MagneticFreak Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Greetings fellow Ironwolves, Up to this day, my space wolf tanks have been little more than grey standard space marines vehicles. I recently ordered the brass etched symbols from Forge World, but they do not significantly improve the ''wolfiness'' of my tanks, IMO. I though I might add some 'viking-like shields to increase the desired effect, or some furs, but then I do not know which bits to use. I think beastmen Ungors sheilds are perfect for the job, but I still do not know how to position them on my tanks, and for the fur I am completely lost. What are you guys doing for your space wolf tanks? Any specific ideas? Any particular bits used? Pictures are welcome! Many ''tanks''! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf363839 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 If you are looking for wolfy bits, I highly recommend the Orcs & Goblins Wolf Riders box. It comes with a bunch of wooden shields that easily mirror viking shields. It also comes with some spears and banner poles that fit our theme. And of course the best benefit is that you get 10 wolves to use as Fenrisian Wolves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagneticFreak Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Are those shields large enough? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf363839 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 they are a tiny bit smaller than a combat shield that you would find in the SM assault squad. They will look good for wolfy decorations on vehicles, and would even work if you customized the marines themselves to have them in hand or on their armor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 And around we go again :lol: http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/Razor/Left.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/VindicatorL.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/VindicatorR.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/anni1.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/anni2.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/wip_LRC.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/dread/all.jpg Shadow gray is such a hard color to photograph :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagneticFreak Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Are the fur skin on the tanks made from green stuff? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/wip_vin_l.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/wip_vin_r.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/Razor/Wip.jpg It is Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Bloodhowl Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Whilst Max_Dammit has given an awesome idea which i wholly agree with on thing is missing- a keg or mini bar! But yeah, use stuff from the Wolf Rider's if you want an easy job Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/barry2008/Entry.jpg Look at his belt http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/barry2008/cup.jpg An ork skull tankard And than there is my barry, used to show the size of stuff http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/motm/Barry%20done/barry3.jpg Something else missing ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem of the Wolf Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/barry2008/Entry.jpg Look at his belt http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/barry2008/cup.jpg An ork skull tankard And than there is my barry, used to show the size of stuff http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/motm/Barry%20done/barry3.jpg Something else missing :D Well I found a Bit seller on ebay that does kegs and Im gonna put one in a land raider eventually. Granted I am also going to Green skin a gigantic wolf head with the assault cannon coming out of the mouth. Maybe even Wolf Claws over the edge of the treads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldwall Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I did just one Space Wolf tank this far. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/Ferai/rhino1-Kopie.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/Ferai/rhino3-Kopie.jpg Bitz-wise, all this Rhino got were two wolftails and a wolf's skull on the armoured front hatch. In my experience you can achieve a pretty wolfy look all by giving an appropriate paintjob, in this case the great company freehand, it's name on a parchment in Futhark runes as well as the pack markings on the side. The inside also got some migration period wall paintings. However, on my next vehicle I'm gonna use a lot of riveting, making it look more barbaric. You could also use some stuff from the chaos vehicle accessories sprue, namely the chains. Max just demonstrated how wolfy chains can look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yea honestly there's so much you can do (or choose not to do) with Space Wolves that anything goes really (besides, how do you really define "wolfy"?) I play a much more minimalistic "traditional" Space Wolf army, with the more barbaric aesthetic touched at only sparingly (although my characters tend to be pretty all out brutal). Plus (to me) it doesn't make sense to put too much on the outside of a front line vehicle (and my vehicles are absolutely front-liners) that will be taking constant fire. They'd have to always be replacing shields, fur pelts, talismans, you name it! http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/rhino_roskva.jpg http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/greatcompany/landspeeder2.jpg http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/greatcompany/landspeeder3.jpg http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/greatcompany/landraider.jpg http://www.spacewithinspace.net/images/spacewolves/greatcompany/droppod.jpg DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2407949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril hound Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Riders of Rohan shields, use heaps and you will will get a nice Viking feel. Also, use snarling animal heads on gun heads too, chaos vehicle sprue etc. Animal skulls and flags are also a good choice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiplash Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 In place of BobPanda i present you: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040374.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040377.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040379.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040380.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040395.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040396.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040399.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040401.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040417.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w313/BobPanda/wolvessmall/P1040419.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 DV8 I have to ask, what does that watermark I always see in your pics actually mean? Im horribly untrained in kata or kana. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem of the Wolf Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Those vehicles are absolutely freaking damn amazing. Well...Now I know the bar I have to aspire to. Thank you for revitalizing my determination lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decoy Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 What in the name of all that's fanged and furred is that tank with the massive cannon?! Moreover, why don't I have one? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 DV8 I have to ask, what does that watermark I always see in your pics actually mean? Im horribly untrained in kata or kana. Hey. It's my chinese name, in traditional characters but super simplified. I know there's a name for it but it escapes me at the moment. I had one of those marble stamp things made the last time I was in Hong Kong. DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWulfen Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Wiplash your tanks are freaking awesome can you buy the stuff that you pu t on the side or is it greenstuffed! you deserve a lifetime supply of ale from us ironwolves. :wub: :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Max_Dammit that's awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Hey there, nice rides. But I have two questions to ask. @Shieldwall: Can you post a tut about just how you accomplished the nice freehand? @DV8: What did you use for the Comms on the tank? any reply would be appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shieldwall Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 @Shieldwall: Can you post a tut about just how you accomplished the nice freehand? Sure. I didn't have much of a system though. Started off with the rhombus in the back by painting on a cross, then connecting the four ends and filling out the surface. For the wolfhead, I started in the middle (at the ear) and then just doodled the rough outlines on, defining and filling them out later. It's an artistic process really, that needs sense of proportion which comes by practice, so it's hard to put into words. Last step was correcting with yellow at a few places, namely the teeth and the gap between head and neck, as well as painting on the eye and the whiskers. The rhombus received some highlighting on the edges, the wolfhead was left flat black. As said, I can't really give you a straight step by step, as I approach freehands just as I feel like at a particular moment mostly. I think there's a pretty nice tutorial thread on here somewhere on how to achieve them in a more systematical way. greets Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2408859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Danke vielmals, das hilft mir schonmal weiter! :P I was just giving brother shieldwall my thanks for the explanation on the freehand matter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2409050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV8 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 The antennae are just guitar wire (the G-string). DV8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2409065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
army310 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx287/army310/P4240001.jpg http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx287/army310/P4240002.jpg http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx287/army310/P4240010.jpg http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx287/army310/17-apr-10/P4170003.jpg http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx287/army310/17-apr-10/P4170006.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/202069-space-wolf-tanks/#findComment-2409067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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