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Post by magot on Apr 9, 2012 4:18:52 GMT -5
Hi guys,
I can use a little bit of help with putting the DKOK advancing squad together.
For some odd reason FW numbered the guardsmen with Roman Numbers and the arms with Letters.
I must say that’s not a great help.
A close look at the photo´s on the FW website does answer some of the questions but not all. What I figured out is:
• Body II with Arms K does make the Sergeant.
• Body IX with the Arms N (sprue K.7) (makes the flamer, I think)
Not clear Sprue K.6 :
Arms E
Arms H
Arms A
Arms K
Not clear Sprue K.7 :
Arms I
Arms C
Arms C
Arms B
Perhaps 2x Body´s V combining with 2x arms C ?
But the other 6 ones, I don´t have a clue, Or does it not matter and do they fit all?
I do hope to get some guidance
Thanks in advance
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Post by vegna on Apr 9, 2012 7:07:40 GMT -5
I thought their kits were simlar to the GWS kits, you can choose who gets what.
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 9, 2012 7:13:08 GMT -5
Not necessarily, the arms were designed to fit a certain figure, but that shouldn't stop you from rearranging the arms and bodies to give unique poses. My suggestion Magot, test out a set of arms on each body and then pick which body you like the look of the arms to go on. That is what I do and my figures all look a little different. If I didn't then everyone would look standard. As you work your way through you will start matching arms to bodies and walla! You're done  |
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Post by magot on Apr 9, 2012 16:06:29 GMT -5
Hi Kriegeirk, yes you are correct. that´s the way to do it, and that´s also the way I did it before, And indeed the result is always unique However I found myself in some trouble with a particular model, yes the last one of 10!! the arms and the weapon simply did NOT fit, And because it was the last one and I would not take apart the finished ones I did need to solve it with green stuff. I dit it succesfully and you can´t find the error anymore. So I thought those numbers and letters should mean something. mostly they do and you can figure it out, however with this squad it is a little puzzle. (and a nice one because it is an important part of the hobby!!) I was just wondering if some one figured it out before. so the lesson is that you try fit all the arms before you glue them to the body’s.... |
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Post by magot on Apr 9, 2012 16:13:52 GMT -5
@ Vegna, Thanks for your comment, no with these FW models it is not always possible to give them what you want. for instance a melta gun does have a belt over shoulder. the belt is in 2 parts, one is on the body and the second part is on the melta gun ! (However I did it, and green stuffed the missing belt over the shoulder) the other thing can be that the arms are holding a rifle in some kind of an aming position, in that case it looks a little bit odd if the facing of the head is focused on a different spot. (but you always can think that the guardsman hears something and is disturbed in his shot......  ) |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 9, 2012 17:35:47 GMT -5
Death Korpsman don't flinch in battle!!!  As for the problem you stated, what I do is match up arms with bodies and then set the figure aside with the arms that best fit the model. It's a tedious process but it definitely works and you can't really go wrong. Just a process of elimination. |
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Post by vegna on Apr 9, 2012 20:35:58 GMT -5
I use blue tac to test all arms when setting up. And I thought the heads were free as well as the arms, knew the legs and torso couldnt be changed but still. Plus it's infantry squad, should only come wiht a GL or flamer.
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Post by magot on Apr 10, 2012 0:58:13 GMT -5
Yep the blue tac sounds good Vegna.
need to find out how this stuff is named in the netherlands.....
and b.t.w. the infantry squads may have, plasma pistol, power weapon or fist, (WM) and Melta or Flamer or GL or, and the best one, a Plasma Gun!
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Post by vegna on Apr 10, 2012 7:32:52 GMT -5
i know they can, but the squad doesnt come with a melta of flamer. annoyingly FW dont make a DKoK power fist ~_~
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 10, 2012 7:42:05 GMT -5
There has been an increase, I've noticed of DK players, especially on this board over the past year. I think FW should reconsider re-releasing the Death Korps for another IA campaign. SM campaigns are getting redundant.....
I've noticed that FW has also been rearranging the DK page around lately by moving items around. I'm afraid that the moved items are going to be removed soon.. If this is the case my internship in May needs to come faster so I can make my purchases before then!!!
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Post by Empirespy on Apr 10, 2012 7:55:57 GMT -5
Isn't it set on the amount of units of that kit sold? so the best sellers end up first, the least sellers at the back?
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 10, 2012 8:52:09 GMT -5
Maybe? Not honestly sure? Sometimes companies move items to the front of the list to try and push sales on those items if they haven't been selling too. I hope it is one of these two options and not the latter I mentioned earlier.
