Balthamal Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Finally the Odyssey is over. Dark Angel Shoulder Pads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Dark-Angels-Legion-Heads-Upgrade-Set http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Dark-Angels-Legion-Torsos-Upgrade-Set http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Dark-Angels-Mk-II-Shoulder-Pads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Dark-Angels-Legion-MkIII-Shoulder-Pads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/Dark-Angels-Mk-IV-Shoulder-Pads Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Angels of Darkness rejoice - for today you get your Dark Angel Shoulderpads! MkII Pads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101464_DarkAngelsMkIIShoulderPads01.jpg MkIII Pads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101465_DarkAngelsMkIIIShoulderPads01.jpg MkIV Pads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101466_DarkAngelsMkIVShoulderPads01.jpg Torso Upgrades http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101468_DarkAngelsTorsoUpgrade01.jpg Heads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101467_DarkAngelsHeadsUpgrade01.jpg I'm really impressed! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I like the heads and torsos. I'm in trouble if I end up liking the DA, that would be every single legion... I was hoping we'd see Blood Angels ones too, hopefully next week. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Some extra photos of the pieces fully assembled on a MkII squad http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101464_DarkAngelsMkIIShoulderPads03.jpg http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99550101464_DarkAngelsMkIIShoulderPads02.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I wasn't keen when we got our first glimpse but I'm convinced now, these look great! I can see the helmets working well for other legions too, Iron Warriors, Death Guard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I thought they looked awful at the Open Day. Seeing them here has reinforced that. That said, the helmets are the exception. Those are perfect for Black Templars. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 The torsos have some lovely details that blend Space Marine and mediaeval plate armour. I think the helms will be a bit more divisive. Some are nice, others look a little over-done or awkwardly proportioned to me. The bare head looks like he's wearing a mop as a wig! :s That said, the assembled models look really good – and I think a black paint scheme will benefit from the visual 'pop' of sculpted detail to differentiate them from the other mainly black Legions. I think the parts will work best when scattered across a squad, rather than single models with torso, head and shoulder pads – that'll look over-complex very quickly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongGone Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Quick, somebody wake up Depth! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Quick, somebody wake up Depth! I HAVE ARISEN MORTAL!!! WHAT WAKES ME FROM MY ETERNAL BACHNALIA KNOWN AS COLLEG- Oh I see. Well I like them but....im still not overly impressed with them. Somehow they bear a similarity to my converted praetor helmet using the champion model @_@ is someone watching??? :P And of course they'd finally release this stuff only after I started my XVth legion project... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Man those Templar Brethren helms look great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Helms look great, the torsos are excellent. The shoulder pads... so-so, the wings look a little rushed. Overall though It is a very good release I could actually see me ordering the torso's and converting 3-4 of them for my Space Wolves Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athrawes Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I really hope there is a bald spot on back the bare head. That would cinch it for me, he needs to have the friar/monk hair cut. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'm loving the heads, and the torsos are an interest. Not sure on the pads - I'll probably get some and scatter them here and there, but not 100% convinced Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I really hope there is a bald spot on back the bare head. That would cinch it for me, he needs to have the friar/monk hair cut. Ew, get those grubby traitor second legion hands away from my dark angels!!!! :P Jk, but yeah I kinda hate the bare head unless it has that Franciscian cut. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I think I may have to get a MkII Tactical Squad Bundle and some of these upgrades and do a small bunch of the First Legion, because I really do like the aesthetics of most of these kits. The torsos are generally alright, although the one with oath papers 'front and center' is a bit much for my eyes, however the helms are the out and out stars for my eyes. It's a shame the bare-head looks so bad with mes of a hair cut - I can swap that out with something else though. The pads, I think I want to see them and examine them properly. The concept of the wings breaching the boundaries of the pads is good in concept, and I don't think they're as bad as others are thinking they are - but I want to see them before I amke a final judgement. I'm glad they've gone with MkII for the upgrades - feels right that the First Legion has more of the older marks of equipment than newer Legions who would take the newer forged MkIII / MkIV. Time to dig out Collected Visions and find more artwork for these guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Maybe they gave the helmet less guy bed head to match his bathrobe :D Next I'll be expecting a tactical shampoo bottle.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athrawes Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Maybe they gave the helmet less guy bed head to match his bathrobe :D Next I'll be expecting a tactical shampoo bottle.... Maybe not a tactical shampoo bottle... But the 1st Legion already has tactical deodorant. http://www.realmsofinisfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1374254945533.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 These upgrade kits look solid across the board in my eyes. Nice black paintjob with silver trim? Yum. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I quite like them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I like these kits.... the helms especially. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 The helmet with the weird circle... vent thing? Would look pretty good as a Death Guard head imo. I really really like the torsos, particularly the two that look like proper medieval plate armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 One real criticism. Only 9 Helmets, the bare head is nice, but not having enough helms for a full squad would really bother me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 One real criticism. Only 9 Helmets, the bare head is nice, but not having enough helms for a full squad would really bother me. Several other kits follow the same pattern, iinm. Wrangling a head from somewhere can't be too hard, can it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 There's always the one helm sculpt people aren't keen on. Considering that using the other 9 will get used that means 9 spares, not really too much of a chore. Plus it's always better to mix and match the pieces unless you're going for a balls out veteran cadre who could justify a full set of custom armour Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Or running a fresh Ultramarines chapter. :p I hope we get some more lore on the Legion-specific armour patterns in the future. We could benefit from a literal 'Imperial Armour' book dedicated to just that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/313260-fw-new-releases-dark-angels/#findComment-4163605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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