The Primaris Chaplain on Bike, Firestrike Servo-Turret, and Invader ATV are here, check out our unboxing and build of the new models!
This week we are unboxing the new wave of Space Marines that just came out and seeing what it takes to get them ready for the tabletop. Rob goes over the Primaris Chaplain on Bike, Firestrike Servo-Turret, and Invader ATV, and compares them to other Marine models, and tells you the GOTCHAS to be aware of when building them!
We are going to show you everything including the sprues, bits, and of course comparisons. That way you can decide if these are worth your hard-earned hobby dollars. Let’s go!
Primaris Chaplain on Bike & More 40k Marine Releases: Unboxing & Build
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It hasn’t been too long since we’ve had a Marine release… If you are a little tired of Marines and want to see how the new Necrons go together check out Rob’s unboxing of it here.
For now, let’s focus on the Marines. The Chaplain is not an ETB kit like we originally thought it would be, but the other two are. It’s more of an Easier to Build kit than a normal multi-part one thought!
Time to jump into the individual kits!
Firestrike Servo-Turret Box
This is the cheapest of the kits running at $35. This is an ETB kit so shouldn’t be too bad, looks pretty cool right from the jump.
Instructions & Sprue
The ETB kits originally had some pushback as people wanted to feel like they built something. But the more people use it, the more they realize it just lets them get more done! Nothing looks too crazy and with ETB you don’t have to get much flash off. Hopefully, it should go together pretty easily!
Just a single sprue in this kit, but everything looks good! We’ll have to see if stationary weapons like this and the Hammerfall do anything to shake up the meta. Let’s see how it goes together!
Completed Firestrike Servo-Turett
The mini looks pretty great! It pretty much has one way for everything to go together but only takes a few minutes to build. With it being push-fit you can also swap out the weapons without too much trouble.
Firestrike Servo-Turett Size Comparisons
It sits on an 80mm base but lines up perfectly size-wise with a normal Primaris Marine, nothing too wild here.
Invader ATV
The Mario Kart racer is here! But seriously, this looks pretty cool, runs about $40, and is ETB.
Invader ATV Instructions and Sprues
Again, with this all being push-fit, it should be pretty easy to build. Nothing jumps out as a serious gotcha from the instructions. With how the weapons fit in as well, should be able to switch them out with ease. But we’ll have to see.
You get two sprues in this one and all the parts themselves look really detailed and cool. Again, with the ETB you won’t have quite as many lines and things to shave off.
Completed Invader ATV
This one only took about 9 minutes, not too bad for a vehicle this size. Overall looks pretty cool and really detailed. Without using any glue there are a couple of small gaps, but some glue should fix that right up. Changing out the weapon is super easy and only takes like 5 seconds. Pretty awesome to see!
Size Comparison
The Primaris is almost taller than the whole thing, so this ATV definitely is a lowrider! It’s longer than the Firestrike but a little shorter. Again, nothing too crazy about the size here.
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Primaris Chaplain on Bike Box
Last but certainly not least is the Chaplain. This guy is not ETB and runs about $45 which is a pretty standard price for a two sprue character.
Instructions and Sprues
There are a lot of small parts fitting into the bike but don’t look too hard. Whenever they have yellow on the instructions show where you’ll need glue. The Chaplain is built into the bike itself, no longer something you just sit on top. You can also leave certain parts off if you want to paint them separately.
At first glance, it appears to be ETB but it is easier to build and not fully push-fit. While not being push-fit but it won’t take as much time as a normal multi-part kit with how they have been releasing the new sprues.
Completed Chaplain
This guy only took about 15 minutes and it goes together pretty quickly. Even without being ETB, there are no mold lines to scrap so that will save you so much time. Any time you don’t have to scrape is a good time. Overall a great looking mini with tons of detail packed into it. It also just pops right onto the scenic base in a second.
To finish up the base since it doesn’t go all the way to the edge of the base Rob fills in the extra space with Liquitex Sand. Just to really give a completed feel.
That does it for this one! Rob really likes the minis and how they are going with the ETB and non-ETB (but still Easier to Build) kits.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
