Stray Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I'm far from a Dominus proponent, I don't have one, and don't have any immediate plans to change that. But... The Castellan is so clearly a huge part of the competitive meta right now that it's status as a good unit is something that just can't be argued against. The thing is everywhere, and it's helping to win major events. I believe the winning NOVA list this last weekend featured one as an example? It still somehow doesn't appeal to me much, but, the writings on the wall innit? :) - it's a great unit. The Valiant on the other hand, I'm personally a little more fond of... but I'm not convinced it's worth taking. Certainly it's not even in the same league as the Castellan clearly is. Vel'Cona and ImperialSquishiness 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 I think the top 3 lists were all guard brigade, ba slam captain battalion and a auxiliary castellan. You can safely plop it at the back surrounded by infantry so melee threats will struggle to reach it. Plus, unless you take any dedicated AT, you'd struggle to deal with it before it wipes out any threats to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Made a bit of a conversion on my RFBC. Don't really like the barrel as it looks too plain and a bit like a ww2 German Flak 88 gun. So, cut and glue a russ muzzle brake on and shorten the barrel. Much better suited for rapid fire! Stray, Vel'Cona and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I've seen barrel conversions for the battle cannon before and I wasn't terribly impressed but with the shortened barrel I think it looks really nice. Good job. :) ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 The overall length is still the same as a regular rfbc, a full length barrel with the brake just looked a bit oversized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I like it! Nothing mind-blowing, but it's a subtle difference that makes the gun look slightly more "advanced" (even if it doesn't have any practical effect, gameplay-wise). ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 No, it doesn't have a practical effect, but to my mind a muzzle brake is supposed to divert the propelling gases in such a way as to reduce recoil allowing for faster, more accurate follow up shots. It fits into the fluff of a Rapid fire weapon, whereas a plain barrel will be less accurate with the 2nd shot. Vel'Cona 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Got my first Knight from renegade built. This one is magnetised to make everything. Subtle Discord, WarriorFish and Vel'Cona 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 "Come get some!" Excellent, just excellent. ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) I was thinking of having him be giving the finger but a) my local flgs wouldn't let me use it and b ) it was a lot more difficult than I thought! Edited September 9, 2018 by ImperialSquishiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Looking good, got some pictures of the magnetising? ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 I'll take some when I get home. Basically magnetised the waist joint, elbow joints on arms and guns and the top carapace mounts. Was going to magnetise the carapace to access LED electronics but it friction fits nicely, so no need. WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Did manage to get this sorted though. My LED obsession continues! WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Frame is done on this Knight now. Just got to paint the armour and weapons. Subtle Discord, walter h and WarriorFish 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Will you put anything in the Knight Gallant's open hand- maybe the severed head of a Daemon or other enemy of the Imperium? walter h 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 No. I kind of like the open palmed look, daring his quarry to attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 So wait, is he doing Morpheus' "come get some" taunt from The Matrix? :D ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 So wait, is he doing Morpheus' "come get some" taunt from The Matrix? I thought he was doing Neo's (Keanu Reeves'). ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Morpheus did it first, Neo just copies it later v Agent Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother_b Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 So wait, is he doing Morpheus' "come get some" taunt from The Matrix? :D Bruce lee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Speculation will have to wait until the Knight is painted. If he's white (see Morpheus' robes in the dojo scene), he's emulating Morpheus. If he's black (Neo's robes in the same scene), he's emulating Neo. If he's yellow with black racing stripes (see Bruce Lee's jumpsuit in 'Game of Death'), he's emulating the Little Dragon. ImperialSquishiness and walter h 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 My Lords and Ladies, I present Sir Luka of House Eagle in his Mighty Steed, Furam Aquilae or Eagle's Fury noigrim, Bjorn Firewalker, WarriorFish and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Lovely work as always! The glowing eyes are fantastic and you've really got the colour scheme down :) Base is nice too but I'm thinking that the empty space on the shoulder pad looks lonely, especially on a Knight. What about a transfer if you're not thinking of more freehand? ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I've got a transfer in mind but need to get it designed and made. The only problem is most Eagle related Heraldry looks a bit too WW2 German for my tastes... WarriorFish 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Sounds fancy, looking forward to seeing the result :tu: I wouldn't mind knowing the details too, as I've oft thought about getting my own transfers printed. ImperialSquishiness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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