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nkelsch wrote:

generalgrog wrote:I didn't "judge" anybody.

GG

Some of your posts in this thread did come off as if you had an emotional investment and anyone who didn't 100% agree with your view on figure cases was missing something. Many of your posts were belittling one-liners which could be taken the way Sid pointed out and yes, he did say what people were thinking.

People who use high-end cases do not need to be 'educated' especially by you. I have over 10 years of experience transporting my models using many different solutions and the value and costs of them and know what works and what doesn't. And often the perceived upfront costs of cheap transport and "buy more models" simply doesn't pan out in the long run for many people. Others have to carry this transportation long distances and through public transit and others simply have to go from thier car to the front door. But you don't want to hear that because you have decided there is a one-size-fits-all solution for transporting models, and that simply is not true. Every person has different needs that factor into the best solution for them personally.

Well.... I wasn't trying to edumacate any one that owns a high end case. Just educating anyone that thinks they "HAVE" to own a high end case to protect their models. I mean you prolly read some of the misinformation posted about "homer simpson" cases, as though every home built case is some sort of rube goldberg daeth trap contraption.

Also... this is one of the internet's, so it's real easy to read maliciousness into someones post if you want to.

GG

Gornall wrote:I bought my BF 1520 because it was much easier and holds a lot more than I could have gotten out of a pluck foam case. Yeah I paid for that convience ($300), but I think it was worth every penny. I did the foam toolbox and pistol case routes before that, and the difference is night and day.

This.

Also transporting your army in a gun case in my area is a sure way to get pulled over or shot.

generalgrog wrote:

jbunny wrote:I know some people that will not use something unless GW has blessed it first. Tried to get people to use airbrushes for painting. I heard "There a waste of time." GW relased one and they were the first to buy one, and this is going to be the greatest thing for the hobby. As if GW invented airbrushes.

OMG!! OMG!!

jbunny stop judging!!!! Didn't read sids post?

GG

Well, if jbunny did what you did, then no he didn't.

generalgrog wrote:I didn't "judge" anybody.

Welcome to the ignore list. It's a pretty exclusive club.

GG

Well, you certainly put me in my place!

If anything you've just proven my point, but instead of berating people who disagree with you, you've simply chosen to ignore the fact that they even exist. Why bother making a thread asking for Dakka's opinion if you're just going to disregard it in this fashion?

But what the hell do I know...

generalgrog wrote:

jbunny wrote:I know some people that will not use something unless GW has blessed it first. Tried to get people to use airbrushes for painting. I heard "There a waste of time." GW relased one and they were the first to buy one, and this is going to be the greatest thing for the hobby. As if GW invented airbrushes.

OMG!! OMG!!

jbunny stop judging!!!! Didn't read sids post?

GG

lmao

The point is like 30 miles that way, dude! You're way, way off.

nkelsch wrote:

generalgrog wrote:I didn't "judge" anybody.

GG

Some of your posts in this thread did come off as if you had an emotional investment and anyone who didn't 100% agree with your view on figure cases was missing something. Many of your posts were belittling one-liners which could be taken the way Sid pointed out and yes, he did say what people were thinking.

Thanks for your support, though I hope you realize you've doomed yourself to his ignore list as well.

It's not all bad, it's exclusive after all!

generalgrog wrote:Also... this is one of the internet's, so it's real easy to read maliciousness into someones post if you want to.

...wait a minute, did I read that right? So I ended up on the ignore list because you wanted to read maliciousness in my posts?

Well in that case I'm reporting you for trolling. I feel like I was baited into posting in this thing to begin with by your original post and your condescending tone towards people who have come out and said they buy "high end" cases. I don't care if you really were or not, I want to assume you were because it gives me a better reason to get pissed off, lol.

