Paladin777 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I also broke and ordered Zephon. And also plan on cannibalizing as many parts from him as passible. Regarding the new Primaris Champion - I'm not a fan of the Hollywood/chinese martial arts pose. BT one also doesn't ring my bells. If we get to use one, I will either be delegating my Indomitus Judiciar for the duty or will build something on my own. Very nice work, Rhavien! Simple, but effective the pose is actually a real guard stance with longsword, the power sword being used is just a bit too small for it to make sense.Unless you're referring to the Italian traditions (which I'm not very well versed in), it's looks to me like some weird position halfway between Schlussel (Key) and Lange Ort (longpoint). As a guard, it doesn't look particularly structurally sound to me either, though on a power armored super soldier things might be different! I definitely agree that the blade seems a bit short for twohanding. Edited February 24, 2022 by Paladin777 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 the pose is actually a real guard stance with longsword, the power sword being used is just a bit too small for it to make sense. Aaaaaah I see it now, you're right. He is just posed like he is left-handed (which is probably no issue for a trained SM, but feels strange for a right-handed guy like me). It would be then a left-handed version of the inside right guard Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 What sword-fighting system are you guys referring to? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I'm no expert, but I found this on the net: Check the second row, second stance from the right. It would be defensive guard, a variation of the German 'Ochs', which supposedly could have took form of sword being held at chest level and even lower, but with point directed towards opponent head or throat.I got the picture from the Iron Thorn (https://terrasylvae.com/iron-thorn/iron-thorn-courses/longsword-intermediate-course-iron-thorn-manual-1st-edition/) Edited February 24, 2022 by Majkhel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I see. It doesn't look like they adhere to the historical manuals from the medieval and Renaissance periods, though if what they do is effective and they're having fun there's certainly nothing wrong with that. I've been teaching german Renaissance swordsmanship for almost ten years (and know where to look to find resources on the Italian tradition) and I didn't recognize some of those. While I think they're eschewing a fair bit of nuance for the sake of brevity, but if you've got a free ten minutes these are pretty good demonstrations of the German Longsword guards. Yes, Schrankhut does look awkward, but I actually enjoy fighting from it. Edited February 24, 2022 by Paladin777 Blindhamster and Majkhel 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Thanks for that! Always a pleasure to have some insight from an actual practitioner Paladin777 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Agreed! I’m currently building a few of the special edition chaps, that bladeguard lieutenant and the sergeant with necrons on base. Pondering nice bits to BA them up a bit. Suggestions? Also have the new ancient and captain and will try and build those with bits from Zephon when he arrives Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) Agreed! I’m currently building a few of the special edition chaps, that bladeguard lieutenant and the sergeant with necrons on base. Pondering nice bits to BA them up a bit. Suggestions? Also have the new ancient and captain and will try and build those with bits from Zephon when he arrives Given I know your skill, you could dry the dual sides of the chaps with green stuff and muscle fiber one side. Or you could be much more subtle on the chaplains and just do up some wind swept hair. This is tedious, but sometimes I would shave the grails off the bolt pistols from the DC box to give extra bling to some of the armor. Alternatively you could add some blood drops to bike chasis, or armor wouldnt be bad. For the walking chaplain definitely add some hair. I've had a right proper mind to alter mine using the skeleton from the ancient, add a grail from the upgrade sprue and see how well I could possibly add some hair to the old vet sergeant head with a half metal face as homage to the artwork from the older editions. Blade guard work best with transfers and free hand. You could switch the shield with a 3D printed one. I've seen that done to great effect, or you could simply replace the shield on his pauldron. Edited February 25, 2022 by Dont-Be-Haten Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5799911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 New Unit of the Week entry: Rapier Carrier Silas7 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5801022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 New Veritas Vitae entry: Relics Silas7 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5801109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) Dug out another ATV mario-cart and trying to make it look better. Wanted to do a cage for the driver but abandoned the idea for now as main gun would have to be placed significantly higher). Added a chainsword to the gunner for some chariot vibes instead Edited March 7, 2022 by Majkhel Rhavien 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5801645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 New [topic+342247]Unit of the Week entry: Relic Fellblade Super-heavy Tank[/topic] Silas7, Spyros and Majkhel 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5802646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spagunk Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Ehhhh, more "combat veterans" or whatever they're called now... And just for funsies, here is the full squad: Rhavien, Spyros, Majkhel and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5802836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhavien Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Wonderful! Is the color scheme official for those squads in 30k or is this your interpretation? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5803364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spagunk Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Wonderful! Is the color scheme official for those squads in 30k or is this your interpretation? My own. For destroyers I was shooting for darker colors vs. something like the angel's tears. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5803541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) New Unit of the Week entry: Company Ancient on Bike Edited March 14, 2022 by Jolemai Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5804569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 New Unit of the Week entry: Relic Leviathan Dreadnought Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5805797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Today my BAs managed to snatch the victory from the claws of a Genesteler Cult by the dint of sheer luck HEROIC BOLDNESS of the 1st Company.A single charge from deepstrike teleport when all seemed lost turned the tide and allowed for the ultimate victory of the Angels. One would say: bussiness as usual and yet another day in the Chapter ;) Spyros 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Awesome! If I may ask, what did you drop down? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 A unit of 6 Terminators - TH/SS on the Sarge, LCs on the rest.Whirlwind of Rage + Tactical Withdrawal.I just made a little more detailed description in my WIP thread Xenith 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Exploding 6's on Lightning Claws and Thunder Hammers = £££ Always amazed at how many attacks a Twin LC termy kicks out in assault doctrine. Edited March 24, 2022 by Xenith Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 +Fury of the First Xenith 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Youch, those are going to leave a mark! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 That reminds me, I have maybe four TDA squads in my backlog... Paladin777 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Haha, I've got three squads and 6 aggressors (close enough) myself! Edited March 24, 2022 by Paladin777 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/477/#findComment-5807499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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