tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post8863108592663316118..comments2024-03-28T02:32:39.697-07:00Comments on Between the Bolter and Me: Updating the Space Marine Tactical SquadAdam Wierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-31850547593331393112017-02-22T13:24:45.216-08:002017-02-22T13:24:45.216-08:00They are the same size as the plastic 40k tactical...They are the same size as the plastic 40k tactical marines. I think they are about the same size as the FW ones too, although there could be slight differences due to them being resin molds.<br />Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-82431726441239491742017-02-22T12:15:51.773-08:002017-02-22T12:15:51.773-08:00Was there size creep in the newer models? Or are ...Was there size creep in the newer models? Or are they completely the same size?E-Commerce Ranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142710032932897856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-5868540531595632512014-10-25T19:38:33.734-07:002014-10-25T19:38:33.734-07:00Glad you found your way back to the hobby! I real...Glad you found your way back to the hobby! I really enjoy looking back over the years to see how things have changed and what has stayed the same. It is always exciting to see a model get updated, particularly when they are done with such care as the tactical marines (it is often hard to improve on something sculpted by Jes Goodwin, but I think with the improvements in casting technology, and sticking closely to his designs, they were able to!).Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-73160249025064530022014-10-25T18:40:46.797-07:002014-10-25T18:40:46.797-07:00I have a box of these sitting waiting to be modele...I have a box of these sitting waiting to be modeled. I was impressed with the amount you get in it. I enjoyed reading through your review, especially the comparison from old to new, as I have been out of the hobby for a long time.<br />I need to get my modelling and painting skills back up to speed (and get better) before I start on such a fine piece :)AndSomeDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11271836022528963468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-23205733265676139962014-07-01T21:31:09.315-07:002014-07-01T21:31:09.315-07:00Yeah I have been meaning to get some of the new st...Yeah I have been meaning to get some of the new sternguard for a while now too. Whenever I get some, I will be sure to post my thoughts about it.Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-52790662222817524022014-06-25T13:18:20.053-07:002014-06-25T13:18:20.053-07:00I have a couple of squads worth of marines still o...I have a couple of squads worth of marines still on sprues from the old 3rd edition boxes (along with 101 other things) and have eyed this kit as a way to update those a bit when I do get around to building them. A sternguard kit may prove useful as well...Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-65116057067042355342014-06-23T11:16:57.893-07:002014-06-23T11:16:57.893-07:00Thanks for the quite glowing complement! I think m...Thanks for the quite glowing complement! I think my favorite aspect of the hobby is the prepping/converting side. I spent years not really caring about the finer points of removing mold lines and sanding and green stuffing and eventually realized I was ruining all my expensive models. Now that is where most of my time goes and I am happier for it. I might get less models done but I think it is worth it.<br /><br />Having been in the hobby for so long I feel I have also developed my own vision of what the 40k universe is and am now not afraid to change things when my and GWs don't align. Which more often then not now is the ridiculous scale of many of the weapons in the game...Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-78684898673015166592014-06-23T10:56:24.166-07:002014-06-23T10:56:24.166-07:00Thanks for the tip! I must say it has been a long...Thanks for the tip! I must say it has been a long time since I worked with those Black Templar pieces... There is always green stuff I suppose :)Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-66133521737433731432014-06-23T10:38:10.296-07:002014-06-23T10:38:10.296-07:00I feel no matter how long I stay away, I always co...I feel no matter how long I stay away, I always come back to Space Marines eventually, ha ha. But I am really excited to do more with the Alpha Legion, as I feel they have not been explored nearly as much as the other legions. And their focus on secrecy and assassinations allows for some interesting modeling opportunities.Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-48832324798085415632014-06-23T03:58:07.505-07:002014-06-23T03:58:07.505-07:00Thanks for the overview.
A note to anyone attempt...Thanks for the overview.<br /><br />A note to anyone attempting to use older conversion sets (such as the black templar upgrade sprue). Because of the changes to the new tactical box, those old upgrade sprue's no longer work properly without modification. Something to keep in mind if you were looking for easy swaps.<br /><br /><br />greggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528518337222880432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-58822473091265397932014-06-23T03:32:37.144-07:002014-06-23T03:32:37.144-07:00After many years of the same (or slightly recut) T...After many years of the same (or slightly recut) Tactical Marines I was slightly taken aback when the new set came out with a whole new look.<br /><br />I like the various nods to the classic range, as well as the effort by FW. Seeing reimagined bits produced out of new plastic tooling is very refreshing.<br /><br />The swap to having hands connected to the guns is also a timely addition. I haven't counted how many of my historical Marine have slightly askew wrists, but I can tell you its a large percentage.<br /><br />As I think I said on Adams post earlier, I always look forward to your posts when I see the name in the feed - your output isn't huge, but your attention to the technical detail of prepping the model is really refreshing and something that I really should start paying more attention to as this hobby of ours gets more expensive.LWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769460904008281915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-60545547450348850462014-06-22T12:59:21.690-07:002014-06-22T12:59:21.690-07:00Interesting review. I am also pondering SM/CSM aga...Interesting review. I am also pondering SM/CSM again currently, after years of ignoring the 40K poster boys. Alpha Legion sounds exiting, let's see where you guys take it.JimmyGrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432986874663458580noreply@blogger.com