CarbonCopy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I just picked up a box of Finecast Vanguard Veterans and need help identifying a detail... Yes, I know I should have been wary and waited until the production "issues" had (mostly) sorted themselves out. But I consider myself an above average modeler and pride myself in working around pretty much any defect. However, one of the models has a very strange detail that I simply cannot identify. The specific model is this one. What I want to know is, what exactly is this: http://www.myenothing.com/images/bc/vanguardWhatIsThis.jpg Does anyone have a photo of what this should look like from the side? Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgerth Istaarn Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ah, that's the Russian Vanguard Veteran, Sergeant Hujanikabolokoff. Seriously, that looks like he lopped off someone's... ehm... and kept them as a trophy. It doesn't look like any grenade or a pouch I've ever seen on an SM model... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabuse Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 could be a vial of 'holy water' type lyquid, maybe some oil to clean his armour idk :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It could be a sap to smack a poor b******* with when he runs out of ammo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Its obviously a health potion... DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCopy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Its obviously a health potion... I always thought you were a funny guy, DV8. This just proves it. :) I think the main thing I am asking is, can someone who already has the metal version of these post a pic of the area in question from the side. On the "finecast" (resin) version, there is a giant sprue/vent post anchored right above and behind, which has obliterated a good portion of the original detail. As such, I need to whittle it down into something that resembles what it was originally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
templarboy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I confess to hacking it off and filing the spot down on my fig. I couldn't be bothered to figure it out. I do love the lightness compared to the metal ones. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCopy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 I confess to hacking it off and filing the spot down on my fig. I couldn't be bothered to figure it out. That's what I'll likely to end up doing. And maybe replacing it with some grenades. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I am so perplex by not knowing what that is...that I have nothing funny or snide to say about it. What IS that thing?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradill Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's a rattle his mama made for him before he got inducted into the Astartes. He likes the noise it makes when he lands on some poor fools head.. Either that or it's a bag of sweets for a post massacre treat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Ridcully Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Ah, that's the Russian Vanguard Veteran, Sergeant Hujanikabolokoff. Seriously, that looks like he lopped off someone's... ehm... and kept them as a trophy. It doesn't look like any grenade or a pouch I've ever seen on an SM model... A few years back, I asked some of the staff what something similer on Ahriman, Ragnar and most of the old metal space wolves was, that was the reply I got, because, well, it does kinda look like that, but surly marines would not actually do that, right? With Ahriman, it could be some dust, or bits for a spell, on rune priests it could be some runes, not sure what it could be on others, lucky charms? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCopy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Keep the ideas coming, guys! I'm going to put in another idea. It's a "glass" vial of "sacred oils." Now, why a Space Marine in Ceramite & Metal armour, with a Jump Pack is carrying a GLASS vial is beyond me. I ended up simply cutting it off and carving the region up to represent the actual armour. I also ended up removing his helmet/head and bored a hole half way into the chest because of how miscast & lopsided his head was. It's going to be replaced by a Chapterhouse Studios resin head. I'm also going to need to partially re-sculpt the upper-right leg due to mold-slip. Oh well. So far, there are only two things I like about the new Fincast stuff. 1) it's light. 2) it cuts really easy. Otherwise, it's horrible. I've purchased a LOT of resin miniatures from a lot of different manufacturers, and I've never seen this many air bubbles, voids and miscast details from a production model. Granted, this is the worst of the bunch, but still. It never should have shipped. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Are the Vanguard the worst batch out then? I bought a box last week, and every one has holes and mold-slip, 3 out of the 5 are missing toes on at least one foot. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCrute Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Either that or it's a bag of sweets asphalt for a post massacre treat. Vets don't do sweets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2805996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volgon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I found this picture from CMON: http://coolminiornot.com/pics/pics14/img4cf0dd3058272.jpg If you look at the bottom picture you should get a clear view of what looks like a vial, a German WWII grenade, or a pepper grinder. Your choice :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It does look suspiciously like a pepper grinder, doesn't it? Although it is a pepper grinder with a purity seal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I just picked up a box of Finecast Vanguard Veterans and need help identifying a detail... Yes, I know I should have been wary and waited until the production "issues" had (mostly) sorted themselves out. But I consider myself an above average modeler and pride myself in working around pretty much any defect. However, one of the models has a very strange detail that I simply cannot identify. The specific model is this one. What I want to know is, what exactly is this: http://www.myenothing.com/images/bc/vanguardWhatIsThis.jpg Does anyone have a photo of what this should look like from the side? Thanks in advance. The Marine in question is obviously a Gamer, and he is carrying his Dice Bag. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's a vial with a wax seal on the side, strangely reminiscent of this kind of cruet stand. http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3483/cc048760c16e57854446961.jpg Probably for the after battle salad? But looking at the pictures of the squad, I think he isn't the only one carrying one. At least the mk6 beakie marine has one as well. So Dice-Bag might be a viable theory. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's a vial with a wax seal on the side, strangely reminiscent of this kind of cruet stand. http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3483/cc048760c16e57854446961.jpg Probably for the after battle salad? But looking at the pictures of the squad, I think he isn't the only one carrying one. At least the mk6 beakie marine has one as well. So Dice-Bag might be a viable theory. This looks more like a bong :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Either that or it's a bag of sweets asphalt for a post massacre treat. Vets don't do sweets. I lol'd. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidus Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Coin purse? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's what happens when Mat Ward get a hold of your codex; Your manhood gets lopped off and stapled to your armour, so you can remember 'the good ol' days'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstalker Grim Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Its such a shame the 'finecast' is seeming to appear with so many defects...addmitedly some of it can be corrected more so than metal, but so far I've been rather disappointed with the standard that GW is releasing these models, if i'd gotten one that bad i'd take it back and demand another...they're expensive so theres a good reason they should be good quality rather than some damaged stock.. As for the item.....its looking rather obscure, though im liking the idea of a pepper grinder! For after battle eating...perhaps to flavour their asphalt? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2806594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sponsra Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Although it is a pepper grinder with a purity seal. lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2808015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusktiger Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Its obviously a health potion... I always thought you were a funny guy, DV8. This just proves it. :D I think the main thing I am asking is, can someone who already has the metal version of these post a pic of the area in question from the side. On the "finecast" (resin) version, there is a giant sprue/vent post anchored right above and behind, which has obliterated a good portion of the original detail. As such, I need to whittle it down into something that resembles what it was originally. i have that model in metal and it looks identical to what you see in that pic. its just some weird bulby thing with a slender handle on it going up to his belt. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233101-vanguard-vet-finecast-what-is-this-detail/#findComment-2808080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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