jimbo13 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hey guys, Quick question would this Kromlech model pass as a quad mortar/thud gun? I know it's not a quad mortar but it definitely falls into the thud gun category. Your thoughts? There isn't a space marine rapier thud gun yet so..... http://www.thewarstore.com/product100691.html#100691 -So I guess the question is, would you allow this in a casual game or would you say no go? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Victoria Miniatures has a similar artillery piece without the Ork imagery. Blood and Skulls Industry has a Butcher Quad Cannons barrel piece that can go heavy cannon or quad cannon (just add an insert to the end). You'd still need the carriage for the cannon, but the gun itself would do double duty. Was planning on using that for a second Thunderfire Cannon/Rapier Cannon piece. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I just sniped Ebay for some Old School: And new school: ....Thudds on the cheap. It's amazing what you can find at low prices at times. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 I just sniped Ebay for some Old School: And new school: ....Thudds on the cheap. It's amazing what you can find at low prices at times. May I ask how much you paid? just so I can gauge what i should be pying? most I've seen are 25-35 PS; I loved your Malovents thread. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I nabbed the old squat Thudd for only 8 bucks. :D The Krieg ones were a group of three, I was able to tag them for 60 (cheaper than buying a mortal crew I didn't need, and shipping was free too.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 AHHHH I've been looking for the krieg ones to little avail. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I went a tad more esoteric. Because Iron Hands and you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Nice. He's bigger than I thought. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Nice. He's bigger than I thought. *cough* Um, would a thunderfire cannon work? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I just hadn't realized the size of the tracks. There's some potential there for a lot of different things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yeah. These are all cool options. I love the squat cannon, it looks like a big ole autogun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 There is a thud gun on the way - I saw a couple of them at the opening day. The crew were also in mk2 armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 There is a thud gun on the way - I saw a couple of them at the opening day. The crew were also in mk2 armour. I'm sure I've also seen some Mk IV armour crew at one of FW's events - I'm beginning to wonder how that'll work when they get released. Maybe FW'll sell the crew & rapier base as a single kit, & then you buy the actual weapon individually? Or maybe the whole carriage will be a single kit, and you then choose the crew seperately? Interesting... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I saw the mkiv too, gonna wait and see what gets put up in the shop before I grab any. It would be nice to see them offered with your selectable choice of crew, especially if your force is primarily one mark or another. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4100901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 I jut want the gun.... I was going to homebrew the crew with my bitz. Modified Mk2 using fists bitz and some ultra heads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4101105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I went a tad more esoteric. Because Iron Hands and you. @Raktra - Nice! I'm thinking of getting some for my Devastators! Or a HQ based on that old Beaky picture in Rogue Trader. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4101181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm copying this wonderful conversion I found online: http://i.imgur.com/WQKNAfg.jpg Except I ended up buying a bunch of rapiers and thudd guns without the crew, took the guns, and then sold everything else as bits. Took me about a month, but I ended up re cooping most of my costs. It's a massive project though and I had to cast my own rollers because the ones from GW are no out of print. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4101414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkimaskMohawk Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I also used the martian tracked dudes for the chassis, decided to use something else for the top though http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/LCBR%202015%20june%2021%20raven%20guard%20vs%20eldar/IMG_1028_zpsuzhh3rve.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4101535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 These are some cool conversions!!!! Even though they're weird robo turrets :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4101712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Here's my proof of concept based on that cool conversion I posted earlier: http://i.imgur.com/MUFEIPB.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZTcJpKU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cgMVUpv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/opYJb2K.jpg It still needs a lot of work, but I have enough parts for 9. I'm also using magnets so I'll be able to swap in laser destroyers and grav cannons! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4101919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Here's my proof of concept based on that cool conversion I posted earlier: http://i.imgur.com/MUFEIPB.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZTcJpKU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cgMVUpv.jpg http://i.imgur.com/opYJb2K.jpg It still needs a lot of work, but I have enough parts for 9. I'm also using magnets so I'll be able to swap in laser destroyers and grav cannons! OMG....... I love and hate you all at the same time....... That's amazing though, I eagerly await to see your beautifully painted stuff good sir. PS: I has a man crush on your iron warriors. They are just right. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4102681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I also used the martian tracked dudes for the chassis, decided to use something else for the top though http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/LCBR%202015%20june%2021%20raven%20guard%20vs%20eldar/IMG_1028_zpsuzhh3rve.jpg It's a fluff thing with mine. That and a dual-army purchase. But I see Autek Mor (typical HQ for me) going "right, you're a failure. Off with your limbs and into the damn turret". Cold-hearted bastard Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4103159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 I also used the martian tracked dudes for the chassis, decided to use something else for the top though http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/bulimic_possum/LCBR%202015%20june%2021%20raven%20guard%20vs%20eldar/IMG_1028_zpsuzhh3rve.jpg It's a fluff thing with mine. That and a dual-army purchase. But I see Autek Mor (typical HQ for me) going "right, you're a failure. Off with your limbs and into the damn turret". Cold-hearted bastard Lol doesn't that just give you the warm and fuzzies. Although I suppose it's easier that it's pass fail, BAD IRON HANDS!!!! INTO THE TURRET. Also What's the proper base size, would 40mm be too small or would 60mm be better. I would like to model it on one base (gun/2 crew) for the simplicity of transport/uniformity. I repeat not cheating or tournament reasons. I just have minor OCD about a uniform look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4103741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkimaskMohawk Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 60mm tends to be better; the tracked guys are really quite small, but would overhang a 40mm base by a lot Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4104400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo13 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Would i be okay to throw tge crew on the base for uniformity? Or is that frowned upon? Kinda like Insane Psychopaths 5th grand co Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309944-thud-gun-replacement-modelproper-base-size/#findComment-4105108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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