Fulminata Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would like to introduce Smaug, my Iron Warriors Heldrake. (I know very original, but they were the ones who resurrected the old beast) I have seen several new aircraft in action, and even though the Heldrake is light on weapons, I have caused more planes to crash-n-burn with either the Baleflamer or Vector Strike, and Marines can't stand up to the Baleflamers might either. I had a hard time to decide which weapon to use, but decided on the Baleflamer because I can always fire it and it doesn't need a BS. Only a few lucky shots have killed it, but so far it is the best aircraft I have. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh111/fmcbide4/Smaug%20the%20Heldrake/1d12b29b412fdf2f4629feb01155863f.jpg http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh111/fmcbide4/Smaug%20the%20Heldrake/66a9cbb8fd92d16537b83480cd994c27.jpg Oh For the Love of the Emperor! Shoot it down! http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh111/fmcbide4/Smaug%20the%20Heldrake/93a17ba523f305386afef9b307bf9461.jpg Drive through BBQ http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh111/fmcbide4/Smaug%20the%20Heldrake/2daa14a023a161efd3cf8325410b8123.jpg The next round, the Heldrake zoomed 36 inches, but on the way he destroyed the Predator AND torched another 7 marines across the battlefield. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh111/fmcbide4/Smaug%20the%20Heldrake/d48a48ed997cc38e399336b912499fff.jpg Hello! My name is Smaug and I'm gonna eat you! http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh111/fmcbide4/Smaug%20the%20Heldrake/43a1628aa594e1197b171315c1c4c550.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walpurgisnacht Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I didn't think you could target other flyers with baleflamer. Pretty sure vector strike is drakes only attack against other flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulminata Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 The Heldrake has the Skyfire special rule, allowing it to fire it's template weapon at another flyer. I saw this FAQ'd somewhere and another question on one of the forums, but can't seem to find it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevourer Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 P. 81 Rulebook: Hard to Hit: "Template, Blast and Large Blast Weapons cannot hit flyers in zoom mode." That should solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulminata Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I saw that, and was going to install the Hades Autocannon, but then I read it can fire the Baleflamer somewhere....nonetheless, I kill more with the Vector Strike anyway, and wipe the ground clear of troops with the Baleflamer. Appreciate the rules help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derpasaurus Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Nice pics of a very well done model! My baledrake is built as if circling his prey, banking hard, swooping low and twisting his neck around to survey his handiwork. All the non-metallic bits are kind of a sickly flesh tone.My buddy that places Dark Angels has just discovered the Azrael/Guard Blob maneuver and is making my life hell lately, but I can usually still kill a fair amount with him when he decides to grace me with his presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam13n Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Well, the model looks cool for 1. As far as the bale flamer goes skyfire allows you to shoot at flyers at full BS but a template weapon cannot hit a zooming flyer. In other words you could declare that you're shooting the bale flamer at a flyer but it will automatically miss (as it cannot hit it). The same is true of blast weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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