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At GamesDay 2007 I got one of the show only limited edition miniatures, the Ork Sqwadron Commander.
A very nice casting which comprises three pieces.
You get the main body and two arms, this is the rear view.
It is a really nice casting and I am looking forward to painting it.
Workbench feature on the Ork Sqwadron Commander for future updates.
This Red Scorpions Dreadnought was an entry in the UK Golden Demon 2007 Awards.
Interesting colour scheme I thought, looks quite Imperial Guard like rather than Space Marine.
I have put together my third Grot Bomb Launcha.
You can see how I put together and painted my first on this section of my website and how far I have got with the second here.
This casting was so much better than my second model. There was virtually no flash and no warpage (is that a word) either. It fitted together really nicely.
This is probably my favourite model of all time, so I will be pleased when I have finished all three and I have a barrage of them.
At GamesDay 2007 I purchased volume 2 of the Forge World Imperial Armour series of hardbacked books. It’s the one that covers Space Marines and the Inquisition.
It is a excellently produced book and I have spent ages reading the text, looking at the excellent graphics and photographs – some of which are quite realistic looking, especially when you consider not only are we talking models, we’re also talking about gothic SF models. I also like the fact that they also include details on the original Rhino as well as the newer Rhino model.
The graphics are excellent and give plenty of ideas for paint schemes as well as insignia and other markings. I am going to be modelling my Mark IIb Land Raider on one of the schemes in the book.
I do have volume 1 and I would like to get some of the others in the series as well, the Siege of Vraks looks really interesting.
You don’t buy these for the gaming information, though that is useful, the delight in these books is just the sheer quality of the content and the look.
Recommended.
With the release of the plastic BaneBlade kit, Forge World have been working on conversion kits for it.
They include the StormBlade, StormSword and ShadowSword.
They will retail (complete kit) for about £100 which is a saving on the full resin kit. The plastic components should make them easier to put together as well.
According to a posting on Warseer the new Imperial Armour book for Apocalypse will be just £20.
This is not bad considering it is a hardback book. I might just get a copy.
Forge World Newsletter #187
Hi There,
This is our first newsletter for a while and the reason is we`ve been just so incredibly busy! So busy in fact that we`ve had to lay on an extra shift in resin production to keep up with extraordinary demand for our stuff. While this is clearly no bad thing it has led to some order delays, so if you`ve still an order outstanding with us, thank you for your patience and we`re doing our best to get it to you as quickly as we can.
We do have a few announcements to make about Christmas Delivery times and the first preview of our new book: Imperial Armour Apocalypse.
Thanks
Alan Bligh
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 if you`ve a specific item you really need in time for Christmas (particularly if it`s something big like a Titan), the best thing to do is get your order in to us as quickly as possible!
Royal Mail via Airmail (outside of the UK) – 3rd December
Royal Mail First Class (within the UK) -10th December
UPS Express (UK and International) -17th December
Imperial Armour Apocalypse
Our preview this newsletter is for the upcoming book; Imperial Armour Apocalypse. This new hardback contains everything you`ll need to use your collection of Forge World models to fight apocalyptic battles in conjunction with Warhammer 40,000 Apocalypse. Imperial Armour Apocalypse can be also be used for Warhammer 40,000 and it replaces Imperial Armour Update 2006, plus it updates the Imperial Armour hardback books where necessary. The book is packed with 67 new datafaxes, covering our range from Imperial Guard super-heavy tanks like the Shadowsword, and Malcador, to the terrifying weapons of Chaos and their Daemon Lords, to the war machines of the Orks and Eldar and monstrous creatures like the Scythed Hierodule and Trygon.
There are also 25 new battle formations, including the Space Marine Drop Pod assault force, Ork Tanka Mobs, Eldar Serpent Rider Hosts, Winged Tyranid Swarms and Tau Pathfinder Search and Destroy Cadre to the Necron Undying Legion and the Chaos Deathclaw Talon wing.
You can see the cover for this forthcoming book Here. The book should be available around Christmas time so keep your eye on future newsletters for more details.
IPMS Show – Scale Model World
Forge World will be attending the Scale Model World event (IPMS show) at Telford International Centre on the 10th and 11th of November. This is the last show of 2007 that Forge World will be attending. The Forge World stand is compact and we are unable to take our full range of products. So, to make sure you get the models you want it is advisable to place a reservation order. To place a reservation order (to be picked up and paid for at the event) just give us a call or email us at fwreservations@games-workshop.co.uk Reservation orders for this event should reach us no later than the 5th of November.
Contacting Forge World
If you need to contact us for any reason the best thing to do is give us a ring on 0115 916 8177 from within the UK, 01144 115 916 8177 from the US or Canada and 0044 115 916 8177 from within Europe. While we can be contacted by email we are very busy at the moment so if your query is of an urgent nature it`s best to give us a call. Our lines are open between 9 am and 6 pm Monday-Friday UK time.
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/
The new book looks really nice.
Here are some pictures of the Forgeworld Epic scale Ork Bommer for Aeronautica Imperialis.
Though these were announced a few months ago, it was nice to see them for real at GamesDay 2007.
They are really nicely done models with a lot of character.
They’re not quite as I envisaged what Ork heavy bommerz would look like, these seem to be just more bulbous Ork fighters, whereas I imagined something along the lines of a spindly Marauder, maybe a little like a RAF Lancaster or Short Stirling from World War Two.
One of the highlights of the Forgeworld Designers’ stand at GamesDay 2007 for me this year was the work in progress model of a 40K scale Reaver Titan.
This is one big model, and though it is a work in progress, the detail in the model looks great.
I am guessing this is going to be way out of my price league, but one can dream.
Death Korps of Krieg Gorgon during the Siege of Vraks.
The Imperial Guard use the Gorgon for heavy assaults. It is designed for breaching fortified lines and entrenchments, literally smashing its way through opposing defences to unleash its cargo of troops into the heart of the enemy position.
From the Forgeworld Siege of Vraks diorama at GamesDay 2007.