neonfunk Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I was wondering what any of you guys use for your henchmen models (I used the search function, but didn't find what I was after)? Personally, this is what I've used/converted for some of my henchies: 1) Crusaders: Chaos Warriors from the fantasy range (I filed down the chaos star to form the =I= symbol) 2) Death Cult Assassins: Dark Elf Corsairs (fantasy) 3) Vindicare Assassin: Eldar Death Jester 4) Warrior Acolytes: IG Karskin troopers They're obviously a rag tag looking bunch, resembling a conglomeration of necromunda gangsters, but it fits in nicely with my radical OX Inquisitor. I am currently in need of a mystic and a dozen psyker models. So... what have you guys been using for your henchman - specifically, mystic/psyker... I suppose any robed dude with a staff would be fine (I dont have my codex on me, but I imagine the wargear would be just a laspistol or something, so not hard to convert, so models from any of the GW range would do, as long as it looks good of course B) ? Any ideas with accompanying links/photos would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance, Neonfunk Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something Wycked Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I've been looking at Chaos Marauders to be my DCAs. I'll have to look into the Chaos Warriors as Crusaders, though... Didn't think about that. The Vindicare I use the actual model for- have had it forever. Even though it looks like a GI Joe character with all his spandex. Warriors, yeah, they're IG models to me. Mystics should be easy- GW makes a mini for that. But for lots of psykers... You might consider the Empire Flagellant Warband. Some converting will be necessary for their weapons, but it shouldn't be too hard to make them into psyker staves. Edit: Wow, I'm kind of surprised. Warriors of Chaos don't have any real Chaosy symbols on them, other than their shields. I really will have to get some of those for my Crusaders! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2952927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Fox Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Let's see... I use the Imperial Guard Sanctioned Psyker (s) and the old Mystic model for my psykers/mystics. I'm actually converting up a Tau Fire Warrior for one of my warrior henchmen (carapace armor and bolter), then I'm hoping to get my hands on an Eldar Harlequin for a DCA. I also own 6 of the actual DCA models that I did some converting and green stuffing on the heads for hair as opposed to bondage helmets. I'm a big fan of Stormtroopers and Kasrkin models (having 40some odd of them) so that's most of my warriors. I also have a collection of things like Sisters Hospitaller, Sisters Dialogus, a cyber-mastiff from Necromunda (wither a servitor or I'm thinking of an arco-flagellant for him), arco-flagellants, several um.. I think it was House Cawdor with the noose, various metal priests (close combat weapon and pistol, as well as a priest with eviscerator), and a slew of whatnot and whatever. I'm hoping to expand my collection into more of the Necromunda line, as well as trying to convert up some figures to match the personages that were in my head for the games I've been playing with my Inquisitors. I think my acolyte Kenneth McCormick might have to upgrade from a shotgun to a bolter though, and that makes me sad because the old metal SM Scout w/ shotgun model with a headswap doesn't work any more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2953042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The thousand son Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I´ve just started painting my unit of DCA and Crusaders. Crusaders: Empire soldiers legs/arms. The bearded/angry heads. The cloak and chestplate from High Elves Phoenix guard. They all have maces and a big shield with a cross and skull on it. DCA: Dark eldar wyches, the male ones, with a variance of weapons and the heads from High Elves Pheonix guards. While this means I bought 3 boxes, and used up some bits from my collection, to make a mere 9 models - It also gave me alot of spare parts im sure I´ll use for something at some point :) Oh, and I made an alternative =][= aswell. Took the metal crusader from gw and resculped him to wield a daemonsword and a burning brazier - instead of his fugly sword and shield. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2953581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cuthbert Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I also use the Chaos Warriors as Crusaders. I already had a bunch of DCAs and all the temple assassins. Warriors are indeed just IG. For Mystics I use the Empire wizards with slight conversions and added 40k gear, and likewise the Empire Flagellants make great Psychics. There are servitor models available, but I also made a few Plasmacannon guys from the old Space Marine Scouts from the Tyranid Attack game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2953660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonfunk Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 thanks for the replies. i guess the most economical and easiest way to acquire a psyker warband would be just to get the IG sanctioned psykers: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1140032a as you get 3 for $22 ($AUD). all other options would get quite pricey if you plan to spam psyker squads. As for mystics, I suppose any book wielding robed figure would do, such as: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1140004a Although I'm curious as to why GW labelled that model as a "Grey Knight warrior acolyte"... Doesn't fit the warrior acolyte bill at all IMO. N.B. does anyone have any ideas regarding a Callidus assassin conversion? (I think the current callidus model sucks) Currently tossing up between SoB Hospitaller or Dark Elf Assassin Shadowblade - I'm a sucker for robed models! