Zamtro Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Howdy all. It's been available for a while now, so I was just wondering if anyone had any positives or negatives to say about the super heavy grav tank? I'm thinking about picking one up, primarily for modelling purposes but would love to field it on the tabletop too! So wondering if anyone has any positives or negatives to share in regards to The kit: did it need a lot of fixing as resin often does, or was it fairly reasonable to assemble? is it possible to swap out the alternative weapons once assembled? In play: Was it worth the points? Did it get blasted off the table too quick? did it get ignored? Does the main gun perform as good as it looks like it should? Lasrippers or Plasma? Cheers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have seen one, and spoken to it's owner. It looks beautiful in person, and apparently it wasn't overly difficult to build. As for the tabletop, it can actually be pretty decent if you cast might of heroes on it. It's slightly over costed but if you get some re-rolls it can do plenty of damage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5068405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metzombie Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have one and it is not releay difficult to build but all the pistons for the grav-plates can get a bit tedious. It is ok on the field but I think it is better tanking damage then dealing it out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5068815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Rule of cool: If you have the funds, do it. You will either be loved or hated. Either is a desirable result. I would love to put one on the table. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5068923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 If you get one, post a pic of the carry case because it's not small ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5068926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamtro Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 I have seen one, and spoken to it's owner. It looks beautiful in person, and apparently it wasn't overly difficult to build. As for the tabletop, it can actually be pretty decent if you cast might of heroes on it. It's slightly over costed but if you get some re-rolls it can do plenty of damage. Might of heroes... that interesting. Just for the toughness increase? Tax time in a few months I'll see what the tax fairy brings me :P Yeah it will be a big piece of kit, I do have a hard case that will fit it, but i'll need to cut out some custom foam for it! Luckily a friend of mine has a laser cutter he wants to play with :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5069251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Yeah, if you're running Ultras Tiggy is perfect for it as he makes it a -1 to hit by enemy weapons and can increase it's toughness. Combine a cheap captain and lieutenant and it's pretty effective. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5069292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 i have foam coming in the post for mine.It was pretty easy to build, although the area where front joins to main body may be a bit tough to deal with gaps without a lot of work.I've not used it in a game yet (lol) but plan to pretty soon. Go for it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5069388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamtro Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 i have foam coming in the post for mine. It was pretty easy to build, although the area where front joins to main body may be a bit tough to deal with gaps without a lot of work. I've not used it in a game yet (lol) but plan to pretty soon. Go for it! If you have any pics of the join feel free to share :) I'm guessing a bit of filing and green stuff involved? probably worth pinning it too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5070322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 more pics in my Plog (linked in sig), but here you go: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5070349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamtro Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 more pics in my Plog (linked in sig), but here you go: Cheers man I see what you mean! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5070706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamtro Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I did end up grabbing one, thing weighs a few KG alone it feels like! Got a lot on my plate at the moment but will have a try at building it in the next month or two! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5102902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Strike Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 How big is it compared to a baneblade chassis? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5102903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 How big is it compared to a baneblade chassis? Big On the bright side it doesn't have any pokey radio antenna to worry about snapping in a carrying case. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5102915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamtro Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 How big is it compared to a baneblade chassis? Most certainly big, I'm going to be pinning it too as recommended by others to make sure its sturdy, It's also easily as wide as the Baneblade! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5102936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Keep forgetting to get pics of it in a standard kr foam case... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5119438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLŒ FLY Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 If you get one, post a pic of the carry case because it's not small ... I’d buy one for a dollar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5119624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 If you get one, post a pic of the carry case because it's not small ...I’d buy one for a dollar. The tank or the case? Can't get both because that's almost stealing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5119645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLŒ FLY Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 The tank... I’ve got cases for days. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5119664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Too damn big. Forge World could have made a killing if it had built a point cheap Primaris transport, grav or flyer. Primaris players would have bought multiples even at FW prices ... hell making the Astraeus capable of transport would have increased it's sells. . . . . ARE YOU LISTENING GW? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5120154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 FW is missing the boat this edition. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5120205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basteala Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I mean if the Super Heavy was better costed I'm sure that would make it see more play, too. It's not like we're swimming in good vehicles. Isn't that still on GW? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5121614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 The Astraeus is, in my opinion, a fantastic design. The rules are fine also, but the cost is far too high. You get similar performance from two of the mini Knights armed with their auto cannons, except those only cost you 348 points. I think this tank needs to cost no more than 500 points with all weapons included. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5121669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Agreed. GW has to stop points bias against FW super heavies. With all their Knights, Wraith Knights and Primarchs there's 0 sense in limiting fw specials. Either fW is 40k allowed or not, but please don't faff off saying it's allowed then making it unplayable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5122213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Yeah Knights has set a new precedence. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346699-astraeus-super-heavy-grav-tank/#findComment-5122230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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