Khine Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I am making a conversion of a Wolf Priest that i want to be unique since the is only on real purchasable model on the market via GW. My question is this. Does the Crozius Arcanum have to be portrayed with either imperial or chapter iconography? Can it be some sort of specially designed weapon or can it be more literally a beacon of like type thing? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Got a few questions for you. Who is going to be the owner? Who wants it to look good? Who has got a great idea of his own? I know the answer so do what you think its cool, there is no MUST in 40K only degrees of cool Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I know the answer so do what you think its cool, there is no MUST in 40K only degrees of cool except bases, he HAS to have one! :P typically it's a sign of office and as such includes the typical eagle wings and some form of a skull. one of my wolfpriests just uses a hammer with a winged wolfskull on either side Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphus Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I know the answer so do what you think its cool, there is no MUST in 40K only degrees of cool except bases, he HAS to have one! :P typically it's a sign of office and as such includes the typical eagle wings and some form of a skull. one of my wolfpriests just uses a hammer with a winged wolfskull on either side Try taking off the wolf-end of the Space Wolves sprue Thunder Hammers. Two of those things together would look great! :EDIT: Like these. http://bitzbarn.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/IMG_6113.JPG http://bitzbarn.com/oscommerce/catalog/images/IMG_6009.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khine Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I know the answer so do what you think its cool, there is no MUST in 40K only degrees of cool except bases, he HAS to have one! :) typically it's a sign of office and as such includes the typical eagle wings and some form of a skull. one of my wolfpriests just uses a hammer with a winged wolfskull on either side Try taking off the wolf-end of the Space Wolves sprue Thunder Hammers. Two of those things together would look great! Thanks for the great advice about this. It is my own model so obviously i have to make it something i find cool looking but at the same time i want to adhere to fluff of these things. =o Aww darn it hendrik, you crushed my dream of using a Baneblade as his personal footstool .. :P What i was thinking of doing was taking one of the Chaos knight Spears and sculpting furs wrapped around the hilt with the head of a wolf being pierced by the very base of the spear's blade. Similar to the below picture, but with the blade out the top. *edit * without the Indian decorations of course :) http://www.cherokeevisions.com/ebayimages/28-shaman_.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 That could work quite well, though it feels more like a banner to me *Shrugs*. If you can get it small enough to look like a weapon, thatd be very cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 looks like something a rune priest would use, but looks cool all the same :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 A hunters spear. Why the hell not. Just make sure you post pics when done for us all to see. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoll Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I gave my wolf priest a greatsword , but kept his crozious on him as well since it's a badge of office. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I use two of Logan's Axe heads to make a quad Bladed mace. I dubbed the weapon the Wolves of Legend! http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/DeathKnight2000/0432.jpg Edited: to add in pic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2977805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanguardwolf Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 i use the mace from the DA vetran sprue http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/images/dark_angels_power_mace_large.jpg i removed the wings symbol and replaced it with a wolf tail the wolf shaped helm , a converted AOBR commander and the doubble tail reactor pict wil come tomorrow greets Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2978014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 i use the mace from the DA vetran sprue http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/images/dark_angels_power_mace_large.jpg i removed the wings symbol and replaced it with a wolf tail the wolf shaped helm , a converted AOBR commander and the doubble tail reactor pict wil come tomorrow greets No mind you I no longer play SW's but isn't that a Bad Omen to use Dark Angels bitz for independent characters? Or is that my belief? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2978032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 For my Wolf Priests, I cut the axe head off of one power axe, glued it to the back side of another after filing it down, and then added aquilas from vehicle accessory sprues to the flats of both blades. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2978260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I use a frost axe, but I cut the axe blade off so I only have a two-handed handle. Then I attach this to the end of it: http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/images/space_wolves_pack_backpack_icon_3_large.JPG One of the backpack banner things. Looks good, very simple. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2978285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I also use the back pack marker for my Crozius. Here it is on a power armored priest. http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/Khyron666/Kyles%20Warhammer%2040K/WolfPriest2.jpg If you'd like, I can post a picture of my TDA priest who carries the same weapon, it also looks kick ass. End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2978699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanguardwolf Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 No mind you I no longer play SW's but isn't that a Bad Omen to use Dark Angels bitz for independent characters? Or is that my belief? the spoils of war! my former brother. that dark angel's chaplin challenged the wrong wolfpriest. his death was swift his weapon rebuild by the iron priest and blessed by the wolf spirits. greets Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2978819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khine Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 thanks for all the advice guys. Decided against the spear purely because my rune priest on bike uses one as well and want them to be a bit different. the thing on top of his head is suppose to be a goblin wolf head but has been hacked to pieces to fit my needs. Will be making another fur coat coming out the back/sides of the head and make large fangs coming down. http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8517/wolfpriestwip2.jpg http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/1149/wolfpriestwip1.jpg What do people think of it so far or any advice? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2982652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantinel Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think the head doesn't look like a wolf at all, more like a rat. The weapon looks feasible, but I would suggest adding some wolfy parts. Also Plasma Pistol is not good at all for your Wolf Priest, generally it sucks. I like the pose, looking forward to see him painted. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2982843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanguardwolf Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 like the model but wolfhead is not that good, and try to remove the plasma pistol waste of points and a risky weapon for an HQ or exprensive models in that matter. i also have some models with a spear, even a rune priest with one. like to see a pic of him greets Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2983146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khine Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yes i agree the wolf head isn't particularly fantastic at the moment but i think it will look a lot better once i am done sculpting it. what do you all think would make it look more wolfish? I am not entirely sure where or how to add anything space wolf to the weapon as it is already fairly cluttered already. Maybe runes / wolf teeth on a chain wrapped around the shaft? As to the plasma pistol, i love the look of them and i love doing the glow effect of them. Plus, he has a 2+ armour save and it gives him an extra attack instead of using the combi-melta i originally was going to give him. before anyone comments on it ... yes i have just noticed the mold line on the model and im filing it off right now =p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2983173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Stromclaw Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I quite like how the weapon is done, and I'm not sure it needs to be wolfed up. Maybe a wolftail on the end of the haft if you have to. You could try magnetizing the pistol arm just to give you the other options like the combi melta, but it's up you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2983490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuro Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I made a cast (although I didn't do a very good job of it.) of the gamesday Wolf Priest's hammer, since I love that model too much to cut it up. If you want a wolf's head hood, a press of the older Njal model might work (although you'd want to hollow it out some). It actually looks like a wolf too, which is nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2983820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khine Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Here is the latest update on the WP. Still needs more work done on it but i'm happy with how its progressing. If anyone has any advice for doing the fangs, that would be awesome. http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/6857/wolfpriestwip3.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2414/wolfpriestwip4.jpg http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2114/wolfpriestwip5.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2990675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathshroud Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wow, that's some really great sculpting. I think the fangs look good, if you wanted to thicken them up, maybe just use a tiny bit of paperclip to build up the GS around it and give it some stability. But I think it looks great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246099-wolf-priests/#findComment-2990816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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