WestRider Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Those look like, what, about 3/32" magnets? I use 1/8" in the wrist, because it's what I have on hand, but there's absolutely no margin for error when drilling it out, so they're kind of frustrating. I find that, because of the extra support from the left hand, I can get away with just a 1/16" magnet in the hand, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Packing up for a game tomorrow and took these of a couple of my command squad boys. DSC_0227.JPG DSC_0228.JPG Looks good, I like to magnitize my vehicles but I don't spend the time on troops. It looks pretty straight forward though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looks good, I like to magnitize my vehicles but I don't spend the time on troops. It looks pretty straight forward though. Yeah, I don't magnetize normal troops. I do magnetize HQs though. That has a lot to do with my tendency to tinker with loadouts though. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yeah I've done Sargents, sternguard, and 2 command squads, one shooty one close combat. I like options and I'm playing apoc this summer... I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Devastator box gives heavy weapons only. Those are good options, but a few tactical squad boxes will be needed for the other weapons. You can certainly order the bits online. If you will be going CSM or SW long term, try to steer away from C:SM specific options, like centurions and thunderfire cannons. Makes it very easy to switch. I used to buy bits online from the war store but it seems like they dont sell them anymore. Are there any other good reliable sources or has GW stopped all bits sellers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I used to buy bits online from the war store but it seems like they dont sell them anymore. Are there any other good reliable sources or has GW stopped all bits sellers? GW stopped giving wholesale prices to stores that were reselling kits as bits. Warstore stopped selling bits for this reason. Bitsbarn and hoardobits still have sites that sell by the bit, though there isn't anything as good as the warstore anymore. Ebay has some bit sellers too. In general, best route is to seek a trade via the ordo trading section and look for a bits swap that can be done in person. This alleviates the need for shipping costs and really does benefit both players. I will note that if starting a new army, buying the actual kits is usually the best route. You get the models and bits for often less than they'd cost in bits. You also will have extra pieces which can be traded off for future bits you want. I'll note that FW and GW now sell sets of just special weapons. FW has even created sets with heavy weapons sold in bulk (like 5 of the same heavy weapon in a set). Personally, I've started buying entire sets for bits I want. I can keep the bits that remain, or trade them off. I strive to buy the kit for ~20% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Or ask around here for them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Or ask around here for them. :) ^this guy is one of those that will probably have the bits you need. Nice [portland] local guy that will trade/sell you the bits you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 ^this guy is one of those that will probably have the bits you need. Nice [portland] local guy that will trade/sell you the bits you need.Slander! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Well, Pretre will have them if I haven't snagged them first ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Slander! ;) "All your bits are belong to us" or "give me your bits bitch" Ok only kidding. I need the full multi-melta SM but the Devastor boxes only come with one and I want two dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Those are very popular. Don't have any right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I need the full multi-melta SM but the Devastor boxes only come with one and I want two dammit! I've found it's pretty easy to take a vehicle MM and make it into an oversized melta gun and just mount in their hands like a rifle. That's what I've been doing for MM marines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Here is everything I have purchased so far for my growing SM army. I want to work up a 2000 point list using everything below and see how it works out. Are gravity guns the clear choice for the Centurion Devastators or should I consider magnitizing the models? Purchased: Rhino Razorback Tigurius Multi-Melta SM Centurion Devastator Squad Thinking of Getting: Stormtalon Thunderfire Cannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 "Don't buy a thunderfire cannon!" -horde ork player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, for the Centurions, Graviton is the only way to go. And for me, I use the Hurricane Bolters in the chest so I don't make them more (Lol) of a points sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 "Don't buy a thunderfire cannon!" -horde ork player. Die Xenos scum! Can't argue with the the amount of destructive Barrage firepower in only 100 points. It seems a bit soft defense wise, so it may be best to hide it behind cover and blind fire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, for the Centurions, Graviton is the only way to go. And for me, I use the Hurricane Bolters in the chest so I don't make them more (Lol) of a points sink. Cool I had heard the same thing, plus more Dakka that way for people that try and assault the unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have a used TFC in the swap shop, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Can't argue with the the amount of destructive Barrage firepower in only 100 points. It seems a bit soft defense wise, so it may be best to hide it behind cover and blind fire it. Really weak to sniper, D, and poisoned weapons. Does pretty well against most other things on the defensive. As for offensive ability, thunderfire is an awesome unit. That said, I don't always have a free heavy slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Really weak to sniper, D, and poisoned weapons. Does pretty well against most other things on the defensive. As for offensive ability, thunderfire is an awesome unit. That said, I don't always have a free heavy slot. You can cheat and use a Landraider as a transport and free up a heavy slot...oh I am so good at this...I bet no one else has considered that before right?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 You can cheat and use a Landraider as a transport and free up a heavy slot...oh I am so good at this...I bet no one else has considered that before right?? True, though the drawback is that only the unit dedicated to the transport can deploy inside it. So, if you don't want the dedicated transport for the unit it comes with, you want it for a different unit, you might want the heavy slot free. Also, there are certainly several non-land raider and non-thunderfire heavy slots worth taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing34 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 True, though the drawback is that only the unit dedicated to the transport can deploy inside it. So, if you don't want the dedicated transport for the unit it comes with, you want it for a different unit, you might want the heavy slot free. Also, there are certainly several non-land raider and non-thunderfire heavy slots worth taking. Unbound...problem fixed. Ok, only kidding I actually like to make a list with limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 While grav is super good I'd magnetize the Sargent with omni scope sometimes a missile chest Lascannon guy is cool. If you haven't set on chapter tactics salamanders tactic allows both to effectively be twin linked. Keeps options open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I was surprised by how well the Centurions magnetized. The only issue is that each pair of weapons does go with a particular pair of arms, so you need some way to keep that sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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