Master Sheol Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 FW just released this new nice fighter available for DA armies too... http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/XIPHON_INTERCEPTOR.html The experimental rules are here... http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/X/Xiphon_40K.pdf This plane is way better than the Nephilim and costs just 25 points more... However the kit us very costy (£80) and in resin too... I think i will modify my unused Nephilim with 2 LC in place of the HB to use it as a Xiphon Caliban Pattern... What do you think about this flyer??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raztalin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well, my first inpressions: Ugly as sin (lifted from Star Wars!?), especially when compared to the Neph. The load out is better, 2 x TL Las Cans and a missle array with S8 AP2 60" missiles with rerolls on Pen charts (D3 select highest) are pretty damn sweet. But then there is just 2 HP's on an AV11 chassis ... couple of Interceptor units on the board will wreak this pretty quickly will they not? +1 to jink saves is all very well, but then it diminishes its ability to shoot; which is arguably its main strength (glass cannon). Armoured Ceramite is nice, but ifs its flying past how many Melta's are going to be able to hit it? Deep strike is cool, but comes with its inherrent risks, on an already fragile chassis Once again I think its over costed both points and cash wise, for similar points i'd still favour the Storm Raven (if we could get access natively) Storm Wing fortmation still rocks IMO. But then - what do I know I like your idea though - The Neph is a sexier model, cheaper and if I wanted to run this unit i'd opt for this route too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFromSam Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I like the way it looks! And it looks FAST! I'm all for it, but I'll follow Sheol and hussy up a neph over buying this. It's really fragile.... but finally having a flyer that can deal with Helldrakes without springing for allies has me a little moist. If nothing else It'll make a nice big explosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raztalin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 ./thinksaloud - I wonder how it would look with the Wings from the Neph on it ... ? Damn it - if it wasnt so expensive i'd buy it and try it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 It looks a bit like a Viper that flew into a wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurieus Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Got a Neph with the DV expension, i might proxy it as well to give it a shot. Not many flyers among my opponents, but a regular flyrant making my life a misery. AV11 means he can get glanced to death it by him as well ... We'll see :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I was working on a nephilim conversion to run as a Stormtalon - may just need to squeeze some Lascannons in instead of ACs to try this out. Might be better for taking out enemy armour than my Stormraven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 A Storm Talon conversion?? Challeeennnge accepted... Or at least deferred until I get on top of all of my other painting and building. I will at least fire up the CAD program and have a go at some wings or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mard Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm thinking of 3Ding up some and getting them printed for my Heresy Army.... that or get some little vipers and convert them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I want 4 (2 for my SW and 2 for my DA. if only yoymart was still up and running...). It would be nice to have some good air to ground, but the storm wing is probably the best bet though (and I only need one of those). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm thinking of 3Ding up some and getting them printed for my Heresy Army.... that or get some little vipers and convert themYou could also take Madscuzzy's Storm Viper as an inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I want to custom build one of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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