Brother Handro Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I spend all this time saying it was bad practice by GW to release it in this manner but you won't accept it, and then it turns out it's resin and half of you won't buy it... ...and I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmapa Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 It sucks that its finecast/resin but I will still buy it, its Marbo and the miniature is lovely! Besides another cheap body to harass the enemy and eat overwatch is always good for my Black Templars!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withershadow Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I need to get my hands on Marbo... And sargeant Harker. Hell might as well make an IG army while I'm at it. Now where can I get some catachan bits... It's sad, but I am thinking about picking up Harker as well, to use as a pseudo-Master of Ordnance when I bring side detachments of Catachan artillery and Chimeras. Regarding Marbo being resin, he doesn't seem to have too many parts that would snag or be subject to breaking, especially if you pose him as pictured. FW resin is relatively soft as far as resin goes, so it doesn't snap at the slightest of provocation unless it's really thin and really out there. I've only seen folks having that issue that buy cheap recasts, which snap the moment you look at them or a dice rolls within 6" of them. Edited November 27, 2017 by Withershadow Fenbain 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Nah speaking with my wallet there. Resin is a pass. The only things I like in resin are things like upgrade sprues. And "like" is a stretch here...more like I don't mind it being resin. Khornestar and walter h 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I’ve heard no complaints about the most recent GW resin models. I’ll still pick him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguecaster Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Ehhh never really understood the hate for resin I've never had any problems even when I'm converting with resin oh well each to their own I suppose. If they redid old Sly hopefully they will do Macharius eventually as well now he would be awesome with a revamp for 8th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Sly Maaaaarbooooooo! This might have to be a buy to encourage more from GW. Might have to use the Eversor assassin rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calyptra Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Every time I've tried to work with finecast it was a nonstop nightmare of stupid. Giant air bubbles everywhere. Whole sections needing to be resculpted with green stuff. Models that I spent weeks getting ready for paint which then sagged and drooped on a hot day. I have no desire to go through that again. I know some people say the resin is better now, but I don't consider it worth the risk that they're wrong. I'd rather spend more for the original metal model on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The last handful of resin releases (namely Centos and Canoness Veridyan) have been very good, imo on a par with Forgeworld's resin and a far cry from the original Finecast stuff. But I accept that Finecast left a sour taste for a lot of people and it's not easy to get over that. That said, my own experiences with Finecast have been largely fine; I just avoid buying anything that's supposed to have long, straight parts. Another thing to consider here is that it might actually just be a mock-up, rather than the production model itself. GW often do quick resin (and in some cases 3D-printed) casts so the studio painters can get them done for photography while plastic production ramps up in time for release. I'm not saying that is the case here (the fact that release is only a couple of weeks away suggests this is actually the final model), but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The newest resin has been excellent, as I said. If you let this get in the way it questions if you really wanted the model in the first place. After all this is just one small infantry model and not some large, potentially problematic kit. foamy248 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calyptra Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The newest resin has been excellent, as I said. If you let this get in the way it questions if you really wanted the model in the first place. After all this is just one small infantry model and not some large, potentially problematic kit. If I'm going to spend 30 or more hours painting it, I'd like for it to not be cast out of garbage. Having been burned repeatedly by finecast, I'm not going to stick my hand in that metaphorical oven again just because you tell me it's not hot anymore. I have no reason to believe you, and you're not the one who has to deal with it if you're wrong. This is also why I stopped watching Star Trek movies. ChromeZephyr, Zectz, Azekai and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 How about wait and see what people say? Like I pointed out, Verydian and Centos were no harder to work with than a plastic model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calyptra Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Like I pointed out, Verydian and Centos were no harder to work with than a plastic model! I don't know what those are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 They were the two most recent Resin releases that weren't done by Forgeworld but directly by GW. They were perfect, no need for washing or any extensive work. Just cut out, glue and paint. If this model is anything like them then we'll have nothing to be concerned about. Plaguecaster 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 They were the two most recent Resin releases that weren't done by Forgeworld but directly by GW. They were perfect, no need for washing or any extensive work. Just cut out, glue and paint. If this model is anything like them then we'll have nothing to be concerned about. Wasn't Slambo after Centos? If you let this get in the way it questions if you really wanted the model in the first place. I think you're underestimating just how much some people don't like resin period, or how badly Finecast poisoned the well. I for one was really psyched when the model preview dropped (don't even have a Guard Army), but I have 0 interest in buying resin from GW proper. I don't trust GW resin because of Finecast, and have no wish to keep contributing my monies to telling them 'this is OK'. Plastic, yes. Metal, yes. Resin? Only from FW. I just don't get why these few models are not done in plastic. 'Limited edition' doesn't wash, because the Imperial Space Marine was in plastic, and that was an incredibly limited run. Sete 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I just don't get why these few models are not done in plastic. 'Limited edition' doesn't wash, because the Imperial Space Marine was in plastic, and that was an incredibly limited run. Yes it does. The 2017 ISM was done in a minimal run and still sold out basically on the spot. It was not intended to be a sustained model, so a short run and done was OK. The resin miniatures can use moulds that will be 3D printed and redone, making short low quantity runs made on a moment's notice sustainable which is not the case with plastic. Absolutely understandable why those are not done in plastic. It's exactly because they are limited in number, but still need not to vanish after a few weeks completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I just don't get why these few models are not done in plastic. 'Limited edition' doesn't wash, because the Imperial Space Marine was in plastic, and that was an incredibly limited run. Yes it does. The 2017 ISM was done in a minimal run and still sold out basically on the spot. It was not intended to be a sustained model, so a short run and done was OK. The resin miniatures can use moulds that will be 3D printed and redone, making short low quantity runs made on a moment's notice sustainable which is not the case with plastic. Absolutely understandable why those are not done in plastic. It's exactly because they are limited in number, but still need not to vanish after a few weeks completely. Sorry, but I think I'm missing something here. How are Slambo, Canoness Whatsherface or Centos different from the Imperial Space Marine? They were all short term releases not intended as sustained models. OK, there seemed to be a bit more intense hype around Imperial SM (boy, he sold out fast), but they all followed the same, limited pattern, and all seemed to sell out pretty swiftly. If the Imperial Space Marine justified a plastic mould, I don't see why the others wouldn't too. Yet they were in resin. As for Marbo, is he meant to be a limited run too, or a regular part of the IG range? Amidst all the excitement and disappointment around this release I don't think I've seen that mentioned. If he's a Slambo-style release, then the previous confusion applies. However, if he's meant to be a permanent part of the range, resin seems a really weird choice, as GW have been moving towards only plastic releases recently. This seems like a strange backwards step. Edited November 27, 2017 by Leif Bearclaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 ++ Okay, that's quite enough about resin and it's relative merits. Please move on. ++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Resin or not, this was always going to be a pass for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Penny saved = penny earned. Hard pass on a resin model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Breaking news: Sly Marbo does not move 6". The table moves 6" underneath him. redmapa, Master Commander Ajax, Parweke and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 why all the xtra crap with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naryn Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Love the model, resin or no. Don’t play Catachans but he’ll be a great Necro feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 why all the xtra crap with him. Easy, change the base~~ I am mighty tempted to get this AAARRGGH dude in my oldie goldie jungle rambos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-serpent Tylydox Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I bit of a hype title, I know. Sly Marbo will be available only on Boxing Day and only from GW shops, not online. Then he will be available some time in Q1 2018. News are courtesy of Faeit 212: http://natfka.blogspot.ca/2017/12/sly-marbo-only-available-for-one-day.html http://natfka.blogspot.ca/2017/12/sly-marbo-coming-in-q1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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