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The Stormtalon; what do we think?
Topic Started: Jun 1 2012, 02:42 PM (740 Views)
Yaj
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So what do you think of the stormtalon and the other two new flyers?

Would you like to see chaos get one?
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Yaj
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Eetion
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I suspect we won't get one. With plasric hell talon and blade kits at best.
I am not keen on the storm talon but I love the others.
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Araziel
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I think that there is potential in the Storm Talon; I intend to buy one and corrupt it for use with my Death Guard.
I think the Ork planes are by far the best design overall, and the best value for money as you get the options for three kits instead of one, or two.

The Necron ones... now, I just can't make my mind up about them if I like them or not. Time will tell, but I'm not fussed.

As for Chaos... I think we'll at least get a plastic convert of the Hellblade or Talon, maybe both. Not too sure if I'd even want GW to design a new one, based on the design Stormraven and Talon kits (one a squished down Thunderhawk, the other a squished down Raven. Neither work without conversion work, IMO). Both look like flying bricks, and not in a remotely cool way.
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Excessus
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I actually wish we could have it, I would convert it myself to get rid of the bunblebee look and give it more a C&C Orca look...

One example:
http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=253550
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Araziel
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I saw that conversion earlier, its awesome. Really looking forward to seeing how it looks in the end!

I'm getting one anyway. My collection is for me, I'll be damned if GW tell me I can't have one. Even if I ever do use it in a game (doubtful, I'm a fluffy gamer and so think my Death Guard are being cheeky enough using Rhino's), my regular opponents are a fairly laid back bunch. Anything goes with us.

I'd say go for it, if you'd like to include one Excessus.
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Well, Alpha Legion do have the option to play C:SM anyway with our access to more modern equipment... :)
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Araziel
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Do it!!

I'm thinking of ordering one, and some plasticard, later this week. I should really be painting and making maps for the campaign, but I don't think I can resist that long :D
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Dark Apostle Thirst
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Other examples of good stormtalon conversions -

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=253575

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=253567

This one has it on the tenth (currently last) page -

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=223673
I tend to remember things off the top of my head as opposed to checking, so please excuse and correct any official fluff mistakes I make. A lot of it also personal interpretation and theory, so feel free to disagree as well, I won't mind

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Araziel
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I have to say, I find it pretty amusing that hobbyists are coming up with better designs than the GW designers! :D

I'm considering adding helicopter rotors to mine when I get one, I like the idea of it resembling a Blight Drone slightly. This'll only apply to a Death Guard one, though.
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The Ghost Fleet ~ a Death Guard BFG Fleet blog.

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Harlequin
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I really don't like that Storm Talon. Even if it has potential, it looks like a brick.

The Ork flyer is, on the other hand, lovely! :D

Not sure about the Necron one, but if I was told correctly, it's lethal in-game... which worries me because I have a Necron-playing friend ;)

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