I've never thought of cases being a status symbol... That being said I've had the occasional person practically drool over a nicely built figure case so I guess it must happen in the hobby, much like it happens in the rest of life - People buy "brand name" food because they wouldn't be seen dead buying budget generic brands - I know, I've seen it happen, Hell, I've lived with people who've removed my bargain hunting purchases from their wrapping lest the neighbours see we've bought generic coffee... (Ironically, I buy my own rather expensive coffee purely on taste that isn't to be shared with anyone - not as a status symbol but simply becuase instant coffee is revolting in almost all it's forms so why bother buying more expensive instant...)

I build all my cases, always have, always will... My first cases were various power tool cases with carefully cut foam (Interestingly enough there was a black and decker drill case that was literally a perfect carbon copy of the GW case available at the time apart from the raised B&D logo) of course these are only cheap if your parent is a power tool rep and you get them free from factory warranty returns - amazing piece of good luck that most companies only want the tool back. As my armies got larger, my conversions more complicated and GW produced larger and larger models I began to build more and more elaborate constructions from cardboard and foam trays stacked in copier paper boxes to converted tool boxes...

My current cases, all sadly in storage are wood with aluminium re-inforcing, but I've got one at work with my electrical test gear/ meters ect. in it that I could get a pic of...

I've had a few comments on them, mostly on the price/time that went into them but forget plastic boxes - these will stand up to being run over - I've dropped my test meters down a two story flight of stairs and the case didn't suffer a scratch... the customers wall on the other hand cost me a large chunk of that weeks pay...

I'd never think of these as status symbols though... Just the absolute best protection I can give my gear whether it be painted toy soldiers or a $NZ600.00 Megger Tester...

TobyDog wrote:Have you tried to make a case to transport a Thunderhawk or Reaver titan?

I'd be even more inclined to build something for one of these but I agree with you, just because I built my cases doesn't mean everyone else can and if a pre made case gives your model the best protecting then thats what I'd use...

Cruentus wrote:GW cases are even worse with those giant logos and embossed aquilas on them. As such, I went for the KR Multicase, which is gloss black with aluminum corner braces and a small manufacturer's logo. There's nothing to indicate the nature of its contents, which is the way I want it.

Agreed, GW cases are hideous... I'm not about status but aestetics... I'm all about aesthetics... I think I need my boxes repainted in gloss black when I get them out of the shipping container...

Duce wrote: ducks have nothing to do with model carrying, but if you had one which would fetch you drinks and ruffle your hiar and sit on your shoulder... you wouldnt need a carrycase, people would flock to carry your models to be seen with the 'Guy with the kick ass duck on his shoulder'. This ensures money saved, and if you lose in the battle your duck cheering you up, or distracting the enemy.

Even if you did lose you could have it attack thr enemy commander.

I'd never spend money on a case just becuase it was this or that brand...

Rabid Attack Ducks of Doom on the other hand...

I've GOT to get one of those....

4 pages is far too much for me to catch up on this topic, so here's my 2 pence.

I don't think they are really a status symbol as I have seen many a respected player use home made transports and it doesn't reflect on them.

If anything I lose some respect for people who have the GW cases as they are far inferior to the Sabol or other transport options out there and they cost far too much. I used to have a lego case that was the same thing as a GW case. It was for legos...

For me, I am having my father(a hobbyist woodworker) custom make me a 24" wooden army transport made to fit Sabol trays in it. I wanted a hard case but the premade aluminum ones and other types are far too pricey for me right now. Since it is being custom made I am able to dictate the size of it, and add such things as a collapsing handle(like on luggage) and wheels on one side. I am also using butterfly latches for it and as such will be able to lock it. After all that I will be able to paint it as I like which will make it stand out as a one of a kind item.

If it turns out well I could likely offer them to others for the sake of people wanting custom heights beyond those offered by major companies. Not sure on how much it would cost, but once this first one is done then I can work out numbers on materials and labor. I should also note that it is being made out of some damn expensive maple plywood that my dad had left over after making his cabinets for his bathroom, so it's not some cheapo $10 plywood from home depot.

I will most definitely be posting pics of it once it's done.

It's not so much a status symbol as an aesthetics issue.

