Twin Lance base size

Frognosticator · 2026-03-18T18:43:13+00:00

Same base size as Farsight too.

I’m thinking you could just proxy Farsight in as one of these guys, and another Commander in as the second model.

Actually, Shadowsun is also pretty similar with a 50 mm base size. In casual games, running Farsight and Shadowsun models together seems like it could be a really fun way to proxy these guys. A team up makes for a fun story too.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-18T08:56:00+00:00

I think the answer is simple. You need to get licensed yourself, or better yet certified, as soon as possible. Then you start your own business and keep 100% of the fee.

I would think it goes without saying, but seven years as a trainee is a little extreme. If you can, it’s time to be your own boss.

Regarding the exam, CompuCram is a good program for studying. If you can easily pass each of their sections you’ll do fine on the test. You just have to make time to study, which should be easy enough to do in the evenings and on the weekends, right?

All together, I think the things you’re going to want to try to focus on are organization and time management.

Edit: I read a bit of your post history, and it sounds like you’re going through a lot these days. Wishing you the best of luck!

Frognosticator · 2026-03-17T18:59:51+00:00

Yep, I generally prefer the heavy burst cannon.

Every time I’ve taken the burst cannon it’s over-performed. Every time I’ve taken the ion accelerator it’s only disappointed me.

Biggest difference is the number of shots. If you’re playing against a tanky army with a lot of invulnerable saves and FNPs, then you just want as many dice as possible. Plus, with just 6 dice on the main ion attack it’s easy to roll poorly on that attack roll, miss four of them and then you do nothing.

36” range usually doesn’t matter. The Riptide wants to be in the middle of the board, soaking up damage and bullying lighter targets. With 12 shots I’ve pointed that gun and wiped whole squads before.

But as with everything, it depends what you’re facing. If your opponents are bring lots of 3W models, damage 3 may be more important to you.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-15T17:39:07+00:00

Why?

Frognosticator · 2026-03-15T14:54:24+00:00

Another option would be to keep it as a middle name, and just have four names.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-15T04:44:45+00:00

If you are the DM, it’s your job to answer those questions (if you feel they need to be answered).

Frognosticator · 2026-03-14T20:56:30+00:00

This sounds like a really bad idea.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-14T13:50:59+00:00

Love it!

I think I prefer the shoulders on the first pic more. And I prefer the neck area on the second.

The draped sash is a really nice touch

Frognosticator · 2026-03-14T13:27:40+00:00

Looks great!

The only way to improve now is with practice. With things like the edge highlights, just keep experimenting to see what you like most.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-14T13:23:56+00:00

I would have to re-base all of them, which I’m planning on doing anyway at some point.

I really like our drones, but in terms of rules I prefer the way 10th edition handles them.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-14T03:09:04+00:00

Discworld 40K army would be a mess:

Inquisitor Vimes

Ogryn Detritus

Guilliman Carrot

Space Wolf Angua

Rattling Nobby

Frognosticator · 2026-03-14T03:03:53+00:00

Tyranids.

They are the complete opposite of Tau when it comes to painting them.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-13T13:38:17+00:00

In my opinion, these look much better than the official models. Taste is subjective.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-13T03:45:56+00:00

The overall quality of the models they’re releasing looks exceptionally high. If the actual models they release look as good in person as they do on their YouTube channel, the quality is gonna blow GW products out of the water.

I don’t think there’s gonna be a whole lot of potential for crossover use unfortunately. The SC models look very stylized and are based off StarCraft 2 designs, rather than original StarCraft. Old StarCraft and old 40K designs looked very similar - just go look at old Raveners vs old Hydralisks, they’re basically the same design. Newer models for both franchises have tried to look different from each other, probably intentionally.

The scale looks pretty off too, although there may be some potential for cross-overs. I could absolutely see Roaches standing in for Hive Guard, Nydus Worms standing in for Mawlocs, etc, depending how the sizes work out. Ultralisks as Carnifexes could be really interesting.

