hendybadger Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I am planning a Daemonhunters / Grey Knights army. But Im not keen on the Stormtrooper models. Is there anything else that fits the role? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester_prince Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Karskin, thats what I use and comes in a box set too which is cheaper.... OR you could build them from cadian troops and upgrade them to look more elite. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 The Kasrkin do look better. And seem to have the right weapons aswell. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversmith82 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 +1 for Kaskrin, its what most people use and for good reason. Awesome minis that actually LOOK like they're wearing 4+ save armor. I personally HATE the stormtrooper models. They look like a time warp from 2nd ed and even then there were alot better looking minis than those... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Remiel Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 To which stormtrooper models are you referring? The Kasrkin? Or the stormtroopers just before them? I prefer the older ones for my Inquisition army (Daemon- and Xenohunters right now) as they have the carapace armour while looking significantly different from the Kasrkin which are frequently used as IG stormtroopers. I currently have 4+ squads that I acquired on eBay (at low cost). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 How do people make them look Inquisitorial? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Remiel Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 How do people make them look Inquisitorial? Usually painting them crimson and dark grey. Possibly even paint inq symbols where possible. The Witch- and Daemonhunter Codexes have some good images. Maybe even check the GW website for the respective armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversmith82 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Kaskrin? Paint them in =][= colors. That is really all you need to do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcus Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I like the old stormies (and as an IG player miss the hellgun, and still say they should be allowed bolters and snipers as options). I was considering using Preatorians or Mordian iron guard at one point, mostly because I love the models and want to use some, I see the stormtroopers as an inquisitors personal army and its my belief that any kind of private army should look smart and wear colours like the armies of bond villians. Another route you could go down is necromunda figures, there are some that would make good ist depending on the look you want. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Remiel Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I like the old stormies (and as an IG player miss the hellgun, and still say they should be allowed bolters and snipers as options). Second that motion. Bolters and snipers, Good! (especially snipers). ... I see the stormtroopers as an inquisitors personal army and its my belief that any kind of private army should look smart and wear colours like the armies of bond villians. "Do you expect me to talk?" "No, Mr Bond. I expect you to die." Another route you could go down is necromunda figures, there are some that would make good ist depending on the look you want. Van Saar comes to mind with their spiffy bodygloves. I am using some of them for an Inquisitor's retinue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I use Kasrkin, but if I had the money I'd totally do Death Korps of Krieg grenadiers. I love the greatcoat/gasmask look, and the grenadiers have extra breastplates and other armor plating on their coats to justify the 4+. The hard part for DKoK would be getting all the special weapons you'd want. Grenade launchers are easy (I really like the Forgeworld DKoK grenade launchers, they are very old-school; they sort of look like TeamFortress 2 Pyros with Flare Guns, now that I think about it), but I'm not so sure about plasma or meltas. Plus they cost a bundle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor =D= Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I've been looking at These Guys but I'm unsure of how to make them "Tourny Legal". Ya know? And before you guys start yelling for details these are from Pig Iron Productions. I just like the way they look. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Check out my signature for painted storm troopers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lorne Walkier Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I use Adeptus Arbities to represent Ordo Hereticus Storm Troopers. They are Fun to paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversmith82 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I've been looking at These Guys but I'm unsure of how to make them "Tourny Legal". Ya know? And before you guys start yelling for details these are from Pig Iron Productions. I just like the way they look. ;) Sadly, while there are some really great miniatures from other lines, GW sanctioned tournaments often won't allow you to use non-gw models. They are big on WYSIWYG. I could see using bits from other ranges on the main body of a GW model or if you are a GS wizard a bunch of sculptwork with just a few GW bits but not a whole retinue of non-GW. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Here are some links to the FW DKoK Grenadiers: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/dkgren.htm http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/grensw.htm They include meltas, flamers, and grenade launchers, but the heavy stubber would be less useful and no plasma comes on a grenadier model that I can see. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Check out my signature for painted storm troopers. Those Kasrkin look great. And the DKoK Grenadiers look really good aswell. May do a squad or 2 of each. Anyone have any Inquis DKoK painted up? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzbuckle Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 What about Elysian Drop Troops? I'm thinking about using these guys because they are only slightly more expensive than going the metal stormtrooper route. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2173986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 They look good but I think the Kasrkins are abit more fitting Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2174000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcus Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I Field vets now to do what my old storm troopers did and they do have access to sniper rifles (And you can have 3 in a unit) and you can have a heavy weapon aswell, and you get 10 men instead of 5 for only 15pts extra. I think IST based on Fanstasy empire minis would be quite cool, use bodies with breast plates and helmets to account for the save and arm them with some guns and paint them in bright colours as you would a normal empire army, could look quite good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2174094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I based mine on the plastic scout models, with some IG and other bitz as I wanted to be able to make modifications and definately have them in carapace armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2174194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Amy chance of seeing some of these different units people use? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2174215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 A question: Are there any female models to use as Stormtroopers? I'm thinking about using them as Adepta Sororitas Novices, count as Stormtroomers. Also it should be easy to replace their weapons for more 40k-like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2174844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcus Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 escher gangers from necromunda are you best bet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2174953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momosgarage Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 quote]Another route you could go down is necromunda figures, there are some that would make good ist depending on the look you want.[ I too like the necromunda line, but with the decline of ebay it is basically near impossible to get a large amount of necromunda stuff anymore. I would guess that it would be at least a two year process of waiting for listings and getting them one or two figures at a time. Van Saar comes to mind with their spiffy bodygloves I haven't seen a Van Saar listing on ebay or anywhere else in over a year, can they still be ordered as bits from GW? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/#findComment-2175004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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