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Post by magot on Apr 10, 2012 16:39:56 GMT -5
i know they can, but the squad doesnt come with a melta of flamer. annoyingly FW dont make a DKoK power fist ~_~ Yep you must buy the seperate DKOK weapons set, expensive and only 2 plasma´s b.t.w. the flamer is now days included in the advancing and in the at ease squad. the grenade launcer comes with the firing squad. But if you go for the plasma´s in all squads, as I did, you need to spent money  . I did searched at Ebay but no luck till today. |
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Post by magot on Apr 10, 2012 16:52:26 GMT -5
I've noticed that FW has also been rearranging the DK page around lately by moving items around. I'm afraid that the moved items are going to be removed soon.. If this is the case my internship in May needs to come faster so I can make my purchases before then!!! I noticed it to, but the best sellers at front ? I do not think that Death Riders 2, 3 and 5 are the best selling models today. No. 1 and 4 are on an other page..... very strange. I ordered them today, all five of them, and............ YES via Ebay today the commissar on a horse YES !!! ;D this because in the last battle I played with a (borrowed) unit of 6 riders, and they killed a unit of Chaos Terminators after they had charged them in one single combat round HOUZEE. (the terminators where already slightly softend up by some good aimed shots from the DKOK comrads). And to be honest, I do not like to think of FW taking out some model of the DKOK of production. Not while I am just starting with them. |
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Post by vegna on Apr 11, 2012 19:22:29 GMT -5
ok i see your point, my squad had 2 arms that dont fit the guns...also had one gun that was snapped and had so much flash on the rifle stock >.<
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Post by Empirespy on Apr 12, 2012 8:41:06 GMT -5
YES via Ebay today the commissar on a horse YES !!! I love that model, hope you didn't pay too much for it last time I went looking for it was hugely expensive... |
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Post by magot on Apr 12, 2012 11:11:09 GMT -5
YES via Ebay today the commissar on a horse YES !!! I love that model, hope you didn't pay too much for it last time I went looking for it was hugely expensive... yes I probably payed too much, but pffff, if you are in love..................... |
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Post by vegna on Apr 14, 2012 21:42:23 GMT -5
never get why they make limeted edition modells...they just give money to people who have money to blow :/ Also Magot, why I don't put plasmas in most on my lists even with my normal guard. Their effective against MECs but against Orks and Nids I'd rather have a GL and spend the X points (is that allowed? X is the symbol for the points...LOL) I admit I got the weapons sprue as well but thats so i could have a legit squad, didn't get a las-pistol and close combat weapon. I have been tempted to make an assault squad of DKoK as you can exchange their lasrifles for pistols so I assume that'd mean you get double attacks...shame we don't got no squadie transport  |
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Post by magot on Apr 18, 2012 16:05:27 GMT -5
I have been tempted to make an assault squad of DKoK as you can exchange their lasrifles for pistols so I assume that'd mean you get double attacks...shame we don't got no squadie transport It´s even better if they get the charge than they have a solid 3 attacks And........... we do have the GORGON ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT moves up to 5 squads in one go...... however it´s a costly model and I do mean not only in points |
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Post by magot on Apr 18, 2012 16:10:52 GMT -5
small update of the w.i.p.   I managed to put all the arms on the torso´s while I left quit some tissue samples of my fingers with the super glue on the models............  let´s find the paint pots and brushes, houzee |
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Post by vegna on Apr 18, 2012 21:11:53 GMT -5
lol Yeah but isnt the Gorgon also a supper heavy? and nice turn out, I know what you mean with the glue on fingers, amount of times i had to unstick my fingers, models from my fingers and at one point my pet cat lol. Look forwad to seeing them painted up!  |
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Post by magot on Apr 19, 2012 10:51:04 GMT -5
lol Yeah but isnt the Gorgon also a supper heavy? and nice turn out, I know what you mean with the glue on fingers, amount of times i had to unstick my fingers, models from my fingers and at one point my pet cat lol. Look forwad to seeing them painted up! yes the Gorgon is a Super Heavy choice indeed. I saw you somewhere on this board mentioning that you like the FW heavy weapons. I just bought 3 Heavy Mortars, I am in doubt if I continue with the next squad or with those 3.... |
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Post by vegna on Apr 19, 2012 12:48:38 GMT -5
I'd paint them up first, mistake I've made with my cadians is getting more kits then i can paint  I like the Thudd guns. Me and KRIEGEIRK have worked out a way to use them with lots of fire, being medium art means they would also fit fluff wise on the board. (the earth shakers etc wouldnt be on the battle field) |
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Post by KRIEGEIRK on Apr 19, 2012 20:50:53 GMT -5
If it's a legal way to play them that is. I hope it is!
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Post by vegna on Apr 19, 2012 21:52:51 GMT -5
well worst case need two teams, means can target 2 groups and spread them out on the board |
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As for the problem you stated, what I do is match up arms with bodies and then set the figure aside with the arms that best fit the model. It's a tedious process but it definitely works and you can't really go wrong. Just a process of elimination.
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