Death Dealer 101 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So had been considering getting and using Forgeworlds version of Guilliman as the model looks top notch and the plastic GW one wasn't really grabbing me. Until recently having seen the plastic version and realised it looks heaps better in person than in the photos as the legs aren't as odd and model not as huge as some of the photos. Anyone else been comparing the two? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have personally seen them side by side, they are pretty eye to eye. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4869987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Dealer 101 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thats good to know cheers, is it the base that makes up height difference for forgeworlds version or are they simialr sized by themselves? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 What do you like more? Historic Romans? Take the FW one. Age of Sigmar? Take the plastic one :P Death Dealer 101 and Grim Dog Studios 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultzhoffen Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I prefer the FW one. The weird half formed wings on the back of the other makes him look like a fledgling. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I prefer the FW one. The weird half formed wings on the back of the other makes him look like a fledgling. Whaaaaaat? That is the single most awesome thing ever :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SB Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thats good to know cheers, is it the base that makes up height difference for forgeworlds version or are they simialr sized by themselves? We toyed with this ourselves. I wished I measured them precisely at the time, but in short: the Forgeworld's version's base MORE than makes up the height difference. Basically, they both got fancy bases, but the FW's base is especially tall, it's like a flight of stairs. Take the bases away, the GW one is a bit taller side-by-side with his FW self, especially when considering their poses. The GW one is taking a huge stride, so his legs are bent and apart whereas the FW version is pretty much standing up straight. Even in their current poses, if you put just the models side-by-side, the GW Guilliman is still a little bit taller than the FW's by about half a head. In short, new GW 40k Guilliman is freaking huge, like a supermutant version of his 30k self imho. If you use FW's model in an 8th ed 40k base WITH its really tall base, I doubt anyone would accuse you of modeling-for-advantage because it really works out to be about the same height as the GW one. Without the base, it looks suspiciously like you're trying to hide FW Guilliman from Line-of-Sight behind a Razorback etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Dealer 101 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thankyou for the detailed reply. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm personally getting the FW version. I'm really not a fan of the plastic one, like Frater Cornelius has already said it looks like something from AoS in my opinion. From what I've seen it looks like they are similarly sized with the plastic one a little taller. I'm probably going to make a different base for him though to match my army's bases and I'll add a little height to that to make him the same size as the plastic one so people can't complain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm personally getting the FW version. I'm really not a fan of the plastic one, like Frater Cornelius has already said it looks like something from AoS in my opinion. From what I've seen it looks like they are similarly sized with the plastic one a little taller. I'm probably going to make a different base for him though to match my army's bases and I'll add a little height to that to make him the same size as the plastic one so people can't complain. You say that like the AoS similarity is a bad thing :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm personally getting the FW version. I'm really not a fan of the plastic one, like Frater Cornelius has already said it looks like something from AoS in my opinion. From what I've seen it looks like they are similarly sized with the plastic one a little taller. I'm probably going to make a different base for him though to match my army's bases and I'll add a little height to that to make him the same size as the plastic one so people can't complain. You say that like the AoS similarity is a bad thing Really not a big fan of all these new "cartoony" elements being added to my grimdark 40K. To keep it on topic, the only thing I prefer with the plastic one is the option for a helmet. Getting a primarch sized one for the resin one if youre wanting a helmet will be a bit of hassle but I've seen some nice conversions out there. One particularly that uses the winged helmet carefully carved off a 40K Ultra Honour Guard figure seen here, also with a nice side-by-side showing the size difference between them: From this thread: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332132-gullimans-model-size-is-broken-and-transport-rules/ librisrouge and Death Dealer 101 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The original leg pose of the plastic one is horrible... Luckily, it is easily converted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix01 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have both, and personally, I prefer the Armour of Fate version. While the Armour of Reason version is nice with all the Romanesque touches, it is very static. Plus, it is a bit smaller than the Armour of Fate. I am seriously considering repainting my Armour of Reason version to look like a marble statue (he's currently painted like the example on FW's website), as I really don't play the 30K game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Just a note on the wings for the backpack, they are a separate piece and can be left off to no ill effect. Cheers, Jono Edited August 28, 2017 by Grotsmasha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4870725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Only other difference with the 30k version is that the power fist doesn't have the gun attached to it. I have the FW version and I'm not really fussed about buying the 40k one apart from a minor urge to paint it all gold and use it as the Emperor :P And you get Cypher in the set, who is most awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4871160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I own multiples of each variant. I basically take turns running the FW and plastic variants game by game. The plastic version looks fantastic in person but the FW variant is perhaps a bit more classy? No choice is wrong Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4871348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 The more Guillimans (Guillimen?), the merrier :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4872859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanial91 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Here is an unpainted picture I took for people wanting more comparisons Grim Dog Studios and vette114 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4873533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I have owned the Forgeworld Guilliman and have recently bought the GW one. Both are fantastic sculpts the FW one probably just edges it at being a better model on the body. It has a more Romanesque feel to it but trying to make all those smooth marble steps look good can be problematic. Saying that I haven't painted the GW version so my opinion may change. On price the GW one is better, you get the Guilliman model, Cypher and Valdor. You can get a good return on Cypher and Valdor on eBay so Guilliman only cost me £20!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4873547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrandy93 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have both. The FW one I had done as a commission and I like it. It sits on my computer desk and I salute it every day! The plastic one I have not built yet but have looked at it. It is too ornate for me and I will tone it down. It will go with my Primaris marine company I am planing to build. VBG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4874038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abadizzle Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'd go 30k model all day if you don't mind the price bump. Way classier! I'm still trying to muster the hobby mojo to work on my 40k guilliman... He fell a little short on that ultramarines aesthetic in my opinion and I had fits trying to fix him... But yeah, cypher... So... Meh! Death Dealer 101 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4876777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtoncain Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I have the FW one, but have been using it in 8th. Anyone know the base size of the new GW one? I know it is bigger than the 30k base (40mm). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4877402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 60mm Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4877418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtoncain Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 60mm thank you Sir Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4878327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette114 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I appreciate those that through up the pictures! In my mind I assumed that the resin version was far smaller than the plastic one. Must just be the way they took the photos of the minis I wasn't able to get a good reference. Glad to see the resin one is comparable in size. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/338744-plastic-guilliman-v-resin-guilliman/#findComment-4880798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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