Ordinarily, Model Mondays is a venue for me to showcase my model work. However, I decided to take this edition to show some other people's work that I saw at a gaming convention recently. These are models of Titans, from the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop miniatures wargame.
These models are made completely of resin (most mass-produced model kits are made of plastic), and they are VERY expensive. The two shown here are a Wolfhound and a Reaver; the Wolfhound is the shorter of the two, and the Reaver has the missile pod mounted on top. In the game and in the backstory, these Titans belong to the Imperium of Man; they are incredibly powerful, incredibly large, walking war machines. They are crewed by several individuals, all of whom are located in the "head" section. In the game, Titans are nearly impossible to destroy, as they have very strong shields and thick armor. The Wolfhound is approximately 12-14 inches tall, while the Reaver stands about 3-4 inches taller.
Due to the cost of the kits (Wolfhounds are $500-$700, and Reavers are $800-$1100), Titans are usually only owned by players who are excellent modelers and painters. Every Titan I have ever seen has been exquisitely painted. I aspire to one day own one myself (even though I don't play the game), but my painting skills are a long way from justifying paying that much money for one kit.
Anyway, here are the pics...I hope to have what is currently on my work bench ready for the next edition of Model Mondays. Enjoy!
Greg, since you have been such a trooper about giving Bekah your blessing to visit moi - I definitely think she should get you a Titan ;)
ReplyDeleteWell...a Titan would cost about twice what she's paying to visit you, so maybe after a couple of trips I can make that argument. But thanks for the vote of confidence!
ReplyDeleteDo you know what I could buy with $800??!! I vote no. Cause it might give hubbs ideas.
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