tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post7281858613417420305..comments2023-05-28T06:48:24.669-07:00Comments on Castigator's Chaos: From the ridiculous to the Sublime Castigator (Gary)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-1233672906043998722015-11-14T15:42:20.925-08:002015-11-14T15:42:20.925-08:00Cheers buddy.Cheers buddy.Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-35679938913480141702015-11-14T12:27:51.952-08:002015-11-14T12:27:51.952-08:00Very nice as always. Keep it up Cuz.Very nice as always. Keep it up Cuz.MikeyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328645822562528269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-60673752408314855102015-11-14T02:35:26.656-08:002015-11-14T02:35:26.656-08:00And there in lies the problem, as far as I know, n...And there in lies the problem, as far as I know, none of the Chaos range have been provided with 32mm bases. Everybody naturally assumed that all Marines could be based on these new larger bases. So far, only the imperial variety have access to them in their boxes. I'm playing safe for now until I see the new bases included in a Chaos kit.....knowing my luck I'd re-base them all and a Tournament would disallow them ;-).<br />I can see the disadvantages in using them, but the advantages far outweigh them IMO. My Blastmasters do considerably less damage against them (probably around 1 or 2 kills on 32mm bases compared to 3 or 4 kills on 25mm bases) and my Heldrake is less effective as well.<br />However, they do look far better than the 25mm bases and really help to give Marines a bit more presence, especially when they are fielded with cultists or Daemons. They balance a lot better on the tabletop and it's easier to personalise them to make them look cooler.<br />Now look what you've done, I'll be thinking about all the cool effects that I can do with those bases for the rest of the day now ;-)Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-40759505573209754232015-11-14T00:40:13.948-08:002015-11-14T00:40:13.948-08:00As far as I know the 'official' position o...As far as I know the 'official' position of GW on bases is that they are not relevant to game play and one is free to use the bases provided with the model regardless of when it was purchased. This refers to the Old Times when Dreadnoughts came with square bases and suchlike, but I doubt that it is an issue nowadays. The 32 mm bases don't offer any decided advantage, in my opinion, other than the purely aesthetic one (this gets them the favour of our Divine Patron). It certainly makes large squads, a personal favourite of mine, more clumsy on the tabletop, as difficult terrain and the lack of cover may pose a problem for some scenarios. I won't be rebasing my previous armies, but after being a bit sceptical on the whole thing, I've come to like the appearance of large bases. Cheers. The Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792097153009151296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-12965238939114734322015-11-13T14:02:50.428-08:002015-11-13T14:02:50.428-08:00I don't have a problem with metal and fincast ...I don't have a problem with metal and fincast sticking together, but I always pin mine and use 90 second epoxy glue. The 2nd edition models are terrible for falling over, as the whole model is unbalanced.<br />I've been toying with the idea of re-basing my models onto 32mm bases, but to my knowledge there are no Chaos miniatures that are sold with them. Because of this I've been reluctant to do it in case a tournament disallows them.Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-87872832958260889042015-11-13T11:43:46.256-08:002015-11-13T11:43:46.256-08:00It's a pity that resin and metal don't mix...It's a pity that resin and metal don't mix well together. The thing that I like the least of the 2nd Edition Noise Marines are the weapons. Sadly today's Finecast rendition won't stick well with the torso, and the whole model is top-heavy and prone to falling - though perhaps the larger bases that are now coming into fashion will help a little. I've based mine on them and they look more impressive than in the 'old' 25 mm ones. Cheers. The Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792097153009151296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-46722051833363213792015-11-13T06:53:28.361-08:002015-11-13T06:53:28.361-08:00Keep sending these transmissions Oathbreaker, I wi...Keep sending these transmissions Oathbreaker, I will soon pin-point your location.....and then dear brother, your head is mine! ;-)Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-74839094255572585652015-11-13T03:32:45.426-08:002015-11-13T03:32:45.426-08:00Very pretty Brother. Keep your title for a while l...Very pretty Brother. Keep your title for a while longer, I have all the time in the warp to regain it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-40356478840277116742015-11-12T14:01:03.673-08:002015-11-12T14:01:03.673-08:00They will probably be going on my Mk IV Heresy Mar...They will probably be going on my Mk IV Heresy Marines ;-)Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-63248068367033056512015-11-12T13:55:51.429-08:002015-11-12T13:55:51.429-08:00Just one question gaz! What you doing with all t...Just one question gaz! What you doing with all the old shoulder pads?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083431384118092665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-46851188240676498582015-11-12T12:58:59.252-08:002015-11-12T12:58:59.252-08:00Cheers buddy, it's great to know that people a...Cheers buddy, it's great to know that people are reading the blog and taking something from it (I'm never sure if my page views are spambots or not :D ) . I'm pleased to hear that you're following Slaanesh's divine path.....may Our Lady grant you her number ;-) Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-48869145353817351922015-11-12T10:21:53.054-08:002015-11-12T10:21:53.054-08:00Very good work, especially the muted lilac on the ...Very good work, especially the muted lilac on the armour. I find that the classic Noise Marines I have don't fit at all with the aesthetic of the rest of the army, so mine are regrettably still at the unpainted/hand-wringing stage following the removal of their vintage coat at the moment. Your work has done a lot to inspire me down the path of excess, since the first of September there are thirty or so devotees on the tabletop and more on the way. Cheers. The Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792097153009151296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-61756478316131767762015-11-11T23:21:48.799-08:002015-11-11T23:21:48.799-08:00Cheers Phil. It could be a while before I get the ...Cheers Phil. It could be a while before I get the whole squad done though ;-)Castigator (Gary)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09177108461264289110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153056688144511913.post-73930670970907618152015-11-11T22:06:07.467-08:002015-11-11T22:06:07.467-08:00Great stuff! Looking forward to seeing the rest of...Great stuff! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the squad.Meltaburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120664809772067412noreply@blogger.com