Re: [Epic] Epic Spacehulk / E40k Carry Cases

From: Richard Dewsbery <dewsbery_at_...>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 19:06:06 +0100

duckrvr_at_... wrote:
>
> At 04:33 AM 4/27/97 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Sauron1 writes;I like the video box idea. Moving them around in those
> >huge multi-drawer gagets is a pain. I,ll try it for shure!
>
> Really? I'm rather partial to my tackle boxes. I can fit my entire 10,000
> point (2nd edition values) Eldar army in it. The titans go in the bottom.
> I cut silhouettes out of 1" open cell foam, and they lay down nicely under
> the fold out trays. The only problem I've had is if they get bouced really
> hard, or get turned sideways the guys in the top tray get scrambled. I also
> have another style tackle box with slide out drawers that can carry both my
> chaos and my SM/IG army. The titans go in the top, standing this time, in
> the same 1" foam (cutouts slightly smaller than the base so they fit
> snugly). There's also plenty of room in the "fly fishing lure" (like anyone
> with a life fly-fishes) section to keep dice, counters, templates, an exacto
> knife, needlenose pliers, model cement and super glue for those last minute
> repairs.

Aha, but with the patented video cassette boxes, there's no bouncing
around so no need for last minute repairs :)

Being a little more serious for a moment, I didn't want to lug about
another tool / tackle box. And the vid boxes hold 2 0r 3 detachments,
so can be pulled off the shelf at the same time as the detachment cards
are chosen. Smaller, lighter and more portable. Cheaper too.

However, I will readily concede that they're not the only storage
option, and if you have bucket loads of figs and wish to carry all of
them about, the tackle box is probably the best way to go. For people
with only 3000 or so of the E40k points will find they need only 4-5
video boxes.

I promise not to shoot you or think any less of your tactical abilities
just because we carry our troops differently (now I wonder which is the
more hurtful penalty?)

Richard
Received on Mon Apr 28 1997 - 18:06:06 UTC