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Primaris Space Marines:
+ they are very dynamic
+ weapons are awesome
+ naked heads are fantastic
- helmets are not my taste and not diverse enough
- maybe not very diverse in general... Maybe it fit with the idea of more standardized production of space marines ??? But it put a bit away from the idea of knight in space
- captain in gravis armour is kind of a fail (very shaby pose)
- 'assault' space marines are the biggest disappointment, make me think about centurion, that flying suit to the legs make them look very static. I think I hate anything about them

Death guard:
+ very cool overall
+ nice pose and diversity of the plague marines
+ pox walker
+ lord of contagion and noxious blightbringer are top
- a bit too cartonish (maybe)... Surely hard to apply the fine details of guts and gore to a plastic model
- bloat drone... But I understand one can love it... But to me it just looks... bloat
- malignant plaguecaster. I think with a bit of conversion it can turn in a great mini but as is it look more funny and goofy than anything else

Do one know if they are multipart kit or easy-fit?

I am very interested in other opinions]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383809.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383809.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? DG models look awesome. A lifetime to paint well but kool models for sure IMHO. Numarines are growing on me. I like the idea more and more but a tall marine is a marine and I have enough of those.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383819.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383819.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
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Tactical_Spam wrote:
I actually hate every Nurgle model besides the Plague Marine with the stick grenade. They look way too cartoonish.

Hmmm... I think that I like that about them. Makes the rottenness easier to stomach maybe...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383830.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383833.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383833.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

reluxor wrote:
To both Jeff white and Tactical Spam: I think I could buy the box for the Death Guard and the book, while the primaris do not motivate my to step in for 95 pounds. To illustrate this I was seriously thinking about buying the box and selling the space marines. This is a thing I should never have think about before.

I am with you on this one. And if someone wanted to split a box with me like that then I would be all for it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383841.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383841.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? SM-

+ Like the looks of the new armor.
+ The weapons look awesome
- Bigger size is stupid. The size variance between new models an old are going to look odd.
- Jetpack dudes look constipated. Seriously....imagine a toilet behind them.

DG-

+ They are all unique.
+ Poxwalkers will be cool to mix with the cultists/zombies just for variety.
+ The big axe character looks awesome!
+ Blight Drone. Looks cool, and its NEW. CSM get something new. Thats a huge plus.
- Way too cartoony.
- Having more than one squad of the Plague Marines and STILL look different will be hard.
- The old Plague Marines, and the FW conversion kits look better than the new models (IMO).
- Too over the top, not enough "grit" look.
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jeff white wrote:

Tactical_Spam wrote:
I actually hate every Nurgle model besides the Plague Marine with the stick grenade. They look way too cartoonish.

Hmmm... I think that I like that about them. Makes the rottenness easier to stomach maybe...

So getting hit with an ugly stick suddenly makes Plague Marines less ugly?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383858.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383858.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
I have been wanting to try a different color scheme for my Marines, and the Primaris Marines are a perfect opportunity to put together a growing army over time. Death Guard have also been on my list of projects since late 5th edition, and now is my chance!

I can see why some folks are complaining about the aesthetics of the models, but I think they look good enough. Besides, seeing them in person and in some color scheme other than Ultramarines or the GW studio's Plague Marines look may help give a better feel for the models.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383914.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383914.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

Vaxx wrote:

- The old Plague Marines, and the FW conversion kits look better than the new models (IMO).
- Too over the top, not enough "grit" look.

I thought I was the only one.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383927.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? GW store with this new one.
The classic Plague Marines look like they have put a Sepia filter with Photoshop on top of the paint job, they look super "grit"

Personally I love the models. And thats something to say because Nurgle has always been my least favourite lookin Chaos army. And is something that I hate, because normally I love the desings of their helmets (Like the Fly-like eyes in both fantasy and 40k) armours and weapons, but the fat and bloated thing hasn't never been something that I liked.
But this new bach of Nurgle marines? They have convinced me to do a Nurgle force. Like the Chaos Lord. I lLOVE the model. Besides how his belly is open and his gut falling to the ground. But the rest is so awesome that I can totally ignore that.
So I can totally understand why they don't look as good to people that prefer more the old look.

