Finecast is Dead

[Bigred]

Latest reports coming in from multiple sources:

Lots going on behind the scenes at GW - Look for a public announcement in Q2 of 2014 regarding Finecast:

-GW Proper gets out of Finecast entirely.
-Forgeworld will take control of all remaining Finecast character models.
-These character models will be the only non-plastics in GW's line until they are replaced.
-These character models will be moved over to plastic (and GW control) in time with plastic clampack resculpts.
-There are internal tests taking place to cast some existing Forgeworld resin kits in a new plastic material.

It looks like the resin material is on its way out, and GW is sprinting as fast as it can to replace any Finecast non character kits from their entire range - leaving them as a 100% plastic manufacturer.

If you look at the past few releases, you can see the pattern.

My next question is WHY?

[ElectricPaladin]

And good riddance! Finecast was AWFUL. I, for one, welcome our new plastic overlords.

[TheyStoleMyName!]

Whether or not Finecast is actually a good material, the idea that it is awful is already dominant in the community at large. I know that GW tends to not listen to the community, but in this case I think a lot of folks spoke with their wallets in terms of not purchasing Finecast stuff, and that is a language they'll listen to.

[Popsical]

Right good news. So all players using finecast special characters or the like will now be using FW kits!
So i for one say they shouldnt be allowed to use em! Lol

Oh and this thread gets a rating of 7.6 octopusses and 1.3 herring.
Hmm. Would they be octopusses, octopu$sies or octopii?

[crandall87]

I believe GW have been wanting to go 100% plastic for years but only within the last couple of years have they had the technology to reach the levels of detail on plastic miniatures that they feel is acceptable for character models. Finecast is just a stop gap that arrived because the price of metal became too high. This move would have happened regardless of finecast or not I think. I certainly welcome it as I like their plastic clampack character models.

[yossariansmith]

Octopodes, actually.

[Morgrim]

My one experience with Finecast was having more vents and mold lines than any other model I've encountered, but at the same time having these clean up a LOT easier than a metal model ever would. And given the lighter material it was actually possible to assemble it without breaking out the two part glue. Model in question was a Shadowseer Harlequin and I know from prior experience that trying to pin the thin, shallow socket joints GW likes to use to connect elf and eldar wrists to hands carrying bulky weapons is frustratingly difficult in metal. I'd take Finecast over pewter any day just for that.

[mathhammer]

1. Finecast had the same detail as the metal miniatures they replaced. were basically same molds.

2. Finecast had bad issues with bubbles, warping, and the clam shells opening during casting. The failure rate appears to be high.

3. Companies dump something cause of money, and my guess is they are running into the regulations from the EPA on particle dust and selling. So to rid themselves of the issue they can just move to plastic.

[Maelstorm]

And good riddance! Finecast was AWFUL. I, for one, welcome our new plastic overlords.

This times 100....

To build my armies up I've purchased 40+ Finecast models - 1 in 3 had to be filled, heated and reshaped to be presentable. 1 in 5 or 6 required a call to GW to replace it. EVERY SINGLE Finecast Necron staff weapon has snapped multiple times and are constantly requiring reshaping as they bend in a crescent shape as they stand still in Battlefoam trays in my office.

Was it a coincidence that Liquid Greenstuff was introduced at the same time as Finecast was dumped on the market (and prices jumped)?

Good riddance to Finecrap

[Power Klawz]

Finecast is not my favorite.

All plastic is basically the future as foretold by the prophets of ancient days. Like the 90s or something.