ShasVa Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Has anyone here ever attempted to model an entire chapter of Space Marines? I'm thinking of doing such a thing with the Salamanders (all 7 companies, plus named characters not featured in the dex), but I'd first like to know the opinions of anyone who has done this before, whether you finished it or not. Also, how do you know how many tanks, dreads and transports to give each company? I've found plenty of info saying what the Salamanders companies get for support, but not how many of each or of what type. It is confusing. Does each company also get its own Librarian, Techmarine, and Chaplain? Just need to know more info b4 I go ahead and (hopefully not) waste money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 The only time I've seen something like this completed, was the GW Ultra Chapter in the 3rd/4th Ed codex. My suggestion is to grab that codex to use as a template for numbers of tanks, dread etc. Typically each company had a Captain, Chaplain and Apothecary. Librarians, again typically, are never permanently assigned to a company, rather loaned out as needed on a mission by mission basis. Techmarines are in the same boat as Librarians, as far as assignment goes. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 C:SM 3e and C:BA 5e have chapter rosters that are relatively detailed (for the UM and BA respectively). I'd recommend against it. It's a hell of a lot of Marines, and you won't get to actually play with them that often. And it's even more Salamanders Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShasVa Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Even when I was playing and hobbying with the Tau, I wanted to build up a massive Cadre. From the basic FW right up to a Manta ship! Likewise with my Altaverse project (a 40k story like the Dornian Heresy), every facet of the Imperium was going to be represented. So my "problem" I guess is that I like to think big. I don't know if that is a good or bad thing. :o ;) EDIT: I've just had some inspiration. You're right, replicating an entire chapter wouldn't be worth it long-term, or financially. Instead, I'm going to replicate only a few select companies. They will be the 1st, 2nd and 7th. Tu'Shan will lead them, and He'Stan will feature, as will Vel'cona, Elysius, Argos, Harath Shen, and Bray'arth Ashmantle. All companies will conform to their chapter structure as outlined in the Armageddon codex. Is replicating three companies a much better idea than trying to replicate the entire chapter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 if you're doing the 2nd company surely a model for pellas mir'san is a must? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Maybe. 1 It's a lot of building 2 It's a lot of painting 3 It's a lot of cash to drop on a hobby Then again if a put all my marine's in one place i'd have close to two hundred marine models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbringer Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I don't think its worth all the effort. IMO pick out your fav company and build that in full. I'm planning on doing just that with my ultramarines. Build a couple of cool characthers and then build the company :lol: Good luck no matter what you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Just remembered, check out Lord Castellan Mik's (hope thats right ) ultra thread here on the B&C. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 There was a guy in White Dwarf some years back who had done the entire Blood Angels chapter. I've been thinking about doing it, along with a BFG fleet, for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I think a whole company would be pretty cool to have eventually. One hundred marines is still a huge collection, and not nearly as ridiculous as owning 1000 with all supporting armour etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 According to the 5th edition codex, and Salamders are a "codex" chapter each company has; 1 Captain 1 Chaplain 1 Command Squad 2 Deradnoughts 6 Full Tactical squads w/ Rhino's 2 Full Assault Squads 2 Full Devastator Squads w. Rhino's I am currently building the Imperial Fist 5th Company. I am only missing 10 more Assault Marines, and 20 more Tactical Marines, though I have a bunch of AOBR marines lying around that I might just break down and use for the 5th and 5th squads..... Ashton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_giles Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Its a lot of Marines, more than I'd want to ever have in one place. To give you an idea, the 3rd Edition Space Marines codex shows the entire Ultramarines chapter as of the end of 2nd Edition (and shortly before Maccrage) in two pictures. Its FREAKING HUGE. In addition to the full company loadouts (with one rhino for each assault squad on top of them having jump packs), they had like a dozen Land Raiders (mind you, these were RT-era LRs so they were only marginally bigger than a Rhino), umpteen Land Speeders, three Thunderhawks, loose techmarines with weapons platforms, and all that. Stick to something more manageable, like a Battle Company or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatpole Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I am building a chapter, my own but it will be a chapter. I have all of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and most of the 8th companies. I started it about 8 years ago and would of had more but codex changes. I also have a line on my 5th company but haven't bought it yet. The thing that is killing me is the price increases and buying enuff tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 You do know that Argos would have to be bald with orangish hair and abeard, correct? :-) If Bro Argos is reading this no offence meant ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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