Personally I don't like many of FW desings besides the Krieg range one. They look to much "reasonable" and more generic sci-fi to me. They don't look as gothic, exagerated and barroqe as 40k aesthetic is.
One example is the FW exorcist vs the GW exorcist. To some the GW one is "absurd and goofy looking". To me is more Warhammer. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383951.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383951.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

Galas wrote:
I'm pretty sure they look cartoonish and not enough "grit" because of the clean paintjob. Just compare the official paintjob of the Plague marines in the GW store with this new one.
The classic Plague Marines look like they have put a Sepia filter with Photoshop on top of the paint job, they look super "grit"

Personally I love the models. And thats something to say because Nurgle has always been my least favourite lookin Chaos army. And is something that I hate, because normally I love the desings of their helmets (Like the Fly-like eyes in both fantasy and 40k) armours and weapons, but the fat and bloated thing hasn't never been something that I liked.
But this new bach of Nurgle marines? They have convinced me to do a Nurgle force. Like the Chaos Lord. I lLOVE the model. Besides how his belly is open and his gut falling to the ground. But the rest is so awesome that I can totally ignore that.
So I can totally understand why they don't look as good to people that prefer more the old look.

The models are far from being bad: is just that the proportions are more cartoonish and and all the added elements are just too much. Is perfect to have few more tentacles and bells but the models are over-designed IMHO. Not bad, but inferior to the FW ones.
One almost can find an analogy with modern directors and CGI abuse (which is partially a meme, in the sense that CGI use in movies is often more subtle than what we think, but we notice very well when is misused). ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383969.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383969.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? I have seen people call the DG models "busy", and I agree. Is jut that I like them being "Busy"

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My opinions on the models follows:

NuMarines -
* The height difference is what caught my attention as the old Marines are so lame that I stopped playing them in 4th/5th.
* The details and armor design are forcing me to look at buying my first box set from GW.
* I love the Jump jet troops.
* They are not so busy.......(was worried after seeing Roboutte).

Death Guard -
* Sooooo busy looking! Horrible to the eye!
* Not impressed with anything as the design just overloads the eye.
* The pox troops look like they are Ork goofy and therefore not original.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9383989.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

reluxor wrote:
I wished to share imprssions on the new box. Because overhaul I am very satisfied and a bit disapointed at the same time.
Rules seems great and the hard cover bible is great newsm but I want to focus on the models:

Primaris Space Marines:
+ they are very dynamic
+ weapons are awesome
+ naked heads are fantastic
- helmets are not my taste and not diverse enough
- maybe not very diverse in general... Maybe it fit with the idea of more standardized production of space marines ??? But it put a bit away from the idea of knight in space
- captain in gravis armour is kind of a fail (very shaby pose)
- 'assault' space marines are the biggest disappointment, make me think about centurion, that flying suit to the legs make them look very static. I think I hate anything about them

Death guard:
+ very cool overall
+ nice pose and diversity of the plague marines
+ pox walker
+ lord of contagion and noxious blightbringer are top
- a bit too cartonish (maybe)... Surely hard to apply the fine details of guts and gore to a plastic model
- bloat drone... But I understand one can love it... But to me it just looks... bloat
- malignant plaguecaster. I think with a bit of conversion it can turn in a great mini but as is it look more funny and goofy than anything else

Do one know if they are multipart kit or easy-fit?

I am very interested in other opinions

The models are snap fits, so we're looking at fairly monopose for all of them.

I agree that the DG models look cartooney but I think it's owing to the paint job. A more bare bones dirty paint scheme would make them look way more serious.

I like the jump guys personally. They're OTT but w/e

Agreed on the captain model, he is screaming for some cutting and reposing (maybe different loadout, LC+PF?)

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384006.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384006.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? DG models are all unique. Unlike the Primaris Marines, each one is so full of character that it would be weird to see two unconverted models side by side, which means the DG models are not suited to multiples. I can see a lot of DG models going on the secondary market, while the Primaris Marines from this set command a slightly higher premium.

As for the designs, complexity doesn't necessarily equal good. It's like hitting every key on a piano; everything at once just produces noise, not music. I think they were trying to re-create the Putrid Blightkings merged with the MK3 Iron Armor and kinda went overboard. However a good paint scheme can help it become less noisy. The Nurgle models are far too bright and pristine right now; they should be dark, dank and oily, with a muted contrast. The website picture is probably done so to show off the details, but a proper nurgle model should be roughly one tone with only a few hints of contrast.

