Jadenim wrote:

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 MajorWesJanson wrote:

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

Isn't that the point of the Hive Scum sprue?

Maybe if they'd given Hive Scum a full sprue, and better selection of arms, and designed it so each arm actually looked right on each body...

I wanted to love the Hive Scum box, I really did. I could not.

I’m surprised/disappointed that they never did any upgrade kits for the hive scum. It seems like an obvious way to get even more stuff in.

There are heads for them in the Malstrain box. Other than that, the kit is fully compatible with the Neophytes and Skitarii (maybe others too, just know about this two), so there're quite some options.

Yep. Those Hive Scum will accept all sorts of kitbashing.

For conversions purposes the multipart plastics are the ideal product. I have been buying all kinds of Necromunda minis and having loads of fun with minimal work. I dont think theres anything easier to convert than GW plastics.

 modelhunter wrote:
Why can't they just put all/some of these recent and planned Forge World Resin kits into a single plastic sprue/frame with interchangeable arms/heads so we can make up our own characters or do 'mods' to existing plastic Gangs.
What I am really saying is 'more plastic'.

This would be amazing. I would absolutely buy a kit like that.

 NAVARRO wrote:
For conversions purposes the multipart plastics are the ideal product. I have been buying all kinds of Necromunda minis and having loads of fun with minimal work. I dont think theres anything easier to convert than GW plastics.

Apart from non-GW plastics, obviously.

Unholy Poop On An Unsanctified Stick!

It’s a Heretek!

incredible model. love all the little guys that come with him, too

Reckon I’ll pick him up for my Mechanicum.

That's all of the hangers on for Book of Ruin done. I wonder if Rogue Factoria Work Gangs are close behind for the Heretek to work with.

 NAVARRO wrote:
For conversions purposes the multipart plastics are the ideal product. I have been buying all kinds of Necromunda minis and having loads of fun with minimal work. I dont think theres anything easier to convert than GW plastics.

I don't disagree, I've bought enough of them and build enough of them.

I just wish the arms and heads had cross comparability across the range, some of the decisions seems deliberately designed to prevent conversion and kit bashing

I guess there are advantages to having a little guy who can only shoot backwards instead of a mechadendrite or servo-arm mounted weapon...

Well, servo skulls are standard wargear, but I don't remember seeing anything about a C.A.T.
I'm guessing it's going to be an "exotic beast" like the Squat techmites.

It almost feels like a methodological approach in filling the hanger-on gaps is emerging. Weird.

This one, eh, it's only OK, at least from this angle. I like the pets more than him.

 SgtEeveell wrote:
Well, servo skulls are standard wargear, but I don't remember seeing anything about a C.A.T.

You have to remember to leave out a dish of cream for it...

Or some very stylish clothes.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Unholy Poop On An Unsanctified Stick!

It’s a Heretek!

Those models are absolutely amazing and, while I have no use of them in game I might just get it for being really cool.

I have a radical inquisitor I made yonks ago who he might join the retinue of.

Just finished painting the HH tech thralls, this guy makes an excellent addition.

My wallet will hate me when all the recent minis get released