Anyone buy the TDR-1C mini at GenCon?

[TigerShark]

If you bought the new Thunderbolt miniature (TDR-1C Primitive), post photos please!

[klarg1]

If you bought the new Thunderbolt miniature (TDR-1C Primitive), post photos please!

I plan to, but the exhibition hall won't be open until Thursday...

[TigerShark]

I plan to, but the exhibition hall won't be open until Thursday...

I made a mistake. The pics are on IWM's website. GLORIOUS sculpt. Darn near perfect. And thank you to David White for the fantastic art!

EDIT: Oops!

[GunjiNoKanrei]

I made a mistake. The pics are on IWM's website. GLORIOUS sculpt. Darn near perfect. And thank you to David White Justin Nelson for the fantastic art!

Fixed that for you.

[Burning Chrome]

Well Mr. Nelson better be at his studio producing more drool worthy battlemech goodness... [drool]

In fact, I think its only fair that he not be allowed to play Battletech or with the minis based on his artwork until another Primitive TRO is in my hands reflecting the ON1-C Orion, ACR-1A Archer, RFL-1N Rifleman as well a few others.   >:D

 :D

GNK, you've seen the pics on IWMs website, correct?

[Col.Hengist]

I NEED ALL 4 OF THOSE PRIMITIVES! !!!! They are so sexy!

[IAMCLANWOLF]

Well Mr. Nelson better be at his studio producing more drool worthy battlemech goodness... [drool]

I wish I had a studio. It's really just an old desk crammed into the back of a common room.

I much appreciate the comments though! Don't get much feedback on Deviant Art (or anywhere else for that matter)... :-\

Looking forward to seeing a few of the GenCon early birds build up some 1C Thunderbolts.

[Burning Chrome]

You're welcome!   [notworthy]

Now, BACK TO WORK!  [whipit]

How soon can I expect my ON1-C Orion?  >:/!

[IAMCLANWOLF]

How soon can I expect my ON1-C Orion?

I wasn't aware of a primitive Orion...? I would be jumping out of my skin if I got to tackle that one though.
The Orion is right up there with the Thunderbolt in my book.  {>{>

[Dragon41673]

I wasn't aware of a primitive Orion...?

I wasn't aware of that, or the Primitive Archer or Primitive Rifleman...unless he's referring to the old Unseen designs? If so...then the Archer is actually the ARC-2R and the Rifleman is RFL-3N.

[TigerShark]

I wasn't aware of that, or the Primitive Archer or Primitive Rifleman...unless he's referring to the old Unseen designs? If so...then the Archer is actually the ARC-2R and the Rifleman is RFL-3N.

The Primitive Archer is the ARC-1A and the Rifleman is RFL-1N.

[Col.Hengist]

Any one know when these are available to order? I must have at least 4 of each.

[Fidel Cashflow]

Any one know when these are available to order? I must have at least 4 of each.

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[worktroll]

Any one know when these are available to order? I must have at least 4 of each.

About the primitive pack 'Mechs: (more definitive reply)

On IWM webstore at least 5 to 6 weeks out.

[Col.Hengist]

Speck just said they will be at least 4-5 weeks out on the web site.

[Dragon41673]

The Primitive Archer is the ARC-1A and the Rifleman is RFL-1N.

Ok...where do we find the info on the ARC-1A and RFL-1N?

[Burning Chrome]

Ok...where do we find the info on the ARC-1A and RFL-1N?

You dont.

Yet.

They are listed in the Reunification War sourcebook MULs.

No official stats, specs and from the sounds of it, artwork.   I pray Mr. Nelson is given the task of creating the artwork as he's done so well with the other primitives.

The ON1-C is alluded to in the orginal 3025 fluff.  No LRM system, Class-5 autocannon IIRC.  I have my own theories/designs of its stats.

IAMCLANWOLF, The Orion is to me what the T-bolt is to you.  I don't think it needs any major re-work and the SRM-4 is in the LA, not LT!  One typo and whole slew of bad decisions and confusion since then.

To many interpretations mess with the Orion's classic slighty off center beady-eyed cockpit.  The original Ral Partha mini is perfection IMNSHO.

I hope there is another Primitives TRO in the works, and you (IAMCLANWOLF) are once again the artist for the mechs.  Was kinda hoping for a surprise at GenCon, but alas it doesn't even seem to be on the horizon. :(

[Dragon41673]

Thank you Burning Chrome!  O0

[Burning Chrome]

You are welcome!

[TigerShark]

The feedback I'm getting is that the TDR-1C sculpt isn't very good? I don't see it that way at all. Looks fantastic to me. :)

[Mastergunz]

All 4 of the primiatives are very loyal to the source art! Well done everyone who had a hand in them! Oh, and the new banshee is just tops!  O0

-Gunz

[HMS_Swiftsure]

I'm loving Justins art, and I know I'm not alone.  Most of the recent art that has managed to enter into my heart and make me wish for a miniature soon have been from Justin.

The minis are quite good.  Loving the Wasp, for sure.  Liking the BNC, excited to see how the -S model turns out. 

I cautiously like the TBolt sculpt, although the torso looks a bit long compared to the art.  For some reason it reminds me of a reseen Marauder with the side torso shelves.  That being said, it's far and away better than the reseen Thud.  I think the reseen Thud is an excellent sculpt from confused artwork produced under difficult directives.  In any case, I plan to obtain one Thud mini and see what I can do to minimize the torso length and introduce more slope to the plate.

[Burning Chrome]

I cautiously like the TBolt sculpt, although the torso looks a bit long compared to the art.  For some reason it reminds me of a reseen Marauder with the side torso shelves.  That being said, it's far and away better than the reseen Thud.  I think the reseen Thud is an excellent sculpt from confused artwork produced under difficult directives.  In any case, I plan to obtain one Thud mini and see what I can do to minimize the torso length and introduce more slope to the plate.

+1

[Sapphirus]

I cautiously like the TBolt sculpt, although the torso looks a bit long compared to the art.  For some reason it reminds me of a reseen Marauder with the side torso shelves.  That being said, it's far and away better than the reseen Thud.  I think the reseen Thud is an excellent sculpt from confused artwork produced under difficult directives.  In any case, I plan to obtain one Thud mini and see what I can do to minimize the torso length and introduce more slope to the plate.

I agree that the primitibe TBolt does look cool but I have to also agree with the fact that the elongated torso of it does look a little derpy.  Overall is an excellent design.  Yes, I saw the IWM site images of it.  I have to buy it once it's been released.

[Spector]

Is the head on the T-Bolt attached or separate? The sculpt is awesome, just need the head on the other shoulder. But it by far is not a deal breaker.

[worktroll]

I believe both the head and the launcher are separate pieces. Oh noes, you might be able to put them on the "wrong sides" ...  :D

[Spector]

I am such a rebel in that regard. I really think the latest primitives are top notch. I am a big fan of the griffin and banshee too. The wasp is solid. For some reason none of the wasp sculpts have really been high on my "must have" list. None of them are bad and I use them in games. Then again I never claimed to be normal either.

[GRUD]

Normal is SOOO over-rated.  :D

[GunjiNoKanrei]

Is the head on the T-Bolt attached or separate? The sculpt is awesome, just need the head on the other shoulder. But it by far is not a deal breaker.

Separate (as is the missile launcher). It was sculpted with the possibility of 'accidentally' moving the head to the other side in mind ...

[Alex Keller]

Are there any pics of an accidental swap? ^-^