Brother Captain Andrecus Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have a question regarding the Ironclad Dreadnought. Two questions, actually. 1) Is the Ironclad worth the extra 30 points? I mean, that's not THAT much, but there's a-lot of other things I could use it for, and I'm not sure if one more attack and a slightly better armor profile warrants the 30 point expenditure??? and 2) If I do decide I want one, how can I make one? Are there any tutorials regarding converting a normal Dread (I have a spare one from the AoBR set that I don't like much...) into an Ironclad? I searched, but came up with nothing. Any answers for me? Help is always much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuchinawa Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well I hear that they just refuse to die so I guess if that's your game.... But I have not play tested one. I suppose (if you want your's this way) you can strap on Extra track from a rhino for extra armor and then take the Hurrican bolter off the TRC and stick it on the right arm side. Then get a Grav Hammer from Halo 3 since they a sorta the same thing :P AND done. 1 brand new IC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1811977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamJacksUserName Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If you army is big on assaulting, and not so much on shooting then, yes, Iron Clads are totally worth the extra 30 points. If your army is more of a shooting army a regular dread is probably still the best choice available. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1811995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyescrossed Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm pretty sure this is the wrong thread, but yes, Ironclads are definately worth it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1812029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Seismic Hammer Tutorial This is my tut on a Seismic Hammer. And I really think you are posting in the wrong forum regarding rules and stuff (like your Commander thread). This is for Painting, Converting and Artwork only. Cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1812105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracks0682 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Having used one in battle yes their worth the 30 points. As for conversion still using my trusted furioso.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1812129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels_Blade Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 They are very good against armies which lack high strength weaponry. I use mine regularly and he hasn't died yet! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1812134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 30 points for a ton of extra armour? You have to ask? I just hate that you don't get to have a ranged version of doom variety. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1812731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Iron clads come with the extra armour upgrade, which is essential if you are trying to combat someone. 15pts for the +1 to the armour value makes a whole world of difference. :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1812808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Andrecus Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks for the swift replies... Also sorry if this is in the wrong thread. I was unsure as to where to put it, and I figured because I wanted to know about the converting aspect almost more than the rules aspect, this would be the right place to put it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1813204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 To make the Seismic Hammer you could use the Hammer from the Chaos Space Marine Dreadnought. It's a separate piece from the shoulder so you could easily attach it to your Dreadnought in place of the DCCW. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1813984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein Windir Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Well out of 2 games against IG the Ironclad has soaked up 10 close range melta and 40 lascannon shots. The person I play puts in the max for lascannon and melta guns. So since it can take a beating, and keep fire off of other high value targets. It is worth it's weight in gold, especially when you drop pod it in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-1814045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom68.9 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Its worth it. Use it to pop a transport then roast the poor saps with 2 heavy flamers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-2920058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFist Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Well I hear that they just refuse to die so I guess if that's your game.... But I have not play tested one. It's true they just refuse to die. I fielded one in my SM army and the sucker refused to quit against my opponents: Put a force of 30 guardsmen in flight 3 times Ripped apart a bunch of ork bikers along with some boyz Single-handedly deprived a CSM army of it's vehicles And never died. At the most he was immobilized. So yeah it's worth it unless you plan to get a more shooty army. Heck get two or three. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-2920573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rat of vengence Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/ratofvengence/DSCF0671.jpg Or my go at it anyway. AoBR dread ftw! RoV Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/155192-qs-on-ironclad-dreadnought/#findComment-2922279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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