ironking Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Well they're probably not my best - they are very rushed and incomplete - and ~gasp~ there are sprue and mold lines showing... but these are my newest conversions for my wolf scouts. http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout1_ps.jpg Running shooting, about to slice with a backhand held power sword http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout2_vanilla_2.jpg Sneaky, scouting the way - still needs his wolf skin cloak with wolf head - need to twist his hand and spear a little to make it stand straight! http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout3_motw_2.jpg Snarly, jumpy, scratchy while wielding a ridiculous battleaxe (that any self respecting dwarf would give his left golden nugget for) as a ccw Then I have a question. I had planned on running a 6 man scout squad like so: 6x WS 2 with power weapons, 1with MotW Then 1 with melta maybe or should i rather just give the whole squad Melta Bombs? Then I was thinking of adding a Wolf Guard to them from my WG squad 1x WG PA, (MotW or frost blade or claw or fist?), Bolt Pistol, Melta Bomb? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 if you include a meltagun, I'd give it to the MotW dude Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3068529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Woah, they are epic! Especially liking the first guy! :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3068627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethzor Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Those look really good! Really nice conversions! Where is the cloak from? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3068641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think the cloak is off the old chaos warriors or marauders. It was part of a bits bundle I traded. Still need to add some GS to clean up the models. Any idea's on the load out ie. Melta vs Melta bombs for squad - and how I should run the WGPL to get the most out of my 6 man squad? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3068826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karack Blackstone Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 MG's are always nice. I always run WGPL as BP/Fist, even though this is not ideal for many others. It's consistent shooting, that adds to the pack, matches nicely with WS packs, since there's no BG in the pack unless it's an upgrade. MB's for six guys? That's some points to set aside, if you're both willing and have them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3068866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsmith Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 These models look amazing - very much like I would love to convert for my upcoming wolf scout unit. Two questions: 1. Where is that axe from? 2. The bodies are simply scout torsos/legs with different arms and heads added? Thanks Dan Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3068894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I think the cloak is off the old chaos warriors or marauders. It was part of a bits bundle I traded. Still need to add some GS to clean up the models. Any idea's on the load out ie. Melta vs Melta bombs for squad - and how I should run the WGPL to get the most out of my 6 man squad? I always run my Scout pack Wolf Guard with either a Thunderhammer or Power Fist plus a Combi-Melta. Valerian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3069115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Two questions:1. Where is that axe from? 2. The bodies are simply scout torsos/legs with different arms and heads added? 1. Two orc choppa's and a wolf skull make up the head, a beastman spear and wolf tail the haft. 2. Yes, although the legs are chopped, pinned, reposed and gs'd to clean up I always run my Scout pack Wolf Guard with either a Thunderhammer or Power Fist plus a Combi-Melta. Surely the thunderhammer is an expensive fluffy toy compared to the x2 strength attack the power fist gives? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3069244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Two questions:1. Where is that axe from? 2. The bodies are simply scout torsos/legs with different arms and heads added? 1. Two orc choppa's and a wolf skull make up the head, a beastman spear and wolf tail the haft. 2. Yes, although the legs are chopped, pinned, reposed and gs'd to clean up I always run my Scout pack Wolf Guard with either a Thunderhammer or Power Fist plus a Combi-Melta. Surely the thunderhammer is an expensive fluffy toy compared to the x2 strength attack the power fist gives? It's only 5 more points, which isn't much of a price to pay for the additional stun ability. Also, it looks cooler. V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3069361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 And the next 3 scouts are taking shape... From left to right: This is WOLFTIME ; The BladeMaster ; Techno Viking http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/3scouts.jpg I really like the way my "This is WOLFTIME" kicking badguys off cliffs, wolf claw ccw guy turned out http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/this_is_WOLFTIME.jpg And the 6 man squad... now need to do the WG leading them to wolfy glory and then its going to be GS time to clean up, add fur and hair etc. http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/6scouts.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3078251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Great minds think alike :tu: http://content5-foto.inbox.lv/albums/e/emils_photo/Librarium-Painting-Contest/Image00002.jpg Btw, I love the use of Tau Kroot shoulderpads - when I was making my scouts, I did not have them yet. Got them later for my MoTW, Plasma pistol+Storm Shield Lone Wolf project. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3078264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Eep!! Thread jackers!! Fetch me my comfy pillows!! Have at you! I say, have at you sir! No no, I kid, wow there were a lot of exclamation marks there. Nice work there, one day I will paint too. I'm thinking of a more grey/grey/blue than the regular baby pastel blue that most SW have. More like a mix between Pre-heresy and the current. Will probably try achieve that with grey undercoat, some asurmen blue washes etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3078281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Small update - not much time, but hopefully will finish up the GS work next week and then start painting http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout3_motw_3.jpg Added some fur to his shoulders and hands, still not sure how I will integrate his meltagun http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/techno_viking.jpg Just giving him a furry shoulder mantle with paws and claws http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout2_vanilla_3.jpg Added the wolf skin arms, now need to do the rest of the cloak and the wolf head - might try press mold the head off a wolf model or off Njal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3085314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 wow, those are some awesome conversions. I dont do much conversion work meself but am currently working on 10 scouts so might have to get a bit of green stuff and give some things a shot ^_^ on the MG vs MB topic...id always take a meltagun instead, if only for the fact that it allows you to pop a vehicle, and then charge whats inside if it happened to be a transport. