Olgerth Istaarn Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I want to model a chainsword that is not being held (so I can model it as sheathed, like it appears in the Space Marine videogame). I need a clean hilt though. Besides the Combat Blade, are there any other bits I could creatively nick a suitable hilt from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You could try cutting the hand out, drilling a hole through the remaining hilt, and then putting a piece of 1/16th tubing through. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracks0682 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If I remember there are some good parts on the SW sprues Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You could put a pin into the sword, wrap some more wire around it and add the pommel from a combat blade or normal chainsword. 2nd edition special weapons sprue came with loose chainswords and the ones from the IF Supremacy Force are now sold in the IF bitzpack. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Or if you know anybody who plays Chaos Marines (and you don't want to spring for that really cool IF bits sprue) the Khorne Berserkers box comes with a dozen swords in scabbards that you could cut the handle off of one. They give you way more of those things than you could reasonably want to use, so any CSM player probably has a bunch laying about. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorneHunter57x Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Sanguinary Guard swords (or Glaives Encarmine, if you want me to be that specific :devil: ) have a really long hilt that works pretty well if you cut it off right below the hand. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures right now (but I can try to take one if you really want to see it), but I did this for my Apothecary. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Tiberus Satio Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Chainswords are usually never in a sheath, they are mag-locked to the marine. So I suggest finely cutting the hand, then greenstuffing a replacement handle to hilt. Power swords on the other hand are in sheaths and are activated normally, similar to a chainsword. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Other options are to use long handled weapons like the company champion sword, or long pole based weapons like thunderhammers. GS can be tricky but is a good alternative. Or you could carefully lathe the details on if you have a dremel or rotary tool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2854982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I found these "post apocalyptic rippers" by a company called Kromlech on ebay. Out of Poland, you get six swords for about $10, 4 chain swords and 2 power swords. I haven't heard of the place before, but some of the sculpts look familiar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2855820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgerth Istaarn Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cool, thanks for suggestions everyone! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2856263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 The old assaultmarine box also had chainswords without hands holding them, but they are old i should remind you heck even had marine arms holding laspistols. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236795-chainsword-without-a-hand/#findComment-2857707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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