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Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:17 pm
by astrosmash
A random lot of figs I bought included 10 Assault marines, but only 4 have the "correct" torsos- the other 6 had MK V torsos.
I only noticed the difference after I stripped, disassembled and reassembled everything
What do you guys think of using the MK V torsos on Assault Marines? Do the cables look enough like straps for the jump packs? Is this the kind of thing that incites nerdrage?
I couldn't find anything specific to this topic, any info would be appreciated.
Re: Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:59 pm
by YoungWolf777
I've seen it done quite a bit. I personally don't like it. That's my OCD talking though.
Re: Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:47 am
by porkuslime
As an opponent, I wouldn't care.
As a modeller, I would care at the "8 out of 10 guys gotta have it.. the last 2, don't-care-need-to-get-the-squad done!" level
Re: Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:07 pm
by eman1_2
Does not bother me one way or the other. I have about 30 marines with jump packs, and I think around 1/2 have the straps. The others don't.
If I had to go back and redo it, I would probably not use the strap torsos, anyways. Use the plain ones, and magnetize the backpacks, so I can run them on foot or in the air.
Re: Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:56 pm
by MagickalMemories
I don't think it's a big deal, if you're happy.
They're your toys and, in the end, you ar the only one that needs to be satisifed with them. Personally, I think the "strap" trosos look like crap, and I do not use them at all. I'd rather explain the jump pack attachment by making up some scientific/futuristic sounding method.
"Oh, yeah. The new Mark 3VI actually just attach to the user with a Magnothermic Gyroscopic Geode Coupling. It allows for greater flexibility in movement for the wearer, while actually being a stronger connection than the straps on previous Mark packs."
Eric
Re: Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:05 pm
by Norseman
They don't make SW Skyclaw fronts with straps. Most of my SW jump troops do not have he straps neither does the new BA Deathcompany box. I know where you are coming from and it is nice to have a squad all the same. If someone calls you on it I would slap them for even commenting.
Re: Assault Marine Torso Question
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:48 pm
by astrosmash
Youngwolf777 hooked me up with a few torsos so crisis averted
(thanks again Dan)
I wasn't really worried about it until I put the question out there. Then it started bugging me when I was looking at them- mild OCD kicking in. Or maybe it was a good procrastination technique?
I really have to get this pile of marines assembled and painted!