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Flying bases were used in Shadowspear though, and Celestine and Co also use flying bases. And although it's possible that it wasn't added yet, you'd think we'd see some sort of scenic connection on one of the feet. Some ruined masonry or something that would be attached to the base.
GaroRobe wrote: Flying bases were used in Shadowspear though, and Celestine and Co also use flying bases. And although it's possible that it wasn't added yet, you'd think we'd see some sort of scenic connection on one of the feet. Some ruined masonry or something that would be attached to the base.
GaroRobe wrote: Flying bases were used in Shadowspear though
Funny thing is, the Master of Possessions was sculpted with a cloak to lift him off the ground, but he dont fly I suppose the flying primaris just follow the style of every other flying primaris that come with flight stands.
Hopefully seraphim come with sculpted leviation. Harpies for warcry is a recent example of scenic rather than flightstands.
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I just hope that GW doesn't repeat the poses too much because lower half of that seriphim render looks very close to the gemini. If they copy the poses of the gemini that will be lazy.
The primarus from shadow spear and the new chaos havocs are the worst offenders of repeat poses. Corvus belli ( makers of the Infinity skermish game ) also use dupilcate poses but they vary up the head and arms to make each figure unique. However when Infinity moved to 3d modeling they somehow fubar'ed the guns of the faction that I play and don't really play it anymore ( the first offenders where when the magazine and box mag of a dmr and an lmg ended up in the handguards on the final model, the new version of the new ariadna scout sniper is a good example)
Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
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2019/04/03 18:35:38
Subject: Re:[Adepta Sororitas] New Seraphim Renders
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
Sure, thoe if the poses on the final product are like the chaos havocs box (the 2 standing one's Las and Missile are pretty bad on the duplicate poses are bad, not even an attempt to pose the arms diffrently), while I'll still buy them, I will be disappointed
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
Sure, thoe if the poses on the final product are like the chaos havocs box (the 2 standing one's Las and Missile are pretty bad on the duplicate poses are bad, not even an attempt to pose the arms diffrently), while I'll still buy them, I will be disappointed
I'd like to see more, too, but given GW's current design paradigm I'm not optimistic. Maybe Sisters get lucky where others did not. Would be the first time, but I sure wouldn't complain.
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
...looks at Suppressor legs...
Let's keep the super hero flying legs.
Luckily I don't think Seraphim are comparable to flying Primaris. The Primaris have those skids (and maybe leg thrusters? I try not to look at those dreadful models) that the Seraphim render lacks. That alone will require different posing, so I think we're safe.
I'm not a fan of flying people in general and I wish GW went back and universally modeled jump troops on the ground, and left the flying part to people's imagination. They're not going to do that of course, but I guess I can still dream.
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2019/04/04 11:21:28
Subject: Re:[Adepta Sororitas] New Seraphim Renders
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
Sure, thoe if the poses on the final product are like the chaos havocs box (the 2 standing one's Las and Missile are pretty bad on the duplicate poses are bad, not even an attempt to pose the arms diffrently), while I'll still buy them, I will be disappointed
I'd like to see more, too, but given GW's current design paradigm I'm not optimistic. Maybe Sisters get lucky where others did not. Would be the first time, but I sure wouldn't complain.
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
...looks at Suppressor legs...
Let's keep the super hero flying legs.
Luckily I don't think Seraphim are comparable to flying Primaris. The Primaris have those skids (and maybe leg thrusters? I try not to look at those dreadful models) that the Seraphim render lacks. That alone will require different posing, so I think we're safe.
I'm not a fan of flying people in general and I wish GW went back and universally modeled jump troops on the ground, and left the flying part to people's imagination. They're not going to do that of course, but I guess I can still dream.
You mean like the old Seraphim, which aren't on the ground, or Hellions?
2019/04/04 11:53:17
Subject: Re:[Adepta Sororitas] New Seraphim Renders
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
Sure, thoe if the poses on the final product are like the chaos havocs box (the 2 standing one's Las and Missile are pretty bad on the duplicate poses are bad, not even an attempt to pose the arms diffrently), while I'll still buy them, I will be disappointed
I'd like to see more, too, but given GW's current design paradigm I'm not optimistic. Maybe Sisters get lucky where others did not. Would be the first time, but I sure wouldn't complain.
Geifer wrote: Since GW loves their super hero flying legs (raised knee, slack other leg) and it features on countless of their models, I wouldn't hold out hope for more than two leg poses on the final kit.
...looks at Suppressor legs...
Let's keep the super hero flying legs.
Luckily I don't think Seraphim are comparable to flying Primaris. The Primaris have those skids (and maybe leg thrusters? I try not to look at those dreadful models) that the Seraphim render lacks. That alone will require different posing, so I think we're safe.
I'm not a fan of flying people in general and I wish GW went back and universally modeled jump troops on the ground, and left the flying part to people's imagination. They're not going to do that of course, but I guess I can still dream.
You mean like the old Seraphim, which aren't on the ground, or Hellions?
