very cool

I approve! And really dig the non-bionic'd thunderwolf models. The ones with bionics... not so much.

most of the bionics are optional.

Oh? I was under the impression they were all molded on the models. Tha makes me like the models a bit more now, because let's face it- those would be awesome dire wolf models in other games :)

I thought the body and back pack were from the older set its a cool model *runs to my workshop to get a box of them*

yeah that backpack is from the older wolf upgrade sprue. I just wanted the pack leader to look different

Yeah I use it mostly on wolves I like but mostly leaders

Awesome! Just like I thought they would look like up close. Now if only GW would make half the others models that are in codexes but not actual models yet. XD

they will, it just takes time, R&D for these things takes time and there are some older things that need replaced or turned to finecast first.

Such a pity, too- finecast is such a horrible medium.

not really, if you've seen the new runs of models coming out they are so much better than before. It's just hitches while they work with a new material. The same thing happened when they changed from Lead to White Metal. There were miscasts for ages and mold problems to boot, but after 18/24 months it all settled down and they had the technique right. the odd one or two slipped past QC but no-ones perfect.

I'm a huge fan of finecast and find it really easy to work with, the odd bubble or malformed section can be easily fixed with green stuff or liquid green stuff. People need to realize the hobby involves modeling, so they stop momplaining and actually but what the hobby requires and actually work on modeling skills.

sorry that devolved into a rant. didn't mean to :-P

Eh... I could say otherwise so far from my finecast experiences.. took three to get ONE good mini from them on. :/

I remember their transition from lead to pewter/tin- the 'white metal' was after the pewter ones- shows a big difference.

I have to agree with Chitter. I abhor resin in general due to how difficult it is to work with. It requires so much more cleaning, filling, sanding, filing, and resculpting. I got a NJal Stormcaller Finecast and really am not pleased with it. It even has some remainder of the release agent left on it. I do plan to work with it, however, simply because no matter what GW I go into, nobody has one in stock I can SEE. The one I got I ordered on-line for this reason and...never again. I wanted NJal in finecast due to his lighter weight because I'm using him in my Space Hulk games for my Space Wolves team.

Glad to see the thunderwolves today in plastic. At the GW I went to, however, not one person was building any of the new space wolf or tyranid models so I didn't get to see any of the models built already or in progress or even sprues. I got me a box of fenrisians for now though.

Normal resin isn't so bad. Finecast... isn't resin though- it's a hybrid material, like the stuff that privateer press is using- but... with more mixed results so far. I do like resin when it's one right- my 'the Grudge' bust by reaper is resin, and it was an absolute dream working with. Every few seconds while painting the beard I kept finding more and more little details for example.

if you want there is a perfect Njal model in my local GW. note me if you want it.

so now hat you have your thunderpuppies of doom! *laughs* sorry just kidding thunderwolves love *snugs and purrrrs* you gonna run with the new wolf lord with the them of him being the deathwolf like in the white dwarf article or you taking Canis... or being real mean and having both?

nope. I'm running Bran Redmaw as my wolf lord, I have a wolf guard battle leader with saga of the wolfkin (who I could substitute as a wolf lord later )

*shi nods* i just find if you take that new finecast lord and canis the way they have him set up in the white dwarf seems kinda useless... an dpointless if canis comes with sage of the wolfkin... why not give this other one like warrior born... or bear make him really beefy and make a lasting impression.

p.s. working on a mean old list for that 'gentlemen' at the gw we talked about earlier... wondering thoguh.. is 5 units of sword brethern terminators with cyclone launchers and tank hunter been considered excessive force against him... or just fair game to make him feel like crap at having to face 20 str 8+1 kark missiles a turn.

I approve of that BT beardyness!

The wolf lord they set up was Harald Deathwolf, and they were staying true to character with him as he always had lots of wolves and thunderwolves in his company, and not everyone would take Canis. I think he's a really characterful set up and good for a themed army and friendly games. for a tournament I'd probably go with something else though, but I bought him to make me happy

*shi giggles and smiles* ya like that idea of 20 missiles a turn eh *smiles* glad to hear and also glad you like it ya i am planning to work on that list very soon :3

sweet