asmodai_455 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I've just recieved the set from Ebay and am horrified to see tons of Ultra Marines insignia on them. Were they designed soley for the smurf marines? Has anyone here managed to convert any of these models to a different chapter. Please post piccies if so as I am gutted and need some confidence. I did a search and nothing came up on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejay Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 There is no Ultramarines insignia on the Assault On Black Reach marines. Did you buy them used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai_455 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 The right shoulder on the tactical marines has the arrow of an ultra marine moulded onto it, I'm collecting DA and this might prove to be a headache for me to remove every arrow from 10 models. And the captain might need some converting to make him look like he belongs on the rock. Bought brand new and sealed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCreations Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 that arrow stands for 'tactical squad', its not ultramarines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai_455 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thanks for clearing that up, what about the capain could he be painted dark angels with no converting. I'm new to all this fluff thing and don't want to mess up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCreations Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I suppose so, I dont paint DA, never have, but I cant see why not, he is just a standard Tactical Sergeant, if you want him to look more DA then perhaps try and give him some robes using greenstuff if you feel confident? I'm not the best with this sort of stuff, maybe one of the experts on this matter could help you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Nothing on those boys that a dark green paint-job wont fix... They were designed to be compatible with just about any marine chapter (seeing as just about every marine chapter has codex markings, or might have codex markings). Its the little pack of 3 marines that you want to watch out for apparently, I've heard that they actually DO have the Ultramarines symbol on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai_455 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thankyou all for your input. I'm relieved to know these lads are ok with there markings/ If you don't have this set already I recommend it. Dreadnought £25 Termies £25 Tactical marines £18 Captain £4? all for £50 then sell the Orks on ebay for £20. Will update this page when I have started painting them, but it might be a while as I have soooo many other models to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korloth Darkwolf Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 The DA symbol for a tactical squad is a horizontal two ended arrow but I wouldn't have an issue with them painted up in DA. Its a great way to bulk out squads, especially if you can filter them into other sets. The extra 5 marines in a devastator squad is a good use of them, plus the missile launcher marine is a great sculpt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makkeru Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I used a sharp knife and cut away the markings: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wrDAz...at=embedwebsite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Anything can be modified if your willing to put the time and effort in... And plastic minis are by far the easiest thing to work on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Toddius Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Also remember that the DA upgrade pack is pretty dirt cheap from the GW site. You could drop an extra $25 and get 10 vets in robes + all the extra bitz and bobs to place on the AOBR marines for a DA flavor transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmodai_455 Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I used a sharp knife and cut away the markings: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wrDAz...at=embedwebsite Thanks for the pic, at least I know I'm not the only one bothered by the arrows. and I have the vet box already, so will be using the parts from them for a dark angels look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i am imperial fist Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 finally somethign i can answer i bought this box and halfed it with my mate i painted them dark angels they look fine i think i got rid of the captin i hated my mate used it gettign killed by a ravner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maznaz Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I believe this thread may be of some use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I believe this thread may be of some use. Thanks for the plug! Yeah, I started reading this thread and thought "boy, I should show him my latest project." And you beat me to it! B) I have found the AoBR sets to be a great way to build an inexpensive army and that building them as DAs is great fun and still very cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maznaz Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks for the plug! Yeah, I started reading this thread and thought "boy, I should show him my latest project." And you beat me to it! :D I have found the AoBR sets to be a great way to build an inexpensive army and that building them as DAs is great fun and still very cheap! Hehe, I loved the concept and execution of your project, and I thought of it as soon as I started reading this thread! I hope it inspires the OP, as it's such a perfect fit for what he wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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