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3085373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yep, I think the thunderhammer, combi-melta + meltagun gives enough tank busting options, and the 30 odd points can be used somewhere else. Tonight I start on my Wolf Guard Pack Leader in PA, with Thunderhammer and Combi-Melta Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3085631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arez Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Wheres your Wulfen looking dude from?and your GSing skill are really good -_- Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3085678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Wheres your Wulfen looking dude from?and your GSing skill are really good -_- Looks like sm scout, beastmen, chaos marauder and fen wolf/wolf rider mount bits. I was opting to keep it to myself, but since I'm commenting already, I have one small critique on your scout w/ the arms. Don't get me wrong, your GS skills are awesome, but those arms look too big to be a wolf's, even for the largest thunderwolf you could find. I think it would suit better to claim/paint them as an ice bear or something along those lines. Despite that, I love the dynamic actions you've captured w/ these conversions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3085692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Wheres your Wulfen looking dude from?and your GSing skill are really good :D Looks like sm scout, beastmen, chaos marauder and fen wolf/wolf rider mount bits. Exactly right :) - plus zombie hands, and 2 orc choppa's for the axe! I was opting to keep it to myself, but since I'm commenting already, I have one small critique on your scout w/ the arms. Don't get me wrong, your GS skills are awesome, but those arms look too big to be a wolf's, even for the largest thunderwolf you could find. I think it would suit better to claim/paint them as an ice bear or something along those lines. Despite that, I love the dynamic actions you've captured w/ these conversions. Too big for a thunderwolf? You think so?, I mean thunder wolves are frikken huge, plus this is the de-furred wolf, the pelts always look a bit bigger on account they are flattened / rolled out. I was actually inspired by this image: http://images.wikia.com/warhammer40k/images/3/3e/The_Blooding.jpg and this in terms of size, notice the size of the legs and paws and head etc. its preetty beeg! http://images.wikia.com/warhammer40k/images/1/14/Wolf_Guard.jpg I actually thought the pelt would have been for a juvenile thunderwolf and not one of the monster mounts. My GS skills are beginner, fur is particularly forgiving, I find just taking your time and drawing / thinking it out before starting is the best way. Thanks for all the commendation and encouragement though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3085765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Another small update - my clients are wrecking my timeline, no ways I will be finished this week - eish! http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout2_vanilla_4.jpg Added the cloak and the wolf head and the back paws - need to clean up the head, finish the ears, the tail and the rest of the pelt on the back... but its shaping up very nicely. http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout_group.jpg Added some furry bits to them all. http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/wolfguard.jpg And started my Wolfguard Pack Leader - just need to find an old style backpack with the wolf heads on them, they are not in the boxset!!! why GW? why? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3089687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 These are some nice looking pups :P Have you considered just making your own wolf headed backpack? Just cut the vents off a standard pack and replace them with the wolf heads from the power armoured thunder hammers, which most wolf players should have quite a few of. Dallo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3091302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 These are some nice looking pups :P Have you considered just making your own wolf headed backpack? Just cut the vents off a standard pack and replace them with the wolf heads from the power armoured thunder hammers, which most wolf players should have quite a few of. Dallo The backpacks are sold by GW here: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/...dId=prod150001a Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3091306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostclaw222 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My scouts look a lot like these, but I'm still waiting to do the greenstuff to them. Nice job, and very well-executed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3091913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Update time http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/scout2_vanilla_5.jpg He's complete in wolfy outfit... not sold on the inside of the ears, need to shave that and redo it a bit I think. http://www.blankds.com/40kimg/blademaster.jpg Blademaster now with Horns of Power... I guess they are trophy's, I think it gives him a menacing, slightly ominous look. Found someone local who has some wolf bits to trade to me - including the backpacks with wolf heads - so should get that next week and finish these boys up. I did consider making my own wolf head backpacks, I have some molding kit left over that I could use to press mold the back of the thunder hammer then make some GS heads and apply to backpacks... cheaper, quicker and less fuss to just buy em though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3101331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Good work. I think your pelt technique is better then mine, could you tell how you make yours? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252860-scouting-the-way/#findComment-3101598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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