turelhim vampire Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I just wanted to put up some images of my latest projects for my Salamanders for you all to comment and critique. Sorry about the picture quality, I am still getting used to my new Digicam Firstly, my AoBR terminators: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture013-2.jpg Next, my Vanguard Veterans: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture011-1.jpg Chapter Master Tu'shan: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture016-1.jpg Honour Guard: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture010-2.jpg More to come in time... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
verpine Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Where did you get that awesome shield? (for tu'shan) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2065870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortsonfire79 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I think the shield is from the plastic CC Terminators, shaven down. Thats all really cool. Lots of metal and elites ;-D Epic, now...paint it!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2065881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Where did you get that awesome shield? (for tu'shan) Shorts is right, it is the Assault Terminator sergeant storm shield with the detail shaved off. I will be scultping a new motif on it more in line with the Salamanders chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2065887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsa_terminators Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Your AoBR "Heresy" Terminator is great, I love that style of Termies. Also, where did you get those Power Armor sized thunder hammer for your Vanguard? I've been converting Terminator sized hammers for my normal SM's for years...why did no one tell me such things existed?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orktemplar Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Those thunderhammers are the metal ones that gw sells on their new bitz service. They are regular marines sized, I believe it came from the iron hands chapter upgrade befor being sent to bitz. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan454 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Yeh Orktemplar is right this is the URL:http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1300067&prodId=prod1400033 What helmet did you use for the hounor guard with the plastic banner? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 The helmet is from the 3.5 edition era chaos space marine sprue - not sure if it is still on the new sprues, perhaps some chaos players could shed some light on it? It was immensely popular with marine players when it first came out for making chaplains. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MMY Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Love the vanguards - I was planning a thunder hammer / lightening claw vanguard squad based on the plastic assault marines, but now I've seen your metal ones, I might be tempted to copy! :unsure: Look forward to seeing them painted :whistling: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword brethren Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 the helmet is from the chaos marine squad set like you said but i dont think its there anymore, i used it for my chaplain (as you said :P) there is a similar one, cant find a pic but its the same but without the scope lens thing. back to the point, very nice, i love the vanguard, very quick version of thunder termies by the looks of things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 there is a similar one, cant find a pic but its the same but without the scope lens thing. I think you mean the one from the chaos vehicle accessory sprue - which has cables and such running from the chin. In fact, with the mini in my hand, it actually IS the one from the chaos vehicle accessory sprue - lol. I tend to get chaos vehicles for my loyalists - lots of interesting bits in them if you can stand to shave off the chaos icons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2066885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Tu'shan with his honour guard: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture025.jpg Chapter Champion: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture022-2.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture023-1.jpg The claws are an artifact weapon that in game terms simply mark him out as the chapter champ. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Next is a very early WIP on an Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii - I am going to add in an Ad Mech contingent to count as those units the Salamanders are not known for using in abundance - like bikes, speeders, scouts, etc. Not sure what to do to make the legs, all I know is that I want there to only be three. I think it will look better than four. He'll be on a large monster base when he's done, along with two of his buddies - all will look different. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture026-2.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture030-2.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture031-2.jpg Sorry about the crappy photos but its dark here atm and I only have a lamp and my camera flash to illuminate the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekk_Sirius Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Chapter Master Tu'shan: Question since you've based Tu'shan on the Vulkan miniature, how many parts did the original come in? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Body, spear, gauntlet of the forge (from the elbow down), head, backpack. <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulkan454 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Really nice honor guard, but the banner looks a bit big to carried around in a battle (what if its a windy day and the banner bearers standing near the edge of a cliff.....) What is an Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii? it looks like a servitor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Vulkan - I based the banner size from the old artwork of Ancient Helveticus - its a classic, and he has a MASSIVE banner. Besides, considering marines can tear people in half and punch through walls I'd imagine them capable of holding up such a huge banner. Also, the Skitarii are the cybernetic armies of the Adeptus Mechanicus - half man, half servitor. More information can be read here: http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Skitarii They also feature quite prominently in Dan Abnett's latest novel, Titanicus - which is fantastic, I might add. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 why no brother 'abliative wounds' in the vanguard squad otherwise looking good, love the giant banner Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2068980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Because synergy is king. :) Just a quick update: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture033-1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2069017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Phoenix Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 This might be the wrong place to ask this, but i haven't played space marines since 3d edition and I don't think I've ever seen thunderhammers put to such use. Does anyone know exactly how effective they end up being for the points invested, especially in a full unit? Where might they be best used? (my only thoughts being fast, multi-wound characters...which afaik is mostly demons?) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2069066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 For me it is a matter of the background - Salamanders favour them, so I favour them. Besides, they look so cool. :) In game terms though they are great for taking on walkers, monstrous creatures and multi-wound, high toughness characters. The stunning effect they have is worth the extra cost, although as with all "power fist" type weapons they need to be paired with a good invulnerable save to be truly effective. That said, update time: Random Honour Guard http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture666.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture000.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2069149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 And another one: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture669.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture668.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture667.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2069228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turelhim vampire Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Updates: Another Honour Guard cloak is finished and the model is almost ready for painting. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture670.jpg As are 3 Sternguard, bumping my unit up to 10. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture671.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture672.jpg The Ironclad is shaping up nicely. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture679.jpg And finally, two land raiders: Converted Phobos (being salvaged from my chaos army which I am selling: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture673.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture674.jpg Converted Crusader (painted a long time ago - I am currenty re-doing the banner behind the preacher): http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture675.jpg http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa117/turelhimvampire/Picture676.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/174743-random-salamanders/#findComment-2070293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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