SW1 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 One thing I want to explore is how to represent flakk missiles. I've got several different types of missile launchers available. I'm thinking of using the ones from the B@C box as AA flakk ones. The others would be box standard ones. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yeah, that's a tough one since it's quite an upgrade too (points-wise). Anything you can add to visually drive the point home would be welcome. Just using B@C won't cut it since people can use them as normal missile launchers too. It would not be fair to get extra points for exactly the same piece of wargear... An antenna maybe? Coming from the backpack? You know you can make antennas very easily by heating up the sprues the minis come with. Just an idea... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactire Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 How about getting the "3 missile" bit, painting it up and glueing it onto the LF's leg, backpack or the launcher barrel. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ...or the fired missile bit from the newest Devy box. This one: http://miniset.net/files/set/gw-99120101127_2.jpg You could also go with mactires suggestion, it's probably cheaper!! End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yeah I want to model something to make them be wysiwyg. Though the missiles in the B@C kit are quite dinky in comparison to the old metal ones. Maybe I'll play around with some old plastic backpacks and convert them instead? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm using a psy-raven familiar to represent mastery level 2 and I also happen to be using a convered Njal for each of the 2 mastery level 2 models. The rest don't have psy-raven familiars so are just stock level 1. If I can find a source of psy-birds or psy-foxes, or other animals I may upgrade some. However this will royally cock up my carefully planned first vow which currently sits bang on 3,000 points. I like this idea, where are you getting psy-ravens from SW1? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm using a psy-raven familiar to represent mastery level 2 and I also happen to be using a convered Njal for each of the 2 mastery level 2 models. The rest don't have psy-raven familiars so are just stock level 1. If I can find a source of psy-birds or psy-foxes, or other animals I may upgrade some. However this will royally cock up my carefully planned first vow which currently sits bang on 3,000 points.I like this idea, where are you getting psy-ravens from SW1? One is the one sliced from Njal's wrist. The other is a great eagle from the old WHFB epic sized game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 So the Chaos forum ETL is strong as long as nobody discusses the Chaos codex?! Good times well thats usually the thing that makes us argue with each other, last thing we need is to loose focus and get bogged down in debate going round in circles. Only just calmed down after the last lot of 'gw hates us'. Thats why Ive chosen the Aett as my second home. I just get a good vibe here. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrypantz Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If you will have me, I will pledge to the Fang. I feel like I let you all down last year and want to make amends. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If you will have me, I will pledge to the Fang. I feel like I let you all down last year and want to make amends. No-one lets anyone down! This is your event as much as anybody's else. You certainly do not need anyone's permission to play along with whichever faction you feel like! So grab your paintbrush and attack brother! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If you will have me, I will pledge to the Fang. I feel like I let you all down last year and want to make amends.Previous ETL's are like Vegas, what happened there stays there. So don't beat yourself up over it!!! This ETL we want to make waves and challenge for the top spot. The only way to do this is have as many along for the ride as possible. Basically WE NEED YOU and as many undecided painters as possible to make this happen. Now completion rate does have a major effect on the position factions end up at. So if you feel like you might not be able to do a certain number of models break it down into smaller vows. A wolf is clever, a wolf is cunning and a wolf is never alone. :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm using a psy-raven familiar to represent mastery level 2 and I also happen to be using a convered Njal for each of the 2 mastery level 2 models. The rest don't have psy-raven familiars so are just stock level 1. If I can find a source of psy-birds or psy-foxes, or other animals I may upgrade some. However this will royally cock up my carefully planned first vow which currently sits bang on 3,000 points.I like this idea, where are you getting psy-ravens from SW1?One is the one sliced from Njal's wrist. The other is a great eagle from the old WHFB epic sized game. Thanks, I will get eBay trawling then ;) haha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrypantz Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 If you will have me, I will pledge to the Fang. I feel like I let you all down last year and want to make amends.Previous ETL's are like Vegas, what happened there stays there. So don't beat yourself up over it!!! This ETL we want to make waves and challenge for the top spot. The only way to do this is have as many along for the ride as possible. Basically WE NEED YOU and as many undecided painters as possible to make this happen. Now completion rate does have a major effect on the position factions end up at. So if you feel like you might not be able to do a certain number of models break it down into smaller vows. A wolf is clever, a wolf is cunning and a wolf is never alone. :p Firstly, thanks for that! Secondly, I'm thinking of starting small and pledging a grey hunters pack with Rhino. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gk_fury Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My next question is where do I lock my vows in? (first ETL) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My next question is where do I lock my vows in? (first ETL) On May 15th there will be a special ETL thread in every relevant forum called the "Strategium" as well as the main rules thread in the WIP forum. Once your Strategium becomes live, you can pledge your vows there. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burias-Drak'shal Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 How big a vow is everyone making? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 How big a vow is everyone making? It all depends on your painting speed. Going off previous ETL's an average vow is between 500 - 1000 points. Though of those you see 60 ish % completed. We need as close to 100% completion rate as possible. So the best bet is to work out what you can paint in a month and vow that. Then complete it in a month and then do another vow!!! I'll be aiming to paint between 4500 - 6000 points or more if I manage to really get going. So my first vow will be 3,000 points of characters with a target of completing them in 2-3 weeks to be on track. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarog Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Yeah I want to model something to make them be wysiwyg. Though the missiles in the B@C kit are quite dinky in comparison to the old metal ones. Maybe I'll play around with some old plastic backpacks and convert them instead? try modelling the flakk guys so they're pointing up a lot more? >< sounds silly i know, but, with a slightly sloping base, and some adjustment at the waist, could look alright. Seeing as how regular ML guys seem to all just point straight forwards anyways. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo ninja Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 How big a vow is everyone making? My total vow will be around 1500, I think my first vow will be the infantry and characters which will total 960ish. After that I will vow groups of vehicles depending on the length of time it takes me to get done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykryl Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Yeah I want to model something to make them be wysiwyg. Though the missiles in the B@C kit are quite dinky in comparison to the old metal ones. Maybe I'll play around with some old plastic backpacks and convert them instead?try modelling the flakk guys so they're pointing up a lot more? >< sounds silly i know, but, with a slightly sloping base, and some adjustment at the waist, could look alright. Seeing as how regular ML guys seem to all just point straight forwards anyways. Tilted up, helmet with targeter, some kind of sensor/antenna/radar thing on backpack. Put it all together and it should look like he's going after aircraft. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4387817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moric Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 How big a vow is everyone making? I'll start with a grey hunters pack just to get a feeling of my painting speed and in order to be able 100% to start with a completed vow (I dont have a lot to paint my whole space wolves collection atm is around 1200 pts ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4388106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Every vow, no matter how sized, strengthens the pack. We are mightiest together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4388125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I have to echo the others here... Any vow is of value, no matter its size. And more important than the points value of said vow is ones ability to complete it. I made the mistake last year of biting off waaaaaaaay more than I could chew, so this year I am taking it slower and vowing things I know are obtainable. Pro tip: Don't try to compete with WLK unless you have a serious fire burning in your hobby heart!! ;) A little competition is a good thing, but in my opinion, goal setting and challenging yourself is much more rewarding!! End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4388193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Colour code your rockets. Blue for anti air. Red for frag. Yellow for krak. And it doesnt matter how much you vow, just that you do. Oh and finish it. Like it says in the battle of the fang, the Wolves crave completion. Which is why yhey kept hunting Magnus Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4388197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burias-Drak'shal Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 So maybe 500 pts- 750pts seems a manageable proportion first up Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321832-etl-5-the-master-thread-strategium-is-now-up/page/11/#findComment-4388237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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