tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post1796104295088120159..comments2024-03-28T05:02:45.682-07:00Comments on Between the Bolter and Me: Imperial Space Marine 2016: UnboxingAdam Wierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710889303035437886noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-69144541392783864582016-04-26T08:34:46.596-07:002016-04-26T08:34:46.596-07:00I really like the model too; the retro vibe of the...I really like the model too; the retro vibe of the model is fantastic, really befitting of Rogue Trader. I agree that the gun is a little over-designed, but feel even it somewhat fits with the retro look. I am just glad they did not resort to giving him a modern bolter, out of laziness. Now that you mention it, the backpack is quite far back. I like how the cables are connected, however, making it have a more discernible function. <br /><br />That is an awesome old image too; I cannot wait to see what you do with the model. Adam got a copy of the model too, and might try to cut it up for a conversion. We figured assembling one just out of the box seemed a good tribute, however, hence this post :) Eric Wierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276836738624222147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901426566557963132.post-12469781792951964792016-04-26T07:04:56.949-07:002016-04-26T07:04:56.949-07:00I really like this figure, which really surprises ...I really like this figure, which really surprises me, because I'm not a huge fan of Space Marines themselves. There's something about the "retro" redesign of the armor that speaks so much to the sci-fi adventure nature of the original Rogue Trader book and models, that it really sold me on the figure.<br /><br />I'm sure a lot of people will be horrified by this, but I've already begun cutting mine apart to convert it into an actual Rogue Trader figure inspired by one of the first (if not THE first) images of an RT:<br /><br />http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcxniye4ag1r1g40zo1_500.jpg<br /><br />The knee and elbow pads are fantastic, as are the seals connecting boot to leg - great little touches. The pistol is amazing, but the rifle is a little goofy in its over-design.<br /><br />While I love how the hoses connect to the backpack, my only real complaint is in how far away from the figure's back the backpack sits. It's mounted so far away from the body, it not only looks odd, but makes it difficult to swap out packs or do minor conversion work without seriously cutting up the mounting plate to make room.<br /><br />Of course, all of this is coming from the perspective of changing the model, whereas most people will probably be assembling and painting him as-is. At it's core, it's a great figure.Odiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640581334924139121noreply@blogger.com