Wulfen00 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I am currently looking to create some thunderwolf cavalry. I have 2 current choices: 1. Mix conversions of jugernaughts with GS fur and cannis wolves 2. Use Squat bike/ trikes (as they sure ain't normal bikers) I am wondering a few things 1. opinion on which to choose 2. What size of base do I need for Thuderwolf calvary 3. What are some converions/ things other have done for TW calvalry I have enough squat bikes/ trikes tomake 2 per large base or 1 per calvary base but need to know which one to use. I am legitamatly split between the 2 choices as I have 2 jugs and could convert to just characters on them instead of getting mroefor a unit, but I would love to be able to field the old as dirt squat bikes for :cusss'n'giggles as well. I mean most the bikes have a mini keg on the back!! Thanks, wulfen00 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Dearest Wolf-brother: I am sad to say that there are a ton of threads on this already. Please use the search function ^_^ But go with the first option. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2297459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfen00 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Attempted search but first few pages of links were inconclusive. And had a minor debate tonight. TW are calvary so that logic says calvary bases. But Cannis has a rather large base so could go that way as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2297464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'd go with 60mm bases, the one dreadnoughts, juggers and stuff like that have. That's what I do anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2297514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Dearest Wolf-brother:I am sad to say that there are a ton of threads on this already. Please use the search function :wub: But go with the first option. Attempted search but first few pages of links were inconclusive. And had a minor debate tonight. TW are calvary so that logic says calvary bases. But Cannis has a rather large base so could go that way as well. your absolutely right mate none of the threads come to any form of conclusion and in my opinion there are no decent alternatives at the moment personally i like the idea od space wolves riding mechanical wolves but thats just me i think :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2298055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophecy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I use cavalry bases, on the (probably incorrect) assumption that Fangir is supposed to be a monster among even the monstrous Thunderwolves, and the fact that all the 3rd-party wolves I bought came with cavalry bases. It's all assumptions anyway until GW releases a model. 1 vote for the 1st option. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2298061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think mine was the most debated (and hated by many) i simply used horses for thunderwolf Cavalry. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2298110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
utilityzero Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 i absolutely hate the model and the idea, but the rules are great of course and they gave me an idea, since TWC have rending they might make for an interesting stand in for a full unit of wulfen? i had the idea of putting JP on models with templar BP/Chainswords and using them for TWC but i don't know how that would fly with people as JP troops don't move like cavalry and since i've be putting a big base on a small model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2298133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophecy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I know at least three other threads mentioning that very thing, UZ. Some people like it, some people hate it. Use the search. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2298187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Personally, i don't like 1 or 2...the first even with conversion and someone did before is just still Chaos looking. The second, should be kept intact for collector sake. Those are rare and converting them would ruin something very rare. To me if your going to do a Wolf Calv, at least do Wolves or perhaps bears or some type of sabertooth cat (ie something with a snow cold theme). I've seen all types of riders and many while creative are not that themely namely horses, bikes and cold ones... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfen00 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 I was more or less thinking of just mounting a couple of the squat bikes on one base, no conversions other then the base. Also with the juggers, I was intending to GS fur and paws instead of hoofs etc, to make them look more wolf like. I think I am going to go with the squats as its easy enough to just build and mount on the base, and use the juggers to convert for characters. Also had one more idea of just putting a bunch (5-6) squats on foot, onto one big base to use as my thuderwolf cavalry for giggles, and a use for the 30+ infrantry squats I now own Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafty Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 hmmm I think I like my model ;) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/mafty/IMG_1608.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/mafty/IMG_1607.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi. Of the two non GW choices that truly fit the Thunderwolf image, this is the one I prefer, however they don't answer e-mails and seem to have given up making the model, unfortunately. Whats the quality of the casting like? Are the legs a good fit with the GW torso? I only wish that I had found that site earlier and placed an order for some. ] hmmm I think I like my model ;) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/mafty/IMG_1608.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/mafty/IMG_1607.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknar Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Wow, it is a shame they are not makeing the model anymore. As I would order 12 that is an awesome wolf to ride! