Author: Felix

Putting it together…

I have been putting my Mark IIb Land Raider together.

The track units went together very easily, adding the resin pieces was a little more complex.

The problem was that the resin pieces had shrunk slightly which meant the fit was not as good as the other plastic parts leaving some gaps between the resin parts and the plastic track units.

I did think about filling the gaps with green stuff, or using plasticard, however for the moment I am leaving as the gap is not that big.

Ork Landa

At GamesDay 2007 in the Gaming Club Network display cabinets was this 28mm Ork Landa.

Ork Landa

I do like the concept of the Ork Landa and really like the Epic model. It would be nice if Forge World produced an Ork Landa model, with the fact they already produce the huge Tau Manta it shouldn’t be an impossible model to make.

I have been thinking for some time about making my own Ork Landa for my Warhammer 40K Ork forces, but kind of never really got around to it.

Fifteen Dice!

So there I was looking at the Macharius with Vulcan Mega Bolter on the Forgeworld site, when I thought I would have a look at the rules for the Vulcan Mega Bolter (partly as Simon had mentioned that if he was going to get a Macharius he would get the one with the Vulcan Mega Bolter).

Macharius with Vulcan Mega Bolter

Imagine my surprise (and horror) when I looked at the stats.

Strength 6

Okay not so bad, but good enough to glance or penetrate Orky armour.

Range 60″

That’s a long way, basically the length of our average table we use for gaming, so no worries about not hitting anything on the table (unless there is something in the way).

AP 3

Well that means no saving throws for virtually everything I have.

Heavy 15

What!

Heavy 15

Really?

Fifteen dice for each shot.

I am not 100% sure but initially I thought the Vulcan Mega Bolter was twin-linked, but according to the PDF it isn’t.

Not that that makes a huge difference.

Hoping Simon will buy another Dreadnought instead.

Forge World Newsletter #188

Another newsletter from Forge World, the focus is on the new Apocaplyse book.

Imperial Armour Apocalypse

Hello there,

Well the big news this time is that Imperial Armour Apocalypse is ready for pre-order, but before we get to that, one more reminder that we are incredibly busy at the moment, in fact we are the busiest we`ve ever been! This has unfortunately meant some delay in getting orders out. Please bear this in mind when placing an order for Christmas delivery, and we can assure you everyone here is working flat out to get all orders out as soon as possible.

Thanks
Alan Bligh

Imperial Armour Apocalypse

Our latest book Imperial Armour Apocalypse is available for pre-order now for release commencing the week of the 10th of December. This new 112 page hardback not only replaces Imperial Armour Update 2006 but is also packed with 60 new datafaxes and 26 new battle formations covering the Forge World range for use in your battles of Warhammer 40,000 Apocalypse. There`s never been a better time to empty your display cabinets and fight your conflicts on a titanic scale! The book also features a handy reference guide for each army telling you in which Games Workshop and Forge World book you’ll find the rules for every Warhammer 40k and Apocalypse unit.

You can find full details of the book`s contents here, as well as a sneak peak at what’s inside here. You can pre-order this book now, to be despathched week commencing the 10th December.

Forge World Christmas Order Dates

Christmas is fast approaching again and we thought we`d let you know our last order dates for holiday delivery. Your order should reach us no later than the date listed for your preferred delivery option. These dates are all dependant on available stock, and so currently owing to exceptional demand if there is an item you really need in time for Christmas, do get your order in as soon as possible, as we don’t want to spoil anybody’s Christmas!

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I might well get the book.

Inquisitorial Stormtrooper Repressor

As part of my Daemonhunters army I am using a Repressor as a transport for my Inquisitorial Stormtroopers. Overall the model has being coming together really well, though the fit of some of the resin parts did leave a lot to be desired.

After some thought I decided to use some Inquisitor Rhino doors from Forge World to enhance the model.

I am quite pleased with them, they are well sculptured and fit in really well style wise. Unlike some other resin parts from Forge World, these fitted into the door gaps really well.

I wish I had used the front plate instead of the suppplied plastic one, but it would be of little use, as the front plate is hidden by the huge dozer blade, so maybe not such a good idea.

The next stage is to add some more Inquisitorial type paraphernalia to the model. You can see the full workbench feature on my Repressor.