Re: Desert Island Miniatures

Posted by General Biakal on Oct 15, 2011; 12:47pm
URL: http://the-lost-and-the-damned.71.s1.nabble.com/Desert-Island-Miniatures-tp6467959p6895484.html

finally got round to finishing my list:

iv not put pictures: i cant be arsed. you all know what modles i mean, if not google them you lazy twat. x

1. Venom
A very recent model, and the last model i bought. Not because i want a DE army, just because it’s such an amazing model. Very elegant sculpt and a very nice fit. The current DE range is easily the best collection of models GW has EVER made. And some other companies too. So dynamic, flowing and elegant.

2. Thunderbolt
I covet a Thunderbolt very much. It fits perfectly into the look of the Imperium and it has such a sense of movment about it. A very exiting model. Wish they would make it plastic!

3. IG command squads
With the new Guard codex came the new HQ squads. The Catachan one was brilliant and the cadian one was good, but you have no idea how these two kits changed the imperial guard. They opened up a huge new world for conversions and made exiting looking command squads possible. They also made you a fighting chance to get hold of decent special weapons. I cannot emphasise enough how important these are to guard players.

4. Tomb spyder
I just love this model. The head and arms have a sense of purpose and character. Much of the Necron range is “fuck it that will do” but the spyder is a real diamond in the rough. Its got a menace and a soulless but belligerent air.

5. Land Raider
I don’t have a land raider, and i would never buy one, but it is still an important and influential model. It was the first “modern” tank- great detail and loads of extras. It obviously represented a step forward in the technology at Lenton and the fact it is still a cool looking, timeless model says volumes. Every one of the new wave of amazing tank and vehicle kits call this one daddy.

6. The chimera family
From one standard chassis sprue GW have made a whole family of medium sized tanks, all with their own identity. Even weak looking ones like the deathstrike and hydra add to the feeling of continuity and identity within the guard.

7. Garden Of Mors/tomb banshee
There are not many Fantasy models i have a boner for, but these two, which are very much companion pieces, really impress me. I am impressed by the size and scope of the Garden and i am so impressed by the sculpt on the banshee. It looks so light and ethereal, yet still full of character. Easily my favourite fantasy model.

Luxury: precision glue and cutters
Book: Xenology (eldar poo blue crystals!!!!)