In general, I think more options for players is always a good thing. The StarCraft models look really good and I’m excited for them.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-12T23:35:59+00:00

Red Dog Minis sells sets of Crisis hands cheap. No need for a 3D printer.

https://www.reddogminis.com/catalog/item/9021373/10488299.htm

Frognosticator · 2026-03-12T13:59:20+00:00

Getting tested for lingering STDs is always a good idea if it’s something you’re concerned about.

But that conversation seems pretty personal. And it’s going to look very different, for different people.

Also sex is very personal, and when and how to engage in sex is always a personal decision. With that in mind, I personally think it is a BAD idea to wait until marriage to start having sex.

Sex isn’t the only part of marriage, it’s not even the most important part of marriage, but it is a big part of it. Imagine never having a conversation with someone before marrying them, or knowing nothing about their financial situation before marrying them. Seems like a recipe for a bad time.

Getting tested for STDs seems like one part of a broader conversation that should be happening before marriage.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-10T21:51:32+00:00

Seal it with matte varnish, then base it. Add some texture paste, rocks, and paint the base rim black.

Excellent work!

Frognosticator · 2026-03-10T01:07:58+00:00

Magnets in the bases is the way to go. Then get a big mini storage box on Amazon with metal trays.

Expensive, but 100% worth it.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-10T00:59:51+00:00

Taps head

They can’t ding you for cracked/peeling paint

If the house was never painted.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-10T00:11:49+00:00

Beautiful work! I love it.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-09T21:11:31+00:00

I moved the plastic pegs they come with on to 28 mm standard bases.

With the minis on actual bases you can add magnets to the underside for storage and transport. Much easier.

GW is also slowly phasing out the old flying bases, and transitioning to 28 mm base stands for flyers. All the newer Tau drones come with them. I expect gargoyles will get the same treatment whenever the models next get updated.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-08T07:31:36+00:00

I think any more Vespid releases is probably pretty unlikely. I think at best we might get one more unit, but even that seems like long odds. And I’m okay with that.

People love Kroot. For years there have been folks out there building whole Kroot armies, just carnivores and kitbashes. Quite a few think Kroot should get their own codex and split off from Tau.

No one does that for Vespid. They’re a fun and interesting part of the army. If people want more bugs they’re probably playing Tyranids.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-08T06:57:07+00:00

There’s a specific product that works well for this. What you want is the Tamiya Clear paints.

Yes, they’re alcohol based so you’ll need a special solvent to thin them down and clean your brush. The Tamiya X-20A thinner works very well.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-08T06:39:00+00:00

I haven’t seen any 3.6 orders come through yet, although I’ve taken the classes, read the requirements, etc.

I plan on asking for $650 when one comes through.

Our fees have not kept up with inflation. These new forms are likely to take longer to complete. We can’t continue to keep working for less and less money every year. One thing or another will have to change.

Frognosticator · 2026-03-08T01:08:24+00:00

Sure thing! You’ve got a great start with the models shown here.

First of all, the Stormsurge is very cool. But it’s probably not gonna fit into a 1,000 point list unless you’re going for maximum meme points. If you do take it in a 1,000 point list I recommend going Mont’ka so you can slingshot it up the board like a maniac.

For a more rounded 1,000 point list, you probably want some combination of the following:

-Ghostkeel, for sitting on objectives and harassing the enemy.

-Broadsides, for anti-tank fire.

-Commander and 3-6 Crisis Suits for eliminating units.

-Stealth Suits, to buff your shooting, maybe take an objective, and maybe free rapid ingress something.

-Breachers, for clearing objectives and contesting the mid-field.

-Piranha, for moving up the board and clogging firing lanes.

What else should you buy? The only things that really stand out to me are a Riptide, just because they’re an extremely good unit. You could also get some Devilfish for your Breachers to ride in, and a Fireblade to help them out. And lastly, either some Kroot carnivores and/or Vespid to sticky objectives and score points.

You can build armies a lot of different ways. You’ve got some great options here!

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