The story so far! Last year I built some 3D printed proxies for use as a Field Ordnance Battery. These worked well for a time, until they started leaking uncured resin and drama followed. That got a refund, but rather than going straight for a replacement, I opted for something from Culverin Models for use as a Basilisk. And this was good, at least until the news broke that Culverin was closing down. Liking their stuff, but not wanting to spend too much with a codex pending, I leapt to order some replacement Bombards. Which then ended up being delayed until December 30th, oh well, but I understand. A shame to loose you, Culverin Models.
These
models, “Heavy Field Mortars", were not explicitly for 40k,
and typical of the WWII-adjacent vibe the company specialised in. Its
made of mixed materials too, the chassis being that filament style,
with the gun being resin. I'm not a huge fan of the wheels if I'm
honest, between their simple design and the need for sanding of the
gun shield, it makes the thing look like a wooden carriage. It
probably didn't help that I chose to give them black tires either,
but it needed the visual interest. While there is an acceptable level
of detail, I had to lean on the metallics and weathering techniques
to make things pop. Objectively, these are less interesting models
than what they replace, but, A) these were made by someone competent,
and B) they look quite Krieg, and so fit in with the new codex and
such.
The paintjob on these was mainly achieved via the spraycan method, with the crew being salvaged from the previous model. While the bases were contaminated with resin, and the guns deeply suspicious even after repeated repairs, the crew were ok. The end result is something tableworthy and usable. I did realise that the bases needed some touching up after taking these photos, but these are OK. Job's a good 'un.
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