Yoyo ninja Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Does anyone have one of the GW crusade box things? If so would it be big enough to fit 3 Knights and a full Wolves list in it? The Wolves list would be the usual pods and TWC kinda stuff at around 1500pts. I'm looking for a new transport case, as mine are not big enough, and I would like to know of people's experiences with the GW ones before I spend that much cash on one. Tah. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'll second this request, also on the lookout for a new case for a 2K Space Wolves army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactire Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I picked the mid sized one recently (not sure of the name) and I'm just back from a 1750pt tournament and it was able to fit it all. That consisted of 2 DP, Rhino, Dread, 25 troops, 15 Fen Wolves and 6 TWC (bikes with wolves) so you should be well sorted with the big one for 2000 to 3000 pt armies. However any vehicles, and I'd guess Knights, can really fill up a layer really quickly. Hope this helps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fytharin Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have the crusade box and I currently pack away a full 2,500 Ork army and all of my SW's in it minus armor. When I've gone to tourny's I've been able to fit 7-8 cav with about 40-50 guys (GH, LF's) With a Rhino as well as a Storm Wolf. The three knights could be tricky, you might have one sitting out but I could see you fanangiling two knights in there. Hvae your army be on the bottom two layers (This is four sheets of foam by the way) and on the top layer just take the inside square out so you have enough room for the knights. With pods I think you may have too many big items however that case would drop you down to one big case and maybe a tupperware for the pods/1 knight. Definitely love mine, it is great for tourny's and also for storing away a HUGE amount of minis. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrick Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'd really love to see some pictures of how you guys pack your cases. I just bought the mid size case but am not sure of the best way to fill them especially with my TWC. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I have the biggest case, what ever it is called. And to be honest, I don't like it. The jagged bits of foam hold the models in well, but getting them in and out is a pain in the buttocks. I can fit all of my 45 TDAWG into it, along with two BlizzDreads, Bjorn, and my StormGrrr. I have to transport the pods in a separate case, to my dismay. I am seriously contemplating selling the case off and picking up a Battle Foam or KR Mulitcase instead... End of Line CatSmasher 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shocker3800 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've got a few crusader cases, they really are good cases. I think you should be able to get three imperial Knights put in on the bottom level and have enough room for a decent list. My only problem I have is drop pods but that really comes down to the drop pods themselves being so big and bulky and is not a issue with the crusader case. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks guys :) By the way i asked something similar in a mechanicum sub forum (because of the Knights) and no one has responded yet, so clearly the fang is better.haha. shocker3800 and wulfgar hammerfist 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verux Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Any thoughts on the Sabol Motor Pool case? I have a ton of drop pods that would be similar to OP's knight dilemma. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatSmasher Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have the large case, and I don't like it at all. Its very expensive for what you get. It is excellent for storing standard infantry, which are the easiest to store anyway. In my opinion u will have a hard time fitting 3 knights in it, without anything else. I can fit 9 thunderwolves in a tray since i've cut the alternate cross pieces. Its not great for vehicles or uniquely posed models. I got some battlefoam for my white scars and its perfect, I wish I had directly invested in their stuff and some custom trays. Sorry for the cynicism, but i feel strongly about my advice Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4314635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I have the large case, and I don't like it at all. Its very expensive for what you get. It is excellent for storing standard infantry, which are the easiest to store anyway. In my opinion u will have a hard time fitting 3 knights in it, without anything else. I can fit 9 thunderwolves in a tray since i've cut the alternate cross pieces. Its not great for vehicles or uniquely posed models. I got some battlefoam for my white scars and its perfect, I wish I had directly invested in their stuff and some custom trays. Sorry for the cynicism, but i feel strongly about my advice It's ok, your entitled to you opinion. I invested in the big one in the end and this is its first trip out, just sat at the train station. I have managed to fit 3 Knights and a fair amount of wolves in it. I couldn't get the pods in, but I have another bag with me for books and stuff anyway so it's not the end of the world. The only drawback I'm finding so far is the price, it's very expencive. I will update at the other end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fytharin Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I'm a little impressed you managed to fit the knights in with the wolves. Glad it's working out so far. It is pretty expensive but so far I've thoroughly enjoyed mine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alakinsky Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I just dropped $500+ over at Battlefoam to get foam and bags as my collection has outgrown my GW and Sabol cases. Battlefoam is having a big sale on a lot of their foam trays right now so that finally pushed me over the hump. I got 2 bags and about 20 different foam trays for $400. The killer was the shipping because the only options they had were FedEx. That alone was over $100. But, after having seen my friends with the Battlefoam cases, especially the PACK 720 case, I am thoroughly sold on them, even though I haven't even received mine yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfgar hammerfist Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yeah, I much prefer battlefoam to anything else out there at the moment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigvald Starwolf Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 How did you fit the knights in your case? I have room in mine for one, but haven't figured out a good method yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fytharin Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Actually yeah, pictures of the knights in the case would be awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 3 Knights, a razorback, 17 hunters, 5 termies, 5 TWC, a rune priest, and a dread. And no breakages, I'm pretty impressed. I haven't ever managed to get pics to work on this site, not sure why, but I'll see what I can do, just for you guys :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainStabby Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I have a crusade case and some KR multicase foam. I like the KR stuff a lot, but it's slightly less forgiving if you pick the wrong sized spaces. I despise the pluck foam personally. I just don't have the patience for that. The Crusade case is... weird? It does pretty well to hold a bunch of stuff, but I don't know if I believe in it not bouncing my models around. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 My stuff is pretty cramed in there, I wouldn't want to bash it about to much. The reason I wanted it to fit all that stuff in is because I don't want to be 'that guy'. I can put two armies in it and give my opponent the choice if they don't want to play Knights (that said, I did just loose with my Knights, they ain't that good.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Here you go, a pic of where it all went in the case... http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/image/177676-stuff-in-crusader-case/ Edit: so dispite putting the img in brackets before and after the link as directed in the b&c 101, it still came out as a link instead of an imbedded picture. Are there any mods (or someone smarter than me at computer stuff) that work out what I'm doing wrong? Edited February 26, 2016 by Yoyo ninja Fytharin 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4318924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatGrinder Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Im a huge fan of the KR cases. Carrying them on my back is a major plus. You can get the backpack that carries two of the cardboard boxes and that should be able to fit the nights with the pods. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4319653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Im a huge fan of the KR cases. Carrying them on my back is a major plus. You can get the backpack that carries two of the cardboard boxes and that should be able to fit the nights with the pods. Best packing cases ive seen have been the KR ones. The fact the offer so many different combos of trays/packs on the site is ace. And they even have foam trays custom cut for drop pods (AND lucious pods) Edited February 26, 2016 by DanPesci Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4319677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fytharin Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Perhaps one day I will go ahead and get the custom cut foam but for now, paying the $100 for the GW zigzag foam is a decent alternative till I feel the need to drop that money. Especially since I also use it to carry non SW armies as well, it works for what I need it to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4319694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm of the same opinion. I have 4 different imperial forces so having custom cut foam would get very expencive very quickly!haha. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4319761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 To have the pictures appear directly, if you have saved the =m in you r gallery on B&C. Click the my media button. Go to the gallery images, the find and click on the picture you want to display. When you are done picking images, click finished. A wee bit of code will appear in your comment, but when you post the picture will appear on the page. Besides that, well done on packing so many models into a case. Cases are one thing I have never really invested in and maybe I should. However I keep getting 5 litre ice cream tubs for free rom work, which has done me well so far lol... Atleast for storing the models at home.:) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319543-model-transport/#findComment-4320598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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