Lungboy Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 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? There are always plenty of Van Saar on eBay UK, and yes, GW still sells the gang boxed set. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2175022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 As you asked to see what these look like - here are my three squads, with thier own "quirks" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Karitas/DSC_4335.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Karitas/DSC_4370.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Karitas/DSC_4368.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Karitas/DSC_4390.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Karitas/DSC_4387.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2175273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 They look great! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2175371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karitas Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Glad you like them. they are a mix of guard and scout bits Shame no-one else seems to want to show you... so heres some off of google :rolleyes: lovely unique kitbash http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/230010.page really nicely painted kasrkin http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177192 nicely painted "normal" metal stormies http://www.brandxpainting.com/acidfree_alb...orm_troopers_01 and a guardsman conversion http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?t=83600 now looking around youll see everything from tau to brettonians to people using other companies at AT-34 and pig iron. have a look, see what you like :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcus Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I had an idea last night of how to do some IG vets but it would work for IST, Cadians with chainmail to represent carapace. When I get a free moment I'm going to have a go at some test peices and I shall return to post them here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Mos Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I use Arbites as my preferance is shotguns over hellguns. The FW upgrade packs are great for this purpose. I also have a new squad sitting around with bits from the new Cadian command box, with Catachan rucksacks, but theyre not painted. As for =][= symbols, FW brass etched is the best. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 I love the red and white Kasrkin. And the idea of =I= brass etch on them could work well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 escher gangers from necromunda are you best bet. Thanks. I was thinking about more classic soldier-like models, but those gangsters are also not bad, with a decent painting and maybe little conversion.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
- 7eAL - Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 escher gangers from necromunda are you best bet. Thanks. I was thinking about more classic soldier-like models, but those gangsters are also not bad, with a decent painting and maybe little conversion.... Realistically it shouldn't matter. Under a thick carapace and wearing a closed mask, nobody can identify gender anyway. We had that problem with Samus Aran ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 escher gangers from necromunda are you best bet. Thanks. I was thinking about more classic soldier-like models, but those gangsters are also not bad, with a decent painting and maybe little conversion.... Realistically it shouldn't matter. Under a thick carapace and wearing a closed mask, nobody can identify gender anyway. We had that problem with Samus Aran ... Yeah, but since when Wh40k is realistic? :o So about those Escher Gangers, is it possible for Adepta Sororitas to recruit new Sisters from different planets or all of them are from Schola Progenium? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2177966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcus Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Schola Progenium isn't a planet, its a kind of institution for the orphans of imperial servants. I would imagine yes, that they could be draw from anywhere. 40K went slightly more realistic (In a stylistic sense) at the start of the 3rd edition, especially if you look at the cadians and storm troopers that came out around that time and the way things were painted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2178167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Schola Progenium isn't a planet, its a kind of institution for the orphans of imperial servants. I would imagine yes, that they could be draw from anywhere. I know what Schola Progenium is, I was just asking if all Sisters come from there? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2178286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Remiel Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Schola Progenium isn't a planet, its a kind of institution for the orphans of imperial servants. I would imagine yes, that they could be draw from anywhere. I know what Schola Progenium is, I was just asking if all Sisters come from there? Generally, yes. It is an orphanage. Usually the orphans parents' were ranking members of the Imperium's military or distinguished themselves in battle. The schola evaluate their wards for which service they would best fit into - stormtrooper, navy, sororitas, commissar. For a good idea what happens at the schola, read any of the Ciaphas Cain books (especially the last one where he is an instructor). You will get a very good idea what the schola is all about (even if it is from Cain's own perspective and that of the Inquisitor Amberley). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2178550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
- 7eAL - Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Schola Progenium isn't a planet, its a kind of institution for the orphans of imperial servants. I would imagine yes, that they could be draw from anywhere. I know what Schola Progenium is, I was just asking if all Sisters come from there? Generally, yes. It is an orphanage. Usually the orphans parents' were ranking members of the Imperium's military or distinguished themselves in battle. The schola evaluate their wards for which service they would best fit into - stormtrooper, navy, sororitas, commissar. For a good idea what happens at the schola, read any of the Ciaphas Cain books (especially the last one where he is an instructor). You will get a very good idea what the schola is all about (even if it is from Cain's own perspective and that of the Inquisitor Amberley). To add to and qualify what Remiel said- It doesn't necessarily bar Sisters from picking up and establishing institutions for orphaned girls on their own, or the Ministorum establishing local public schools of which some of the children choose to pursue a career in the Imperial Guard, Administratum or the Adepta Sororitas after graduation. These girls drawn from the ordinary population would make up the minority, however, except perhaps at smaller outposts or on backwater worlds, places where stationed Sisters would have less direct contact with larger affairs of the Orders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2178838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hmmmm.... I was thinking about like in Gaunt's Ghosts *spoiler* they've recruited new men (and women) to Tanith First. Is it possible for SoB to recruit new soldiers from some devastated worlds? I hope that you know, what I mean. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2179214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morcus Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 not a brilliant picture but here goes. He's got chainmail on his torso and upper arms, the boots are meant to be fur and he has a hat and scarf. I know my sculpting is poor and its a bad photo but its a first go and more about the idea, I'll post another picture when its painted. My first photo post aswell. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2180320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mel Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I'm about to use cadians with pig iron heads (kolony militia ones), not particularly original, but it gets the job done, now where to get 8 meltaguns.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2181191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 GW bits pack? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2181294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mel Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 That's the route I took in the end, they are really fat but I replaced the flamer with the meltagun. Mel That's the route I took in the end, they are really fat but I replaced the flamer with the meltagun. Mel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2185104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Are the flamer and grenade easy to convert into meltas? Are the flamer and grenade easy to convert into meltas? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2185128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mel Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Just cut the flamer away leaving the strap, butt, trigger and hoses, cut off a bit from the back of the metal meltagun and you're good to go, I left the fuel tanks on their back as well to represent meltafuel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2185277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Ill give it a go when I get some Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/183810-what-to-replace-stormtroopers-with/page/2/#findComment-2185304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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