Rhodric Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Sorry for such a basic question, but I'm a bit fuzzy on how to model lightning claws. Where are you folks getting yours? And how are you attaching them? The Terminator lightning claws look a bit big. I was considering the Space Wolf Claws, but am not sure if the "bone emblems" can be easily cut away. Thanks for the help! Rho Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 There is a blister of a veteran model with a pair of claws, and if you only need one claw the Commander box set has a left armed claw. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 IIRC all the plastic claws are left hand ones. Still there is a veteran with 2 metal ones click and another one with a right claw 2nd click that you can combine with a plastic one that you can find here Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Captain Lucius Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I've Been using the Space Wolves ones and all they require is a bit of filing and your done! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 alternatively there is one of the sword brethren model with a cape and nice looking crusader armor and a bit easier to file down maltese crosses. and he's a charging pose model nice for BA players. Or captian shrike with a nice emblem swap, and a optional head change. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodric Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Saweet! Thanks for the ideas folks. I didn't realize there were this many options. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidelis Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Although not a Blood Angel, i modeled by Black Templar Marshal with a pair of Claws using the left one that the commander sprue has, and the right one with one of the wolf claws from the Space Wolves sprue. I just asked one from a gamemate wich plays puppys. The right one came with Space Wolf regalia, but it is not difficult to scrape it off. To finish, i added a small cross on top from our holy orbs (i am sure, with all your new shiny sprues, you can come up with something like this). Fidelis. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 You can use the plastic terminator claws. First clip off the lightning claw right at the elbow. Next take a powered arm and also clip it off right at the elbow as well. File them both down to get a solid fit & finally you glue them together. I have used this approach several times and it looks quite good in my opinion. Very easy to do and all you need is a plastic sprue with the lightning claws from the assault terminator kit. 0b :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest33 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 +1 to Black Orange, thats the way ive done it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaae Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I used the Space Wolf ones, which worked well, despite the fact that I had to cut/file the icons off. Though, next time I want some lightning claws (coughVanguardcough), I'll be trying BO's idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulochromis Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Find someone who fields Thunder Hammer/Storm Shield Assault Terminators. They will have 5 matching pairs of plastic lightning claws (without shoulder pads attached) available. Small amount of filing/tweaking required. alternatively, you can metals ones at GW Bitz, but these have the shoulder pads included, so more work required. Cheers, Paul. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnean Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 +1 to Black Orange, thats the way ive done it. yeah; been there, done that ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2449593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ravensong Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 For my JP lightning claw HQ I clipped and filed down some dark elf spears and glued them on the back of a pair of power fists, most people seem to like them, I can provide pics later if you'd like Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2452573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Sorry for such a basic question, but I'm a bit fuzzy on how to model lightning claws. Where are you folks getting yours? And how are you attaching them? The Terminator lightning claws look a bit big. I was considering the Space Wolf Claws, but am not sure if the "bone emblems" can be easily cut away. Thanks for the help! Rho A buddy of mine took my last pair, trimmed them down in about two minutes, and they do indeed look awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2452580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Hiltraud Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I just tried the method Black Orange mentioned and it looks great. I was lucky enough however to have a heap of spare power armour arms so it was easy to chop and choose how I wanted to pose them on the model. I wouldn't try this if you don't have many bits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2452586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zid Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I stole space wolf claws from my friend, cut off the skulls on em, and glued the angel wing emblem you get in the DC box to it... works fine. Not the best mod, but works! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205337-lightning-claws/#findComment-2453084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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