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I have a reasonably large stockpile of Imperial ships which I have been accumulating for the local group to save them paying Ebay prices, welcome to flick me a PM with what you are hunting down if you like, although admittadly for just a couple of cruisers the International postage might be a killer, but eBay prices can be pretty crazy.

  • 2 weeks later...

 

 

Helian Weapons Pack

Helian capital ships use modular weapons to allow the limited number of hulls in the fleet to quickly adapt to changing battlefield requirements. Contains resin parts for two of each capital class weapons module type. 
EACH KIT INCLUDES:

2x Cannon deck modules
2x Hanger deck modules
2x Beam cannon deck modules
4x Beam cannon turrets

KIT DIMENSIONS:

Weapons module: 18mm wide x 9mm tall


http://www.battlegrouphelios.com/images/Products/000005c.jpg
http://www.battlegrouphelios.com/index.php/9-helian/12-helian-weapons-pack

 

 

Helian Escort Frigate

Helian Escort Frigates are used as transports for important diplomats and as quick reaction squadrons to screen larger Helian ships in combat. Contains three multi-part resin Helian Escort Frigates.
EACH KIT INCLUDES:

3x Hull
3x Standard prow
9x Beam cannon turrets
3x 32mm diameter mounting stand

KIT DIMENSIONS:

Hull, assembled: 51mm long x 20mm wide x 19mm tall


http://www.battlegrouphelios.com/images/Products/000003c.jpg
http://www.battlegrouphelios.com/index.php/9-helian/10-helian-escort
  • 4 weeks later...

Those Helian-thingys look very nice. I must say...very nice indeed!

 

Anyhow, I have painted up the very last of my Imperial Navy Dauntless-class light cruisers, bringing the total to 4. Two of each variant can now be fielded :-D

 

Imperial Navy Dauntless-class light cruiser (torpedo variant)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Battlefleet%20Gothic/IMG_2745_zpsjfsvbblp.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Battlefleet%20Gothic/IMG_2746_zpskzanosuv.jpg

 

I have zero idea, as to how they will perform on the battlefield - I feel more confident about the lance variant, than the torpedo variant...

 

Regards,

Master Ciaphas

The answer is quite well. Speed and maneuverability of a frigate, torpedo spread of a cruiser. I just had a game against one (see my battle report thread!), and though I didn't mention it much, it was a big pain in the butt.
  • 2 months later...

Hail!

 

So - a little bit of painting has seen this bad boy come off the drydock, ready to bring weapon battery justice to the Imperial lapdogs! A Chaos fleet Iconoclast-class destroyer!

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Battlefleet%20Gothic/Battlefleet%20Gothic%20Chaos%20Iconoclast-class%20destroyer%2001_zpsdqjvcppr.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Master_Ciaphas/Battlefleet%20Gothic/Battlefleet%20Gothic%20Chaos%20Iconoclast-class%20destroyer%2002_zpsukyu9hdy.jpg

 

Enjoy!

 

Regards

Master Ciaphas

the Astartes element of my BFG fleet has been completed:

 

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The Nicor and the other one off ship is a counts as Night Hag, both from Imperial Armour: Badab War

 

Or in games which those ships are not permitted, just a Venerable Battlebarge using the Grand Cruiser profiles. My Imperial Navy contingent will be using the Helios Cruisers as Grand Cruisers as well.

It's the expensive hulks that impress me the most.

 

Someone commented on another thread about that as well, the way I look at it is that most of your cruisers will at one time or another get Hulked, especially in Campaigns, and the Hulk often plays just an important role during the game as a live ship. It becomes the focus of salvage and can also drift into a pack of enemy ships and explode, so often there is a bit of focus on the model. Having a nice looking Hulked ship (I find) adds a lot to the games atmosphere.

 

Plus the Helios range is pure awesome and I was very keen to have a before and after model of the Fleets flagship

Both Dauntless variants are good ships and well worth their points imho, back when I played (read: back when my fleet minis were intact, rip) they were a mainstay, I never made a list without a pair of at least one variety. Which one you go for depends a little on what you favour in the rest of your fleet, of course, but definitely try them out if you get a chance. I always favoured the lance variant because I liked lances slightly more than was reasonable, but on reflection, I think the torpedo dauntless was more often a decisive factor in winning battles. It's a nasty armament for a ship that fast.

 

Dono1979: that's an insane collection. Congrats on that!

Some more cool stuff on Shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/okb-14

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By the way, looking for blast markers:

http://wintersforge.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/9/8/14987212/8046380_orig.jpg
http://wintersforge.weebly.com/okb-14.html

 

Did you see this by the way: http://www.okb-14.com/modellegion/support-cruiser/

http://www.okb-14.com/files/gimgs/18_OKB-14-9688.jpg

The giant ship? I doubt it, it would probably be way too expensive. I hope that he'll cast them, kinda like what he did with the blast markers.

 

In the meantime, Battlegroup Helios just released their Helian Corvettes: http://www.battlegrouphelios.com/index.php/9-helian/13-helian-escort-corvette

http://www.battlegrouphelios.com/images/Products/000006c.jpg

 

And I've been working on some new transportships.

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