Ishagu Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 With the price bump of the Typhon, one must consider a fully upgraded Stormsword which hits 550 points (This will include 2 Las Cannons and 3 Heavy Bolters on top of the main weapon, and a Marine crew) The Stormsword Siege Cannon is even more impressive as a weapon than what the Typhon carries, and is on an 9HP platform. This is probably a more competitive option than the Fell variants also... I was in GW today, looking at a Baneblade kit and the mind did wonder... *Edit* Was wrong on some point costs and have amended. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Problem is is that its nearly double the cost and still only has rear armour 12 or something equally pathetic. 9HP isnt much to chew through when a Podding Leviathan Drops in behind it with a Melta Lance and Drill. I'd rather pay an extra 25 and get a Glaive which has the same Baneblade Chassis but 2 Quad Lascannons and the Volkite Carronade. Not as "NOPE" as the Siege Cannon but a bit more versatile. If you're playing Solar Aux, then its a pretty good choice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4517727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well, you can run the Stormsword for under 500 points pretty effectively, though the rear armour is indeed vulnerable. Would you ever expose it? I think clever deployment and positioning might help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4517731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well, you can run the Stormsword for under 500 points pretty effectively, though the rear armour is indeed vulnerable. Would you ever expose it? I think clever deployment and positioning might help. Is the gun Turret Mounted? If it isn't, well, thats how you end up exposing it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4517749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Just a quick question. I was having a look at Escalation, and it says for 50 points you can add a pair or Lascannon and Heavy Bolter Sponsons, and you can do this twice (totalling 100pts) So am I correct in thinking this means 4 Additional Lascannons and 4 additional Heavy Bolters in total? The kit didn't come with enough Sponsons to do this however... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4517968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well, if the option is availble on its 30k Datasheet, then yes. Otherwise, no. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 My buddy has used one extensively with his Iron Hands for a few years before first some Orks, then some Genestealers looted it and it consistently hits like a freight train, our experience largely predates most of the current HH Heavies though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I am a big fan of it, especially as it's pretty unique and it looks miles better than a Typhon. The rear is a huge problem though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I just think it would be a pretty sweet kit to work on. No resin to deal with, smooth plastic to paint and cheap comparatively - costing £10 less than a standard Imperial Knight. The rear is definitely an issue against some lists, but with the abundance of Haywire these days, and the fact it seems to be becoming the most popular way to deal with armour in the Heresy environment, it doesn't matter if the rear armour is 12 or 15. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I multi bashed the kit to make all the variants, and the Stormsword is by far my favourite. S10, AP1, no cover with 10" blast is messy. It's a gorgeous kit, with loads of potential. as for the sponsons, you get a limited arc twin heavy bolter, and a turret lascannon. Yes, the upgrade can be done twice for double the number of weapon mounts, but the kit only includes one set. you used to be able to get the sponsons sprue from GW mail order Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks guys, it's starting to sound like a no brainer. Would definitely be a good addition to the Ultras in narrative or apoc games as well :-) Part of me even likes the fact that the tank has a weak side, adds character :-P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 If DA don't get the big void-shelling tank that they deserve then this is what I'd use to represent it :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4518774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 It's official. The writ from the Primarch has been received and the construction has begun. My birthday is coming up end of this month and I'll be getting the kit as one of my presents. I had a browse online and was surprised to find no painted examples of this Tank in 30k Legion colours, guess this might be the first :-D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I won't lie, if you could share an image it would be great. Can hardly find one anywhere much D: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Are you talking painted examples of anything based on the baneblade chassis or just the stormsword? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Are you talking painted examples of anything based on the baneblade chassis or just the stormsword? Since you posted I've seen a few of the variants but nothing really caught my eye. They definitely aren't a common thing for use in Marine armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Ah fair enough, I did have a stormblade in NL colours (still viewable on the painting log), really gutted I was forced to sell for monetary reasons but I was gonna make full use of the beast. It's weapon was brutal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Ah fair enough, I did have a stormblade in NL colours (still viewable on the painting log), really gutted I was forced to sell for monetary reasons but I was gonna make full use of the beast. It's weapon was brutal Awww.... you had to sell it? That's a tragedy on the same scale as the fall of the Fall of Seraph: I remember when you first put that thing together for last year's Tale of 18 Hobbyists. It was a beaut. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helterskelter Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Ah fair enough, I did have a stormblade in NL colours (still viewable on the painting log), really gutted I was forced to sell for monetary reasons but I was gonna make full use of the beast. It's weapon was brutal Awww.... you had to sell it? That's a tragedy on the same scale as the fall of the Fall of Seraph: I remember when you first put that thing together for last year's Tale of 18 Hobbyists. It was a beaut. Yeah, just needed to be done unfortunately. But still, that just means there's room on the shelf for more interesting projects! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4519902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col.hertford Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This is a great idea Ishagu, Hummm.... Looks like my baneblade and shadowsword will be getting a 30k lick of paint... Now why is the hellhammer not in the AoD list? Would love that in DG colours! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4523093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Lol, resurrecting this ancient topic... Well guys, I now own the kit and will get started on it in January. I have, using a Baneblade and various other vehicles, proxies this Tank in several games and can safely say it's wonderful in the 30k environment. I kept a 20 man squad of Marines with Apothecary equipped with Augury Scanner behind it for a turn or two (not knowing if my opponent had Pods), and nothing ever got behind the tank to attack the weak side. I imagine it would work very well in 40k too unless ranged D was abundant in the opposition force. I'd love to use this against 40k Deathguard :-P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4599409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Back at the start of last year, I began construction on my SoH Stormsword. Never completed the thing: http://s18.postimg.org/zdif6cxqh/image.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4599730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 If you construct it carefully, you can switch out the weapons on the front to make different varieties - such as a shadowsword as well! Or with a both of jiggery pokery, you can replace the whole front section of the 'turret' to make a falchion Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4600521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 KBA, you gotta finish it! And yes, Cloud Runner, I plan to also use it as a Shadowsword :-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4600634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petitioner's City Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 KBA, you gotta finish it! And yes, Cloud Runner, I plan to also use it as a Shadowsword :-) That makes me think of certain famous scenes from 'Know No Fear' :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326383-anyone-use-a-stormsword-as-a-low-for-their-marines/#findComment-4600831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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