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  2. Grim Malice, a Robot's tale... (Escalation league updates)

    in Warhammer 40,000

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    The Necrons have proven to be VERY durable and a tough opponent during this league. Mainly because blobs of warriors are just hard to put down with a 4+ reanimation from the cryptark. Wraiths, D-lord, and even the Ctan are very killy. Now to try some new models next week, i'm thinking it's time for some vehicular slaughter.

     

    Even though the robot's were being ROYALLY destroyed, the Necrons managed a win purely from mass VP's and completing objective cards. Due to the luck of the draw there were quite a few cards able to be achieved. Thanks Bryan for the Raven Guard action. Shrike is still one of my favorite Space Marine HQ's.

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  5. Necron foam trays?

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    1 hour ago, Purajh said:

    Having used a few various foams for my necron's, I found anything that has warriors standing up has a high rate of breaking their guns off. I advise something where you can lay them on their backs or ample space for the guns.

    With all the fiddly bits in a necron army I highly advise either a magnetized display board or Tablewar case for transportation.

    Just my 2 cents.

    But what about vehicles too. I agree, the foam trays don't seem ideal for the warrior guns(i've just been using tupperware for warrior blobs), and then boxes for my vehicles. Just trying to find a way to carry it all without too much cost. Pluck foam seems like it would meet the requirement, even if I just kind of tossed em in.

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  6. Necron foam trays?

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    Looking for insight into what size foam trays i could get for Necrons. I'm figuring out a carry case solution and haven't quite wanted to bite the huge cost of battle foam for custom cuts. Thinking pluck foam is fine, and the game plus trays seem reasonable in price. That said, what thickness would you recommend for Necrons. Thinking 1" for warriors/immortals (but heard maybe 1.5"). I have everything sealed with paint protector so not too concerned about tighter fitting foam. What about Wraiths, vehicles, etc. Just measure them and assume?

     

    Any insight or help would be great. I didn't see dimensions on the battle foam custom trays (assumed on purpose).

     

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  7. Foam carry case suggestions

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    I got the best tip!

    Walmart sells some soft coolers that fit the foam insert perfect, and have hard durable sides!!! They are on clearance right now for half off for end of summer!!!

    $9: Compare to sabol motor pool (since it's single stack maybe smaller)

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-36-Can-Cooler-with-Removable-Hardliner/20637067

     

    $15: compare to sabol armored company (since it's single stack maybe smaller)

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-42-Can-Cooler-with-Removable-Hardliner/20637057

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  9. Foam carry case suggestions

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    20 hours ago, VonVilkee said:

     So those are smaller trays and the preloads ate great to start but once you have them you will inevitably want to upgrade and go full custom. I recommend the pack system but understand budget... nothing is more irritating than being one model short of the army you are taking. The extra space afforded by pack size foam is amazing.

     

    Sword,  shield, and spear bags are sized to competitors pretty sure battle foam will be competitively priced when side by side compared but make sure before pulling the trigger and check shipping costs could swing the budget either way. 

    I figure 3 cases would hold my WHOLE army if needed and much more affordable. Honestly, i've been using my modelling tacklebox to carry them around and tupperware. So figure general foam is enough since they come filled with foam already. The spear bag would likely be my main carry case for full army, maybe the shield one. 

    Still can't convince myself to pull the trigger without seeing them in action. 

     

    I saw the pack systems, holy cow very nice, but super spendy.

  12. Foam carry case suggestions

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    This post is to get army carry case suggestions at a reasonable cost. I have a Necron army and am looking at a better way to transport them to game night, events, etc. I won't be shipping them in a plane, so nothing hardcore needed. I've been looking at Sabol Motor pool (or armored company), and battlefoam's equivalent spear bag, etc. 

    I'm looking for suggestions of what I might need. I'm thinking the 1" trays with pre cut foam would be fine for my 40-60 necron warriors/immortals, and a 4" tray on the bottom would allow me to bring some of my MANY necron vehicles. I'd like to be able to have a versatile bag that allows me to carry around 2500pts of stuff. I'm halfway tempted to get the larger ones just so i can store them longer term in there too. Any input would be appreciated. Essentially i'm looking for a reasonable way to carry models without breaking the bank.

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  16. Grim Malice, a Robot's tale... (Escalation league updates)

    in Warhammer 40,000

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    For escalation league, i've decided to awaken my Necrons who have been in stasis since early 6th edition. I have to admit, 8th edition has rekindled my interest in 40k! I enjoyed 2 great games yesterday at the opening day of the league. That was a blast, and a HUGE thanks Pete for the game tutorials. I had quite a few of those rules wrong! Thanks again!

    I'll be on hiatus for 2 weeks, but will return to bring annihilation to the universe... :ph34r:

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  22. Just bought my very first ofcc event ticket

    in Warhammer 40,000

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    Sat/Sun OFCC is about sportsmanship and fun. There are no prizes for winners, best painted, etc. Just a silly medal. However, getting favorite opponent pins earns you additional tickets for the prize raffle which is done. 

    As to hard or soft, it's really about don't be a dick and facemelt someone while rubbing it in their face (no one likes that). It's in your opponents hands to judge you, thus this is what OFCC is about. Previously being a team event allowed captains to create better list matchups, but that's part of the design too. Every player is different, some are hardcore win at all cost folks. Others are painters and field what 'looks' cool. 

    The final answer is, have fun (both you and your opponents).

     

    (Oh and edit to address above points, Friday's event I'm less familiar if it's focusing on competitive. However, the weekend event is not about soul crushing).

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