tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post7359051525493660298..comments2024-03-28T05:02:45.682-07:00Comments on Between the Bolter and Me: Unboxing: Adeptus Mechanicus SicariansAdam Wierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-5421145015226333362015-04-27T13:46:43.464-07:002015-04-27T13:46:43.464-07:00Yeah, I agree, it is wonderful that such evocative...Yeah, I agree, it is wonderful that such evocative models came from GW. And they did not just take the excellent FW designs and make plastics, but rather designed new, equally exciting models. I feel GW has been doing a good job of releasing excellent models over the years, while the artwork they put in their books has been slipping dramatically. Perhaps it is because they still have the visionary Jes Goodwin there designing the concepts, or at least influencing them. Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-63094574972618190312015-04-27T13:14:59.058-07:002015-04-27T13:14:59.058-07:00I am pretty excited about these models..the dome h...I am pretty excited about these models..the dome heads are lovely.. i never thought these models were going to see the light of day after forgeworld released the similar thallax models.. nice to see GW can still pleasantly surprise me .. even after all these years..Neil101https://www.blogger.com/profile/01755198543735153564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-82559392360415395022015-04-27T11:04:39.775-07:002015-04-27T11:04:39.775-07:00I certainly agree! I am pretty happy we have some ...I certainly agree! I am pretty happy we have some new weapons to work with, other then the ubiquitous bolter and lasgun. These have many more visual elements to more conventional firearms, which will be nice for all manner of Inq28 conversions. Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-2448743174229722432015-04-27T10:59:16.506-07:002015-04-27T10:59:16.506-07:00I am really pleased how the pistols turned out, mo...I am really pleased how the pistols turned out, moving the ejection port was a bit of a pain; I was constantly worried I would lose it.<br /><br />The stubcarbines look pretty great too. I might try to convert one to look more like a Thompson submachine gun. I could probably use the sickle magazines that come with the kit, but a straight magazine might look cooler. Your suggestion of using the magazines one the radium carbines sounds like a good idea too, something I might need to start playing around with!Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-87063900932467827202015-04-27T10:15:21.576-07:002015-04-27T10:15:21.576-07:00Thanks! I too really like the Sicarians, and like ...Thanks! I too really like the Sicarians, and like you have been a little surprised at GW's shifting between incredibly dynamic (Harlequins, Sicarians) to remarkably static (DE archon). The Solitaire is quite a model, one that I have had the pleasure of seeing in person :)Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-8888595409283038502015-04-27T09:34:12.194-07:002015-04-27T09:34:12.194-07:00Nice review. I like what you did with the machine ...Nice review. I like what you did with the machine pistols. The weapons alone (and their conversion possibilities) are going to be enough to make this a very popular kit for a long long time.Odiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640581334924139121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-75941376139778356832015-04-27T09:29:21.877-07:002015-04-27T09:29:21.877-07:00I am happy you enjoyed the review, there where so ...I am happy you enjoyed the review, there where so many cool aspects of the kit to talk about! There really were not any difficult parts to assemble, or work with thankfully, other then the fact that you need to ensure you are attaching the correct legs to the correct body, otherwise a lot of green stuff work would be in order.<br /><br />As for cool bits, I really think the pouches that I mentioned in the post are excellent, and will be far better for other models then the huge Space Marine ones. The Infiltrator princeps has this cool little data slate on a mechanical limb that I could see being used for some cool conversions. Also, the separate sickle magazines that come for the stubcarbines will be excellent for assault rifle conversions. They are small enough that they should not look too ridiculous on other models. Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-26148366030346698502015-04-27T09:23:02.629-07:002015-04-27T09:23:02.629-07:00Yeah, I was a bit unsure about the cost at first t...Yeah, I was a bit unsure about the cost at first too, but when actually putting one together, I understood their logic a bit better.<br /><br />I admit, I was not sure how well moving the ejection port would go, it was pretty small. After all was said and done, I am amazed I did not lose it, as it was smaller then most of the plastic shavings from trimming the models!<br /><br />As for the paint scheme, I am not entirely sure yet, although Martian Red is pretty great; I like how well red can be transitioned and shaded. Although something a bit different might be in order, considering I plan to ally them with my Deathwing.Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-50839337454158518342015-04-27T09:06:17.865-07:002015-04-27T09:06:17.865-07:00I wonder what combining the magazine from the blas...I wonder what combining the magazine from the blaster with the radium carbine would look like? A little bit of shaving and you might have a nice looking assault rifle... Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-39367939628072220042015-04-27T09:04:08.165-07:002015-04-27T09:04:08.165-07:00Those blasters are great, even if you only use the...Those blasters are great, even if you only use them for bitz sources for the magazine. Your conversion of course elevates them into usable machine pistols. (moving the ejection port is bonkers given the size, but works out so well!)<br /><br />What about the stubcarbine? any plans for that?Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-32106431406925619012015-04-27T08:38:24.718-07:002015-04-27T08:38:24.718-07:00Great unboxing. Also love the little subtle chang...Great unboxing. Also love the little subtle changes you've done. I quite like these models, as they seem to be utilizing the space on the base. Many of the poses we get (new eldar hq or last archon for example) are really static on their bases. Then we get models like this, or the absolutely amazing solitaire (if you haven't seen it in person, it's incredible). which really give you a sense of movement.greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-92072201395150375322015-04-27T08:28:57.369-07:002015-04-27T08:28:57.369-07:00Thanks very much for the review – I always appreci...Thanks very much for the review – I always appreciate and enjoy your insights into new kits. Any particular favourite bits or nasty niggles about the sprues?<br /><br />apologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655902797372187934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-81990819392683619272015-04-27T08:28:41.603-07:002015-04-27T08:28:41.603-07:00I am glad you found the post informative! It is ne...I am glad you found the post informative! It is neat how everyone in the hobby does have their own focuses and priories; it allows for such a large breadth of conversions and ideas.<br /><br />I tend to focus a lot on their weapons. GW has a tendency to make theirs overly large and unrealistic, which I primarily dislike because it draws attention away from the actual characters themselves, which I find inherently more interesting.Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-71407165121815839712015-04-27T05:06:27.889-07:002015-04-27T05:06:27.889-07:00Another great unboxing mate. That dose by side s...Another great unboxing mate. That dose by side shot with the Ranger/Vanguard really does show you the size difference. I hadn't been able to figure out why they were charging more money for these when you only got 5 to a box compared to 10 in the other set. That size difference goes some way to explain it.<br /><br />I love that you have kept to your style and converted the weapons to suit. Shaving off ejection ports that small boggles the mind but you make it look like a cake walk.<br /><br />Have you turned your mind to colours yet?LWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769460904008281915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-3451542780522519242015-04-27T03:13:17.811-07:002015-04-27T03:13:17.811-07:00Very insightful review, I think I would agree with...Very insightful review, I think I would agree with most of the points.<br /><br />I always find it interesting to read what other people think of kits (or background or artwork or rules), because everyone is paying attention to different details. With you, it's clearly the ranged weapons :D<br />This is interesting, because I almost didn't consider them at all, while you go to lengths to subtly modify them so that they better suit your personal tastes. I must confess I am not that concerned with rifles and pistols... must have been converting Daemons for too long, I guess.<br /><br />So, as I said, interesting angle for me.<br /><br />I also love the Jes Goodwin robot, obviously.<br />JimmyGrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432986874663458580noreply@blogger.com