Triszin Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I like shrike a lot, to me the "shock absorbers" are actually grip talons that can pivot to the front of the foot and clamp on stuff. I think a re-posing of the model would fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Corbin Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I can just hear the Emperor now. To the nearest Custodes, "hey, ask that Marine if there is something wrong with his helmet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Ishagu over in the N&R Shrike thread is saying that Shrike supposedly comes with a helmeted option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Ishagu says alot of things ;) .... I actually agree with 80%. I hope he's right for modelling purposes, but for this one model I'm taking the helmet off .... and cutting that wall down to the ground (yuk). It's the only thing on the model I don't like. Assuming the rules and points are competitively priced compared to other Chapter Masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Ishagu over in the N&R Shrike thread is saying that Shrike supposedly comes with a helmeted option. I'm just relaying what the FLG guys said. Reece said that he doesn't much like the head but he's happy because he comes with a helmet option. He also went on to say that the supplement makes them very trixy. Think Astartes mixed with GSC in play-style. Dracos and MithrilForge 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Valrak shared a spoiler, located here Just an update, my source (the guy who sent me the pics of the Imperial Fist Boxset last Christmas) has said his shop now has both the Raven Guard Supplement and the Iron Hand supplement in the stock room, both with their character models (Shrike and Iron Father). His guess is the 21st for Pre-orders as another AoS product is coming before it. Hype train, woohoo Edited September 5, 2019 by Shadow Captain Vyper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nusquam Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'll be happy with a native helmet option. Blips are the dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 So quick look at the international sites that already have our orders up looks like Shrike doesn't have a separate helmet and the one that's hanging from his belt is already attached Hopefully it's not too difficult to snip it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Looks like it should be more than doable. It will probably need some very minor work like adding somehing beneat to act as a neck, and still unclear if some part of the lower back of the helm, where it it meant to fit to his belt, is missing or not. But the fact that it is it's own little bit, and not already sculpted directly on to a larger piece of his body has reduced the potential work load massively. Interesting to note that the helm is also an Mk. X beaky, as it has the slanted 'ears'. Potentially a nice piece for a Primaris Captain conversion... Edited September 14, 2019 by Reinhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hmm I thought he'd have the option after what the FLG guys said. It's just a case of clipping it off befire assembly and using one of the MkX beakies from the upgrade kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exilyth Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 oO0( All this talk about head swaps makes me wonder if people intend to put shrikes head on his belt after putting his helmet where the head would go. ) Nusquam, Gumo9 and MithrilForge 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkimaskMohawk Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Depending on the size, I'd honestly recommend the forgeworld heads more. The detail is simply better. Lucerne 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Looking at the sprue I'm happy the feet talons are separate bits. I might try swinging those around so that they are planted in some terrain. Exilyth 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'm actually going to build him exactly how he's pictured. The more I look at the pose he is in on top of the wall, the more I like it. GW did a really good job of conveying a sense of motion to the model. The way he's standing on top of the wall gives the impression that he just jumped on top of the wall for a second to scan for his next target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 The more I look at the pose he is in on top of the wall, the more I like it. GW did a really good job of conveying a sense of motion to the model. Ah, how we interpret art. I look at him and feel like he's incredibly static and waiting to take a las cannon to the dome. I plan on building mine off the wall, closer to the ground. I would love to make it look like he's running forward about to slice a head off but I think that might be far too much converting for my current level of skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Now it's confirmed there is no helmet option I'm of two minds I'm slowly coming to accept the hair do so if looks like I can't easily convert it I'll keep it as is Although they won't stop me from getting a 2nd to attempt in future ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Now it's confirmed there is no helmet option I'm of two minds I'm slowly coming to accept the hair do so if looks like I can't easily convert it I'll keep it as is Although they won't stop me from getting a 2nd to attempt in future It looks like it'd be easy enough to convert: The hardest part will likely be safely cutting Shrike's helmet off his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 A jeweler's saw will make removing the head very easy... kinda like how the Raven's Talons will be removing opposing HQ heads. A little greenstuff to make the soft armor for the neck and maybe a slight working of it up to the back of the helmet and I think it'll be fine. It seems like the area that's attached to the pouches is low enough on the head that it won't cause too much trouble, or stand out too much if you're not that great with sculpting (like me). If the cut is clean enough you might not even have to do any work on the pouches and let paint cover it up. I'm staring at the arms and wondering if it's worth the work I perceive to change is pose a little more drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Now it's confirmed there is no helmet option I'm of two minds I'm slowly coming to accept the hair do so if looks like I can't easily convert it I'll keep it as is Although they won't stop me from getting a 2nd to attempt in future ;) I'm absolutely going to buy a 2nd after I get my first built/painted, and that one I've got a wild conversion idea for :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) So... is there any reason RAW we can't run Primaris Shrike and mini-me Shrike? Two chapter master auras bouncing around the field... Looked up the Character WC download: This document contains several datasheets for Imperial Fists, Crimson Fists, Salamanders, Black Templars, Salamanders and Raven Guard units that do not appear in the 2019 edition of Codex: Space Marines. If your collection includes any of these units, use the datasheets and points values found here for those units until their datasheets appear again and are superseded in a new publication. Darn... Edited September 18, 2019 by thewarriorhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dude *blink* *blink * That’s .... just dirty. I’m shocked .... and proud .... and while not sad it isn’t legal, Shrike having a Firstborn buddy would be sweet, lol. Keep thinking outside the box my man ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dude *blink* *blink * That’s .... just dirty. I’m shocked .... and proud .... You mean I'm finally starting to understand and 'get it'? That makes me all warm and fuzzy inside because I'm trying to be a tougher (but still fun) opponent at the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Captain Vyper Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 You know you 'get it' when you think of something competitive/broken/aggressive and then start having fluff bunny thoughts afterwards to justify the pain train that just left the station. This is a war that rages inside me what feels like daily, and also let's me know why I still love this game as much as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 So... is there any reason RAW we can't run Primaris Shrike and mini-me Shrike? Two chapter master auras bouncing around the field... Looked up the Character WC download: This document contains several datasheets for Imperial Fists, Crimson Fists, Salamanders, Black Templars, Salamanders and Raven Guard units that do not appear in the 2019 edition of Codex: Space Marines. If your collection includes any of these units, use the datasheets and points values found here for those units until their datasheets appear again and are superseded in a new publication. Darn... Unfortunately, Kayvaan Shrike's datasheet has the exact same name, which means it replaces the old version. There's nothing that says you can't run the historical version in a game set in an earlier era, but can't run them at the same time. The fact that both are Chapter Masters kills the idea alone, since you can't have more than 1 per Chapter keyword. You could, however, run both Shrike and Issodon if you were so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dude *blink* *blink * That’s .... just dirty. I’m shocked .... and proud .... You mean I'm finally starting to understand and 'get it'? That makes me all warm and fuzzy inside because I'm trying to be a tougher (but still fun) opponent at the table. All right that’s the second warm and fuzzy comment I got this morning. Gonna go pump some weights or something and stop posting late at night ya goons ;) thewarriorhunter 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now