Getting back into a Crusade frame of mind

[SydonianDragoon404]

If the Impulsor goes from a 4+ to a 5+ invuln as was implied by the warcom article, will it still be auto take? Right now it seems like a shield dome impulsor is really expensive, I think I may consider an alternate loadout, or perhaps even taking nothing on it to keep the cost low. 

 

Additionally, I know overwatch isn't as pervasive but there are still plenty of units out there we need to be wary of, and there's always the chance we come up against the Tau. Even with the points increase, I think taking suppressors just in case is still a good idea. 

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Well we don’t have to worry about the Impulsor anymore. I don’t know if I said this but I’m hoping the new grav tanks can transport.

[Hymnblade]

Since it's supposed to be a Predator analogue, I'm not expecting the Gladiator to have transport capacity. But if it does, awesome!

 

5++ Shield Domes make Impulsors less attractive, but they're still fast flying transports with an invul and the Assault Ramp rule, which makes them potentially still very good in a 9th meta that focuses heavily on board control. I think they're still very usable with the shield dome nerf, you just might actually consider the other upgrade options instead. You could take a bunch of Bellicatus missiles or Icarus stubbers, get some substantial extra shooting, and then get the 4++ back via the Aurillian Shroud ;)

[Sword Brother Adelard]

That was an error on the article, later corrected. It's 4++ still.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

What do y’all use for shoulder pads and bits like that ?

[Sword Brother Adelard]

Upgrade kit and transfers mostly. I also have the over pauldrons from Red Dog Minis and recently purchased some Phobos and MK3 esque pads from an Etsy shop called Emperor's Fists Bits, which were really good. The embossed crosses weren't stupidly proud, like many I've seen, but we're easy to paint.

[Marshal Reinhard]

What do y’all use for shoulder pads and bits like that ?

I've used over a 100 black templar death watch pauldrons. Due to its excessive nature I don't recommend it.

Edited August 7, 2020 by Reinhard

[painting.for.my.sanity]

What do y’all use for shoulder pads and bits like that ?

 

I use a mix of the old BT upgrade sprue, GK helmets and tilting plates, some SoB bits and some DA bits all scattered throughout my force, with liberal application of freehanding where shoulder pads don't have sculpted details.

[Brother Carpenter]

I mainly use transfers and recently managed to lay my grbbly hands on 200! Metal bt pads from the past.

I'm thinking on using transfers for primaris and the pads for firstborn.

 

I also started to push mould crosses. But my learning curve there is still rather steep

Edited August 7, 2020 by Brother Carpenter

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

If forgeworld has a decal sheet I’m going to order it.

[Marshal Reinhard]

That's been gone for years, sadly.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

The IF sheet for HH prolly has some Templar decals.

[Hymnblade]

The Mighty Brush makes two dedicated sheets of BT transfers which are pretty awesome, along with some other non-BT-specific sheets that are still very nice (like the blocks of scripture).

[Sword Brother Adelard]

Does anyone else find TMB's transfers curl incessantly?

[9x19 Parabellum]

Does anyone else find TMB's transfers curl incessantly?

 I ordered some a couple weeks ago. As soon as they get here, I'll let you know. 

[Sword Brother Adelard]

I tried so many techniques last week, even the classic of offering up the backing paper to the model and sliding didn't work, as they curled onto the back of the paper!

 

Thankfully, they're durable enough to take the abuse, and look good once on!

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

I’ll definitely check out TMB... Thanks !

[Hymnblade]

I tried so many techniques last week, even the classic of offering up the backing paper to the model and sliding didn't work, as they curled onto the back of the paper!

I hadn't used transfers in so long before finding TMB that I forgot this was abnormal, but yeah, they definitely curl a lot. The best way I've found is to put the paper right up against the model with my tweezers, hold the transfer in place with a brush, and pull the paper out from under it.

Edited August 9, 2020 by Hymnblade

[Sword Brother Adelard]

At least it's not just me!

 

This is why I like Veni Vidi Vici for plain crosses. They apply SO smoothly!

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Is rerolling charges due to the WLT? I couldn’t find it anywhere else in F&F.

[Hymnblade]

Rerolling charges is our chapter tactic!

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

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