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2016/03/09 20:22:31
Subject: Beyond the Gates of Antares: The Ongoing News & Rumors Thread
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2016/03/17 05:17:02
Subject: Re:Beyond the Gates of Antares: The Ongoing News & Rumors Thread
I love it too Bob, the turret and weapon especially. I think the Concord are reaping the benefits of having a consistent art direction, even the tiniest drones/bikes and now this share the same design ethic...cracking stuff.
That Concord C3M4 drone gives me great hope for how visually and aesthetically different the Concord and Isorians will be when their ranges are both much more complete.
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2016/03/17 16:14:49
Subject: Beyond the Gates of Antares: The Ongoing News & Rumors Thread
Wel, maybe I should spend more time on the positive, then.
I really love the consistency that drone has with the rest of the line, having the same smooth lines and rectangular recesses as the troopers and the smaller drones without resorting to Mantic style silliness. The use of the ring antigravity drives and a pair of jet(?) engines for additional thrust work much better than what we usually see on sci fi designs, and give it a nice little Cameronverse touch. The turrets are practical, at least more so than many other ranges attempt, and the little winglet sponsons have a rule of cool effect that Mostly spares them from embarrassment. Mostly. The little gun on the prow seems a bit excessive, but will be easily corrected in a plastic miniature. The overall shape is dynamic, reminiscent of a DZC design, which is a nice association in my mind.
Agree with you about the Drone, definitely think it is reminiscent of a DZC design (although I guess that just comes as a consequence of being all sleek and futuristic looking) - might be tempted to stick a smaller gun or turret on the top of it.
I respect this opinion, but I'm a bit torn on the scouts. I have to admire Warlord's guts in even putting them out (along with the large and surely expensive rock monster.) They're not conservative, safe-bet type models. They'll either create their audience due to some unique charisma or fail to find one and not sell.
I think I do like the Ghar troops more when they have helmets and some tech stuff on them. Still not crazy about their froggy, doughy, textureless little bodies. I'm not a convert, but I no longer dismiss the Ghar troopers out of hand. They might be able to hook me with more humanoid light body armor coupled with those visors.
The Lucas remark was spot on, by-the-by. Even THX 1138 had "little people" in the mix. What is it with Lucas and his fixation on dwarfism?
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2016/03/29 19:00:55
Subject: Re:Beyond the Gates of Antares: The Ongoing News & Rumors Thread
Nice. I love those guys carrying "shells". With all the anti-grav/hover tech, I wonder why it needs stubby little legs. Might just leave those off and put it on a short peg to make it "float"
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2016/03/29 21:38:43
Subject: Re:Beyond the Gates of Antares: The Ongoing News & Rumors Thread
Nice. I love those guys carrying "shells". With all the anti-grav/hover tech, I wonder why it needs stubby little legs. Might just leave those off and put it on a short peg to make it "float"
I presume its for the recoil in the same way howitzers (including big self propelled like the M109) and mortars today use trails and baseplates.
2016/03/29 21:52:58
Subject: Beyond the Gates of Antares: The Ongoing News & Rumors Thread
I respect this opinion, but I'm a bit torn on the scouts. I have to admire Warlord's guts in even putting them out (along with the large and surely expensive rock monster.) They're not conservative, safe-bet type models. They'll either create their audience due to some unique charisma or fail to find one and not sell.
I think I do like the Ghar troops more when they have helmets and some tech stuff on them. Still not crazy about their froggy, doughy, textureless little bodies. I'm not a convert, but I no longer dismiss the Ghar troopers out of hand. They might be able to hook me with more humanoid light body armor coupled with those visors.
The Lucas remark was spot on, by-the-by. Even THX 1138 had "little people" in the mix. What is it with Lucas and his fixation on dwarfism?
Think that's David Lynch isn't it?
Agree though, really like the Ghar but they are 95% there for me. A few more models and they might just become one of my favourite factions, some of the concepts for them are great, perhaps just needs a few more battle suit designs or like you say some more cool looking little dudes.
Looks very nice and a good addition to the lineup.
