Maelarion Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Now, I'm sure most agree when I say the new Sternguard look pretty snazzy. Loads of excellent options too. Bit too OTT in ornamentation perhaps, but whatever. Now, the legs I have an issue with though. Damn loincloths! They'd be great if you're going for perhaps a more monastic look etc, but personally I can't see my hardcore, seen-it-all-and-then-some marines warlking around with awkward trip/snagging hazards. So my question is: how easy would it be to file off the loincloths and tidy the result up? Alternatively, any suggestions for suitably veteran-looking legs out there (w/o loinclothes ofc)? I was maybe thinking death company legs with the BA symbols removed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281537-question-about-the-new-sternguard-legs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I'm not going to say it's impossible but, if you could decent job of it, you're probably capable of sculpting new legs from scratch. You're going to be missing a major part of the inside of each leg. You might have more luck shaving the icons off intact with a sharp knife and transferring them to Tactical legs. It'll still be tricky, but you won't have to sculpt anything. Most of the Death Company legs are in running poses. If that's okay, you could just use the Vanguard legs. Or just don't bother. Take away the loincloth and you're left with one or two icons and a couple of purity seals. They'll look fine with plain Tactical legs, once you have the equipment bitz and a few purity seals on there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281537-question-about-the-new-sternguard-legs/#findComment-3487764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 For veteran-looking legs? Well, you could mix-n-match some Tac marines with a set from FW and kit them out using the Sternguard. That's not cheap, but you'll probably get 15-20 Vets without too much trouble for your money. Failing that, it's not hard or expensive to take some Tac legs and detail them yourself with some eagles, Termie honours, studs, etc. The loincloth legs are useful BTW; they are good for Libbys, and with some Death Company bits make for reasonable Chappies too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281537-question-about-the-new-sternguard-legs/#findComment-3487845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaedes Nex Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 It's not difficult, but it takes a bit of work. Simply take your sprue cutter and clip the loincloth off, then shave what's left of the loincloth that's attached to the legs. It will take careful filing and sanding to make sure the legs are smooth though because the loincloths and the front of the legs are basically molded together. Think of it like super thick, rigid flash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281537-question-about-the-new-sternguard-legs/#findComment-3487867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawolf Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 There are some good legs in the tactical squad for this. I personally like these ones the best http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3430445a_99120101103_2013TacticalSquad02_873x627.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281537-question-about-the-new-sternguard-legs/#findComment-3488535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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