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 prplehippo wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

 ImAGeek wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

It will be yeah, this could still be a prototype. We'd seen the Reliant at cons for a little bit before it was released, as a prototype I think.

It's not likely a prototype, but the finished model. Models only get to the painters as finished product to paint for things like box art, and solicitation.

The Meat Thresher that was in the NQ a few months ago was a prototype, that was painted, pretty sure the same for the Reliant that was shown at cons a few months ago too.

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

I think it may just be a trick of the way the shadow lays.

 prplehippo wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

 ImAGeek wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

It will be yeah, this could still be a prototype. We'd seen the Reliant at cons for a little bit before it was released, as a prototype I think.

It's not likely a prototype, but the finished model. Models only get to the painters as finished product to paint for things like box art, and solicitation.

Actually from what I've seen the PP painters frequently get proto types to do the studio models.


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 ImAGeek wrote:
Epic Kromac looks phenomenal here:

That headgear looks like it could totally get in the way when trying to swing that axe, though.

 Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl wrote:

 ImAGeek wrote:
Epic Kromac looks phenomenal here:

That headgear looks like it could totally get in the way when trying to swing that axe, though.

Only if you try to swing downward. Kromac has mastered the art of the horizontal and rising cuts. Also extra note, he's on a large base now, up from his old medium.

Glacier King looks pretty cool!

I didn't realize Kromac is on a large base now. So he's the size of a heavy jack? Fun!

I wonder if they made sure to keep the axe the same size it was when Madrak was wielding it, or if the axe somehow grew to accommodate its giant new owner.

Man, the Reckoning releases are really hitting the spot for me. Revelator, Hand of Judgement and Purifier are all very solid, and far more interesting than the normal no-frills menoth jack fare (Reckoner excluded).

While Anson Durst looks awesome, I suspect the caster who's going to be getting the most extra play time from Reckoning will be eFeora, with those lovely lovely new toys she'll have in her battlegroup.

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
I didn't realize Kromac is on a large base now. So he's the size of a heavy jack? Fun!

I wonder if they made sure to keep the axe the same size it was when Madrak was wielding it, or if the axe somehow grew to accommodate its giant new owner.

It's probably a fake Rathrok that Jarl tricked Kromac into thinking it's the real one. After all, he doesn't get the cool thrown version, or the rule where it kills other guys near by instead when Madrak dies.

 AduroT wrote:

 prplehippo wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

 ImAGeek wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
Is that Grolar Hips? The exhausts look very 'we had trouble getting holes in mold split'

It will be yeah, this could still be a prototype. We'd seen the Reliant at cons for a little bit before it was released, as a prototype I think.

It's not likely a prototype, but the finished model. Models only get to the painters as finished product to paint for things like box art, and solicitation.

Actually from what I've seen the PP painters frequently get proto types to do the studio models.

When you say "Prototype" I think you might mean to say "unfinished model".

When a sculpt comes in (3D or traditional) they make an RTV mold of it and use resin castings for painting and manufacturing.

It's the resin castings that get sent up stairs to the painters, the models themselves are finished and complete.

Unfinished, or incomplete sculpts, wouldn't be finished like that.

They wouldn't waste the time (and a lot of money) to paint one model, only to have to paint it again for box art, magazines etc. let alone a whole new set of molds and masters for production.

Is there someplace I can go to read summaries of the plot from each book?

Spoilers are OK!

You'll probably have to wait a few days, but there is always a thread on the PP general discussion forum talking about the fluff when a new book gets released. There is usually a synopsis for those who haven't read it yet.

I love the stuff from Reckoning.
But as a Convergence player I feel like a kid with no presents on Christmas watching all the other kids opening theirs.

(Good thing I have growing Khador and Merc armies on the side.)

Didn't they say when they released Convergence that there wasn't going to be much additional support for it afterwards?

Yeah they did, but then there was a mix up with them saying the Prime Conflux would be in the book and it's not so that would've got people's hopes up.

 Grey Templar wrote:
You'll probably have to wait a few days, but there is always a thread on the PP general discussion forum talking about the fluff when a new book gets released. There is usually a synopsis for those who haven't read it yet.

I'm not talking about just the newest books - but for ALL of the books!

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Bad ass!

I am really loving the epic Zaal model.

I haven't look at WM/H in a bit of time now, but as I am at this moment, these new kits are looking quite impressive. PP seems to be improving consistently with their kit productions. Perhaps it's time I got back to thinking about that Convergence army!

 Accolade wrote:
I haven't look at WM/H in a bit of time now, but as I am at this moment, these new kits are looking quite impressive. PP seems to be improving consistently with their kit productions. Perhaps it's time I got back to thinking about that Convergence army!

If you are looking at Convergence, you might be able to find a good deal over in the Dakka Swap Shop.

eZaal art:

 Alpharius wrote:
Is there someplace I can go to read summaries of the plot from each book?

Spoilers are OK!

I should try to make an article for you sometime.

 malfred wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
Is there someplace I can go to read summaries of the plot from each book?

Spoilers are OK!

I should try to make an article for you sometime.

I'd really appreciate it!

I'm guessing my best bet is to hit a Wiki, looking for overall plot summaries for each book?

I guess?

There isn't really any wikis like that as far as I know. The fiction seems pretty much confined to the books. As much as I like an evolving storyline, it does make it a bit of a pig to catch up with it all.

I'd be curious about a summary as well. I've followed the game on and off for the last few years, but I don't usually buy the big books (rather just the figures that I like) and so I'm not super up on the fluff.

I know everyone over the Trolls, and Skorne invaded from the East, Everblight is off snatching up dragon parts and being obnoxious (stealing ansac or something?), and Menoth are trolling the Cygnarians and getting all up in their lands and bidniss.

Yeah, that's my problem right now, as a newcomer starting...now!

I've been into the game for about a year now and I barely know what's happening haha. I know a fair bit about the history of the races but nothing about what's happening now!

If no one does it by next Friday I'll have a crack alph, because that's my last exam and I'm quite into the fluff.

Man, I can't wait for the Ogrun Trencher. Always fun when Bad Seeds get a new toy.