Rizara Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hey guys, i am working on painting up 3 drop pods, and I have been doing some research on markings. I have searched thru my marine codexes, I have searched on line, but it seems the only marking I have seen on drop pods is just a chapter marking. Why is it that all other marine vehicles have squad and company markings, but drop pods only seem to have their chapter icon on them. Reason i ask, is I was thinking of putting my company marking and the squad its attached to, but not really sure where they would go if I put them on the drop pods. As it is, once the pod lands on the table, it doesn't really matter which unit it is attached to, just that it is from your army. I am guessing that is why none of them ever seem to have any company markings on it. So where would you guys place extra unit/company markings at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch@oZ Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 A massive sign on each door would be a good place to start i guess. Fluff-wise it does make sense. Tabletop-wise? Not so much i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
company veteran Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 squad number on the doors would look pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 For me, a drop pod is a fleet asset to be used as needed by whatever unit and company are on board, so I would be inclined to use the chapter symbol and perhaps devise a unique fleet marking. Also makes it easier to reassign within your army as it grows. Ultimately, rule of cool prevails and you should go with whatever option you are happiest with. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizara Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yes, I understand its a fleet asset, however at the same time, each company is often assigned a strike cruiser, which then would mean, that particular fleet asset is also assigned to that company, so it could have the company marking at least. I probably wont put any unit markings, and for now I guess I will just put the chapter icon on the doors. Still since I am building up an Angels of Vengeance force and my drops pods are mostly used by my 4th company units, I might try to get the company marking on their, as the cricle with top row of checks would look cool. Its just..where do I place it at, thats the real question, where would I place any option other markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorbike Mike Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I agree with Company Veteran, paint the squad number on the doors. Chip it and weather it too, that would look really cool - re-entry marks and the like. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB2K3 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Surely They should have an asset number instead of a squad number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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