One thing I wonder about the set is how modular is it. Are the heads easily swapped for something else or are we going to get another set of snap-fit monoposed models? It's most likely the latter, but given that they haven't done snap-fits in a long time, there could be a chance that these guys can have some variations. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384024.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384024.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? PM - I like how they are not over blinged. i like the new size and hope they update all the kits to be just about that size. maybe a shade less for normal marines. oh but i dont like the bare heads. and while i dont like the assault marines. they are kinda growing on me.

DG - i like all the models. except i hate nurgle of all the chaos gods. so feth them ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384026.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384026.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

MechaEmperor7000 wrote:
As for the designs, complexity doesn't necessarily equal good. It's like hitting every key on a piano; everything at once just produces noise, not music. I think they were trying to re-create the Putrid Blightkings merged with the MK3 Iron Armor and kinda went overboard. However a good paint scheme can help it become less noisy. The Nurgle models are far too bright and pristine right now; they should be dark, dank and oily, with a muted contrast. The website picture is probably done so to show off the details, but a proper nurgle model should be roughly one tone with only a few hints of contrast.

This^

New Plague Marines

Spoiler:

Putrid Blightkings

Spoiler:

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Desubot wrote:
PM - I like how they are not over blinged. i like the new size and hope they update all the kits to be just about that size. maybe a shade less for normal marines. oh but i dont like the bare heads. and while i dont like the assault marines. they are kinda growing on me.

DG - i like all the models. except i hate nurgle of all the chaos gods. so feth them

Really considering cutting out the guys and such and replacing with GS cables for my IW army. We'll see what their legion rules are like. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384060.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384060.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384116.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384116.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
Really like the Nurgle offering other than the Poxwalkers - they will be sold or thrown in the bin, just like the DV cultists.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384121.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384121.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? Is obvious by the DG trailer that multipart plastic kits for deathguard marines and terminators is coming in the future. Maybe Poxwalkers too.

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Galas wrote:
Why his people assuming the kits in the starter aren't gonna be monopose with 0 customization? They have already confirmed that if I remember correctly, and is something they always do with their starters.
Is obvious by the DG trailer that multipart plastic kits for deathguard marines and terminators is coming in the future. Maybe Poxwalkers too.

for starter sets sure, btu burning of prospero and betrayal at cailth were normal kits as was talons of the emperor, so there is some evidence we might get real kits in them, were i a betting man i dwouldn't put money on it, but there is a chance ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384155.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384155.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
The bright flat colors on everything really make them look cartoony. I'm sure they'll be fine with better paint jobs. Heck, I don't even paint my nurgle with green. They're all kislev flesh and baneblade brown with heavy washes.

I actually want like, 3-5 of those bloat drones. I was never a fan of chaos vehicles since the forge/mauler-fiends were the only good ones and while cool they aren't my style. Hopefully they have multiple weapon options. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384193.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384193.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? IMO the forgeworld drone looks ten times better. The plastic one is too busy, and the propellers are small whereas the resin one it had a more intimidating profile and looks less cartoony. I understand the propellers make the form of the mark of nurgle...but it just looks overdone to me. Not enough maggots, rot and actual disease going on.

But I do think a different paintjob will help all of these models...i'm probably going to pick up the box at some point this summer.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384194.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384194.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
Is it just me or does the poxwalker with the lab coat look ridiculous?
The Plaguecaster I'm 50-50 on.
I'm not big on Nurgle as a whole, but the rest actually look cool.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384232.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384232.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
They can put them into the correct livery for their chapter - they would be new 'recruits' so would not inherit older more characterful suits, nor have had the time to personalise their fresh off the showroom floor gear.

Plague marines...Nurgle was the only Chaos faction I never liked or played. I think these models are bloody fantastic.

Lots of character and loads of detail. Nurgle''s followers see him as a cheery Uncle figure...I think that's why they have gone for the jolly look which some are seeing as cartoony. It also touches on the delirium of the plague and the madness brought to those 'saved' by Papa N.

I do think that the paint scheme is too bright and neat.

Two sets of the Primaris Marines will blend in pretty easily. Characters would be trickier (the standard bearer for both forces will be conversion fodder for something else I think)

For the plague marines some different colours of the grisly bits and piping will serve to differentiate two sets enough for me. Other people's tastes will vary. The characters might require a bit more conversion work. But it is chaos so one could paint their armour in a different colour scheme just keeping the same pallette.

But...this is a monopose starter set. You aren't really meant to but more than a couple.

I like the BD.