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2954323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaqTaar Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 3) Vindicare Assassin: Eldar Death Jester That's a pretty cool idea. To make him stand out less, you could use regular Harlequins as Death Cult Assassins. If I ever get around to it, I'd use the Necromunda Enforcers to represent Arbites henchmen: Warriors with hotshot-lasguns (as shotguns with Executioner rounds) and bolters, Servitors with heavy weapons, Crusaders (power maul and shield) and Arco-Flagellants (Cyber-Mastiffs). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2954335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 As for mystics, I suppose any book wielding robed figure would do, such as:http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1140004a The Astropath from the Imperial Advisors works nicely as a Mystic as well: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...dId=prod2010020 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2954347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonfunk Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 The Astropath from the Imperial Advisors works nicely as a Mystic as well:http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...dId=prod2010020 nice! if only he came in a box of 3 for $29 :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2956991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedemptionNL Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Technically he does come in a box of 3. :) But yeah, the other 2 models aren't as useful for Grey Knight players. I suppose the Officer of the Fleet can make a nice general purpose marker for escort missions or objectives. And perhaps you can re-purpose the backpack of the Master of Ordinance for an Orbital Strike Relay or something. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2957126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Fox Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Actually I would just count the Master of Ordinance as an Astropath. What are the rules? Allow for more accurate deep striking due to psychic resonance and enhanced communication.. "Sure thing, Justicar. Bring them in right on this vox signal!" Yup.. enhanced communication and signaling, check! The Master of the Fleet is a simple "warrior" henchmen :lol: Also, keep in mind second hand sites are a great treasure trove of henchmen! I just scored a Squat Plasmagunner for a Christmas Present (makes for a great Warrior henchmen armed with plasmagun). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2957558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffersonian000 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've though about modeling each assassin by using Space Marine Scouts (sniper rifle/pistol, claw/pistol, sword/handflamer, no weapons/just a visor), and paint them up as Grey Knight "Scouts". At the moment, though, I'm still using my old Necromunda Scryer Gangers as Officio Assassin (Jakara makes a perfect Callidus). SJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2958077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 If I recall, there is a good Mordheim model for an elf wizard that would make a good psyker with some mild conversion work (actually my plan)... Although I also use a sentinel painted black with a ravenwing TLHB as a servitor, so I might not be the best to toss out henchman ideas... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-2958142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonfunk Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm actually converting up a Tau Fire Warrior for one of my warrior henchmen (carapace armor and bolter) To Inquisitor NicolePyykkonen: I actually was thinking to do the exact same - use the fire warrior torso's for the warrior acolytes, and plan to replace the head the space marine scout heads, and the remove the left tau "shoulder pad" the a space marine one. I'd like your opinion - did your conversions work out well? were the fire warriors easily compatible with bolters and chainswords? I've never owned a tau model before, so thank you for any help! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonfunk Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm actually converting up a Tau Fire Warrior for one of my warrior henchmen (carapace armor and bolter) To Inquisitor NicolePyykkonen: I actually was thinking to do the exact same - use the fire warrior torso's for the warrior acolytes, and plan to replace the head the space marine scout heads, and the remove the left tau "shoulder pad" the a space marine one. I'd like your opinion - did your conversions work out well? were the fire warriors easily compatible with bolters and chainswords? I've never owned a tau model before, so thank you for any help! