XRicciX Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 So next year I shall be starting a death guard army. I'm planning to start with about 20 plague marines and 10 terminators as a base. I'm planning to use all the FW bits available. My question is: Whats the cheapest way to do it, as I need base sets for all the FW goodies. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 If you're using FW bits, it's already not going to be the cheapest! Bear in mind, you'll still need legs, arms, weapons and backpacks - as a minimum, in addition to however you want to base them. Understandably, second hand will be the best way to facilitate that - but really, it's up to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I also took this project on, I chose to go with 7's and picked up three sets, giving me two spare for special weapon choice. I purchased two chaos marine boxes, additional legs online as well as fists for sergs and power swords as plague knives. Think I must have picked up some backpacks online too, but had spare special weapons. For the two packs of termis I had to buy a box then as bits, combi meltas and axes and legs. In doing it again I would consider buying the extra boxes for legs, packs, arms etc, but special weapons would still be a pain. Legs are pricey, special weapons more so, legs as bits cost half the price of a box. Thankfully chaos shoulder pads make for good sternguard pads. Even the good ten legs and sets of ten arms and weapons on eBay add up together as near the price of the Box from the discount retailers. Just find a good source for spec weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Legionnaire Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I will be starting up a Death Guard Army as well, what's wrong with GW's finecast box set? Not too over priced, though expensive, and I really like the way the models look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 The thing about GW's Plague Marine set is that you get 7 models ....which may be great, or not, depending on your adherence to old fluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRicciX Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thanks for the advice guys, looks like i'll get whole box sets and sell the remaining parts on ebay! Another question for you, what other companies do nurgle style stuff that could stand in for GW bits? I'm trying my best not to buy anything GW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 http://hitechminiatures.com/2_6/product/product/ Polish company but I've ordered from them direct with PayPal with no issues. Reasonably quick delivery for overseas (I'm in US). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Honestly kit bash and GS that's what I've been doing for my pre heresy/scouring era DG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Yeah, kitbashing and GS are your best friends, but otherwise, look at both Kromlech and Maxmini for some great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Cato Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Spellcrow also makes some Nurgle marine stuff. Even an alternate prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Spellcrow, yes that's one of the companies that I've seen some nice nurgle styled bits made - there is a thread around here where someone has used them combined with GW and FW nurgle marines to make up an army. They blend in nicely - Plague Legions is their title, pricey per leg as an example, but they do all the needed bits and gives a great look with FW if you can't find bit sellers or make up your mind about FW. Personally I liked the FW style, just wish I knew about these legs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRicciX Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks for all the replies guys! that spell crow demon prince is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRicciX Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Been looking into lists and i love the idea of a tyhpus zombie list!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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