Also...I *adore* the Poxwalker Leader's immaculate white coat! :-D

I plan on buying the two player set and either trading off the Primaris for the Nurgle half or selling P and buying N from eBay.

I was looking to get a heavy infantry army to counterpoint my two fragile Xenos armies but if you had told me I would have been going with Uncle Nurgle I would have politely corrected you.

The Nurgle guys are a big win for me. Primaris I think will look better once GW start selling the enivtable Primaris [Chapter] boxes]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384250.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384250.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

They're snap fit, so they WILL be very monopose, maybe a bit of options like head swivel, arm height.

That being said, I've never met a mini I couldn't make fully poseable with some snips a knife and some greenstuff. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384258.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384258.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384273.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

Da-Rock wrote:

Death Guard -
* Sooooo busy looking! Horrible to the eye!
* Not impressed with anything as the design just overloads the eye.
.

Pretty much this. Dont get me wrong I wanted to like them, there's just way too much going on. Plus one of these days I'd like to see a more emaciated side of Nurgle.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384279.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384279.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?

More Dakka wrote:

The models are snap fits, so we're looking at fairly monopose for all of them.

I agree that the DG models look cartooney but I think it's owing to the paint job. A more bare bones dirty paint scheme would make them look way more serious.

I like the jump guys personally. They're OTT but w/e

Agreed on the captain model, he is screaming for some cutting and reposing (maybe different loadout, LC+PF?)

Thanks for the info about snap fit. It is very good to know.

Honestly I can understand any positive/negative comment, EXCEPT about those flying marines. To me they are really a failure. I respect your opinion but I do not understand what can be positive about them. I believe I will find a nice place for them on ebay

Thanks for all the comments

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MechaEmperor7000 wrote:
I like the set if I were only ever to get one. However the set is kinda schizophrenic about that. The Primaris Marines are clearly meant to be generic and to be bought in multiples, since I'm willing to bet that in the coming days this will be the cheapest source of Intercessor Squads and Plasma Hellblasters. On the flip side, the DG models are all unique. Unlike the Primaris Marines, each one is so full of character that it would be weird to see two unconverted models side by side, which means the DG models are not suited to multiples. I can see a lot of DG models going on the secondary market, while the Primaris Marines from this set command a slightly higher premium.

As for the designs, complexity doesn't necessarily equal good. It's like hitting every key on a piano; everything at once just produces noise, not music. I think they were trying to re-create the Putrid Blightkings merged with the MK3 Iron Armor and kinda went overboard. However a good paint scheme can help it become less noisy. The Nurgle models are far too bright and pristine right now; they should be dark, dank and oily, with a muted contrast. The website picture is probably done so to show off the details, but a proper nurgle model should be roughly one tone with only a few hints of contrast.

One thing I wonder about the set is how modular is it. Are the heads easily swapped for something else or are we going to get another set of snap-fit monoposed models? It's most likely the latter, but given that they haven't done snap-fits in a long time, there could be a chance that these guys can have some variations.

Yeah the nurgle CSM painted in the codex of third edition (The Cleaved) have always catched my eye...

And about paint scheme of GW, I think a good illustration is the Sigmarites : on the site they look very childish, but looking on the internet darker tones suit them much better. Anyway I cannot blame GW to choose colour scheme suited for their youngest audience, when I started with the second edition I was amazed by the Eldars and all those primary colors...

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NoiseMarine with Tinnitus wrote:
If I want to do a true scale project then Primaris marines will be handy.

Really like the Nurgle offering other than the Poxwalkers - they will be sold or thrown in the bin, just like the DV cultists.

wow wow wow... Wait a minute... Dark Vengeance cultist were AWESOME

All in all that box was a very nice set]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384724.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384724.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? DV set are still unpainted because I can't paint tiny details.

I'm also worried that the chaos half will be way weaker than primaris half game wise. I already have 20 years of space marines. Chaos would be fun.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384858.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384858.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? HQ as a painting project]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384871.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384871.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? DA so I could set that cash aside for them. I especially like the Gravis Armored Captain, and the Bolt Rifle looks sweet too. I just can't decide if they're going to become Dark Angels, or if I should do a Codex chapter. Torn between Smurfs and Fists, leaning towards Fists, but unsure if I want to paint all that yellow. I have Gulliman as well, which is another point in the UMs favor. GK are also a possibility, depending on how they're handled in the Index. Decisions, decisions.

