Lord of the Nth dimension : 2016

I would have loved to write this as a video but quickly realized I couldn't find my tripod and holding the camera wouldn't do.

For this I used Elfbait, IWM, Orko-one, and Khurasan models for size and reference.

One of Elfbait's most popular models was the Cauldron Born/Ebon Jaquar. He had made a few variants. He decided to revisit the model but this time make it so the model could be made into any Battletech variant you wanted using tactical rails.

I should say at this point I used no glue for the review. Nothing on this reviewed model is holding it together.

That being said it is resin and I have no idea how much switching between arms and torso mounts the model and it's pieces could take.

The box itself isn't taped and can be reused (made me glad as I'm moving soon and all the pieces can be stored together)

Pieces are bagged up like Japanese candy. Don't eat them :)

The Cauldron Born has always looked a little tiny. The artwork made it look cartoonish. I was very happy with how the model Elfbait first did looked like a hard target to hit. Almost like a medium or light mech carrying much larger firepower than it should.
It's not as "balloon" looking in the center torso as it's CBT artwork. Just a bit of personal taste on that point.

Comparing the torso on the older models and the new. The shape is the same. Dimensions are almost spot on. I almost think he had a torso left over and redid parts of it. But the nose seams longer and a few slight details are on it. (kind of hard to see in the pictures)

The legs have been changed so the stance makes it a little taller than the older model.

Even without a base it's taller than the older Elfbait model (these here painted and based by Lonewolf @ LotB forums)

I only opened the one set of weapons to do a comparison shot with its counterpart. The weapons have been changed and resculpted too.

And I know your asking about more size shots

The model can be used in 6,10, and 15mm games.

My only issue is the rails and the parts. As said before it is resin and I have no idea how the model and parts will hold up to constant switching.

But shown in these pictures, no glue was used. I'm again impressed with the quality of the sculpt.

in this reviewed united I see no flash. I can only assume that Elfbait reviewed each piece and cleaned them up so you can prime and paint right away after you give the pieces a quick bath.

Lord of the Nth dimension

Monday, May 30, 2016

Elfbait Cauldron Born unboxing

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Ren Fest mugs