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 As for mystics, I suppose any book wielding robed figure would do, such as:http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...Id=prod1140004a Although I'm curious as to why GW labelled that model as a "Grey Knight warrior acolyte"... Doesn't fit the warrior acolyte bill at all IMO. Holdover. That's an Acolyte model from when Acolytes were inquisitorial apprentices, random minions and so on and so forth. He's equipped with a Brazier of Holy Fire and Carapace Armour, and is carrying the Liber Heresius on behalf of his master (under the old rules, Inquisitors and their henchman squads had to be WYSIWIG, but the henchman models could carry equipment for the inquisitor!). Acolytes had a Guardsman stat line, flak armour, laspistol and CCW, but could take 15 points of wargear from the armoury, so it wasn't uncommon to see Acolytes with "bolter and power armour" (for a total of 12 points + model) being represented by space marines. The brazier was fun. It was a CCW that counted as a one-shot flamer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanska Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 The brazier was fun. It was a CCW that counted as a one-shot flamer. Back in second it was even more fun. Essentially a power weapon that sets enemies on fire plus a one shot heavy flamer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamv6 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I was given some IG a few weeks back, I am currently in the process of modifying them; http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/GreyknightV6/2012-05-03152708.jpg I have taken the stock Lasgun and modelled it, including a boltgun magazine. I call them "Inquisition Pattern Boltguns" Also, I was given some DE Wyches, which I am converting into DCAs; http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh493/GreyknightV6/2012-05-03152731.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 >> Why not just give the guardsmen boltguns? They're not that oversized are they? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I quite like those 'Inquisition'-pattern bolt guns. Nice work there! I'm very keen on using Necromunda miniatures as henchmen. I hope to convert WFB Heinrich Kemler into an =I= someday and use Cawdor gangers as henchmen. A Van Saar head would look great in TDA if one were to make Jaq Draco...and the rest of the gang could always be used as henchmen from a more technically advanced world. The two WFB Duelists HERE would be interesting too. Stick some Aquila on 'em. I also hope to use The Blessing of Sigmar HERE. The kneeling guy as an assistant (perhaps servitor-ize him) holding an =I='s hell rifle, and the priest as...something. Replace the Sigmar-icons with Aquilas. Oh and throw in some Mordian Iron Guard too. Now I just need some cash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I use bretonnian men at arms a the base of my crusaders. I like the big, flat shields to use as storm shields. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamv6 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Why not just give the guardsmen boltguns? They're not that oversized are they? Furyou, not at all, I have some henchmen toting them. I was running out of them to be honest, so starting us the scopes and magazines from bolt pistols. Also, it added some much needed variety :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonfunk Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 AdamV6: I like your DCA's. Where did you get the head from? I tried Dark Elf Corsairs as my DCA, but they ended up looking too "peter pan/robin hood-ish",you know, with all the tight leggings. I was hoping to use wyches or incubi after that.... any other ideas are welcome! thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 >> Oh, as to the original question, I have a steadily growing mix of third-party miniatures (Ral Partha dancing girls and Elf Duellist), scratch builds (various bitz), conversions (a Techpriest converted from a Retributor, a Techmarine and a Deathmark, and I've just swapped a Mordheim Eshin's knife for a scoped kroot rifle to make a Hrud)and the occasional misappropriated figure (A couple of Marines, an SoB or two, and Elrohir)... and even a few of the official henchman models! On that note, why does the Crusader have a fake Ecclesiarchy symbol on his shield? It looks like the Ecclesiarchy "Haloed I", but it's actually an "=][=" with a starburst behind it... Are they trying to make it look like some Cardinal is breaking the Decree Passive? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandTHTG Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Doesn't the fluff for the Crusaders mention that many are from an order known as the Crimson Guard, which is affiliated with the Ecclesiarchy? It implies that they are a lay order who merely offers their service to the Priests and Inquisitors for protection, slipping through the same loophole that Redemptionists do, in that they aren't technically supported by the Ecclesiarchy, they just, you know, 'habitually volunteer' their protective services Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244279-counts-and-models-for/#findComment-3053716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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