I spend hours upon hours painting my army to look great - I'm going to carry them in a nice looking case. Not a tool box. Not a shoe box with hastily plucked foam. Not a tupperware container. A nice case.

In fact, I'm still kinda looking for "the perfect case". One that fits a decent sized army without excess. I really like the Battlefoam bags, but they are either too big or too small I need a nice mid-sized bag for about 1500 - 1750 Tyranids.

Well, if have a 1520 case since it is the only case I have found that can carry the entire infantry, bike and walker part of my 21500 ork army in a safe, neat and compact case. I toyed with making my own case but there would have been so much work involved in it the extra money I spent on the 1520 case. I was a true chunk of changes to plunk down on the table but totally worth it.

Status symbol? Only for people that have one for each army they own.

Status Symbol?

Heck yes..

Because my case is hand tooled leather, and it took me 6 months to make, and cost about $150, and it says -I made this and I am therefore cooler then you-

and it was in the back pages of NQ 16..

Lanceradvanced wrote:Status Symbol?

Heck yes..

Because my case is hand tooled leather, and it took me 6 months to make, and cost about $150, and it says -I made this and I am therefore cooler then you-

and it was in the back pages of NQ 16..

http://lanceradvanced.deviantart.com/art/Circle-Orboros-Mini-s-Case-49258954

I'm not worthy!

I love my bolter and chainsword miniature bag.. Much better than army transports. Very unique and sturdy as well

if I needed more transport bags (My basement is a gaming center with shelves) Id get battle foam because precut stuff holds so much more

malfred wrote:

Lanceradvanced wrote:Status Symbol?

Heck yes..

Because my case is hand tooled leather, and it took me 6 months to make, and cost about $150, and it says -I made this and I am therefore cooler then you-

and it was in the back pages of NQ 16..

http://lanceradvanced.deviantart.com/art/Circle-Orboros-Mini-s-Case-49258954

I'm not worthy!

You better watch out LA malf may bypass your socks and go for your mini bag!

When it comes to me I have tried everything. I definatly prefer using Sabol foam. I haven't tried Battle foam but Sabol keeps my junk safe from falling out like gw which has failed m many a time. But I really like using tackle boxes/tool boxes from walmart there 20-25 bucks then buy a sheet of bed foam for 5 bucks and bam it'll fit practically anything.

Is there any way to tranport a tournament size army on a airplane , with several landraider sized vehicles, other than the high end cases? Because I'd really love to know.

Ha! wrote:Is there any way to tranport a tournament size army on a airplane , with several landraider sized vehicles, other than the high end cases? Because I'd really love to know.

By "high end" do you mean Sabol bags? If you don't, a Motor Pool is small enough for carry-on.

Sorry, let me rephrash: Is it possible to fly with a large army without spending $200, or carrying 2 toolboxes that could pop at any moment, and draw lots of attention?

Nope

I judge everyone by their bag. People with nice bags are obviously hoity toity snobs, and people carrying models in garbage bags or used pizza boxes are inferior to everyone else.

I carry my models attached to flypaper to reflect my care-free attitude. Its like flying a plastic kite.

Doesn't matter to me so long as they get where they're going. As an example, here's a funny story.

I got into 40k via a friend who got Space Hulk 3rd ed. and I got AoBR at a comic store. So I looked into the different armies and got Guard.

I found some beginner games at a GW and took my newly painted guard, grabbed the newest box I could find and plopped them in. No ceremony, foam or nothing. (I'm a bad man ) I get there and ask for a game, the red shirt looks at my box and says "What'cha play?"

Guard

...

"Really?" He looks at me funny and I say Yeah, you wanna see'em?

"No no, I was just wondering." At this point I'm a little peeved, what's wrong with guard? So I put my box down and open the lid and go ohhhhhhhhhhhhh

Yeah, I had put them into the AoBR box

To me, time spent making a custom carrying case is time spent away from family, friends, and gaming.

Life is about choices.