The DG are nice, but I've no real interest in starting another CSM faction. I've already got a (30k) Word Bearers force, a Khorne/Unaligned Black Legion force, and a Grand Coven of 1k Sons. I may just keep the characters to paint up and let live in my case, and sell the Plague Marines and Cultists on. They're awesome minis, just not for me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384874.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384874.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? DG half and just offloading it ASAP...

But then I remember the one time a few years ago, I considered a Nurgle Chaos marine army... I don't know what drew me to the plague marines, I guess because the few people I know who play were Imperial players and I was tempted to change over to Nurgle instead of my usual Loyal Power armoured friends... And for some reason, the more I think about it... I think I'm going to have to start a Full Prime Marine Army and Death Guard.

All my Dollarydoos... Gone in an Instant.

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However, and I'm aware that this thread's going to sound like a broken record, but the DG models all look WAY too busy. Even a lot of other Nurgle models have had this issue for some time. A few of the poxwalkers are straightforward enough that it doesn't hurt one's eyes to look at them. And of course the Jetpack flying Numarines look really dumb compared to oldschool jump pack assault marines. The akimbo bolters was a neat idea, but the region around their neck is so clunky and bulky it's just ridiculous.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384995.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9384995.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
Now the nurgle stuff..I'm all for it, it looks great will enjoy painting them anyway and using them for 7th DG . I've actually got 40 on the sprue pb, 9 nurgling bases and 6 pd, so who knows I might use them for some laughs in 8th if I give it a shot and do ROC theme list.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385277.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385277.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
Besides that, my only other concern is this; I believe I read somewhere, that the NuMarines would have different proportions than old marines, but the heads and shoulder pads would still be interchangeable. Will this be the case with the NuMarines from the starter set as well (Monopose, except for separate shoulder pads and heads) ?
That might make them even more appealing, as one could get an upgrade pack (Blood Angels, Dark Angels, Space Wolves, Ultramarines) for added customization.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385350.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385350.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385411.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385411.page GMT Re:New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? Primaris Marines
+Inoffensive, simple design.
+Lot of characters.
+Neat idea behind the jump guys if not perfectly carried out

-The twin-fisting bolters w/ shields look awful.
-They look too much like normal marines and thus look really awkward/stupid alongside normal marines (but I get it, they'll be replacing them over the next 5-10 years or whatever)
-Don't really like when you can see definite sculptor tendencies between models ranges, and these guys smack of the sky dwarves sculptor

Nurgle Death Guard
+A lot of models for your use.
+A vehicle, a leader, a psyker, normal troops, and meat shields...this seems the "better" force
+The one DG fella with the grenade looks cool

-Caricature, borderline farcical styling
-Terribly ugly poxwalkers (and seriously stop with all the gak eating grins on them)
-Poxwalkers are very cartoonishly styled vs. realistically sickening...which is a shame
-Poxwalkers suffer from that bizarre AOS "all curves are squared off awkwardly" design approach (i.e. computer modelers who can't handle organic designs?)
-DG models are inconsistent in scale from what we've seen
-The sorcerer (at least as painted) is fething hideous.
-General dislike for modeled flame/smoke/etc...and there is some of that going on. NOT a fan.
-Typical "take it to 11" overstyling approach (these things would get you kicked out of most art schools)
-With creepy/nasty/spooky things, "less is more" is often hugely important - this obviously doesn't get there.
-The plague drone or whatever is trying a bit too hard. This could probably be scaled back with some modeling.
-Overall, really disappointed with the DG models.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385433.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385433.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models? However, so far I like half of what I see. Regular nu-marines, plague marines, chaos lord in termie armour, and blight drone look sweet. The nu-marine captain, assault nu-marine, and weird af plague bearer thingy is super weird. Half hit, half miss for me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385436.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385436.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
- Busy models
- Not a fan of poxwalkers, look too flat or something. Definitely cartoony. Would prefer more traditional zombie-looking models.
- Sizing is good and like the bloatedness
- Typhus Corrosion, Ryza Rust and other weathering will go a looonnggg way on these guys

Primaris Space Marines

- My opinions are my own
- Hate the models entirely]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385453.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/726595/9385453.page GMT New Warhammer 40K starter set: impressions about models?
Primaris Marines I am not sure about. I love truescale marines, but I really dislike the new armour mark. Not to mention their lazy fluff or how they are going to look really out of place next to existing Space Marine miniatures.
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