The Normish Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I've built myself a lovely Chaplain, and am planning to construct an assault squad to be his personal retinue. Now, my sergeant has a Power glove and a bolt pistol, and I want the rest of the squad to be standard chainswords and bolt pistols. However, to give them that extra flair, I wanted to equip them with chainsaw broadswords, that is chainswords held in two hands, a la Gabriel Seth. Now these would only look different from actual chainswords, but gameplay-wise, would be wholly ordinary. How do you think I should go about converting this? I tried several things, but the experiments didn't turn out so well. I'll take any suggestion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Have you tried looking through the Sisters Repentia squad? Not sure if it'll help but they had eviscerators iirc. Or Necromunda redemptionists range? There's one or two in there... Short of gluing two chainswords together, that's all I got for now. Hope this helps. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2741944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverike_prime Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 depends on how ornate you want them. You could look at the Sanguine Guard's Power Glaves or whatever they're called. Those are two handed. Then fiddly around with chainsword till you figure out exactly how to combine two length wise to look like one long one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2741945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadey Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 If you have enough chainswords you can take two, cut off the tip on one, cut the other in half and glue it on top. Best to pin it though it could be hard to (but it is possible). Cut off the pommel, cut the arms and position together, glue the pommel on the bottom of the second hand. Also have a way to scratch build but I will have to go into that later, busy atm sorry. Will elaborate on both methods when I get the chance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2741946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Well the chainswords aren't the problem quite as much as the arms. I have an enormous amount of spare chainswords, and I've made longer ones before, but it was more about how to get arms into the right position to hold something with two hands on a relatively short handle. On a thunderhammer it can be easy, one hand just goes further up the shaft, but on something like a sword, it's a bit harder. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2741951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Ah. I've never tried creating two-hander chainswords. I doubt I'll be of much help. Sorry. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2741955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadey Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 In that case give me a day or two. I have a good idea on how to do it but I would like to try it before suggesting it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2741999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Well the chainswords aren't the problem quite as much as the arms. I have an enormous amount of spare chainswords, and I've made longer ones before, but it was more about how to get arms into the right position to hold something with two hands on a relatively short handle. On a thunderhammer it can be easy, one hand just goes further up the shaft, but on something like a sword, it's a bit harder. Doesn't the new grey knights have a whole host of two-handed sword-guys? Bits-order their arms or something. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2742152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Well the chainswords aren't the problem quite as much as the arms. I have an enormous amount of spare chainswords, and I've made longer ones before, but it was more about how to get arms into the right position to hold something with two hands on a relatively short handle. On a thunderhammer it can be easy, one hand just goes further up the shaft, but on something like a sword, it's a bit harder. Doesn't the new grey knights have a whole host of two-handed sword-guys? Bits-order their arms or something. You have a point there. I hadn't noticed that. I'll look into it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2742687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Zaku Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Okay, this may not be economically viable, but hear me out. Take an Emperor's Champion and relieve him of his arms. Clip off the sword, and replace it with a stacked pair of chainsword parts. Use a little plasticard if you need to extend the crossguard for this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2742753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Okay, this may not be economically viable, but hear me out. Take an Emperor's Champion and relieve him of his arms. Clip off the sword, and replace it with a stacked pair of chainsword parts. Use a little plasticard if you need to extend the crossguard for this. :) What? You mean the 25th anniversary model? That's... just... insanity. I'm not sure if I like you for that mad idea or fear you... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2742787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Claw Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I actually made one of these a few years back now which came out alright, the paint job was garbage as it was early days but i was pretty happy with the pose. I'll try to get a pic up soon but for the mean time I'll try and remember off the top of my head how i went about it: Grab yourself a right arm with chainsword attached, lop off the tip of the blade before it starts to curve and the pommel underneath the fist. Grab a left arm with preferably another chainsword or if all else fails just something with a decent pommel/grip sticking out underneath, and hack off anything above the fist. Grab another chainsword and hack off the hilt/motor section. Glue hacked off blade onto the top of the other chainsword stump(this is the pain in the arse part, trying to get it to dry straight and not wonky), try and mask the join on the side that's likely to get most attention with a purity seal or similar. Position right fist above left and twist the arms into different positions with blue tack until you're happy with the pose then glue them in place, with the way the fists have to be close you'll probably find the 'hilt' will be held quite close to the chest, if you're wanting them more seperated(such as in a swinging action shot, or if wanting to hold the chainsword swung low) then you may just want to drill out the top and bottom of the relative fists and pop in a greenstuffed paperclip or similar to extend the hilt. I hope that helps a little, like i say I'll try and snap a quick shot with my phone if nothing else and pop it up tomorrow to give you an idea of the pose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2744850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 A variety of poses can be made using the vehicle gunner arm set, combined with various chainsword arms. It requires careful cutting and reposing, but it can be done. Take a look at the famous Madscuzzy's work here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...=148051&hl= Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2745781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Claw Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'll apologise in advance for these pics as the quality is pretty terrible, but it was a phone snap job only I'm afraid, still hopefully the pose itself will still be conveyed well enough. http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/232/dsc00055lz.jpg http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1007/dsc00054sd.jpg http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1020/dsc00053e.jpg http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4130/dsc00052rw.jpg As i mentioned yesterday with the way the arms match up you end up with what i tend to think of as the 'classic samurai pose' shown below, if that's not what you're after you're much better off extending the hilt. http://www.conradaskland.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/tattoo-samurai.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2745789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Normish Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I actually made one of these a few years back now which came out alright, the paint job was garbage as it was early days but i was pretty happy with the pose. I'll try to get a pic up soon but for the mean time I'll try and remember off the top of my head how i went about it: Grab yourself a right arm with chainsword attached, lop off the tip of the blade before it starts to curve and the pommel underneath the fist. Grab a left arm with preferably another chainsword or if all else fails just something with a decent pommel/grip sticking out underneath, and hack off anything above the fist. Grab another chainsword and hack off the hilt/motor section. Glue hacked off blade onto the top of the other chainsword stump(this is the pain in the arse part, trying to get it to dry straight and not wonky), try and mask the join on the side that's likely to get most attention with a purity seal or similar. Position right fist above left and twist the arms into different positions with blue tack until you're happy with the pose then glue them in place, with the way the fists have to be close you'll probably find the 'hilt' will be held quite close to the chest, if you're wanting them more seperated(such as in a swinging action shot, or if wanting to hold the chainsword swung low) then you may just want to drill out the top and bottom of the relative fists and pop in a greenstuffed paperclip or similar to extend the hilt. I hope that helps a little, like i say I'll try and snap a quick shot with my phone if nothing else and pop it up tomorrow to give you an idea of the pose. That's pretty much what I was looking for, actually. I'll give it a shot. Thanks to everyone for suggestions. Hopefully I'll try all these techniques out one day. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2746221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hope I didn't make it too late to the party, but I wanted to chuck my idea out there for you real quick, sir. I used the aforementioned Madscuzzy technique, using rhino gunner arms, with a little greenstuff in the wrists, and a leaft and right chainsword hand stacked on top of each other. I pinned 'em all together, with the chainsword on top, and Taa Daa! Two handed chainsword. As for the longer blade, Dragon Claws idea is pretty spot on. Hope this helps, brother. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228714-two-handed-chainswords/#findComment-2746233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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