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In general, you'll find that the Heresy range is scaled to be compatible enough with GW plastics that you can interchange parts from each (with the notable exception of Mk III helms looking very out of place on anything that isn't a Mk III torso).

 

However, it has been pointed out that some of the Heresy models, when using only Forge World parts, actually end up being a little shorter than the plastics, so I made this for you (quick, dirty, somewhat imperfect; just look at the base sizes):

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/Disruptor_fe404/GW-FW_comparison.jpg

 

EDIT: I'd also say to ignore the height of the backpack, since that's more a function of the angle which the torso sits at.

The heresy figures tend be a little bit 'skinnier' too I find. When you place a regular torso on a set of MK IV legs the torso looks too big, not too bad, but enough to make me not want to use that combination of parts. 

The arms, heads, shoulderpads and backpacks however work like a treat! 

In general, you'll find that the Heresy range is scaled to be compatible enough with GW plastics that you can interchange parts from each (with the notable exception of Mk III helms looking very out of place on anything that isn't a Mk III torso).

However, it has been pointed out that some of the Heresy models, when using only Forge World parts, actually end up being a little shorter than the plastics, so I made this for you (quick, dirty, somewhat imperfect; just look at the base sizes):

EDIT: I'd also say to ignore the height of the backpack, since that's more a function of the angle which the torso sits at.

that was very helpful Disruptor! i had always heard that 30k and 40k models could be mixed but good to know there might be a height difference! thumbsup.gif

The plastic 40k stuff is bulkier for sure, thicker handles, legs and shoulder pads compared to the 40k stuff.  But they are interchangeable bar the odd look when comparing certain parts.

 

The thinner handles and blades on things like the axes and swords can be achieved with the resin as it has a lot more flex, but the plastic needs to be a bit thicker as it's far more brittle and prone to easily snapping when that thin.

 

I just compared my FW Typhon and Cata Term Praetor with a basic 40k new plastic Terminator and the heights are almost indifferent.  You can clearly see the skinny feel of the Resin models over the Plastic.  But by comparison It actually feels less different than when you compare the 40k plastic range with the 40k Metal characters (Finecast now for most of them).  The old metal characters look far more out of place when put next to all these new plastics than the FW stuff does imho.

It might be to do with the posing - FW's marines tend to suffer less from the squatting common amongst GW astartes, and are generally positioned more naturally

 

Absolutely. I tried to find two models with a similar pose between them, hence the differing armour marks (and therefore quick, dirty, imperfect).

In general, you'll find that the Heresy range is scaled to be compatible enough with GW plastics that you can interchange parts from each (with the notable exception of Mk III helms looking very out of place on anything that isn't a Mk III torso).

 

However, it has been pointed out that some of the Heresy models, when using only Forge World parts, actually end up being a little shorter than the plastics, so I made this for you (quick, dirty, somewhat imperfect; just look at the base sizes):

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/Disruptor_fe404/GW-FW_comparison.jpg

 

EDIT: I'd also say to ignore the height of the backpack, since that's more a function of the angle which the torso sits at.

 

GW marines are only taller because they stand up straighter than the old plastic GW marines, and the FW marines who have both feet planted on the ground, like your image. Note that the FW marine's feet also hang over the base slightly more than the GW one, indicating a lower poser.

 

The FW marines that have walking or striding legs, especially Mk IV legs or on marines wearing Mk II/III backpacks which are noticeably taller, will stick out of the 1.5" Battle Foam tray when you put them in standing up, while the old plastic GW marines and squatting FW marines fit in them without sticking out.

 

GW marine parts are also noticeably thicker than FW parts. This doesn't look bad when you are using normal tactical marine parts, but it's noticeable. When you use Sternguard parts though, they are much, much larger and look comically oversized on the slimmer FW marines, especially the pauldrons and Power Fists.

 

And while Mk III helms look best with a full set of Mk III, I don't think they look bad at all on a Mk V or Mk VII chest that has an aquila. I made one like this based on some Carcharodons artwork and he looks okay. His head doesn't look too oversized, but the helmet is definitely the best looking part of the miniature and overall the model does not look as good as a full set of Mk III would.

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