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Not sure if there is a poll for this already (couldn't see one), but I was wondering how people feel about the new Taurox model for the IG...I mean Astra Militarum. I'm surprised there hasn't been more chat about it, as I think it's quite a "love it or hate it" model.

Personally I'm not a big fan. It looks like a weird steampunk jeep that wouldn't actually be able to drive due to it's stupid tracks.

Also the name....Tau Rox. Is someone having a laugh at GW HQ? That's almost as bad as "A Bad 'Un".

For anyone who hasn't seen it :-

Love it. only getting one but yes love it. Also same price as a chimera here so not bad.

I dont like the fender guns, so conversion will be needed there.

I must admit I do like the lion panel. It's been very well painted by the 'Eavy Metal team in this image.

Yea I like it too. I think its an option though so thats good for those who dont.

Didn't like it when I first saw it, still don't like it.

There's also so many "wtf" moments on this vehicle. The side guns that fire at anyone getting in or out of the vehicle, the missile launcher that would blow the head off anyone who opens the hatch, the exhaust that runs out of the engine bay then back in to the cabin then out again to exhaust stacks. The tank tracks that like most IG tanks have fully enclosed sides. The random double mud guards (there's mud guards on the track itself, then another set above them that doesn't look like it would block anything that the first set didn't). The insufficient suspension system for an off road vehicle.

I'm sure there's more, that's just what comes to mind at the moment.

Would make a nice Ork Battlewagon though.

AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Didn't like it when I first saw it, still don't like it.

Would make a nice Ork Battlewagon though.

Now this I can get on board with!

Fix the tracks and I'd fall in love. If someone makes a proper half-track conversion for this thing I'd love to see it on the field any day.

As it is now...it looks like the Imperials took the plans for one transport and slapped the propulsion from a completely different transport on the bottom. I mean, with how mankind does bussiness in 40k I wouldn't put it past them, but still...It's got two sets of fenders for Emperor's sake!

Oh, just noticed something. This is the WHFB Steam Tank. I knew that driver looked familiar in some way... I'd call it a shout out myself, but then again who knows.

I'm getting one as usual with new tanks.... LOOT THEM! unless it goes for my Spess mahreen army

I like it, but like it has been said many times before, half track or just wheels would look much better.

I like the idea, but the stupid side-guns and tracks just kill it in its by-the-book design. It NEEDS conversion in order to field it without shame.

Possibly the dorkiest looking vehicle in 40k, though it reminds me of some Cybertronian Transformer. Maybe Animated Ratchet.
I'm not starting another army, if this is the only vehicle exclusive to it, that's for sure.

Hate it. It's a bad model in general, and it's a truly awful IG model.

Stats wise, I don't see why I'd ever use this over a Chimera.
I'd have to put wheels on it in order to take it seriously.

And guns on the rear fenders? GW, fire whoever thought that was a good idea.

And why can't I seem to vote?

I'm not crazy about it but I do think with the proper paintjob and limited use of its excessive bling that it looks decent. Nothing compared to the battlewagon though.

I find it interesting. Everyone I play with at my large club doesnt look on these sites etc. They all liked the vehicle when I showed them today. I just messaged a bunch and asked them what they though. They all answered separately too.

Wonder if others have the same experience.

The top half has potential and then you get to those heinous tracks and wonder if any employees were fired for producing that model.

I sure hope so.. but then again this is what happens when companies start money grubbing. The scions or whatever they're called are pretty cool though.

But those tracks... They make me want to cry...

 Swastakowey wrote:
I find it interesting. Everyone I play with at my large club doesnt look on these sites etc. They all liked the vehicle when I showed them today. I just messaged a bunch and asked them what they though. They all answered separately too.

Probably just a local thing. I thought it was awful as soon as I saw the pictures, before reading anyone else's comments. And my (non-40k-playing) girlfriend thought it looked stupid compared to all of my other tanks.

 Peregrine wrote:

 Swastakowey wrote:
I find it interesting. Everyone I play with at my large club doesnt look on these sites etc. They all liked the vehicle when I showed them today. I just messaged a bunch and asked them what they though. They all answered separately too.

Probably just a local thing. I thought it was awful as soon as I saw the pictures, before reading anyone else's comments. And my (non-40k-playing) girlfriend thought it looked stupid compared to all of my other tanks.

Maybe Paraparaumu loves the vehicle then. My Fiancee liked it. Who knows. Yet again, our only NZ tank is the one in my picture so its not like we have high vehicle standards

 Swastakowey wrote:
Yet again, our only NZ tank is the one in my picture so its not like we have high vehicle standards

Yeah, that's probably why, the NZ tank only looks like it could carry 5 or 6 sheep, the Taurox could carry a good 12 or 13.









Ok, I'll stop now

AllSeeingSkink wrote:

 Swastakowey wrote:
Yet again, our only NZ tank is the one in my picture so its not like we have high vehicle standards

Yeah, that's probably why, the NZ tank only looks like it could carry 5 or 6 sheep, the Taurox could carry a good 12 or 13.









Ok, I'll stop now

Dead right, efficiency right there. Im sure the taurox doesnt need a mattress to try stop the crew being cooked. improvements all round.

Still don't like it.

Dislike the steam punk look for 40k b/c seems a bit too low for Imperium tech. Orc looted would seem to be perfect.

Echoing a lot of what has been said so far. I like the top half and a few of the features of it (front grille, the access doors) but those tracks look absolutely ridiculous.

 Peregrine wrote:
Hate it. It's a bad model in general, and it's a truly awful IG model.

This........ I was looking forward to getting some new transports for my guard as well

 Peregrine wrote:
Hate it. It's a bad model in general, and it's a truly awful IG model.

Completely agree. Quite possibly the worst looking IG vehicle to date. Nothing about it says IG. If anything its more fitting in a Imperial Knight army, which is what I think was intended all along.

I think the paint scheme isn't helping at all, and the turret.

I dont really like it. Im not an ig player though. If i ever start ig and want to use the taurox i will use this model from dreamforges Eisenkern Range:

Give it wheels and lower it a little and it would make a great vehicle for the Arbites. But I wouldn't touch it for the Guard - doesn't fit their visual style at all.

It has no redeeming features.

It would feel at home in a Metal Slug game. Meaning no, I don't like the look of it. I think it's the worst-designed (and painted) 40K vehicle currently on sale.