Ishagu Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I love the model, but I don't know how I'd run one. Anyone have any experience with it? The new cost makes it quite attractive. What should be put inside? I can't remember who cam take it as dedicated... Was it Destroyers? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Destroyers, Seekers, Termies, Breachers (and equivalents) and units who can take Rhinos when using Armoured Spearhead. Imo, just give it 3 TLLCs and Ac/Dozer shove shooty in it and call it a day. If you want to go the extra step and can cut the squad down to 8, take an EAW and Scout the thing while enjoying slight reseves shenanigans. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenbain Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 It's a dedicated transport for Seekers, Breachers and Destroyers (maybe more but those are the ones I remember). Never used one but with the new option of a third twin-linked lascannon, it's seems like a good platform for additional AA firepower. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Destroyers, Seekers, Termies, Breachers (and equivalents) and units who can take Rhinos when using Armoured Spearhead. Imo, just give it 3 TLLCs and Ac/Dozer shove shooty in it and call it a day. If you want to go the extra step and can cut the squad down to 8, take an EAW and Scout the thing while enjoying slight reseves shenanigans. Actually, awesome reserven shenanigans when combined with Ventanus's -1 to opponent's reserve rolls + DCR for -3 total. Personally I like them to deliver breachers were they need to be. Now I'm spending the points saved by the cut to pay for the extra TW-LC, which makes it a super durable Predator annihilator. Three twin linked s9 shots also comes in handy to plink at flyers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 How are people modelling the 3rd TL Lascannon? I'm just picturing one Lumbering next to my Phobos :-D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenbain Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 How are people modelling the 3rd TL Lascannon? I'm just picturing one Lumbering next to my Phobos :-D I plan to buy the Armoured Proteus and simply replace the Heavy Bolters with lascannons. Should be fairly simply really. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Yeah that sounds like a plan. I don't actually like the model as much but what you described sounds easy to accomplish. I might just stick to the regular model with multi Melta and use it to transport seekers :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm tempted to buy one myself, not because of any possible use in game, but just because it's a cool looking model. Probably won't ever happen though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You could probably take a plastic Phobos and shove a Razor Back TLLC in the slot and just glue it :cuss and greenstuff the ramp shut and smooth. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've used one for a few months and plan to run two once in a while. Our league has had them priced at 160 for some time to encourage people to use them. Typically I run mine with a multi melta and double flamer, but with the new rules that double flamer will definitely be a 3rd twin linked lascannon. Performance is ok. They are tough transports, but not overly threatening so most people ignore them. I typically run mine with breachers who drive towards an objective or act as a reaction group, but I don't think this is the best way to go. In the new meta I'd say they are an alternative transport for seekers- instead of a vigilator, grab an AV14 transport instead. If you don't get first turn, they're a battle bunker that protects your alpha strike. They make decent fire support units, but aren't good compared to dedicated AT. Use it for it's strengths, basically. It's tough to crack, fairly cheap, and good at protecting your dudes inside. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've been using them extensively in my IH force and they are great work horses. The resent buffs just make the HotG RoW even better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstra Sumus Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I plan on mounting up my troops in Proteus too for the very reasons people have posted. Plus the 3 lascannon option means you get more decent Anti Tank spread out across the board than target priority against your obvious dedicated AT. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Does anyone know if the Proteus or Armoured Proteus come with their tracks molded on? I have heard they are a pain to put together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Does anyone know if the Proteus or Armoured Proteus come with their tracks molded on? I have heard they are a pain to put together. Good question! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Does anyone know if the Proteus or Armoured Proteus come with their tracks molded on? I have heard they are a pain to put together. Nope. Tracks are definitely separate (on the Armored at least. No idea for the other.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I have an armoured Proteus. The tracks are not molded on, but they aren't the problem. The problem is everything else. The armoured sponsons, the little armored nubs that go ontop of them, the main hull, and how all these pieces mate with each other is what sucks. You'll need to pin, sand, and gap fill I'm afraid. Each piece is slightly warped, basically, and you end up needing to custom fit everything. In the end they always turn out a bit cattywampus. I actually spent some time google image searching other people's projects and found that they all had the same gap issues as I did. Working with resin sucks. But hey. They look cool and most people won't notice: http://i.imgur.com/hvFIPkH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EVuiTii.jpg (still WIP) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Ah yeah see what you mean, I might avoid it for a while then after the agony that was the Fire Raptor... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedmeister Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I'm building up my Alpha Legion Armoured Spearhead and plan to use at least 3 Proteus Land Raiders. All three will be outflanking and filled with Tacticals and Destroyers. I plan to keep 'em cheap as they'll be mobile - so stock weapons and Armoured Ceramite. Was thinking of sticking the pintle multi melta on, but I don't think it's worth it as at least one weapon will be snap shooting when it moves. Still, blasting Multi-melta shots into the rear is quite destructive. Choices... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Oooh, so was the 3rd lascannon option added in he re released CAL book? I was going to go Armoured Spearhead, so pretty much anything can go in it, I'm thinking destroyers or plasma support squad. Alternately, take one with a web, and 2 normal phobos as a heavy choice, all benefit from scout. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunk Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I use two as Breacher dedicated transport. They're very tough to stop, especially when you have two of them and other units with a greater damage output draw fire away from them. Once they've deposited the Breachers they can then plink HPs off things with their TL lascannons. I thought they were fairly good value before the price drop, but this will make them even better! http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u72/Bob_Hunk/Miniatures%20-%20Imperial%20Fists/Fisto647_zpszarkp9nf.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 So what's their new cost? 180? (don't have new book yet) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 So what's their new cost? 180? (don't have new book yet) Correctomundo Plus the extra twlc is like 6 mb's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hmm, I'm thinking it might be best to stick to he 4 MB multi melta. I'll be looking to advance with the tank, as it moves you won't be firing more than two weapons at full bs, and once you're close the MM becomes a useful weapon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I´m hacking correctomundo as a new expression. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/324244-anyone-use-a-proteus/#findComment-4452534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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