nurglespuss Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi all, I had too much time (and not enough sense) and so as usual found myself on the Ebay (must delete my account so I can't use it). Well, needless to say, through sheer luck, I won These Guys with a virgin bid (half the price of a new tac squad :D). Well, now I have to decide, do I hold out and see if I can find 10 of the old jump packs (unlikely, managed to locate only 1 so far), and I had a go of the home-made version, but wasn't 100% impressed with my version. Or do I wait for an old rhino to pop up on ebay, grab that and have an assault squad on foot? Any opinions always very welcome!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drathmere Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I have the first and the last miniatures and have the old jump packs on them, though I added the jump packs back when you still bought a blister of them individually. I'll try to post a photo. The minis are slightly smaller scale, so the jump packs make them stand out more and have more of a battlefield presence. They could be used as a a great vanguard unit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1674618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korloth Darkwolf Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 ooh! nostalgia is making my eyes all misty! If you can find them I say jump packs all the way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1674627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajan Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Go for the rhino :o -Trajan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1674644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Would love jump packs, but its going to have to be a rhino I think! Just have to find one in as good knick as possible... I may have one infact....... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1674856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBlessed Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I reckon you should forget about jump packs or a rhino and just send those figures to me :D I'm not a fan of the old jump packs myself, I'd go with an old rhino, its a much cheaper proposition too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1675048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother SRM Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I'd try to find a rhino; they're on eBay all the friggin time, and cheap as hell. I've got at least 7 of the buggers lying around. The only problem is that most of them are painted, but some simple green or plastic-safe brake fluid will fix that. Also, they'd make great command squad guys or veterans! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1675299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wienas Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 You can still order the RT style jump packs from GW. I won a similar squad on eBay, and my FLGS manager said that they still fill a lot of their bitz orders, depending on supply. 10 jump packs don't come cheap, but it's easier than scouring eBay for weeks trying to track them down. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1675486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 You can?! thats a new one on me, I thought they went off catalogue years and years ago! ;) I'll give em a ring, cheers. edit: damn engaged :( ring 'em again in a bit! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1675509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedyellow Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ok, so I realize that this is my first post so I don't sound very trust worthy but this post made me finally start an account. I also have a full set of these guys that I don't need and several if not all of the jump packs. The packs however are on other models and are painted but if you are interested drop me an e-mail. -Ben Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1676046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corax_rg Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 For the jump packs, would raptor jump packs not work? I was under the impression those were the jump packs in use before the heresy, i may be completely wrong, though. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1676103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 They are lovely :P I have the lords one spare and de-chaosified :P I think they are the 'old' ones in the current fluff, but not in actual model terms :> Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/144490-1980s-combat-squad/#findComment-1676373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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