Horus Heresy Tarantulas and rapiers on pre order June 14th

[Xirix]

I've wanted both these lads in plastic since Imperial Armour Volume 2, glad I can finally get my hands on them. :)

[Mmmmm Napalm]

18 hours ago, Corswain said:

It looks like a couple of them have holstered bolt guns - I am keen to add those to my bits box.

I had the same thought. Also, there's one that's unholstered and slung over the arm:

 

Looks like the Tigris pattern bolter hasn't undergone too many changes, much like its pistol counterpart. The front handguard looks a bit bulkier than the bolters in the 2015 Mk. IV tac squad, but from this angle i don't notice any other substantial differences.

[The Praetorian of Inwit]

I'm not a fan of Rapiers but in the beautiful yellow of the VIIth they do look good. The Astartes themselves are quite interesting. Could be good for bits and using to mix up other Squads. 

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https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/uhpg6wrx/rapiers-and-tarantulas-painted-by-members-of-the-warhammer-design-studio/

 

What do we think, 50/60mm bases?

[Nephaston]

I quite like them on 60mm, but 50mm might be less obstructive, strictly gameplay-wise

 

[01RTB01]

57 minutes ago, Nephaston said:

I quite like them on 60mm, but 50mm might be less obstructive, strictly gameplay-wise

 

 

I must confess I hadn't twigged there were examples of both in the article. Tis very early here still lol.

 

On this basis it'll be 60s. They look much better for it. The 50s look too small. Also means the rapiers should be bigger than the current resin versions and this would also explain the price point too.

 

I've gone for 2 sets of the laser destroyers personally.