Forge World News and Rumour Thread : p212 Knight Porphyrion

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**Fenrir Kitsune**

Really don't like that model for Russ. Big let down.

**Cosmic Schwung**

Imateria wrote:
They've been out of stock a really long time, it's seriously taking the piss. I'm just glad I got the Lynx back in September, but even before then you couldn't get the Sonic Lance version.

I asked a friend who was visiting warhammer world on saturday to inquire what was going on and it's pretty much what CragHack's already said. The mold needs a refresh but there isn't enough staff to get it done anytime soon. They presumably need to prioritise all that damn power armour!

**pm713**

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Really don't like that model for Russ. Big let down.

Why not?

**Jamie24**

What is that new vehicle on the bulletin page? :O

It's only for the new Custodes? Anyone have any info?

https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/blog/blog.jsp?_requestid=8695603

**angelofvengeance**

From today's FW blog...Er.... holy feth!

**Peregrine**

Huh. That was completely unexpected. I think I like it though? Not sure how well it fits the Imperial aesthetic being so rounded and efficient looking, but it's an interesting design.

**Mymearan**

Looks like two of the Marine hover bikes glued together. Don't know if I like it yet but it's cool!

**Jackal**

Love the look.
If it was custodes exclusive though I'd expect alot more flashy emblems and designs on it.

But a imperial hover tank?
That I do like.

**BrookM**

So fething hot!

**Generalstoner**

Nice tank. I also think that is Constantine Valdor next to it.

**BrookM**

That's just a plastic Custodes with the awesome head.

**zedmeister**

I reckon that's the Jocasta pattern Grav attack aka the deodorant tank!

**Nevelon**

That is a pretty sweet looking tank. Aesthetically I think it ties in close enough to the jetbikes not to look out of place.

**H.B.M.C.**

Umm... wow.

Now give us a Grav-Rhino!

**reds8n**

angelofvengeance wrote:
From today's FW blog...Er.... holy feth!

Fair play, that's a nice upgrade

**Zywus**

Peregrine wrote:
Not sure how well it fits the Imperial aesthetic being so rounded and efficient looking, but it's an interesting design.

I think early imperial technology is quite consistently presented as more sleek and rounded, as it's still more connected to the Dark age of Technology. Compare this one with the scimitar jetbikes and the javelin speeders.

The imperial aestetic becomes more bulky and angular as technology regress.

**Fenrir Kitsune**

pm713 wrote:
Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Really don't like that model for Russ. Big let down.

Why not?

Look at his legs. Is he straight off the cricket pitch.
Look at his pose. Is he static or twisting or what?
Look at his large amount of stuff/pelts/baubles hanging off the back with a large negative space between it and his torso.

Bad sculpt, bad sculpt.

**MeanGreenStompa**

Who's piloting that thing though? Custodes are massive compared even to marines... are there also custodes ratlings purely hired on to fit into tiny cockpits?

**Kanluwen**

MeanGreenStompa wrote:
Who's piloting that thing though? Custodes are massive compared even to marines... are there also custodes ratlings purely hired on to fit into tiny cockpits?

It's probably like those minisubs used for deep sea exploration: the pilot lays down inside and is suitably uncomfortable.

**Zywus**

MeanGreenStompa wrote:
Who's piloting that thing though? Custodes are massive compared even to marines... are there also custodes ratlings purely hired on to fit into tiny cockpits?

Some serf presumably. Just like most Space Marine vehicles are crewed in 40K

Contrary to many peoples belief, they don't waste a fully fledged post-human super-warrior to be the designated driver.

**em_en_oh_pee**

reds8n wrote:

Fair play, that's a nice upgrade

Yup. Good on them for this one.

Though I too am as curious as others as to who is piloting that thing. Hardwired servitors? I can't see a Custodian like... cramming into that thing. Plus, they are consummate warriors - why pilot a grav tank when they can just have it basically BSC'd?

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Also... are those Plasma weapons?

**reds8n**

actual name :

**Jackal**

To hell with it.
Already ordered 30 custodes so count me in for 2 of these aswell.
Amazing looking model.

Just a shame it's not a bit more flashy as its custodes.

**angelofvengeance**

Jackal wrote:
To hell with it.
Already ordered 30 custodes so count me in for 2 of these aswell.
Amazing looking model.

Just a shame it's not a bit more flashy as its custodes.

Err it's still going to get painted gold and red. Doesn't really get much flashier.

**Mr Morden**

Ohh that's so shiny - name and style remind me pleasantly of Centurion minis.

Sisters of Silence special next ??????

**NivlacSupreme**

I have an order for 20 placed. 2 squads of 9, a standard bearer and a commander dude.

**CragHack**

Looks...Odd. I guess I'm too used to tracks, hah

**Imateria**

I wonder what the guns are on top of it, don't think I've ever seen IoM guns that look like that.

**Cephalobeard**

I'm wondering how likely 40k rules are for this beaut.

**Mr Morden**

Cephalobeard wrote:
I'm wondering how likely 40k rules are for this beaut.

Highly likely I would think