Descendant of Dante Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 So I purchased the Sanguinary Guard and Command Squad kits last week. My original intention was to build up a unit of Honour Guard but, after seeing all the shiney new bits I am not so sure. I also have a bunch of DC bits including a few torso's, two sets of legs, and all five jump packs. And I have three Hvy bolters and Lascannon bits, a slough of assualt arms and Tac bits as well. What to do? What to do? I am currently leaning towards building up Sang guard as is and a Jump Priest, and a five man Dev squad. though I keep going back to an Honour Guard build every other hour or so. Help me with a decision. My current army style is Hybrid so any set up is a viable option. I prefer to build all-comer lists as I play Tourneys and walk in games mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Drop Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You could make a decent HG as you have a couple of options for the bearer plus you can make the novitiate from the command squad apothecary bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I am currently leaning towards building up Sang guard as is and a Jump Priest, and a five man Dev squad. I'd say that's a good idea. Although I know that many people use SG bits to make HG, I have certain issues with it. Fluff-wise, HG are seconded from regular marines or sometimes Vets (being a member of Honor Guard is to get 'pre-promotion' to the 1st Company), so their are not likely to wear artificer armor or some ornate stuff. So I'd say keep them simple. And a squad of Sang Guard is a nice addition to your army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descendant of Dante Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Fluff-wise, HG are seconded from regular marines or sometimes Vets (being a member of Honor Guard is to get 'pre-promotion' to the 1st Company), so their are not likely to wear artificer armor or some ornate stuff. That is what I started thinking after I opened the kit. Looking at all the blades, arms, and masks and realizing that there was gonna be so much from this kit that I would not be using, what a waste. Never been that fond of the winged packs though. Any other thoughts? edit; So that leaves me with 8 sets of legs(counting 2 DC). A Sang Priest with jump pack is definately in order. Or perhaps I should build an Honour gaurd as well, or Vets? Devs? Combat squad? Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh!!!! Back to my army book... plod---plod---plod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losfer Werds Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 A sang priest is always a great addition to any army. Especially if you can get the narthecium arm from the command squad. And if you plan on making it with a jump pack the wings look great in the SP colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucumon Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descendant of Dante Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 A sang priest is always a great addition to any army. Especially if you can get the narthecium arm from the command squad. And if you plan on making it with a jump pack the wings look great in the SP colors. That takes me back to square one then (or rather, back to post 1). If I build the Sang Gaurd there will be no wings for any one else and I do have the command squad sprues as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 go for all options! saguard and a command squa built in such a wy that it can be used as diffeent things depending on your mood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descendant of Dante Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Looks as though my lil dilemna has been resolved... I got my hands on 4 Sang guard models yesterday with the wings and some arms missing for 5 dollars. Sweeeeeeeet!!!! Now I've got the 4 Sang Guard models, unbuilt Sang Guard on sprues, and command squad sprues. I'll be able to put together a complete Sang Guard squad, an Honour squad using the left over bits w/ DC jumppacks, and a 5 man Dev Squad without regrets. New problem now though... The 4 sang guard models were painted shining gold, baal wash, then coated with shoe varnish for a glossy effect before they were dismembered. Should I just primer over them(as the detail is still very good)? Or is there a way of stripping the models without great effort? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seva Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Looks as though my lil dilemna has been resolved... I got my hands on 4 Sang guard models yesterday with the wings and some arms missing for 5 dollars. Sweeeeeeeet!!!! Now I've got the 4 Sang Guard models, unbuilt Sang Guard on sprues, and command squad sprues. I'll be able to put together a complete Sang Guard squad, an Honour squad using the left over bits w/ DC jumppacks, and a 5 man Dev Squad without regrets. New problem now though... The 4 sang guard models were painted shining gold, baal wash, then coated with shoe varnish for a glossy effect before they were dismembered. Should I just primer over them(as the detail is still very good)? Or is there a way of stripping the models without great effort? Cheers First off nice work on the purchase! What a steal. I would give them a long bath in some simple green. Be patient, I would for certain try and get as much off as possible before painting. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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