Joasht Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I finally bought myself a Crusader (the old metal hybrid one; was cheap though) and, well, I'm having some issues deciding where to mount the sponsons. Mounting it forwar d looks more aggressive, but then game-play wise it seems wiser to put them behind. Opinions? Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Anyone? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2751675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 IMO the sponsons look better forward on a Crusader, also you could take into account that while rear mounted sponsons have a slightly wider field of fire, forward mounted sponsons get into range slightly quicker. What it all comes down to is whether you are building the tank for competitive edge or whether it's to be a good looking centrepiece in your army. If it's the latter then mount them where you think they look best. Also good luck putting the sponsons together, I have that model and the metal hurricanes are a b&*$h :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2751745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefireinferno Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I agree with using the Front mount on it I do and never have ran into problems with dismounting marines from it However I would suggest picking up the Crusader/Redeemer sprue that way you can have less annoying plastic sponsoons and also have a set of sponsoons with the Flamestorms :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2751757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Forward-mounted, because disembarking in front of guns that are firing defies all logic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2751832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopervisor Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I placed mine at the back, mainly because that is how they were on the box art. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2751836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Front - every time. If I owned a Land raider Phobos, the lascannon would be at the front as well... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vor Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I always put them at the front, slightly better range, and like someone said.. it's daft to get out of your tank and stand infront of two massive guns that are about to fire. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Barachiel Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Could you also put one lascannnon/hurricane bolter system/flamer at the front and one on the other side at the back? I guess it would be looking odd but you could catch both advantages somehow. Just an idea I came up with by reading your postings, won't do that with my LRs anyway.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I always put them at the front, slightly better range, and like someone said.. it's daft to get out of your tank and stand infront of two massive guns that are about to fire. I personally think its daft to get out behind said guns and have to walk round in front of them... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Better that and use teh tank as cover than to risk getting hit by you're own surpressing fire. Its a reason why most RL helicopters and IFVs open up at the back/sides... the few that don't are your assault craft for beach landings. If the LRC had weapons mounted sensibly in a turret - then fine, but it has silly side sponsons which can only overlap fileds of fire if teh LRC has them mounted in the front.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopervisor Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Seems it's just me and GW that mounted them at the back then... :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 IMO - ther is no option regardless of the Land Raider variant....on the front! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Barachiel Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 @coopervisor: I also prefer having my sponsons at the back simply cause it looks thousand times better. Especially for the lascannons it wouldn't look fine if they were placed in the front, imo. But hey, I play a Dark Angels successor mostly for its unique look. So for advice on what is better on the battlefield I am not the right person to ask, I guess. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purge Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 add magnets then you can move them. But back looks better. IMO Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2752688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I think the tank looks more aggressive sponsons forwards - a bit like claws or arms... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2753291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhg Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Personally I say go with forwards. Consider 2" from the assault ramp at the front as your disembark distance. With rear mounted guns, you've got a mediocre boost in size of deployment area. If you move the guns forward however, the 2" from the rear hatch and the assault ramp will still slightly overlap and give you a much bigger area from which to jump out. Front mounted guns also means it's harder to have all your exit points choked by enemy models... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2754061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Definitely forward. A heroic charge cut short by a quick shot to the head by your own tank is not very heroic. Sergeant: Forward! For the Empe- Urgh! Anonymous Marine: Sarge? Oh well, promotion opportunity. Charge forward, me- Uggh! And thus began the Slaughter of Asteroid 9XQ48-M. You can also use the sponson as cover so you're not disembarking into the fire that will almost definitely be headed towards your really big tank with nasty things inside. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2754076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I have one of each, and found that disembarking more than 5 Terminators from the front-mounted LRC was a chore. Tough to keep all those 40mm bases inside the 2" leeway area, as well as in coherency. I prefer the rear-mounted LRC, and find the extra 3" of range to be a non-factor in the front mount model. I'm always in range to fire something via PotMS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2755117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Zaku Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 The way I treat my LRC/R (magnets, that's how they work) is up front. It's to make sure my opponent doesn't try any shenanigans with 'through unit cover saves' and all that related nonsense. Especially handy when I'm using the Redeemer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2755139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzap88 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I honestly think that when incorporated into the fluff, that the turrets are supposed to be rear mounted. I get this thought because of the fact that the LR is a vehicle that is designed to get marines right into the fray of battle, right into business. I see this as the LR driving right up to the fighting, and then marines jumping out to get to the enemy as fast as possible, thus the idea of the assault ramp at the front of the vehicle. If the marines were supposed to get out behind the firing guns, then the ramp would be at the rear, ala rhino... -kizzap Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229322-lrc-sponson-position/#findComment-2755587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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