Castellan Michael Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Placing a order with Forge World to build some Templar Brethren. From the battle on Mars and the Fists allocation of supplies that MK IV Despoiler Squads would be a good unit to build upon (Templar Brethren are suppose to have the best available gear). What do you think? What are you using? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I'm using mark 3 with gladii and boarding assault shields to represent my captains veteran Breacher unit. I'll wait until the model releases for my 1st Company expansion. You also might consider the fine cast sword brethren models as a stop gap. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3793880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Michael Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Got one of the limited edition MK III captains with thunderhammer and boarding shield on a trade he has become my first HQ. I have given thought to given my old metal sword brethren a redo, they did loose their 40k spot. Thanks Marshal2. Still fighting the itch to place an order though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3793887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 If your doing Templars that are present after the Battle of mars (and thus have access to MK VII) how about using a Vanguard Veteran Box and just slapping on regular backpacks? The only problem would be shoulders with the Crux Terminatus but thats easily fixed with BT bits and other FW goodies. Also could use the IF upgrade Chest for them. Personally, I'd give them MK IV armor. with maybe a MK III or GK helm. That is, until we get an actual Templar Brethren release from FW... Edit: then again, VV's don't have too much obviously MK VII gear, just stuff with LOTS of bling..which might go against Imperial Fist habits in general. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3793897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I would be thinking that as 1st Company they'd choose their own - so you could have a nice variance within the squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3794014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Aye, I'm going for a nice mix eventually with mine, but in my Forge World order arriving today, I'm doing Sigismund and 5 Templars, all in mk III armour. I think, as Russ Brother states, that as the 1st company they would have access to whichever weapons and armour they wanted. Myself, I'm planning an all mk III army as it's my absolute favourite armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3794051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Michael Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Very good point regarding 1st company and having choice of personal war gear. Slipstream good point on IF demeanor and to much bling. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3794885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I'm making each Templar unique. My champion is pretty plain looking in mk3 , just a Templar shoulder pad and a solarite power gauntlet, his left should pad has the sun on it and his chest plate has lightning bolts inferring he is a veteran of the 7th legion from the unification wars and the reclamation of the solar system he has a few buddies in the squad who look similar. My MK4 guys fit more with the classic black Templar look, Tabards and chains etc. I see it as each has earned his right to be unique so make them stand out! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3795449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Here's one of my Templar Brethren so far. Will work out a paint scheme later on :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Y'know, those IF helms made my eye twitch when I first saw them, but seeing it on a put-together model helps alot. I think I'm warming to them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Well I'm a big fan of the Crusade era, and have been gluing these whilst watching the EE Kingdom of Heaven. The helmets are actually pretty special. Along with the torsos, the IF have been very lucky Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I used to watch kingdom of heaven pretty much every time i worked on my black templars, awesome inspiration :) but i my self wasnt too impressed by the IF upgrade bits till i saw them on a model now im cursing my lack of skill at yellow even more haha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Here's 5 of the Templar Brethren so far. I'll wait on doing the other 5, need some more If upgrades and mk III power weapons sets. A squad of Legion Terminators is next up and the last third of the 20-man Tactical Squad. Need to think how I'm gonna do Siggy too Haha yeah it's a real hard one to pin down. I'm gonna make the most of my newfound obsession with Lahmian Medium and hope that helps the yellow paints flow better. And seriously, the IF kits are gorgeous. The torsos especially so. Makes me feel very confident as to what the characters and units will look like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Nice, dude. Needs chains, though. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Michael Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Seeing your Templar Grand Master is very inspiring, they look great! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I agree Y'know, those IF helms made my eye twitch when I first saw them, but seeing it on a put-together model helps alot. I think I'm warming to them. I was thinking the exact same thing as soon as I saw the first pic of them in use. Well I'm a big fan of the Crusade era, and have been gluing these whilst watching the EE Kingdom of Heaven. The helmets are actually pretty special. Along with the torsos, the IF have been very lucky They look great, and yeah, the EE of KoH is great inspiration. It's amazing what a completely different movie it is compared to the theatrical cut. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Probably speaks volumes for my choice of Legion when I watch Apocalypse Now, Platoon, We Were Soldiers, Hamburger Hill, Taxi Driver and The Deer Hunter while working on my models.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 This playing in the BG to add to the epic or too...fancy..? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Probably speaks volumes for my choice of Legion when I watch Apocalypse Now, Platoon, We Were Soldiers, Hamburger Hill, Taxi Driver and The Deer Hunter while working on my models.... Well, you could watch Kingdom of Heaven for a sort of medieval representation of the VII Legion with Balian leading the defense of Jerusalem, and the IV Legion besieging it, commanded by Salah ad-Din. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Pass. I prefer the sound of artillery shells and small arms fire, over the sound of swords crashing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Equilibrium? Guns AND swords. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Equilibrium? Guns AND swords. Raven Guard gun-kata.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 They did invent the moritat Maybe it's just me, but I prefer to use combat photographs to pull inspiration for models. It helps with posing the models naturally, and it helps with painting and weathering realistically. Not many cameras around during the Roman Empire so I'm a little lost when trying to pose breachers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3796886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I guess to for the Phalanx formation? http://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.ancientl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/testudo.jpg But Y'know, with guns... Though I think, they'd only look good together at that point and you'd be stuck keeping them in formation lest a few of them look silly holding their shields above their heads.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295984-what-mark-for-templar-brethren/#findComment-3797044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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