Emperor's Furor Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Salamander Pyroclasts http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/Product/DefaultFW/xlarge/Pyroclastsmain.jpg The dreaded Pyroclasts are the burning fury of the Salamanders Legion given form. The Pyroclasts were created by Vulcan, Primach of the Salamanders, to fulfil the role of bringers of destruction, equipping them with advanced and extremely powerful thermal/incendiary weapons of his own devising known as flame projectors. To the Salamanders fire is more than merely a weapon; it has an almost mythical function and embodies both purifying destruction and the potential for rebirth and redemption.In battle they are relentless and remorseless, and where they are unleashed there can be no possibility of mercy or reprieve from the fire.The Salamanders Legion Pyroclast set, designed by Keith Robertson, is a complete multi-part resin kit comprising of five models armed with Pyroclast flame projectors, one of which is also armed with a power fist. This set is available to order now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Kravin Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Beautiful.Edit: After initial awe - one minor niggle sets in. The empty left hands on some of the squad members. I just don't see marines leaving a hand spare in battle. A tiny issue though. I'd just raid my bits box and give them at least combat knives if not chainblades. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributis Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just as I imagined them from Vulkan Lives, brilliant sculpts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Gorgeous but I really hope there are more than 3 poses... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castrmen Orth Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hmm they do look lovely. Perhaps pop some boarding shields on those empty left hands? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Ridcully Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm really mixed.On the one hand, I love the flame projecoters and use of mark III.On the other hand, the already mentioned empty and rather naff left hands.... and the helmets. If it was full on scales/chainmail draps it would be good, but it just looks like some rags with moldy sequins stuck on.... and the helmets top half looks quite eldar/fire dragon like.I was hoping thses guys would be awesome, but instead they are kind of "meh" nice, but no where near as good as any of the other legion specific squads due to a few niggling but kind of obvious flaws that deflate the excitement.I was thinking of asking for a squad a of a salamander specific squad for my birthday if it was out, think I may just ask for lascannon devastators or a breecher squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ughhhhhh I needed those left arms. Now I have to Buy the whole set. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farding Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yea sold 2 sets to me already, i could not hold back FINNALY SALAMANDER MODELS!!!!!! HMMM so many flames. Poses could be changed fairly easily i am thinking and those empty hands filled with hammers and chain weapons or even bolt pistols easily. not so sure on the power fist but that can be changed easy to i am sure. Ill make sure do a review when they turn up.Slightly sad they are not Wrist mounted like in Vulkcan lives. but still look amazing.WAIT A SECOND WHERE ARE THEIR CLOAKS!!!!!???? sorry for that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Have to agree with Ridcully. Those flame projectors have to be the *coolest* weapon ever. I'm just not a huge fan of the drake-skin face drapes. They kinda make me think of Princess Jasmin if she had consumption. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 About damn time. Despite being the Night Lords camp I've been advocating some toys for the XVIII Legion for some time. I think FW have scored with them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castrmen Orth Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just been lookin on a bitz site. The saurus warrior shields would look great on the of Hand and perhaps a corsair cloak. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramell Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You can never have too many flamer-wielding super-human madmen. I like them.Gorgeous but I really hope there are more than 3 poses...They are quite similar, but all poses are unique. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adra'Melek Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The unit has combat blades so that easily fixes the empty hands. I'm ordering soon so that helps meet the free shipping limit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Love the flamers, not a fan of the rest of the model I was holding out for these before I started painting my tactical squad to see what they were going to be like - the green paint is going back in the box I think Blue and Gold for me... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I actually really like them. I see some great parts for me to salvage as well, so they get a thumbs-up in my book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyall Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 They're just gorgeous. I wasn't too convinced by the scaled mask either, but it lends an air of brutality to an otherwise "goody" Legion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3635997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The scaled mask is pretty cool, IMO... reminds me of the WWI Tank Masks with the chainmail to protect the face. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xin Ceithan Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I like the basic model and have always been a sucker for any type of incendiary weapon. Definitly some conversion potential here. Paintjob seems a bit uninspired. But then lots of official models have this somewhat boring tabletop quality finish Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Some potential for Death Guard conversions here. That's enough for me to like them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have to admit, those guys look pretty cool to me. I DO NOT WANT TO BUILD SALAMANDERS!!! Now having said that, is it possible in the Legion list to build a "rainbow" army, let's say, set in time of the Massacre, that could have IH, Sallies, and RG units in it, sort of a crusade army concept, since they were all there? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarKnight Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Amazing models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adra'Melek Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Well you can only have one set of legion rules per detachment. So you could do one primary detachment with another allied. If you want all there you could do a 2000 plus army, double primary detachment FOC and 2 allied FOC. Or you could just pick one legion, use their rules but paint them however you like. Depends how 'true' to the rules you want to be. I'd be more than happy to change the rules so you can pick and choose from the 3 legions. If it turns out to be crazily broken then limits could be put on it to get the right fit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Understood. I wasn't thinking about trying to cherry pick the rules, more interested in whether or not you could do something like have a large force of let's say, Breacher squads, have some of these Pyroclasts in support and then maybe a few other odds and ends. So more thematic than gamey, from my perspective. Sounds like that's possible, but you'd have to take one Legion tactics thingey and it would apply to all units in your force. Is that assumption correct? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You could do it with allies decently easy. Pick your favorite shattered Legion as the Primary, your second favorite as allies, and your third favorite would be represented by thematic units like assault marines for raven guard or something. I'm hoping they allow for the option of making a shattered legions list in the next book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If anything, I'd expect to see some sort of Shattered Legion List post-Isstvan V, like the survivors that hunt Fulgrim down ala Sharrowkyn & Co. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288724-salamander-pyroclast-models/#findComment-3636059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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