WarriorFish Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Ignoring the fact that new models would go a long way, I think a points drop is essential especially after they went up for no change! I'd give them T4 and at least the option for carapace, maybe an improvement to WS - perhaps just on the charge? I'd also have either a secondary unit type or give them the option to swap the lances for some form of gun to make them dragoons. That'd be cool. Oh, and give us back Mogul Kamir damn it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4015251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Funny I should stumble across this thread now, I was pondering the idea of a Regiment completely opposed to the usual "hold-the-line-and-die-standing" modus operandi of the Guard in the form of a mobility-focused offense-oriented regiment that are a mix of Armageddon Steel Legion and Elysian Drop Troopers with a bit of the flavour of the original mongolian-styled Rough Riders. Rough Riders on ATVs as the dominant troops with Armoured Fist squads in Chimeras, supported by Sentinels, Hellhounds, Elysian Tauros IFVs, Taurox Armoured Cars, Valykries and Vultures, anything that can keep up with their relentless pace. The regiment would exist simply to do one of the things humanity truely does best, adapt, beat the enemy at their own game. Ork Speek Freakz, Craftworld Windrider Hosts, Dark Eldar Reavers, Tau Fire Cadres, any foe that prides themselves and focuses their tactics around their speed and manuverability would be this regiment's preferred opponents, because theres nothing, NOTHING sweeter than proving Mankind's natural superiority over the Xenos in all aspects. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4015361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 There is another version of horsies from FW with T4 and two Wounds. Forgot what those are called. Something with M. Anyway, might want to look into those. Seems a lot tougher to me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4015629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RADU LYKAN Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 It's a shame forgeworld don't sell them any more(mukali (sp?) I have one and one only :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4015635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Funny I should stumble across this thread now, I was pondering the idea of a Regiment completely opposed to the usual "hold-the-line-and-die-standing" modus operandi of the Guard Guard haven't been stuck as gun line for a long time, being not just capable of mobility but also needing it in many cases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4015655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It's a shame forgeworld don't sell them any more(mukali (sp?) I have one and one only Ah, I remember those...I bought the sergeant for some project or other, and never used him...until he became my pask: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4016375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sorry for resurrecting such a dead thread, but this is the most appropriate place to ask. I was watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the other day, and thought that a good way to do rough riders would be WW2 German Bikers modded with lances. Any idea on how I can do that? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4042536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Pffft...that's easy! Bolt Action Miniatures has them, you probably need to keep the legs of the driver, and slap on the appropriate upper bodies and weapons from your army... http://www.warlordgames.com/new-kradschutzen-motorcycle-and-sidecar-1939-1942/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4042591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 How do they compare scale wise to the GW minis? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4042600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 perhaps a little bit scrawny, but manageable: /edit/ The link I gave was for the sidecar version, but they also have just the bikes (with rider). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4042623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Cool. I think that's the way I'd go for my rough riders. I have plans to build up a small force of Ravenwing, that I'll also be able to use for my cavalry element. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4042671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm planning on doing a similarly styled force of doods on bikes for my Chem Dogs, but with more of a Mad Max vibe. Bolt Action models are more Truescale, so while they're the same height as GW bits, the bulk of the models is lessened. You'd probably need to dig around to find parts that would fit in at that scale without them having Privateer Press Proportion Syndrome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4042865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampyrerodent Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You can always go for the War Dodos! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4043158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Mother of God...maybe... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4043164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You can always go for the War Dodos! Mother of God... Grimdark Chocobo cavalry! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4043245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Anyone have a listing of Sci Fi mini companies? It's bugging me that I can't remember the mane of the ones I'm looking for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4043283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Anyone have a listing of Sci Fi mini companies? It's bugging me that I can't remember the mane of the ones I'm looking for. "Hair of the Male Lion Miniatures," perhaps? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4044930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampyrerodent Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Here is one. Victoria Miniatures makes some great stuff. You just need to provide the mounts! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4044967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Anyone have a listing of Sci Fi mini companies? It's bugging me that I can't remember the mane of the ones I'm looking for. "Hair of the Male Lion Miniatures," perhaps? Funny, I meant names. My keyboard does funky things sometimes. Here is one. Victoria Miniatures makes some great stuff. You just need to provide the mounts! Victoria is one that I can always remember, there's one that makes some really cool space marine/stormtrooper models and it's war-something, and it's not warmill. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4045220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 War puppets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4045226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Puppetswar? While those Minis are pretty cool, and the bikers might be exactly what I'm looking for, that's not the company I was thinking of. Appreciate the info though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4045427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Sorry that's what I meant.I think I might try the boltaction models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4045964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 I think bolt action might be a bit scrawny for my use. I might just Rely on my ravenwing for biker/roughrider analogues. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4046743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I think the Empire horsemen or even the Demigryph Knights could work well. They look pretty good in their armour and all. I don't think it would be hard to convert with Cadian bits. You can easily get away with using the standard legs in those kits too, just say they have special / unique armour because they ride horses. Also, all the parts you need would be in there, lances, etc http://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/Empire-Reiksguard-Knights-Knightly-Orders http://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/Empire-Demigryph-Knights Eventually I'll do some up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4049369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I kinda wanted my rough riders to be a bit more modern, but SF did ride horses in Afghanistan so... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306336-rough-rider-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4049396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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