Bobbin484 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has modelled their wolves with axes instead of chainswords? I really like the one that comes with assault marines but wondered if there were any others I could maybe use/convert to make my wolves look a tad more Viking like. Many thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
domokoon Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I model mine using the axes from fantasy warriors of chaos. chaos marauder bare arms for bloodclaws. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2907971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I've used a few of Khorne Berserkers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2907976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothbrok Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 forgeworld actually makes a kit of about ten chainaxes that look really awesome with the bits from the space wolf sets. not really "viking" per se but they still look pretty feral and brutal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2907985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mjollner Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Chain axes from forge world. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/CHAIN-AXES.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2907987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurijo Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Would Chainaxes have the same stats as Chainswords and be a legal (GW tourney legal) "proxy as" in a game? Or does FW have their own rules for ChainAxes that's acceptable for use in GW tournaments? Also, Space Wolves comes with combat knives and such would a normal axe be fine to model with or would that have problems in tourneys? I've been thinking about just picking up some small ones and attaching them to their backpacks or sides, like with the combat knives, just for aesthetics, but I'm curious about actual gameplay/rules. Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G3rman Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 They are close combat weapons, unless rules specifically state (Bloodclaw; CHAINSWORD ONLY) then anything that can be used as a melee weapon would count. I mean, if you wanted to you could model a sharp looking stick and say that's your melee weapon. (That gives me the oddest wish to see a druid-style SM army) :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 chainswords are chainweapons, which are CCW. as are combatknives and axes. even spiked clubs, spears, glaives or whatever would work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 chainswords are chainweapons, which are CCW. as are combatknives and axes. even spiked clubs, spears, glaives or whatever would work. Dismembers arms and legs, boards with nails in them, sock full of quarters... if it's something you'd smack someone over the head with and it isn't a "power" weapon or any other pre-established combat weapon, then it is considered a CCW. Previous editions used to make distinctions between a combat knife and a chainsword/axe, but they've tossed that out to simplify things. Also, chainaxes exist in GW already (see Chaos marines), and they're just considered chainweapons, only differing in shape from chainswords. The Space Wolf pack box comes with an axe.. no one's mentioned that yet? I like the chaos marauders' arsenal for BCs and Scouts, but I probably wouldn't go so "lo-tech" with my GHs. As for my WGTDA, I'm considering making some power mauls out of the Ogre Kingdoms array of clubs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Wulfen Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 i plan to use alot of chain axes myself. and for my lord i plan on using the mace off the firebelly model. it depends where u look for chain axes i found some off the ork nobz that i will be making in a a nice 2handed frost axe for one of my lone wolves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The Space Wolf pack box comes with an axe.. no one's mentioned that yet? That ones more ornate and designed to be a power/ frost axe. The marauder horsemen ones are pretty good. One tip if using the Khorne chainaxes. Don't use the original hands. They're bigger than the standard SM hands so cut the weapon off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 dwarf axes http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/A%20bit%20like%20the%20cover.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/2011/Bikes1_21-06-11.jpg Ork axes http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/TWM/TWM_shield2.jpg http://members.home.nl/maxdammit/40k/wip/barry2008/barrywip2008-1.jpg I can go on and on, my bits box is full of good stuff Just go to a site like bitsbox and type axe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlbitz Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 My entire Blood Claws pack all have the same axe head stolen from Logan Grimnar. This is an old pack, (you can see the configuration of the pack as pictured is illegal in the current codex) but it may give you some ideas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 ahhhhhh, the days they did bits selling :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I used the power swords and axes from the old SW kit for my GH's. I think chain-swords for BC's are iconic and see giving them a Fenrisian sword or axe is a honorific for attaining GH status. I do have one pack of GH's which still retain their chain-swords from their BC days. They are pack "Blood Fang" and they paint their pack symbol on the chain-swordh (two red canines) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiOfRuss Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I recently purchased a box of Chaos Marauder horsemen to get the axes from that set. I convert them onto regular Space Wolf arms/hands. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6231886208_26ce8fa8a0.jpg But, you can use anything as a Close Combat Weapon: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6211340098_80ae9710ae.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin484 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Cheers guys. I appreciate the info. Must admit I'm not likeing the khrone chain axes but loving the marauder axes, they are perfect and just what I was looking for! eBay here I come ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiOfRuss Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 eBay here I come :D The Marauder Horsemen box for Fantasy was actually pretty cheap: $22 where I live in Canada, which is almost half the price of a Space Wolves box. You may be able to find the whole box cheaper on eBay, but if you're thinking of buying the bits individually, it might actually be cheaper (and certainly quicker) for you to just buy the box. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2908909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taeken Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I add fantasy dwarf axes to sides and backpacks for ccw on many of my mini's. They are a good size and most have runes on them that fit right in with a SW force. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240832-axes/#findComment-2909881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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