MeatGrinder Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 So we all know money is pretty tight for all of us, and this hobby isn't cheap. So my question to you is: Would you spend money on a model you would love to paint and convert that was not for the army you are building, or would you stick to what could be considered productive for your army? For example, I saw an awesome conversion here of the plastic nurgle champion into a chaos marine, and since I saw it, I've been dying to do it myself. Only problem is, I really need that extra box of grey hunters. I can't afford both, so I have to choose between the Grey Hunters, that I will enjoy painting and building ofcourse, and the chaos marine for an army I don't collect, but I will very much enjoy converting and painting. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breng77 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 It really depends on the situation. IF you "need" the Grey hunters to play your army at a specific event, and you want to attend that event, prioritize that. IF the Grey hunters are simply a tweak you want to make to an existing list, or you are not planning for a specific event, then buy what you are interested in doing hobby work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have several models for armies I don't play - just because I wanted the model for another project. My Necron monolith - bought just so that I could light it up. My Tau skyray. Same reason. Engines, cockpit and sensors in turret light up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro_Protagonist Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 If it's between something I want and something I can use (and want) I generally go with the thing I can use. Generally I can't justify the time/money/effort if it's just going to sit on a shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I always purposely force myself to stick to just 'functional' miniatures. This is completely personal preference because I know I have enough distraction within my chosen army. If I considered something outside of the force I'm putting together, I'd never get anything done! :P Besides, Chaos gives me enough opportunity to explore all sorts of unique subject matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech-Priest Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I go with the rule of cool... If I think it will be fun to do something I'll go and do it, even if it doesn't fit in my army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Instrument Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I just blew £30 on a FW Boarding Marine that I'm intending to paint as pre-Heresy Emperor's Children which I don't think will fit my 2250 Death Company army. The rule of cool definitely won in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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