FallenLion Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 purely fluff ok so all of the miniatures that have wings also have the single exhaust jump-packs so are the wings purely decretive? or are they made of plasti-crete? or are they bionic? confused ... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Chris Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well, the guy on the front of the Codex, who I believe was supposed to be Dante before they decided not to change his model, and who now presumably represents a Sanguinary guard with no mates, has his wings displayed in a different configuration, so presumably they 'work'. All our guard models have the same wing configuration but Astorath and the Sanguinor have their in different configurations. If the jump packs are very old (heresy era) we might be able to deduce something from the old Raptor Jump packs. These have working bat wings on them, so quite possibly ours have working angel wings. I imagine the central exhaust has the lift and thrust and the anti grav units, while the wings are for direction, slowing for descent and aerobatics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybnick Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The jump pack I'd say provides the propulsion, maybe the wings add a little maneuverability. I'd say they are more of a decorative or possibly iconic/inspirational addition over a functional one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitra Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm treating the wings as steering devices while the jet provides thrust, as Rybnick suggested. From a modeling perspective I want to leave the wings off as the contact points are so tiny I'm sure they'll come off constantly. From a fluff/aesthetic perspective I love them. In the end they'll end up on the models, but I'll hate them every time one comes off and I have to reattach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I use ZapAGap and haven't pinned the wings (too tiny), they have yet to come off in the three or four games that they've been fielded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well, the guy on the front of the Codex, who I believe was supposed to be Dante before they decided not to change his model, and who now presumably represents a Sanguinary guard with no mates, has his wings displayed in a different configuration, so presumably they 'work'. All our guard models have the same wing configuration but Astorath and the Sanguinor have their in different configurations. If the jump packs are very old (heresy era) we might be able to deduce something from the old Raptor Jump packs. These have working bat wings on them, so quite possibly ours have working angel wings. I imagine the central exhaust has the lift and thrust and the anti grav units, while the wings are for direction, slowing for descent and aerobatics. Don't take anything on the cover as canon or even fluffy. It was a drunk, blind dude that threw up on a piece of paper and GW, in their infinite wisdom made it the cover of our beloved codex. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdwcypher13 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 If I read into the fluff right then the wing can presumably be real. But for the modeling yes some sore of biometric attachments to the armor to provide directional control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurb Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I use those Sang guard JP's without the wings. The wings I turn into storm shields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malatox Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I always viewed them as ostentatious direction controllers. Being able to move in-a-sorta-way to direct the user more accurately, maybe even to raise effieciecy lost from the single thrusters. I use those Sang guard JP's without the wings.The wings I turn into storm shields. I've heard of people not using the wings, but not using them as Storm-Shields :L... I would love to see those, it sounds like it could make an awesome model. Malatox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I always viewed them as ostentatious direction controllers. Being able to move in-a-sorta-way to direct the user more accurately, maybe even to raise effieciecy lost from the single thrusters. I use those Sang guard JP's without the wings.The wings I turn into storm shields. I've heard of people not using the wings, but not using them as Storm-Shields :L... I would love to see those, it sounds like it could make an awesome model. Malatox Ehh they look ok. I need to add some green stuff to them. Honestly I stole the idea from another poster here. Lemme see if I can get a pic... *edit* Here ya go. I'm still learning and these need some work...but maybe people will get the idea. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/thekurb/420188371_photobucket_39103_.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/thekurb/420188371_photobucket_39102_.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/thekurb/420188371_photobucket_39101_.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/thekurb/420188371_photobucket_39100_.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/thekurb/420188371_photobucket_39099_.jpg *edit 2* WOW my phone takes some pretty decent pictures. Everyone be jealous of my dremel and please ignore the shoddy work on the Thunderhammer it's getting scrapped soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGABOND Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 What are these guys gonna count as matey, I was considering this idea aswell as Storm Shields for my Honour Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 What are these guys gonna count as matey, I was considering this idea aswell as Storm Shields for my Honour Guard. Vanguard Vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGABOND Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's what I thought, they look pretty nice dude. Well done :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's what I thought, they look pretty nice dude. Well done :lol: Thanks. I have a long way to go. Just glad I found a use for the wings. Can never get the dang things to fit right on the JP's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malatox Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I like them as well Kurb :ermm: I think they fit in really nicely and your models look nice :huh: Thanks for looking them up Malatox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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