Spoiler alert, the Ravenwing models we have now don’t look much different from 25 years ago. Come see the old school Ravenwing Attack Force from the 1990’s.
Hey Hobby Maniac’s! Today we’re going over the Ravenwing Attack Force and unlocking the secrets that, well, aren’t really all that secret but it’s fun to look at!
You’ll notice the bikes haven’t changed much either. Of course you don’t have the pewter bits like the knife and the plasma gun, but you do have more cooler plastic accessories to convert up your bits with.
In the rules you’ll notice they have Jink, Break Tests, Expert Rider, Rapid Fire, all these rules are at least 20 years old.
You’ll also notice “Veteran Sergeant Sammael”. Dude, congrats on the promotion. Looks like you bought a new bike with that pay raise.
Second Edition was hyper complicated but it was still easier than the rogue trader days. There were so many rules it would take an afternoon to play a small game, we weren’t any where near the model count we’re at today. Smoke Grenades scattered and little bits went here and there. It was crazy.
Notice the perforations. You could cut these out and glue them together. Presto, instant game aides. This could be the reason I preach about game aides i guess. 2nd edition 40k had some great stuff that is for sure!
To get to full scoop check out the video!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
