BattleBrotherJohn Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Hello. I wonder if anyone can me tell what ( in their opinion ) is the easiest kit Forge World model for a beginner like me to build ? By easy I mean a model that doesn't have too many parts ( will be the first time I work with a resin model ) that goes together relatively quickly. Ideally I am looking for - 1) A Space Marine tank . 2) Either full resin or conversion / upgrade kit for an existing plastic vehicle ( eg Predator , Vindicator etc ). 3) A vehicle that can be used in both 30k Heresy and 40k army lists. Thanks In the back of my head I seem to remember a similar post from some time ago ( maybe about 12 months ago ? ) but I cannot find the Dorn thing. If anyone just wants to post a link to that thread I would be grateful . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Sicaran Battle Tank is fairly easy. Only real issues I had with it were the thickness of the resin gates on the track assemblies, and the lack of positioning 'pins' on the hull (but since the hull parts all end up flush on each side, not so tough). Has a good bit of utility in both 30K and 40K (Rapid Tracking on the Accelerator Autocannon makes anything with a jink save cry). Rules for 40K in IA2E2. For 30K, the rules are in just about all the Age of Darkness Army List. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/#findComment-4602346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 The relic Sicaran is super easy and exceedingly good, the predators aren't so bad either (but much less useful). For your own sanity stay away from the flyers though... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/#findComment-4602398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Cohort Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I have also heard the Sicaran is easy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/#findComment-4602689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 The Sicaran Venerator might be easier (not much chance of the gun being warped like the accelerator autocannons can be). That being said it isn't as good in 40k. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/#findComment-4602699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fangbanger Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Sicaran... It's how I popped my cherry and still one of my faves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/#findComment-4602701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonl Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yep Sicaran is the easiest/goes together the smoothest, The resin gates on the back will need to be filed down smooth, other than that it goes together very easily. When you graduate to flyers do the Fire Raptor before the Storm Eagle... Spartans aren't hard, but they can be quite tedious so better to leave that for later, it has worse issues with resin gates on the tracks. They come with the tracks attached now and in a box, but even so you will likely find bits of broken track in the packaging. Spartans will likely need a fair bit of sanding on the main hull so it can fit smoothly with the side parts - quite a lot of modellers have Spartan that don't sit flat and rock. Make sure you have at least 2 clamps, ideally about 30cm long. 4 would be even better. Don't clamp too tight, make sure the pressure is the same for all the clamps. https://2ecffd01e1ab3e9383f0-07db7b9624bbdf022e3b5395236d5cf8.ssl.cf4.rackcdn.com/Product-1600x1600/848a8672-4178-4214-8d0b-4789f77282a9.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329106-best-forgeworld-kit-for-beginner/#findComment-4602720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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