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Post subject: Termites and Moles  Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 7:40 pm |
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Like Carl, I dont want to say too much, but I can add that the new Super Heavies are being sculpted by FW's master whittler - Will Hayes. Martin Footit is doing the Revenant & I'm not sure on the Phantom/warlock yet.
I know Mr Hayes has some fans on the boards for his previous work, and I personally think it can only be a good thing to have him onboard for E:A models.
Whilst I havent seen the miniatures yet (I believe the first masters were due last week) the concept sketches I have seen look great.
I'm booked for painting the Studio pieces next month - I'll try my best to get permission to post painted previews, but I cant promise anything & suspect Fanatic will want to get the first showings on their site._________________ Cheers, Paul "TuffSkull" T. http://hobbybrush.com - My New Website, with thousands of painted Mini Pics :) http://hobbybrush.blogspot.com - My Hobby Blog TuffSkull's notepad- My Old Blog on Wargames Wiki.
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:02 pm |
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Like Carl, I dont want to say too much, but I can add that the new Super Heavies are being sculpted by FW's master whittler - Will Hayes. Martin Footit is doing the Revenant & I'm not sure on the Phantom/warlock yet.
I know Mr Hayes has some fans on the boards for his previous work, and I personally think it can only be a good thing to have him onboard for E:A models. |
Mmmm.. I definitely agree, if what we get is remotely as good as the stunning stuff he produces for FW -Epic and 40k scale- I'll be very happy indeed!
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:18 pm |
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New Eldar S/Heavies, and Titans ... I'm in !!! Pics of greens would Be Nice ... "wink, wink, nod, nod" ... 
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:50 am |
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Hi!
I'd rather see pics of the "done deal". First impressions are important, so lets see the model in its best "light".
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 12:05 am |
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Hello all.
Quick question from reletivly new player.Are Termite and Moles any good in an IG army? Pros and cons would be appreciated. I'm trying to obtain some as I think the idea behind them is pretty cool, however am I wasting my time and money? 
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 3:35 am |
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I have Termites, Mole and a Hellbore in my IG, SM (BA) and Squat Forces. ?Have used them a number of times. ?I deploy them just like Dropships, Thunderhawks (choppers), etc. ?Vertical Envelopment - instead of "Death from Above" (the Airborne motto), with Tunnelers it's "Death from Below" ! ?Same concept ! ? And if you're very skilled (and a little lucky), you can use both forces together ... ?
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 7:44 am |
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I think you also need to think about the rules set you are using. With some they are better then others.
Cool models though.
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 2:28 pm |
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If you are using strict GT rules from Epic A, they are 'count as' models, usually chimeras. In non GT games, they can be used as L4 said, utilizing the drop pod rules. That being said, I would strongly suggest coming up with your own stats and rules for their use in your own games, since in the Epic A book, they all lack any weapons! Even the mighty Hellbore! Which is kinda goofy in my opinion. But that is the way they wrote it. Feel free to change it all you want. 
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 4:08 pm |
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Remember the old Mole Mortar? Now in my mechanically-enhanced (or otherwise) mind I see the Hellbore and Mole as troop-carrying 'submarines' which operate below ground, firing Mole Mortar shells instead of torpedos. With the smaller Termite being akin to an X-craft (but larger) transporting commando squads. Or deploying charges under enemy fortifications/Titans? Or being used as unmanned demolition mines? Special rules persons, any ideas?
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 8:14 pm |
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We use the SM1/Codex Titanicus rules with little modification. And all Tunnelers are armed ! ?Standby ... I'll go to the W/D Index and give you the old issues those are in ... Termites & Moles issue 116 and Hellbores issue 130. Hope that helps ?!
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 11:35 pm |
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sat May 29, 2004 3:52 pm |
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Check out Ebay ! Mint CI & Hellbore in the UK ! ? Cheap !
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