MagicMan Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 So im thinking about picking up a box of Terminators but I can't decide between the Wolf Guard Term set, the Dark Angel Term set, or the bog standard Codex SM Term set. The DA and SW set seem to have alot more options... but, they obviously come with their own iconography. Im just wondering, is there too much to scrape off? Or is it do-able, in order to get cool bits, but Codex looking Terms from the boxes? Bear in mind the Dark Vengeance DA models are at about the limit of what i would say was reasonable scraping off-ness.. < Probably not a word. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garath Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 It is a lot. DA and SW terminator boxes give you weapons with their respected chapter iconography that is not easy to strip. Shoulder pads, icons on leg armor etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3691953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The problem is, by the time you've stripped all the detail, you might as well have used the plain ones. There's nothing particularly special about them left. A lot of the detail is integral to the components too - things like Wolf-themed iron sights on the storm bolters. If you carve that off, you need to sculpt something in its place. It's a huge amount of work for what ends up being a slightly different pose. There are a few nice components on those sprues that are worth using with a little work - the belt-fed assault cannon from the Wolf Guard, for example, or maybe the robed torsos from the Dark Angels - but I think you're better off bits ordering those specific components and mixing them with a regular squad. If you really want something different from the standard squad, Forge World Tartaros or Cataphractii are probably the way to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3691983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Not sure what codex you wish to use, but the SM Terminator box only has 4 Power fists, 1 power sword, 2 chainfists, a Cyclone Missile Launcher, an assault cannon and a heavy flamer for options. The Assault terminator box has 5 sets of lightning claws, 5 thunder hammers and 5 storm shields. Using different helmets (GK or carving GK style helmets from the normal ones for example) and or custom shoulder pads will go a long way to make the squad unique. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3692064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garath Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I do the following every time in such a situation: Walk into a LGS,aproach a table where two guys are playing ...and after a few minutes "Hi, xyz your army looks soo good" ... " You obviously have experience and skill , can you help me ? " ..."See I'm wondering what to buy..." Works ever time, if there are other people there - someone will know someone else that will give you all the advice you seek" ...usually they also give you the bitz you need Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3692209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Get the regular . a lot of scrapping on the others. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3692273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Scrapping or scraping? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3692549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hah well thanks guys. Guess ill grab the regular and bling them up with my bitz box... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291149-terminator-trappings/#findComment-3693044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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