Spacefrisian Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Seen this mentioned before so i was wondering what models to use, regular Sisters of battle? or go wild and get a box like those fantasy Highelves sisters of Averlorn (those do have the typical Nordic braided hair). I would give them the SoBattle backpack, i stil have some unusued ones. And what are your thoughts on a 2nd unit like these but than riding on Pegasus counting as Thunderwolf Cavalry? Notes: these are some conversion thoughts, iam not sure if i will be doing them, just asking around. I would also use the SW codex for statts, i dont care if some dont like female Spacemarines, unless they are willing to buy them for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Sounds like it could potentially be some pretty cool conversions. I think you will find that it might divide people a bit, those really subscribing to the "grimdark" might find it bit too lighthearted.But I for one am always happy to see creative conversions, and would be more than happy to play against Valkyries and shieldmaidens! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjaco Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Well, I for one know I will have at least one opponent ask me why am I fielding "She-Ra!" LOL Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Couldnt cybernetics make a woman as strong as a marine? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I modeled a 5 woman squad of snipers like this, going for the "choosers of the slain" angle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Couldnt cybernetics make a woman as strong as a marine? Yes it could, and even the creation of an Astartes could be done on a woman, eg it doesnt say impossible, it said nearly impossible. Like Tau not completely no trace in the warp but instead nearly no trace in the warp. 0,1 is more than 0. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depolarization Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 This is relevant to my interests. Let me know what you come up with. Getting the head to look right is the hardest part. I've thought about hacking up some darksword minis, or getting female blanks from hasslefree miniatures. I haven't pulled the trigger on these yet, as my funds and time are little low at the moment. http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=human-female-heads-%28b%29~hfl101&category=accessories~converting I've been disappointed that there have been no good 3d-printing options yet, at least to my knowledge. Post progress pics when you can! Personally, I just want faces...no boobplate pls. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thats on of the best parts of my idea, the heads in that kit i proposed for my idea have the ears covered and fitting hair, not much cutting needed. (dare i say its a good look alike from the Vikings shield maiden (forgot her name)) That show is also the part of the reason behind this idea, and Marvels Valkerie ofcourse. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3789904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ++You're free to discuss Shieldmaidens and Valkyries all you like, but if this gets off on a discussion about whether Space Marines could/should/would be women, the thread will be locked down.++ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3790363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depolarization Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 http://kaijuslayer.tumblr.com/post/94060010297/okay-i-made-this-a-while-ago-and-should-paint-it I actually came across this today. Looks like a great conversion and the Reaper Minis Bones series is not very expensive. Seem easy to cut and the like. When I get started on my Valkyrie TWC, I'll definitely post pics. (Valerian: agreed...trying to keep it hobby-focused). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3790984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thats on of the best parts of my idea, the heads in that kit i proposed for my idea have the ears covered and fitting hair, not much cutting needed. (dare i say its a good look alike from the Vikings shield maiden (forgot her name)) That show is also the part of the reason behind this idea, and Marvels Valkerie ofcourse. Lagatha?? great show, and the reason my lone wolf is called tostig :) Looking forward to seeing your results, had an idea to run some valkries, and use the SoB seraphim rules for them, but never had the time to invest Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3791013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes she is the one i mentioned. As for results, i think i try some other way besides photobucket, not good experience with that site lately. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3791161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malus Trux Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What a coincidence. I'm actually making my Iron Wolves Company with Shield Maidens & Valkyries using Battle Sisters & Seraphim respectively. The 6++ is explained by combat shields but unfortunately my ebay search for WGT heraldry shields isn't really turning up much (or at all ) so I might need to find alternatives. Nothing against using SWs to represent them, I just always wanted to field Seraphim with SW since the Witch Hunters codex. That & I like the idea of Shield Maidens with actual shields. The only things is I'm not sold on is the names. Shield Maidens & Valkyries seem out of place among Grey Hunters, Blood Claws & Long Fangs. Probably cause I've heard some much of them in RL context (a friend of mine is VERY proud of his norse heritage.) I was thinking of calling them something along the lines of Red Shields & Void Ravens. I'm in the process of converting the Sisters of Sigmar to make the models. As for wings, the Ravenwing hussar wings are the basis of my Valkyries. I look forward to your conversions. Couldnt cybernetics make a woman as strong as a marine? Yes but typically human cybernetics grant strength & resilience at the expensive of speed. Most Mechanicum units are initiative 2 or 3. Note its not impossible, just rare/expensive. I modeled a 5 woman squad of snipers like this, going for the "choosers of the slain" angle. I like this idea. My list is maxed at 1500 but I might have to add this at 1850 along with some female Thunderwolf riders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3791377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Shield maidens are more in place with the viking theme that SW are suposed to be inspired with. Just my opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3792970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Did some building and painting (wip) http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/245/d/d/wolvessisters_ii_by_ladyrafira-d7xom23.jpg http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2014/245/3/4/wolvessisters_i_by_ladyrafira-d7xols9.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3797877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletoro Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 cerastus knight lancer shield maiden? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3797996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Or Wolf Sisters. Thats a spear btw, not a lance (assuming the lancer part). I based her off Marvels Valkerie in terms of weapons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3798499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Are those high elf bodies? Do they all haveto be blond? 8P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3798543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yes they are high elf bodies (sisters of Avelorn) no they dont need to be blond, its just a basecoat to make sure the basecoat underneath it doesnt shine through in some odd way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3798631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Liking the work so far SF, will be ineresting to see them more painted up. Id also been looking at wood elf wardancers. The hairstyles they have are fairly 'norse' looking, and the dancing poses would actually work quite well with the jump pack/wings look i think (for the valykries), as they all look in mid jump/leap. My issue with the wardancers though is that they are very unarmoured (although i suppose fluff wise you could give them good armour due to their speed...but seems a bit off), and the faces are a bit too elfin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3798728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaraion Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I am late to the party, but you could always cruise ebay and buy official, if expensive and OOP, female space marines... http://www.ebay.com/itm/380864797698?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l180/pict/380864797698_1.jpg Not that I am commenting on could/should/would females be space marines ;). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3798803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Non of us are, and i just ignore naysayers (i think the moderators dont want such topics of yay and nay either). I know about that gw model btw (yes GW produced female marines back way back when nature was clean and that kind of stuff), but since ebay sellers charge ridiculous prices (sometimes) the box i used seems less ridiculous. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3798819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Found my pics of the conversions I was doing. I'm not sure I like all the scaling... Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295784-shield-maidens-valkeries/#findComment-3800077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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