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Looks a lot better in the video with different angles and stuff. Not at the top of my list, but once I get caught up I may go with this for my big leader model rather than the Sigmarous Prime, if there isn't something else new and huge by then

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 Ghaz wrote:

 Red Corsair wrote:
Wouldn't those gold plated armor things directly over the wing joints need to be articulated in order for it to open it's wings for flight? From what I can tell it can't even logically open it's wings due to that useless additional detailing.

You're assuming that the fictional, magical star-metal isn't flexible.

Yes. I'm also assuming that the fictional magical star-dragon's wings' purpose is for flight. Granted, it is a fictional magical being so for all I know it's wings might be purely ornamental in nature and it may just fly around on a cloud of lightning-farts. But in real life wings are used for flying and metal isn't bendy, so star-farts aside, armor that prevents the use of the wings is problematic IMHO.

 Abadabadoobaddon wrote:
so star-farts aside

Be frank, no fantasy dragon can fly without the help of magic.

I'm digging it. With the 360 view I find it really cool. My only wish is that this was an Everchosen release instead of SE but whatever. It's a great model and I'll get one someday.

 Red Corsair wrote:
Wouldn't those gold plated armor things directly over the wing joints need to be articulated in order for it to open it's wings for flight? From what I can tell it can't even logically open it's wings due to that useless additional detailing.

Im not sure. Thought about this when the pics first appeared. To me it looks like the wing armour is scaled and crafted so it will follow the movement of the wings.
Besides, if it walk with the wings like that its smart to protect those parts of the wings (however, the fact that marines and terminators often wont use helmets make the "smart armour" argument sound flat).

Dont like the model as a whole. The wings look really nice, just not on that model.
Looks like the sprues has mostly separate armour plates, but just mostly...

 Abadabadoobaddon wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 Red Corsair wrote:
Wouldn't those gold plated armor things directly over the wing joints need to be articulated in order for it to open it's wings for flight? From what I can tell it can't even logically open it's wings due to that useless additional detailing.

You're assuming that the fictional, magical star-metal isn't flexible.

Yes. I'm also assuming that the fictional magical star-dragon's wings' purpose is for flight. Granted, it is a fictional magical being so for all I know it's wings might be purely ornamental in nature and it may just fly around on a cloud of lightning-farts. But in real life wings are used for flying and metal isn't bendy, so star-farts aside, armor that prevents the use of the wings is problematic IMHO.

Hey now, have you no respect?! Lightening Farts is a serious condition which hundreds suffer from in the US alone. Tens die from it each year, or after the GREAT Chipotle Festival

I am curious about how the Great Maw will be similar with wings but also head options. Assume all mouths Would need to be open.

Which day do we get the first leaks about the next WD again? I can't wait to see the new Khorne models.

 Haechi wrote:
Which day do we get the first leaks about the next WD again? I can't wait to see the new Khorne models.

Usually about 2 days from now, earlier if we are lucky. I hope we get something more than starter set stuff.

Man the price tag on that Drake from the Aussie page made me cringe.

That open maw head is hilarious. I bet somebody is going to make a diorama with Star Drake being held by its tail or somebody stepping on it.

Looking at the 'Drakesworn Temple' - are they all indeed mono posed, or is it just that they decided to glue them in such way for the website?

The Stardrake looks awkward. Especialy that wings.

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Look at that, I must retract what I have said before, this one looks a LOT better on the 360. The spine angle is typical of a Komodo dragon which explains the slight wonky pose, the neck is much better than I previous anticipated.

A good centerpiece for AoS. Bring in the orcs now...

I hope that the some day bring those khorhorat or how its called as a stand alone model instead of the one in the starter box, I am also looking forward to those New khorne models ,

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
I like that beastie chart.

I'm hoping that Star Drake is big enough to warrant that price tag. That's Archaon level prices, or a pair of start collecting boxes.

Any idea how it compares to the Kingdom Death Dragon King? They are almost the same price...

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
I like that beastie chart.

I'm hoping that Star Drake is big enough to warrant that price tag. That's Archaon level prices, or a pair of start collecting boxes.

Any idea how it compares to the Kingdom Death Dragon King? They are almost the same price...

IMO the Dragon King for KD is an awful looking model. That big goofy grin and horns don't do anything for me at all.

The Star Drake is on a 170x105mm base so that should give you a reasonable idea, I think.
This video should help too.
*edit: see previous page for video

The star drake is about 20cm long and a little less than that in height. Here is a comparison pic with Archaon.

 angelofvengeance wrote:

skarsol wrote:

 Korinov wrote:
I wonder if someone will get upset if I go to that new shiny FB page and ask when are Squats coming back.

I posted about Tomb Kings getting the boot. I expect it will just be ignored.

They've been destroyed by Nagash prior to this new setting, so probably not. Still, you guys have your legacy rules so you're not completely out of the game.

And you also have the uncharted empires supplement for KOW, which is probably why they got discontinued.

What happened to that poor dragons front right leg. Looks like he snapped it walking across that rock, or his joints bend backwards on that one leg. Magical all right.

I like its scales and head but the armor is too big and not sure about the wing pose. Rules wise that is a crazy amount of attacks it can put out!

Chikout wrote:
The star drake is about 20cm long and a little less than that in height. Here is a comparison pic with Archaon.

Day-yum! Not to toot my own horn but the size comparison I saw in the WD Wednesday and posted did indeed match this much more clear pic Take the victories where you can get 'em

The 360 video boosts this up a lot better than pics. Especially the consistently crappy leaked pics.

The little metal caps on the wing joint are clearly hinged. I don't think the lightning bolt symbol is actually attached, although it's probably quite dangerous for the animal!

OgreChubbs wrote:
What happened to that poor dragons front right leg. Looks like he snapped it walking across that rock, or his joints bend backwards on that one leg. Magical all right.

Nothing wrong with it. Look how a lizard's bones are set out (in this instance, a Komodo dragon)

 Frozen Ocean wrote:
The little metal caps on the wing joint are clearly hinged. I don't think the lightning bolt symbol is actually attached, although it's probably quite dangerous for the animal!

Not sure which pics you're looking at, but there are no visible hinge points on those wings.

I believe he's referring to the 2 large stud bolts that hold the 3 pieces together. Its conceivable that they hinge at that point.

 angelofvengeance wrote:

OgreChubbs wrote:
What happened to that poor dragons front right leg. Looks like he snapped it walking across that rock, or his joints bend backwards on that one leg. Magical all right.

Nothing wrong with it. Look how a lizard's bones are set out (in this instance, a Komodo dragon)

It still looks wrong. If its legs looked like a Komodo's, that'd be fine. It looks more like a horse's leg though in how it is attached.

I wonder how long before we get any hints/info on the supposed Tzeentch stuff? Hopefully there's some juicy Daemon stuff coming, though sadly no LoC it seems.