There are no arguments to be won here on a technicality. I'm aware that GW has not consistently given us walking jump troops even back in the good old days.
That doesn't change anything about my preferences, though. And in case you want to get something of practical value out of this instead of just reading what I consider good design, think back to how the plastic Assault Marines added running legs to a growing plastic range that didn't have any yet and thus added more poses and more conversion opportunities across the entire range, much like the later kneeling Devastator did. Sisters are not going to get the biggest range ever simply because they get plastic models for the first time. While a little tougher to kitbash than Marines because of the armor design, think of how much more variety could be added if their pose was not exclusive to a flying unit.
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Unfortunately, that assumes GW wants you to do that. 90s GW was all about kitbashes. 20-teens GW has been pretty heavily about limited options, unique-looking kits, and self-contained nearly everything (the only 3 exceptions I can think of are intercessor sergeant upgrades, havoc heavy weapons for regular CSMs, and the confusing choice to give CSM access to thunder hammers more broadly because one pseudo-special character lord model has one).
jivardi wrote: I didn't see any post in this thread showing off the Serephim in all of their painted glory.
No, that's one of the Gemini that comes with Celestine.
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The Battle Sister Bulletin is back today with a first glimpse at some of the new vehicles that are in development. Before we dive into the details, let’s take a quick look at what we know about the vehicle pool available to the Adepta Sororitas.
Adepta Sororitas Vehicles
The iconic vehicles of the Adepta Sororitas – the Immolator, Exorcist and Rhino – all utilise the ubiquitous Rhino chassis. Some of these vehicles are based upon the Mk I Deimos-pattern Rhino Standard Template Construct (STC) and are ancient in origin. The oldest examples are baroque masterpieces, having been reverently maintained and embellished with additional Ecclesiarchal decorations for millennia.
The Deimos-pattern chassis features a number of characteristics that set it apart from the Mk IIc Mars-pattern Rhino more widely utilised by the Adeptus Astartes. The most notable of these features are the circular side doors that part to either side of the entrance, rather than the rectangular single-panel doors of later designs that yawn open to create a ramp.
Vehicle Details
The new vehicles being designed for the Adepta Sororitas represent the more antiquated Deimos-pattern Rhino STC. As such, they are flanked by the archetypal circular doors, adorned with the symbolic fleur-de-lys of the Adepta Sororitas.
Another feature of the Deimos-pattern Rhino chassis is that its four large exhausts are only partially clad with armour plating, if at all. This open design has enabled the vehicle’s exhausts to be styled in the image of tall braziers, really emphasising the Gothic imagery for which the Adepta Sororitas are renowned.
The level of detail that has been added to each part of the chassis is to give the impression of antiquity – that this is an ancient vehicle upon which many generations of artificers have added embellishments, gilded filigree and holy ornamentation. The side corner of the vehicle features a small shrine ensconced within a peaked arch – a clear sign of the reverential manner with which it has been fashioned by the artisans of the Ecclesiarchy.
Gothic arches are a fundamental Imperial image with which the Adepta Sororitas have always had a strong association. The rear door of the vehicle exemplifies this principle, with two smaller arches set within a larger design in the manner of an ornate stained glass window.
Of course, there is one vehicle available to the Adepta Sororitas that doesn’t utilise a Rhino chassis, due to it being more akin to a mechanised warsuit – the Penitent Engine. We’ll bring you more on this horrific war machine soon but, for now, here’s a sneak preview of a head belonging to an unfortunate soul condemned to seek bloody redemption in battle by ‘piloting’ a Penitent Engine.
That’s it for this week. We’ll be back in a fortnight for another look at what lies in store for the Adepta Sororitas. Until then, let us know your favourite vehicle in the armoury of the Adepta Sororitas on our Warhammer 40,000 Facebook page.
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so... long term theory here, as more and more primaris amrines become a thing, the old school rhino is gonna be retired, and chaos will get a new rhino based off the Demios
Opinions are not facts please don't confuse the two
Tyranid Horde wrote: Now if they made the Deimos pattern available for more than just sisters I'd be buying them. Lots of detail, hopefully it holds up when scaled down.
Interesting. I was wondering if GW was going to make new Rhinos for Sisters, and making Deimos pattern Rhinos lets them keep using the old Mars pattern Rhino mold in use. I imagine the base sprues won't have sisters parts so they can sell Deimos pattern Rhinos to SM players. It makes me wonder how many parts the Sisters kit will have. Presumably one sprue for all the fancy sisters bolt-ons, and a second depending on the variant?
I was affraid at first that the new rhinos would look like the old v1 rhinos, with less details and not looking as good imo when I saw this:
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but it really seems like it will keep the shame shape as the new rhinos, as evidenced by this part:
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which is very similar to what the v2 rhino look, except with more details!
It seems the reference to the Deimos pattern is only related to having the round doors, which visually are still pretty close to the current kit because of the round Sororitas emblem on the current rhino. And also the new exhauts, which look DAMN FINE!!! Brutal, and baroque, like Sisters should!
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