jake21 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I just stumbled into this while checking out other forums but take a look. :) http://40kforums.com/imageupload/images/img4a047d7c6eb9e.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyson_Vore Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 That picture is being discussed in the Amicus Aedes, and alot of people say they are just resin casts of the metal termies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toogeloo Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Nope, those are metal models painted in GW's new paint color, Plastic Kit Grey. LOL, j/k., nope, I remember seeing a link a while back of grey knights in plastic. I think GW is trying to convert armies to entirely plastic with metal models reserved for ICs. This could mean at some point Sisters of Battle could also see a Plastic Kit. Edit: I suppose they could be resin, but they seem a little too shiny for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehunter52 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yes, but why cast them in resin? :) I do not understand. I must investigate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehunter52 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Upon further investigation, they are probably resin. It was pointed out in another thread that there are white ring around the feet, indicating super glue, meaning resin or metal. And imo, the sheen of the model says "resin" to me which brings up "why"? And they look exactly the same as the current ones. Hmmmmmm.....wait until people from Baltimore tire and post tonight for confirmation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Forge World has probably picked up making GKT for the new IA book. To go along with Hector Rex (Need Rules for him!). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Tyrak Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 jakehunter52 Posted Today, 06:22 PM Yes, but why cast them in resin? :D I do not understand. I must investigate. Because there is a strong chance GKs will be included in Forgeworld's next IA book, The Siege of Vraks Part Three. In the storyline, Daemons are inbound and the Ordo Malleus has just arrived, plus FW have just released that nice GK LR Redeemer with no rules yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Forge World has probably picked up making GKT for the new IA book. To go along with Hector Rex (Need Rules for him!). Yep! Can't wait to see what my "giant of a man" will do in CC! As for new resin GKs, there is no point unless it's new units. Just "re-casting" the existing one wouldn't save anyone much money I think... Phil Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I'm sure if they're even a fiver cheaper for 5 than the GW ones they'll sell like hot cakes! :) But I agree there doesn't seem to be a point in resin ones unless they're cheaper. As they don't look like they've got new poses (or options). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissia Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Why cast them in plastic? Because it's more popular than metal. Metal models do not sell as well, as far as I can tell. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boreas Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Why cast them in plastic? Because it's more popular than metal. Metal models do not sell as well, as far as I can tell. We were refering to resin, which is not much more popular that metal (although a lot more easier to work with, I find!). Plastic GTK would sell like hot cakes, I think. You'd see them used for all SM armies. They are simple the best looking termies by far! Phil ps do hot cakes sell that well? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissia Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Dunno, never seen someone sell them around here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondwind Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I have unpainted and unbuilt metal GK termies sitting infront of me + 4 which I got when they were released years ago and have been paint stripped. The one thing I have noticed from working with both sets have been the horrible mould lines / mis moulding on the models while not half as bad on terminators as on PAGK there is quite alot of green stuffing I need to do to smooth out alot of the simple leg moulds. Now that being said the grey knights in that picture have very little to no visible mould lines / problems. If they are metal or a resin mould you could hide that greenstuffing / fileing under a "plastic" coloured primer/basecoat which is sprayed on - which would support why they have superglue marks on the base / no marks near to shoulderpads etc. Or if they are plastic (which i doubt) must be part of one very perfect mould which has needed no work on atall. The shine on the models makes me think ooh plastic but could come from many things imo. e.g. camera flash, lights, varnish coat or something else? My opinion is that these are not plastic but rather a metal or personal resin version. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Theres shiny parts on the model... could be glare, but to me it looks like someone didnt basecoat it well enough and it rubbed off a bit to show the metal underneath. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoDoc Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Forge World has probably picked up making GKT for the new IA book. To go along with Hector Rex (Need Rules for him!). Yep! Can't wait to see what my "giant of a man" will do in CC! As for new resin GKs, there is no point unless it's new units. Just "re-casting" the existing one wouldn't save anyone much money I think... I dunno about anyone else but I would love some TH/SS GKT. I've yet to see anyone do them right. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondwind Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I checked warseer to see what their rumour mill has to say (considering its one of the most reliable internet sources around). They closed the thread with the same image due to the dubious source + looking like the resin pre-release models seen at a gamesday a few years ago. This warseer Thread for more info. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1982649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I have no doubt that the material on these is resin. the question is, (and anyone with experience of the gk metal termies can answer this) how different are the components on these resin models to the metal set, if at all. if theres no difference i'd say it was an old picture of the prototypes for the metal ones. if on the other hand the peices (arms torso etc) vary significantly from those metal parts i'd suggest we were looking at an upcoming FW release. so who knows thier way around the pewter guys, any differences? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil galed Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 They are almost identical to the metal terminators except that they shields on their shoulders are a little thinner Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquid Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Here is the previous thread on the matter. They are not models you can buy, I had posted a quote from someones answer about them from Janruary. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=168067 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaelion Hexis Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I, too, thought they looked like metal models painted Grey, with some of the metal still visible as if under coated via brush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Carlin Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 These are Resin, when GW produdes a model plastic or metal they make a resin mock up first, you can find pics of the land speeder strom and shock attack gun in resin also on the internet, also ive seen the transition from metal models to plastic and i gurentee that those arent plastic models coming out, im not saying GW will never produce a plastic grey knight kit but those arnt it because they're in the same poses and theres no loss in detail. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboarder Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 except with the new mold techniques htere ISNT loss of detail infact there is often now MORE detail for example using the sob imolator gunner as an example against plastic sisters is so out dated its not funy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadeath Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 From what it looks, they are plastic models, take a look in the back, that would be one of the metal models. Unless they are primed with a gray, and apparently i do not believe any are painted because the one in the back is still unprimed, probaly similar to the GK in the front. Is this photo recent? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkoman Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Forge World has probably picked up making GKT for the new IA book. To go along with Hector Rex (Need Rules for him!). Yep! Can't wait to see what my "giant of a man" will do in CC! As for new resin GKs, there is no point unless it's new units. Just "re-casting" the existing one wouldn't save anyone much money I think... Phil He is str 4 (great physique rule or something) and has a stormshield which is a 3+ invul like the C:SM SSs. He has the Grimorie or True names and a couple of other anti deamon wargear options from the DH book. each mandatory retinue caries one. he also has options for up to nine retinue extra. I don't remember too many other rules though, sorry. i just remember the important ones. He didnt seem very special, especially clocking in at about 275pts (with 3 mandatory retinue). Dont hold your breath for a lot of info from GD Baltimore, it was pretty lame as far as that goes. not even a sneak at planet strike or planetary empires. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Rosette Soulknyt Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I have to say i think there plastic: Firstly why change a already great miniature, why would GW design all new GK models when they look that good already. Secondly, look in close to the left shoulder joint (need to zoom in) you can see what looks like the terminator shoulder pad fits over the arm ( hard to describe) but clearly looks to me like its seperate, and i dont mean like the whole arm is seperate. Also these look unpainted to me, ive been painting GW miniatures for over 20 years now, they look just like the ones you see them bringing out a showcases before release. IMO these are new plastic or resin (my belief plastic) and that GW wont be changing the shape or design of the already cool looking GK termies. Just remoulding them in cheaper high quality plastic we all want to see. Now if only i could get this excited and see GW do the same with Sisters of Battle plastic miniatures Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/168108-holy-moly/#findComment-1983746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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