First Acolyte Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 So I find myself in the possession of a number of old metal and plastic terminators. I'm wondering if anyone has gone through the painful process of upsizing them. I'm looking to add plasticard to them to make them biggar probably. If so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Twisted Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 While I have never worked with these models, I would suggest from just a guess and having at least looked at them that some good places to put plasticard bulk is at the soles of the boots and inside the shoulders so that he'd stand taller and his arms won't be so close to his body. If it were me, I'd just use them straight without any upscaling, personally. Hope that helped a bit. -Dave Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have a series of pictures I hope to eventually turn into a Librarium tutorial which involves cutting older Terminators apart and rebuilding them into some particularly neat unique Terminators. Not my idea, though. And also very involved. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatemonger Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 The easiest thing to do would be to just update the arms with newer versions. In my experience, they seem to tolerate one "edition" worth: 1st Edition metals can take 2nd edition arms, 2nd edition metals or plastics can take the newest ones. - H8 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Noble Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 So I find myself in the possession of a number of old metal and plastic terminators. I'm wondering if anyone has gone through the painful process of upsizing them. I'm looking to add plasticard to them to make them biggar probably. If so any advice would be greatly appreciated. My advice is: Don't. I tried on an old lead terminator and regretted it. Lead is waaayyy easier to cut than pewter is, too. If you don't use them next to newer terminators, they don't look too bad. The old plastics are beyond my realm of knowledge, but I can't imagine that they're harder than bigger-izing normal marines... Just my 2 credits... -J Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Acolyte Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have a series of pictures I hope to eventually turn into a Librarium tutorial which involves cutting older Terminators apart and rebuilding them into some particularly neat unique Terminators. Not my idea, though. And also very involved. any idea on when your going to have this finished? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
viktorslama Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hello, noob here. I understand (and notice, since I own one) that older termies are indeed smaller than current ones, I have to ask: why the size difference? At least "fluff"-wise, if there is such an explanation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Twisted Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Game-wise, they're older works and GW wasn't as good at making them as they are now. Fluff-wise, there's a whole site dedicated to just that. http://www.the-vanus-temple.com/?page_id=1217 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 any idea on when your going to have this finished? Nope. ;) See, I want to actually produce one of my own using the original images as a reference, but I may just throw up my hands and use the other guy's images only. This link should give you an idea what the Terminators in question look like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rogers Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I saw an article somewhere (might even have been here) that recommended simply placing the bases on top of 40mm bases and adding a scenic treatment to cover the step. The additional height of the double base makes them the same overall height as modern terminators, they've got the standard base size so they don't look obviously different, and the remaining size differences aren't really noticed unless you're looking for them. It has the virtue that it requires no real modification, and is very quick and simple. Dave Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2451994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa_ritchie Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I saw an article somewhere (might even have been here) that recommended simply placing the bases on top of 40mm bases and adding a scenic treatment to cover the step. The additional height of the double base makes them the same overall height as modern terminators, they've got the standard base size so they don't look obviously different, and the remaining size differences aren't really noticed unless you're looking for them. It has the virtue that it requires no real modification, and is very quick and simple. Dave Thats what i have done with my old metal terminators. I took metal minis on 25mm bases and mounted them on 40mm poker chips. The height difference when compared to newer plastic terminators is minimal and if they were mounted on an actual 40mm base there would be virtually no difference in height (although the plastics still look slightly 'bulkier') Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2452047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Hey, simply placing the bases on top of 40mm bases and adding a scenic treatment to cover the stepThats what i have done I'll second that - it was a quick fix for my CSM Termis that worked well, and was inexpensive. Playa Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2452707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeghrefn Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hey, simply placing the bases on top of 40mm bases and adding a scenic treatment to cover the stepThats what i have done I'll second that - it was a quick fix for my CSM Termis that worked well, and was inexpensive. Playa As did I. It was easy, fast, and still manages to look pretty good. :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/205475-upsizing-old-terminators/#findComment-2467879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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