First kits of the month are coming in... but enough about that. We gotta talk about giant robots.
Hi all! Garin here. My sections of part 1 this month can be found here:
https://printedwargames.com/packs/campaign/makers-cult/1106
With more to come VERY soon.
We'll have a full part one release imminently.
But right at this moment, we need to talk about giant robots and dreadnought builds.
So, when we build a kit, we have to be quite choosy about what we pick to work on. 3 kits a month, 30 days a month, means ten days on average (discounting weekends) to go from idea to printed painted model. Sometimes that means prioritizing some weapon and kit options over others.
And whooooooooooooooo boy is that true here. I honestly did not know there were just so many weapon options of our favorite contemptable machines across 30-40, OPR, and the panoptica.
So, we're going to need a part 2 for this one. More bodies, heads, shoulder rockets and... well that part's up to you. Please reply with your favorite dread builds and weapons that I missed. They can be from any wargaming system. Also post your helmet requests, as well as any weird bits you'd like to see. While I won't do copies, I'll see what I can do with each request :)
Comments (21)
Saw/claw. Lumber mill meets military.
For weapons not related to any wargaming system, I love me a big mortar that mounts on the shoulder, and can't be pointed lower than 45 degrees. Something that makes a big "kathoonk" sound when it fires. Also a big fan of "tuning fork" style weapons that have two long beams and a space in between where the glowies come out. Double points if there's a "stowed" version of this gun where the beams are held together (armored core vibes here). For helmets, always a big fan of a flatish, blank faceplate with a bezel; something that evokes a screen that an intrepid painter could freehand a face on. (also sorry about the comment spam, my brain rejects "shift + enter" as a concept.)
A bit off topic, but for some reason I can't download part 1 for May)
Sorry to hear that. Are they visible from the pack link? https://printedwargames.com/packs/campaign/makers-cult/1106
I know they're not in 40 right now, but how about a head/cowl with librarian style gadgets and gizmos to help the psychic robo channel the etheric powers? This specific type of dred has a unique style force weapon, but I think you're lovely designed spears could fill the bill. I miss my Libby Dreds... :(
Can do :)
Oh cool, I'm thinking some hand held chained weapons like a wrecking ball, harpoon, maybe even a grappling hook/talon and winch combo. And maybe oversized revolvers (i.e grenade launcher) holstered and unholstered as an auxiliary weapon.
Would be nice when you can ad a handheld / Shoulder monted volkitestyle Weapons... A heavy Breachershield...back mounted Mortarsystem...a Power Ram/Hammer
requesting high salad style helmets with plumes, as mentioned in the discord: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/803759762633654323/1353548384538984608/Emperor_Imperial_Palace_Rogue_Trader.jpg?ex=6818c3ea&is=6817726a&hm=b08f08c699466a11641672ec1b1fc4785abac3f9688acdc4dc95cc5443ff78ea&=&format=webp
A completely featureless helmet or one with a very round visor, similar to Emile's spartan helmet from Halo Reach, without the skull, would be cool for the old magic robot fellas. Also, I love the Armoured Core style of mech guns, so maybe a few "hand held" guns with a cool bayonet option or something could go a long way, especially with some shoulder mounts for other weapon options.
Not weapons options, but I'd love to see a Blood Brothers of the crusade era option for the body and shoulders. Nothing too specific, but I just love the fancy filigree that the Contemptuous and other Blood Brother specifics get. As a weapon and build option specific to them, an incandescent jump pack, blood claws, and gatling cannons would be awesome in a part 2.
Hooded DA style helms and back mounted cyclo-missle launchers :)
I think having some kind of plate to replace the head would be sick, I like big robots with solid armored fronts and the like
The big one for me would be making sure we have a matching weapon option for the OPR Battle Bros walker. Too many contemptuous style walkers don’t include every option because they want to match the big company. So mostly just making sure there’s a missile launcher arm and I think it still needs a fusion cannon or plasma cannon arm? Maybe the assault rifle array too.
I'll add them to the list :)
This is probably for a similar kit, but I'd love your take on an Obsidian Guard/Golden Boy version of a Doritos dreadnought
Yeah that'll have to come along later :D Needs a total rebuild. I'll be doing the super heavy first though and doubling back to the long range build.
Would love to see massive freaking fist o' doom, and back mounted missile launchers. For a head, an Eagle-style would be radass. Also a Flat/brutalist Greathelm. But will enjoy whatever ya come up with
ooooh. A great helm would be sick! Adding these to the list.
I'd really love to see a kind of "death shroud" style head for the dreads - I don't mean like the death guard big boys, but some kind of piece of cloth draped over the head/helmet of the machine? would probably have to be monopose and modelled to hang down over the cowl up around the "neck" or gorget of the torso, i think? Edit: also want to thank you for these sculpts, the styling of the armor and weapons, or well, everything, is really peak cool
Yeah, I could do that. I could do a couple different directional cloth poses for it to match the momentum for the leg poses. Thanks very much :) I've been having a ton of fun with this one.