swampyseifer Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hey all, I write a alot, so I made my own chapter up...based on salamanders, but theyre more into the dragon-y aspect that the anvils and stuff. Sooooo, for the Masters retinue, I wanted 5 hard-as-nails twin Lighning Claw dudes...which I just happened to make jump troops. So, anyway....I got a squad of the van vets and bought a load of LC from bitzbox.... Below is my first model, probably the squad segeant...the claws are termie claws, I cut the vans weapons off just after the elbow joint, then cut the LCs off just after the elbow as well. I then carved out a bit of the palm so the little sticky-out remains of the forearm slot inside the LC palm to add strength to the join. I will greenstuff the hole up once its finished gluing. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25164126.jpg I'll put more up as I go along! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Hehe at the moment he looks like he got run over by a tank =D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2884830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looking good, I'm glad the Termi claws are working out, can't wait to see the rest of the squad. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2884919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looks good glad to see some fine cast without defects. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2884920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looks good glad to see some fine cast without defects. Mostly defect free..... http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25214828.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2884965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch@oZ Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Oh my god- a sad twisted image of a jump pack. And yet it's so crooked it actually made me laugh- like I was standing over it, watching it cry itself to sleep :D Did You try dipping it in warm/hot water so that it returns to shape? GW has ASSURED us all that a trick like this would well... do the trick and make the finecast plastic-resin return to the right condition. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Anyway, here is an attempt at a different pose. obviously not with the arm by his feet....... http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25225439.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDM Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looks good glad to see some fine cast without defects. Mostly defect free..... http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25214828.jpg it's almost like they are selling you terrain in your sets eh? that looks like something I would expect from my first casting experiment Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Mostly defect free..... http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25214828.jpg http://i.imgur.com/C3zsz.gif jesus. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25214828.jpg I think this one had the Final Vengeance perk :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRCHAOS Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 LOL Looks like its been sculpted in blue-tac! That is realy bad I would send that pic off to GW and demand a new one, if I was you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgling6688 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Man that thing is messed up. Luckily GW is really good about sending you new models if your finecast is messed up. I had a Liche Priest with a bent staff that I couldn't get to be straight no matter what so I called them and got a whole other model for free. All you need is the batch number on the packaging. Also looking forward to seeing this squad done, I always liked the image of a whole unit with lightning claws. The last one looks like he should be giving the middle finger. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2885512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Put the first guy together (minus the jumppack) and done a quick slap on paint job just to get an idea of how he's looking.... Sorry for the slowness but yesterday I was stupidly using my finger to brace one of the termie arms while trying to cut off the claws...it slipped it dug right into my finger, f-in blood everywhere and its slowing me down cuz I now cant grip stuff with my left index finger!! http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-27195605.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2886834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hey, sorry to double-post.... I, with the help of blu-tac, have temporarily put together 4 of the vans now. Also I've painted some more on the one I started before...sorry about the poor picture http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-29194957.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-29201339.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-29201400.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-29201418.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-29201446.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2888952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hey all..its been slow going the last week or so, but I've got a bit more done...3 models are near enough done! http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-10-15122348.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2900643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 You need to do one in the classic Wolverine-pose, with both arms tucked close to the body and the fists palm-upwards, but facing directly forward. They do look nice so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2900712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 You need to do one in the classic Wolverine-pose, with both arms tucked close to the body and the fists palm-upwards, but facing directly forward. They do look nice so far. well the relic blade man, would be a good one, seeing as I'll need to pretty much take his arms right back to near enough nothing! I'll see what I can come up with! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2900717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampyseifer Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Just to let you know that I received a brand new, 5-man Vanguard Veteran pack in the post from GW this morning! Not bad considering I only asked for a replacement jumppack!!!! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2904527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master of Asgard Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40K-Space-Marine...e#ht_600wt_1392 Sweet now you can have a 10 man squad! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2906635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuhotep Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/swampyseifer/van%20modifications/2011-09-25225439.jpg See this? I'm gonna shove it right up your...... Sorry, sorry, just couldn't resist. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2906637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asrech Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Looks good brother, so keep 'em coming! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2906714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienerd Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 You need to do one in the classic Wolverine-pose, with both arms tucked close to the body and the fists palm-upwards, but facing directly forward. They do look nice so far. http://sciborminiatures.com/i/monst/big/ultramarine_captain_sicarius01.jpg You mean like that? Still one of my favourite all time minis Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/239096-lightning-claw-vanguard-veteran-squad/#findComment-2907193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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