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan230 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Last i heard, the official ruling was that you are supposed to use the 60mm "Dreadnought" base. plus the fact that they are supposed to resemble Canis' dimensions. I got into quite an arguement with a fellow wolf here when we were playing and all of a sudden 7 TWC come out from behind a Rhino. It was first turn and had assumed they were fenirsian wolves when he had deployed. i ended up letting him do it, but i wasnt happy that they werent very obvious. the marines blended in to the wolves and it was kinda bleh. he had them on bike bases. /me stops his rant before it starts... have fun m8, i wont run them till they come out with a model, i dont have the time or talent to convert. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkenheim Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 some tournaments (important bit, its only the ruling os some tournaments) decide that you must use canis as the basis of the model as it is the only TW model out thre. some tournaments say that as canis is on a 60mm base then all TWC should be on a 60mm base if your not in a tournament then its up to you what base size you use, i personally feel 60mm is too large for a unit, i would instead take a 40mm base and lengthen it to the same length as a bike base. to me thats a happy medium between cavalry base and massively impratical base size. although it does depend on the model you are using as the basis of he conversion, some may be so large that they require a 60mmbase. whatever you do, explain to your opponent as your putting it down that they are TWC. it saves a lot of hassel, shouting and hair pulling Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Seeing as there is no official model and no base the TO just has to accept what you rock up with on the day! The wolf that Canis Wolfborn rides is described as "Fangir is a monstrous Thunderwolf, as strong as a mastodon and as tall at the shoulder as an Ice Troll." Note, not average or somewhat large but monstrous, BTW think that there is any chance of GW producing Fenrisian Ice Trolls??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godhead Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 That one model is still being made btw. I have just ordered 7 more from ebay. The seller basically puts up a new lot every other monday. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapniK Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 So what is the name of the wolf model so that i may also procure some Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2301936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfen00 Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I think I have decided to use the the large flyer base as I have a quite a few left over from my Dark Eldar collection that is going to collect more dust for the local 40k league starting up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2302286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taeken Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have alot of dread bases so thats what mine will be one until told otherwise. So far I've converted http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gallery/c...oonhunter-laris (ignor the chick) and http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gallery/c.../solos/war-wolf into TWC. The size is similar to Canis though not quite as beefy. So I think it works fluff wise as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2302346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I just received an e-mail from them today saying that there will be some more advertised soon. I was thinking of ordering six but will probably go for nine to have three squadrons of three. That will get me a '0' composition rating in the next tournament! Still happy that I can get some cavalry. That one model is still being made btw. I have just ordered 7 more from ebay. The seller basically puts up a new lot every other monday. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2302687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I have never seen those models down here in OZ, are they metal, plastic or resin? Thanks. I have alot of dread bases so thats what mine will be one until told otherwise. So far I've converted http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gallery/c...oonhunter-laris (ignor the chick) and http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gallery/c.../solos/war-wolf into TWC. The size is similar to Canis though not quite as beefy. So I think it works fluff wise as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2302688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. F. G. Hobo Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'm currently brewing up a Thunderwolf conversion on my own. I'm going to use a Lion of Chrace (from the new High Elves chariot) as the base model, along with some serious Green Stuff work. As far as the base goes, I'm planning to do a simple conversion of using a 40x40mm base I got left from my Nurglings (btw, Daddy loves you guys ;)), then cutting a 40mm Terminator base in half and sticking the base halves to the front and the rear of the square base, thus creating, basically, a 40mm bike base. Personally I think that's the best compromise between a puny bike base and the gigantic 60mm dreadnought base. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2302806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Runner Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I have never seen those models down here in OZ, are they metal, plastic or resin? Thanks. I have alot of dread bases so thats what mine will be one until told otherwise. So far I've converted http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gallery/c...oonhunter-laris (ignor the chick) and http://privateerpress.com/hordes/gallery/c.../solos/war-wolf into TWC. The size is similar to Canis though not quite as beefy. So I think it works fluff wise as well. They are metal, very beautiful and a bit too small for Space Marine mounts. Do a search for 'TWC' or 'Thunderwolf' and you will find threads with pictures of members who have tried or experimented with the idea. Personally and IMO, your best bet until an official model comes out is the Fenris Wolf from Hero Clix. It is very cheap and the right size and easily customizable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/193405-thuderwolf-conversion-choices/#findComment-2302818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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