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? ^-^

[wasp]

I was looking at my Thunderbolt today and was thinking that the missile launcher looked a little over sized.  I think when I get another one of these and the Thunderbolt IIc, I will take the Primitive Thunderbolt Launcher and put it on the ThunderboltIIc to deal with the fact that I think that launcher is too big and then put a Regular Reseen Thunderbolt Launcher on the Primitive Thunderbolt.  I now wish I would have gotten duplicates when I had the chance.

Wasp

[IAMCLANWOLF]

I now wish I would have gotten duplicates when I had the chance.

Don't feel bad. I put a lot into creating the Prim. Tbolt and don't have a copy yet... ;)
Looking forward to seeing you guys post some more build pictures.

[GRUD]

Don't feel bad. I put a lot into creating the Prim. Tbolt and don't have a copy yet... ;)
Looking forward to seeing you guys post some more build pictures.

How the Hell did THAT happen?   :o  That doesn't sound right to me.  You guys that draw/design and sculpt them should get the FIRST ones of any Production run.   :P  You guys need to "Renegotiate" your contracts.  O0   Or "Payment Agreements" - whatever you call them.

[Weirdo]

The contract is called 'volunteering', which pretty much negates the possiblity of any official recompense. You get bragging rights, and the joy of seeing something you've created appear in physical form.

[IAMCLANWOLF]

The contract is called 'volunteering', which pretty much negates the possiblity of any official recompense. You get bragging rights, and the joy of seeing something you've created appear in physical form.

Quoted for truth.

Can't wait to buy a bunch of copies though. I just hope that she satisfies the unseen itch (and then some) for ole' Thunderbolt fans like myself... ;)

[Spector]

I just hope that she satisfies the unseen itch (and then some)... ;)

I think they make a cream for that.

[klarg1]

Quoted for truth.

Can't wait to buy a bunch of copies though. I just hope that she satisfies the unseen itch (and then some) for ole' Thunderbolt fans like myself... ;)

I haven't had time to assemble my own yet, but I did get a pretty good look at the sample on at GenCon. I can't speak for anyone else, but the miniature has pretty much replaced the unseen mini in my book.

When I get a second one, I might try modding it up with the little "hoses" and torso detail from the unseen as a TDR-5S, but only because it is present in the unseen art, not because I think your version needs it.

[Baldur Mekorig]

I will use this tread because my question is related to the thread´s theme, so, here it goes:

Is there any set date for the general releasing of the Primitives Pack? I looked in the IWM shop, but i could not find anything related to it.

[Dragon41673]

The Primitives pack was a Gen-Con only item...the mechs in that pack are finally shipping to retail stores and are available individually.

[Alex Keller]

Didn't they get shipped to retailers a month ago? That's what the schedule says.

[Sartris]

Didn't they get shipped to retailers a month ago? That's what the schedule says.

My FLGS doesn't have it in stock, but they can get it from their distributor.

[Dragon41673]

Didn't they get shipped to retailers a month ago? That's what the schedule says.

They just got sent to the distributors...massive delay at IWM

[Alex Keller]

I hope the good people at IWM are okay!

[Dragon41673]

I hope the good people at IWM are okay!

It was because of GenCon