Helias_Tancred Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Has anyone else noticed how poorly designed the Hellblaster and Inceptor models are in terms of them poorly fitting together and being difficult to build well? Geez, I'm working on a Hellblaster ten man box at the moment and two out of the five basic poses/builds fit poorly both the chest pieces and legs! And it may be three out of the five to be honest? The Death Guard models are well done and are fairly easy to build, but some of these Primaris models are pure garbage in terms of being well designed and well-fitting! Don't even get me started on the flyer stand & stem for the Inceptors ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I've build only the Starter box ones so far but didn't have any problems. I also didn't hear about other people complaining about it. Are you sure you're doing it right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 The Getting started boxes all come with unique Primaris and DG models that are more limited in their parts and are made to be easier to build (for those new to the hobby). Yes, I'm doing it right. They simply are poor designs IMO. On the contrary, the Intercessor boxes are pretty well done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomMarine Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Personally I had no issues with either kit other than the inceptor stands which are a rubbish design Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momerathe Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I've been mulling over doing a conversion for my future inceptors. I don't like the flying bases and the poses look derpy - I would rather have them standing on the ground. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I have not built any of the inceptors, but the 2 squads of hellblasters that I built with the assault plasmas were easy to put together and rather well designed. The only 'issue' spot that I had was ensuring the barrel pieces were completely trimmed of flash, and that wasn't actually difficult. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'm Heckus Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I’ve built the starter ones and the stand alone boxes and have had no problems. I was even able to mix and match pieces between them with only minor clipping and filing (I put plasma inceptor arms on the starter box inceptor bodies). That said, specific legs go with specific torsos (like a lot of their recent models). Are you sure you’re matching the correct numbered pieces? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 I obviously posted this late last night and was frustrated ... but after using some logic, I think this box of DA Hellblasters may be slightly janked up? My previous BA hellblaster box I built was pretty easy ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I've built both kits with no issues. What exactly is the issue? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 IMO the hellblaster kits are alright, but what's really good about them is that they're fully customizable. What deserves hate is the Gravis kits, as there's no customization to be had with their poses unless you want to start sawing very chunky marine models apart. It's disappointing, especially with their hefty pricetag. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I’m just building my Hellblasters myself and the legs look like they’re going to be an adventure? Kind of glad I decided to go with RF over Heavy plasma. I’m curious ... has anyone tried mixing Intercessor and Hellblaster arms and weapons on the opposite numbers bodies? I thought if it was possible it might add a tad more versatility in poses. It looks like it “should” work but thought I’d ask if anyone had already tried it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 I've built both kits with no issues. What exactly is the issue? Some of the torso pieces were off, didn't fit properly and left gaps ... those same ones also the legs didn't line up and fit right with the base of the torso where they go. Three out of the first five I made. I'm getting ready to build the second five so we will see if the trend continues with this box? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galron Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I actually really liked the 10 man box figs. Had no problems putting them together even without instructions. Was not a fan of the starter box figs, major lack of detail and poor mold lines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Looks like a fluke. The second five were fine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5045886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I've built multiples of all the kits with no issue at all. All parts are numbered and go together with ease. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5046007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 I've built multiples of all the kits with no issue at all. All parts are numbered and go together with ease. No :cuss ! Although in this case three of the first five were screwed up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5046562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 You just got a bad one had a few miscast mags from one kit just send the batch # you should get a replacement. So thats what those numbers are for . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5046581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemisor Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Weird. You must have a bad batch. All the primaris kits ive put together have been great, better than little marines even. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5047537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Or he assembled the wrong numbered pieces together. Mistakes happen Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5047570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I am reporting you to the Royal Humane Society for beating a Dead horse Ishagu Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5047718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatBrannigan Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Could he have matched the wrong number pieces together? Joke! I Joke! It seems to be a new way of making kits which I get, but I'm not sure I like. I used to get all the parts for Guard Infantry off the sprue, clean them up then just pick whatever leg, torso, head combo I wanted. The only parts that needed to match were the weapon arm and supporting arm. The older kits are really very flexible indeed. I was getting annoyed with a more modern Genestealer kit because only certain legs go with certain torsos. It does say it in the instructions but I was surprised by a slight lack of flexibility. The newer kits are so fantastic that it's a small price to pay, but it can still catch veteran modellers out if they are men and therefore throw the instructions straight in the bin... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/345796-hellblaster-inceptor-models-are-garbage/#findComment-5051068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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