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2024/06/18 14:54:40
Subject: Re:Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
I am distinctly whelmed. It isn't great, it isn't terrible. Lots of tiny details I could take issue with, but I'm generally glad that it exists.
Some nitpicks and observations:
The tire tread pattern seems very difficult to cast (like four pieces for each wheel) but still looks fairly awful. A two-part pattern of simple blocks with a zig-zag cut along the centre would have been fine.
Machine-gun mount doesn't seem to offer much flexibility. Would rather see a proper rail mount.
Machine gun looks pretty goofy. Ammunition feed and ejection port on the same side is a bit weird. No sights. Barrels seem to be half-rotated if the chamber is at the top; I don't think gatling-gun barrels tend to stop in that position, but I'm far from an expert.
gatling style would have each barrel their own chamber and the only alignment would be with the feeding system which can be anywhere (in this case at the bottom)
but those weapons are very 40k style anyway and not really realistic (which does not really matter is weapons are easy to be replaced)
Harry, bring this ring to Narnia or the Sith will take the Enterprise
2024/06/20 17:41:20
Subject: Re:Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
I am distinctly whelmed. It isn't great, it isn't terrible. Lots of tiny details I could take issue with, but I'm generally glad that it exists.
Some nitpicks and observations:
The tire tread pattern seems very difficult to cast (like four pieces for each wheel) but still looks fairly awful. A two-part pattern of simple blocks with a zig-zag cut along the centre would have been fine.
Machine-gun mount doesn't seem to offer much flexibility. Would rather see a proper rail mount.
Machine gun looks pretty goofy. Ammunition feed and ejection port on the same side is a bit weird. No sights. Barrels seem to be half-rotated if the chamber is at the top; I don't think gatling-gun barrels tend to stop in that position, but I'm far from an expert.
Don't worry Rob Macfarlane has it well in hand for plastic design
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2024/06/20 20:02:16
Subject: Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
I didn't back the Damned because my Guard are loyalists, but I might have to pick up a couple of those vehicles if all the less savoury elements are optional or easy to remove.
Vehicle looks interesting! I can see a lot of potential with the open and closed version.
Maybe some smart combination with the artillery or heavy weapon pieces allows some cool customization and kitbashes?
I will need to look at my pledge and how to fit the vehicle, maybe I have to up it again.
2024/06/21 11:40:37
Subject: Re:Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
Well here's a few pictures and updates for you all!
Just under a year has passed since the end of the live campaign. I know this because Facebook tells me every day! With that milestone I am pleased to say that every single set is in production in one form or other.
Let me get right to the production update.
Heavy Weapons/Weapons Teams have had a slight change overall. In order to fit all of the weapon option onto the frame we have had to split the crew out onto a separate crew only frame. Essentially that means we get more weapon options overall without having to make any cuts. We are also planning to use the same crew frame for the Artillery pieces meaning we will have more space available on that frame for all the parts we want to include there.
That means the Artillery have moved up the production schedule and will be tooled at the same time as the Heavy Weapons.
Female Infantry are in file prep and will also be in tooling shortly. Brutes are headed to file prep.
Now, let's take a look at some of the new box art we've received from Mark Stacey. Here you have it! The .........................! Okay, we've decided as it's a new vehicle we need a new name. Let us know your suggestions in the comments below. We will pick our favourites and run a poll next week to choose the name.
I will endeavour to get you more shots of the vehicle. In the meantime below you can see a number of the parts as they are being cut up and prepared for layout and tooling. And with that, every single set is now ready for production or finished or at some stage to completion!
Thank you again for all your support and feedback throughout this campaign. We love hearing from you and really appreciate your engagement in what has been our biggest undertaking to date!
Best wishes and happy weekend to you all,
Charlie
2024/06/21 11:43:14
Subject: Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
Then I realized it fits well with Archon's Wolverine as the Leman Russ at home. The aesthetics seem to shift in the same direction from GW's. So that means we can accomplish a visually coherent force with not-GW MBTs and APCs. And that's worth a lot.
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The old meta is dead and the new meta struggles to be born. Now is the time of munchkins.
2024/06/21 12:32:55
Subject: Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
The minigun triggers me... what is wrong with a normal machinegun?
https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/766717.page A Mostly Renegades and Heretics blog.
GW:"Space marines got too many options to balance, therefore we decided to legends HH units." Players: "why?!? Now we finally got decent plastic kits and you cut them?" Chaos marines players: "Since when are Daemonengines 30k models and why do i have NO droppods now?" GW" MONEY.... erm i meant TOO MANY OPTIONS (to resell your army to you again by disalowing former units)! Do you want specific tyranid fighiting Primaris? Even a new sabotage lieutnant!" Chaos players: Guess i stop playing or go to HH.
2024/06/21 16:56:47
Subject: Wargames Atlantic New Releases and News 2024
