[FT] Review the Phalons

I have just received my 20 quid ship packs from GZG as advertised on the back
of Ragnarok 31. I cannot recommend these enough for value for money,
*exceptional*

This review covers the phalons, of which there is little press on this list,
soon to change when the fleet book 2 comes out. I had ordered the earlier
light phalon units and was a bit underwhelmed by them, this has now all
changed with the larger ships now being available.

These are sculpted by Dave Garnham, who also did the Sav'asku. The Phalons are
IMO superior to the SV miniatures with respect to detail and assembly.

I refer to the catalogue page for the Phalons for reference, though they don't
do the actual models justice.

http://www.lightspeed.u-net.com/gzg/gzg-ft-ph.html

FT814 Fighter Mother ship heavy (I think the picture caption is the wrong way
around for 814 & 813)

This comes in several pieces, but they are all a good fit. Some filling
required on the neck. The raised fighter pods locate very well and are easily
glued in place. The detail is very good lots of dimples and vents and its a
huge heavy piece of metal. There are several small vent tubes to glue on to
give a very good organic feel.

FT811 Light Dreadnought same construction quality as the mother ship and level
of detail good, again with glue on vent pieces and pod (these can be seen
sticking out of the picture) filling on the neck required.

FT809 Battlecruiser, these are the stars of the show one piece heavy, strong
and beautifully detailed and shaped. They have a nice organic feel and a
certain menace. Very much like the ships in the manga outlanders.

FT808 Heavy Cruiser, like the battle cruiser, these things are lovely one
piece with lots of detail, even the shells have a dimple pattern all over. As
heavy cruisers these things feel tough and unstoppable.

These are really nice models, which look good together and will be very eye
catching on the table. I haven't decided fully on a colour scheme yet, but
will probably base it on the blue, pink and red from some of the Outlanders
covers. The vents and orifices
will be pink/red.

I wait with baited breath for the new rule sets to cover this amazing new
addition to the GZG line. I have most of their ships to date (bar the IF) and
these are the most interesting so far IMO.
In addition these could all double as excellent alien grav/gev vehicles.

I've got to echo one of Tim's comments. I'd based my opinion of the Phalons on
the 803, 804, 805 type models, and was underwhelmed. The 808, 809, 810 type
models look quite a bit sharper and less... well, you know. You don't want to
put your miniatures on the table and have your opponent say,
"Hey,
that one's uncircumcised."

> I've got to echo one of Tim's comments. I'd based my opinion of the

I have to agree on this one. I got the smaller models as well, and - erm
-
I'd be embarrassed to put them on the table in mixed company.

I must say that they soured me on the Phalons in general, but if the large
figs are as nice as Tim says...

I'd suggest resculpting the smaller ships into something less - -
suggestive, if the line is to really be effective.