Gumo9 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hello all I fancy building a new lot of Vanguard Vets, all with Claws and SS's. I will probably use DC or Sanguinary guard for the legs, bodies and helms, but where would you recommend I get the claws and shields from? I want at least 5, but preferably up to 10. Thanks guys G Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I got mine from this store: http://stores.ebay.com/Blackdagger-Games_S...634Q2ec0Q2em322 Got me alot of LC's and SS's in my army now ;) Edit: I bought the SW claws and filed down the wolf heads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2547649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohara Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I got used these for my storm shields for my HG: http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/product_info.php?...roducts_id=1282 They are cheap and look awsome i also bought the dark elf spears and replaced the spear heads with the blades of power swords to make power spears. I used the sang guard for the base of the model. I will take pics once they are painted up. They also sell power claws. Regards O'Hara Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2547884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 i do havve 1 storm sheild that is a plate of leg armmour off a defiler with one of the icons off the new baal strapped on andit looks snazzy... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2547899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorre Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 There is a storm shield blister pack that gw sell it comes with 5 shields and 5 veteran shoulder pads. The space marine commander set comes with a single lightning claw and lots of other handy bits so is a good bits investment! Assault terminator arms can also be modified to make lightning claws Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakobus Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'd be tempted to say, depending on what BA Chapter you are doing, having a look at some WHFB shields Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 For stormshields you can use the ones that come with assault terminators. Only a lil bit of converting is needed and they look great. I used a lot of large axes for lightning claws - they look pretty cool too. :tu: 0b :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 How did you make axes into claws? Or did you use the axes as counts-as lightning claws? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumo9 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks guys, I'll take a look at the links you all suggested. Can't wait to put these together now! G Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I don't use a lot of claws, but I got lucky and found some of the metal veteran with lightning claws blister. That solved my lightning claws needs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Here is a picture of my VV: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f2aZroPOOS4/TGl8vLtO4aI/AAAAAAAAAC8/qpBPgLWEFgA/s320/VV%20vets%20article%201.jpg I hope that helps. 0b Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschenus Maximus Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Buy a couple SM commander boxes. It's all good stuff in there, so nothing will go to waste and you'll have some left-handed plastic LC's. If you want paired LCs, you can get them from the assault termy box (just cut them at the elbow and glue them to power armour arms). For the SS, have you thought about this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 For the SS, have you thought about this?If you don't mind the different appearance, you could also use the shield from the assault squad. It should be a combat shield but since there is no pistol on the arm unlike on the shield from the command squad, it could be used as a storm shield. At least that's what I did with my VV Sergeant. You could even greenstuff a lightning bolt or something on it since it has a large flat surface. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohara Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I stole a left over shield from a friend's Bretonian army for the front of a razorback. It has a Grail pre molded on to it. I use it to mark which razor had my sang priest in it. It would prob make a good storm shield. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Although more expensive than the ones Deschenus Maximus recommended, I think those would make better storm shields. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2548930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Would it look weird using a Termie arm as a Stormshield Vanguard Veteran? Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinUT Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 For the SS, have you thought about this?If you don't mind the different appearance, you could also use the shield from the assault squad. It should be a combat shield but since there is no pistol on the arm unlike on the shield from the command squad, it could be used as a storm shield. At least that's what I did with my VV Sergeant. You could even greenstuff a lightning bolt or something on it since it has a large flat surface. Check out my Sgt. with the Combat shield and a Blood Angels Drop Pod icon. I'm going to use this for a Storm Shield, came out pretty nice. Also I have a Dark Angels Storm Shield that I'm going to cut the sword off and file some edges, then green stuff a blood drop between the existing wings. My BA thread Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veahirin Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I used the wings from my sanguinary guard. They look sweet Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinUT Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I used the wings from my sanguinary guard. They look sweet Ya, know I thought of doing that too with a plati-card backing. Can you post a Pic? I'd like to see how that turned out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlak Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Here's a link to what I did with the Sang. Guard Wing This is an interesting topic - I have my storm shields mostly sorted now, but claws (or counts as claws) I'm not so sure on. I dont like all the lightening claws that are out there, they seem WAY too large and cartoony for me, more giant foam hand than deadly astartes weapon. I have started making my own with a standard marine arm and original dark eldar blades (the bayonets) to get a more 'power armour scale' lightening claw, but I'm still not certain. What are people using out there other than the standard lightening claws? What's being used as Counts As? I quite like the spear idea, with all the angelic warrior connotations, but I have a feeling it may look unweildy on assault marines in jump packs.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Sasha Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have seen some very well executed Rhino doors used as full body Storm Shields: They look like Police riot shields, and you can even cut out notches for peeking through. Paint big scary logos too! My commander's lightning claws were made from dress-making pins, glued to the back of a normal hand; they come out very graceful and slender, although you need to take care when picking her up! I always found GW LC hands ridiculously big and chunky for a weapon that hits at initiative, and on a female model, just didn't look right at all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 My commander's lightning claws were made from dress-making pins, glued to the back of a normal hand; they come out very graceful and slender, although you need to take care when picking her up! I always found GW LC hands ridiculously big and chunky for a weapon that hits at initiative, and on a female model, just didn't look right at all.That sounds awesome. Care to show some pictures? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2549914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWalker Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The terminator storm shield looks real good on a marine model. Just don't use the whole arm just the forearm and hand. It's not as hard as it seems. I did up my vanguard sgt this way. I wish I had it painted. The model is primed black and hard to show in a picture. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2550986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Most of those shown below are terminator stormshields. I cut off at the wrist. Easy. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f2aZroPOOS4/TGl8vLtO4aI/AAAAAAAAAC8/qpBPgLWEFgA/s320/VV%20vets%20article%201.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214062-lightning-claws-and-storm-shields/#findComment-2551036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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