Ride for Dwarf Salvage Crew?

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Ride for Dwarf Salvage Crew?
Tweet Topic Started: Nov 7 2011, 09:47 PM (612 Views)
consectari	Nov 7 2011, 09:47 PM Post #1
Rat king Posts: 683 Group: Members Member #66 Joined: Feb 10, 2009	I recently picked up some plastic Forge Fathers and Dwarfs from Mantic Games. They are pretty nice and have gotten me excited about a Dwarf gang. I've already earmarked a Space Marine Rhino for them. I'm planning to build a claw arm to mount on it. They really need another transport (or two), though. I want something that will be in keeping with the feel of Dwarfs. Pretty cheap too, no more than $10.00 (5-6GBP) These are my thoughts so far (all Ramshackle): Badger Degu Ram Stoat Quad Skeeta Any input on these possibilities? Any other suggestions?



Dr.Falkenhayn	Nov 7 2011, 10:10 PM Post #2
Kleister Meister Posts: 737 Group: Members Member #249 Joined: Jan 3, 2011	i would take the Skeeta



mattblackgod	Nov 7 2011, 10:13 PM Post #3
Big boss warlord dude! Posts: 15,699 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jul 22, 2008	The skeeter would work well. What are the dwarves like? Are they a similar size to the old 40k squats?



Ross	Nov 7 2011, 10:21 PM Post #4
Wasteland Warlord Posts: 5,396 Group: Members Member #2 Joined: Jul 24, 2008	Oooo I got an old GW Rhino earmarked for my dwarves (army or gang, hadn't decided).... been earmarked for a couple of years now though...... Hanging out to see how these look Consectari!



Inkwell	Nov 8 2011, 12:58 AM Post #5
Toenail cutter / Tin can licker Posts: 3,113 Group: Members Member #247 Joined: Dec 18, 2010	Man you should get some Harleys for outriders! Dwarf bikers would kick bootie on duty!



3 fingers	Nov 8 2011, 12:39 PM Post #6
Tribal Savage Posts: 272 Group: Members Member #348 Joined: Aug 12, 2011	didnt there used to be some 40k squat bikers on dark future style machines?



foe42	Nov 8 2011, 12:50 PM Post #7
Wasteland Pilgrim/ Master of Repopulation Posts: 1,054 Group: Admins Member #210 Joined: Jul 31, 2010	I have always liked the team stoat. Good lead for the rhino clear the way and let it through



consectari	Nov 8 2011, 06:18 PM Post #8
Rat king Posts: 683 Group: Members Member #66 Joined: Feb 10, 2009	mattblackgod Nov 7 2011, 10:13 PM What are the dwarves like? Are they a similar size to the old 40k squats? The Dwarfs are really nice, but not a lot of variety. The sci fi dwarfs (Forge Fathers) use the same 2 leg sections and some of the same heads as the fantasy dwarf Iron Watch and Shieldbreaker sets. Some extra kit and different paint schemes should make for distinct gang members though. Forge Father Steel Warriors sprue Forge Father Veterans (resin) Forge Father Leader (metal) Dwarf Ironclad Command sprue Dwarf Ironclad trooper sprue Dwarf Shield Breakers sprue Dwarf Iron Watch sprue I've got some of each so I can have a good mix of weapons in the gang. The Iron Watch cross bows should be super easy to convert to shotguns. I think some of the GW Dwarf arms might work too, for even more options. They are similar to the old squats. Less round in the middle, more evenly distributed. The arms and weapons are similar too. Mantic tends to not be as chunky as modern GW and more like GW arms and weapons 20 years ago. The only complaint I have is that where the front of the torso meets the back/cape, they don't match up well. The top overhangs the lower part. Could be ignored or fixed with GS though. The Marauders (Mantics version of space orcs) are very nice too. They are very close in size and posture to the old Gorka Morka Orks. They come in 2 sizes too, good for making Yoofs. They are also compatible with their fantasy orcs (reusing the same bodies, again). Now I'm torn between using Mantic or GW for my post apoc O.R.C.s @ Inkie, I'm not sure about bikers. On the one hand, that's very old school Squat, bikes are great for PA settings and they're just cool. On the other hand, I'm not sure bikes are really in keeping with the dwarf theme. Worst of all is finding or modifying a bike so that a Dwarf can ride it and not look silly (I'm not paying ebay prices for actual Squat bikes). Edit: Forgot one big bonus point. The dwarfs and Forge Fathers come with tons of big hammers. The shield breakers come with multiple hammer head options. The extras can be stuck on brass rod, plastic tubes, GW spears, etc to make even more hammers. I love hammers, but could never find enough. Now I've got plenty to equip non-dwarf gangs, too. Edited by consectari, Nov 8 2011, 06:23 PM.



mattblackgod	Nov 8 2011, 06:36 PM Post #9
Big boss warlord dude! Posts: 15,699 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jul 22, 2008	Thanks for the info. I will have to invest in some of these.



Sykoholic	Nov 8 2011, 09:06 PM Post #10
Village Idiot Posts: 923 Group: Members Member #20 Joined: Aug 4, 2008	Well, it's considerably more than what you're wanting to pay but.... Salvage Dog Truck



tinker	Nov 8 2011, 09:35 PM Post #11
CEO of "Rat-on-a-Stick" Industries Posts: 9,394 Group: Admins Member #11 Joined: Aug 4, 2008	That actually looks like a Ramshackle vehicle! What to you say Curtis?



consectari	Nov 9 2011, 12:14 AM Post #12
Rat king Posts: 683 Group: Members Member #66 Joined: Feb 10, 2009	Honestly, I never liked the dimensions on the Salvage Dog. It's shape is weird. I can't really describe what bothers me. The Ramshackle stuff looks way better.



Inkwell	Nov 9 2011, 05:45 AM Post #13
Toenail cutter / Tin can licker Posts: 3,113 Group: Members Member #247 Joined: Dec 18, 2010	Those hammers do look nice. I bet those squat bikers are high,bummer. They sure do kick ass though!



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