Bearingtheword Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I have been planning out and starting to build a force based on Bran Redmaw's Great Company including Bran Redmaw himself. Now converting Bran Redmaw in his Astartes form was fairly easy; used bits from the SW Sprue from GW, and some bitz from the Thunderwolves set. I had alsao picked up and converted a Reaper Werewolf mini to represent him in the Redmaw form. Looking at it it will work well, but then I got to thinking about the description of him in IA:11 regarding him being "fully twelve feet tall, powerful, fast and with claws that can rend plasteel and fangs like adamantine daggers." and began to realize that the werewolf model was too small. So then I got to looking at FW's Skinwolves models which I think would be awesome as well and convey the monstrosity that he is quite well. But them I had an epiphany: Why not use one of the Thunderwolves to represent him?!? They are large enough, and it fits the fluff descriptions from various parts of IA:11 that I have found. What say you, brethren?!? Cool idea or no? ~BtW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runesch Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I use the standing skin wolf with a few details removed and added some SW details. Rune Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I was thinking something like the Warmachine/Hordes Circle Orboros Heavy Beasts. They could be used for Bran himself and/or TWC. http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/product_image/products/72057_FeralWarpwolfWEB.jpg http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/product_image/products/72057_PurebloodWarpwolfWEB.jpghttp://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/product_image/products/72057_WarpwolfStalkerWEB.jpghttp://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/122/c/1/Feral_Warpwolf_by_Necro1989.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I was thinking something like the Warmachine/Hordes Circle Orboros Heavy Beasts. They could be used for Bran himself and/or TWC. http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/product_image/products/72057_FeralWarpwolfWEB.jpg http://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/product_image/products/72057_PurebloodWarpwolfWEB.jpghttp://privateerpress.com/files/imagecache/product_image/products/72057_WarpwolfStalkerWEB.jpghttp://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/122/c/1/Feral_Warpwolf_by_Necro1989.jpg Damn Marshal Wilhelm you are turning out to be my hero, lol.... ^_^ First time I have seen those..... my search fu must be super weak.... Have you seen these in person? How do they compare size wise to our marines? As I said he is supposed to be a huge monstrous creature....bigger than Termies which are supposed to be 8 1/2 to 9 foot I think? Is the bottom one just a conversion of one of the top 3 cuz it looks the most badass of all except for those shoulder spikes.... ~BtW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Volsung- Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 If I remember correctly, I think those are somewhere in the scale between a dreadnought and a terminator in terms of size Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 If I remember correctly, I think those are somewhere in the scale between a dreadnought and a terminator in terms of size Thanks... I did manage to find a pic that had a silouette of a 30mm mini standing next to it so it looks like the size would be perfect as the description of him in Redmaw form says he stands 12 feet tall. Says that the base is 50mm which falls between the termies 40mm and dreds 60mm. Gonna need a bit of conversion and greenstuff work I'm thinking but damn, they are awesome!!! ~BtW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Damn Marshal Wilhelm you are turning out to be my hero, lol.... ;) ~BtW Well that's okay :) You wouldn't be the only Space Wolf player who looks up to me :D Hey, has anyone seen my Kierbear around the place? :lol: *cough* Anyway, I am glad that I have been able to help you out :tu: I haven't seen them in the flesh, so your viewing of them is as good as mine. Do you have any WarmaHordes players or a PP outlet around your neck of the woods? Maybe they'll have some Warpwolves for you to check out. They are bigger than Termies though, by a fair way. EDIT: The base they are on is 50mm and they are more than filling the base. A Terminator is on a 40mm base and has a lot more space around it. So the Warpwolf is perhaps 40% taller and much bigger. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentL Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 A bit off topic but I thought the OP was a fan of the Mercedes Thompson series written by Patricia Briggs because the head Alpha Werewolf in United states is called Bran too. Now I wonder is Patricia Briggs a space wolf player? Or is person who made Bran Redclaw a reader of Patricia Briggs... or just fluke co-incidence? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Damn Marshal Wilhelm you are turning out to be my hero, lol.... ;) ~BtW Well that's okay :) You wouldn't be the only Space Wolf player who looks up to me :D Hey, has anyone seen my Kierbear around the place? ;) *cough* Anyway, I am glad that I have been able to help you out :tu: I haven't seen them in the flesh, so your viewing of them is as good as mine. Do you have any WarmaHordes players or a PP outlet around your neck of the woods? Maybe they'll have some Warpwolves for you to check out. They are bigger than Termies though, by a fair way. EDIT: The base they are on is 50mm and they are more than filling the base. A Terminator is on a 40mm base and has a lot more space around it. So the Warpwolf is perhaps 40% taller and much bigger. Sadly my neck of the boonies is about two hours from any FLGS, and I'm not even positive they carry them...I'll just have to take the risk and order one up next month. I'll be sure to post pics and size comparisons for future references. It does look like it's a plastic kit that comes with the parts to make the Feral, Pureblood and Stalker out of the one kit. After more looking the feral looks to be the perfect one with it's rune necklace. Just add a few greenstuffed wolf teeth and he has his WTN right there. It will take some conversion work and greenstuff fu that I am hopefully up to the task of doing, but it should be cool nonetheless in the meantime I can use the conversion I have at least. ~BtW @Trentl No clue how long bran has been in the SW books for. I know he was finally "fleshed" out in IA:11 with rules and stats. Maybe some of the more venerable wolves here can clear that up? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3148632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal105 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 btw the bottom one in that series of 4 pictures i the original feral warpwolf for Circle Orboros the other 3 are their new sculpts and the original or as privateer press calls it their Classic Feral Warpwolf one was done in all pewter and the bodie was all one piece. you only had to glue on one hand and the spikes if i rember correctly and due to tha t it will make it a pain in the butt to use for a conservation also the price for it is $29.99 us and the new ones will cost you $34.99 oh and their larger then a dreadnought in size i have my feral warpwolf standing next to my dreadnought and the warp wolf is just a little taller but a lot thinner. yes i do play more then one table top war game like many i know do ;) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3149240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmande Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 This guy's kickstarter is offering a selection of models for donating at least $8, one of which is a giant wolf. If you don't feel too hot about Kickstarter, you could always buy it from him later. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3149277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 @ postal105 Thank you for the info on the size and the varied kits. I appreciate it. It helps immensely. @Marmande Thanks for the info on that. I'm not adverse to kickstarter but am stuck for funds til next month. if he is still doing it then I may be willing to help him but it looks like the last day for it is 8/15. It's definitely a possibility in the future. ~BtW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3149301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Well that's okay :) You wouldn't be the only Space Wolf player who looks up to me :) Hey, has anyone seen my Kierbear around the place?:lol: ...Willie, anybody but you would get slapped (not punched, but slapped) for that. how are your Wolves coming along? manage to get any real paint on them, or still playing around with the trashier wanna-be dark angels? WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3149554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxichobbit Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Here's a some size comparison shots for you. First up is a Warpwolf Stalker and a Tactical Marine. The Warpwolf is the metal version that's now OOP, but the plastic version is more or less the same size. Next is a Pureblood Warpwolf and the same Tactical Marine. Once again this is the OOP metal version. The new one is much closer in size to the metal Stalker above and lacking in the awesome pose. If you wanted this one you'd have to have a look around on ebay or something. Here's both Warpwolves next to a Dreadnought. As you can see they're actually bigger than a Dread, which would put them at 16 - 18' tall. Too tall for Bran imo. From the same range, here's a Tactical Marine next to some Warpborn Skinwalkers. They're slightly bigger than a Terminator, which would be around the right size for Bran, however they would require quite a bit of conversion work to make Marine-like and have a serious case of hunch back. One of the sculpts (not pictured) has a cool wolf's head helmet/muzzle though, which might be useful if you could get it as a seperate piece. Personally, i think i'd go with the Skin Wolves from FW, as the PP Warpwolves are just too big and the Skinwalkers would require too much work. But, it's your conversion, so maybe you want Bran towering over Dreadnoughts and headbutting Wraithlords :lol:. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3149635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearingtheword Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 @toxichobbit Thank you for those comparison pics! Giving me food for thought for sure....... Whichever way I decide to go I'll be sure to post pics! ~BtW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3150225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Volsung- Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Bran is a pretty common name. One of the Starks is named Bran, and their house sigil is a wolf. Doubt there's any connection there haha ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3150262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hmm, I hadn't realised those Warpwolves were quite so tall compared to a Marine.... *thoughtful look* Can we get a Warpwolf next to a Thunderwolf....? Either way, thanks for the photos, Toxichobbit :P Well that's okay :) You wouldn't be the only Space Wolf player who looks up to me :D Hey, has anyone seen my Kierbear around the place?:cuss ...Willie, anybody but you would get slapped (not punched, but slapped) for that. how are your Wolves coming along? manage to get any real paint on them, or still playing around with the trashier wanna-be dark angels? WLK :D My Wolves are sitting around without any paint on them, much like most of my stuff :cuss I haven't been into 40K too much, for a while now. I'm finding eGames to require less effort for the return of enjoyment, and then there is the whole pricing issue with GW, playing fluffily versus competitively dramas, and the ponderously slow release schedule of minis and Codices. I have GW burnout. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/258932-bran-redmaw-conversion-ideas/#findComment-3150793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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