tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post1523251569645725355..comments2024-03-28T05:02:45.682-07:00Comments on Between the Bolter and Me: Deredeo Dreadnought: AssembledAdam Wierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-52116679757251946762017-01-27T11:58:23.279-08:002017-01-27T11:58:23.279-08:00
Thanks for spending the time to look at some of o...<br />Thanks for spending the time to look at some of our stuff! I feel your work and our own has a connection in that it has a strong focus on realism and believably. It is evident that you put a lot of effort into making your creations to look functional while maintaining the previously defined ascetics. It is something I really value, and try to push with the conversions on this site (particularly in terms of weapon design).Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-9801392416973111282017-01-27T11:11:37.485-08:002017-01-27T11:11:37.485-08:00Thanks! So far all the dreads have been mine, with...Thanks! So far all the dreads have been mine, with the work of people more talented with putty to make them Legion or Chapter specific.<br /><br />I found your site by accident searching for some reference pictures, it's full of interesting stuff! Keep up the stellar work yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030496648875620671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-53246519084977702022017-01-26T10:37:31.056-08:002017-01-26T10:37:31.056-08:00That is a good point; without it, it is not partic...That is a good point; without it, it is not particularity different from a Mortis or some of the other patterns. Hopefully some additional options will be released at some point. As a whole, I have been pretty impressed with FW's ability to create dreadnought patterns that actually feel like they belong in the Space Marine range (rather than simply a cash grab). I feel the contrast between FW and GW in this regard is most noticeable with Space Marine fliers, with all the GW kits looking truncated an awkward. Regardless, keep up the stellar work! ;DEric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-16697419910445383672017-01-26T08:25:04.324-08:002017-01-26T08:25:04.324-08:00Maybe... ;-)
It's largely there to differenti...Maybe... ;-)<br /><br />It's largely there to differentiate from the Contemptor, the idea being it's a support Dread so it has a primary weapon and a secondary system that can support troops independantly. It would be good to have more options but without them it might as well just be a Mortis. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030496648875620671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-80797928710984130692017-01-26T08:00:47.516-08:002017-01-26T08:00:47.516-08:00Yeah, it is very clear from a model perspective th...Yeah, it is very clear from a model perspective that something was designed to go there. It would have been great if it came with some form of basic scanning array or something to go there if you are not using a more substantial weapons system. Ultimately I suspect there was just a miscommunication between the sculptors and the rules department. Were you involved in sculpting it perhaps? Your screen-name/google+ account suggest you might.Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-48909826555050223702017-01-26T06:40:38.546-08:002017-01-26T06:40:38.546-08:00The missile pod isn't meant to be optional, ex...The missile pod isn't meant to be optional, except for to replace it with another support system. The model doesn't work visually without something there and there is a very obvious motor system at the back to rotate it that doesn't make sense without it. The problem is in the unit entry being incorrect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030496648875620671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-40979179792067322052016-11-16T08:22:06.547-08:002016-11-16T08:22:06.547-08:00The pilot model is from Studio McVey. SMM35- Jetgi...The pilot model is from Studio McVey. SMM35- Jetgirl. http://studiomcvey.highwire.com/product/smm35-jetgirlEric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-51369866311446794092016-11-15T23:36:55.928-08:002016-11-15T23:36:55.928-08:00Hi,
May I know the source of the female pilot min...Hi,<br /><br />May I know the source of the female pilot mini next to the Deredeo?<br /><br />Thanks!Neo Tiong Chenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108470130984648919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-31706818831819799232015-11-26T11:32:50.360-08:002015-11-26T11:32:50.360-08:00I am glad you like the modified heavy bolters! I w...I am glad you like the modified heavy bolters! I will make sure to cover that hole with something. Maybe I will even try and convert my own missile launcher for the walker....Adam Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-25403464999101415112015-11-26T11:31:10.289-08:002015-11-26T11:31:10.289-08:00Yeah, I don't see how they made the model with...Yeah, I don't see how they made the model without a cover for that hole. Interestingly in the instructions for the model it showed you got two sets of feet, one set that had the side toes extended and another in which they were elevated (to represent walking and planted poses). The actual model only came with one set of feet and after calling Forge World they told me that the other set of feet were initially planned but got scraped during production of the model. So they may have done something similar with that hatch...<br /><br />It is pretty interesting how much some of the standard weapons vary in size in the game. I guess you could argue that they represent different makes from other Forge Worlds.... (even though that was not the intent,,,) Adam Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-36562513993447377092015-11-25T09:07:09.172-08:002015-11-25T09:07:09.172-08:00Yeah, the amount of effort needed for any Forge Wo...Yeah, the amount of effort needed for any Forge World kit is always sizable even for the ones well cast. I can't remember how many times I have received a Forge World model in the mail, only to have my excitement dashed upon seeing the cast of the model (and then just putting the model in storage to deal with later). Fortunately, Forge World is very good about sending replacement parts for pieces poorly cast. While not really fixing the issue, it does help a little and shows that they care about their customers. Adam Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-19869199837622621102015-11-25T09:01:17.927-08:002015-11-25T09:01:17.927-08:00Thanks for the comment!
I have done a fair amoun...Thanks for the comment! <br /><br />I have done a fair amount of work looking for a piece that could serve as a cover for that hole on the Deredeo, but have not found anything too suitable. The cover hatch from the rhino cupola is too large in size to work easily. I might be able to trim one down though. <br /><br />I am really excited about the new Leviathan dreadnought being released by FW. It is visually much more akin to the standard 40k space marine dreadnoughts. I think it is going to be really popular with people wanting to make 'true-scale' space marine dreadnoughts (replacing the popular Dreadknight).Adam Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-4256005961067007962015-11-22T15:04:56.724-08:002015-11-22T15:04:56.724-08:00Nice job on the heavy bolter, couldn't agree w...Nice job on the heavy bolter, couldn't agree with you more there.<br />You definitely need to cover the hole at the top IMO though.Corpsewavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033703755763327569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-78894641616175000442015-11-20T09:55:04.975-08:002015-11-20T09:55:04.975-08:00That hole in the top is just an embarrassing desig...That hole in the top is just an embarrassing design flaw. I suppose they originally were going to make the launcher non-optional, but still, they should have supplied a small hatch or something. <br /><br />Nice work replacing the heavy bolter barrels. It always annoys when different versions of what are supposedly the same weapon are wildly different in size. The assault cannon, Marine/Guard versions of weapons being examples. Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-59645480519315500962015-11-20T01:49:39.545-08:002015-11-20T01:49:39.545-08:00It seems like everyone needs to put effort in the ...It seems like everyone needs to put effort in the Forgeworld kits, between bent pieces and air bubbles. It is pretty disappointing considering the high cost of the models.<br /><br />Yours is starting to come together nicely though.Rory (Stepping Between Games)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11795468944108833350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-34568392083590646252015-11-19T20:28:30.522-08:002015-11-19T20:28:30.522-08:00I'm surprised they didn't include a cover ...I'm surprised they didn't include a cover hatch for when the missile pod isn't in use. Would the cover hatch from a rhino kit cupola fit?<br /><br />It wouldn't be a build from you guys without some 'minor' GS work.<br /><br />It certainly looks an interesting figure compared to other parts of the Marine range. The extended ovoid bulb on the chassis is a stronger departure from the traditional angular Marine armour look than the Contemptor was. It'll be interesting to see how much further they shift aesthetics on the Leviathan and rumoured Cortus. LWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769460904008281915noreply@blogger.com