Uprising Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I really hate the current Space Marine Scout heads. Does anyone have a decent helmet scout head conversion? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 http://maxmini.eu/conversion-bits/head-swaps/police-helmets-bits http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/heads?pagesize=12 http://www.spellcrow.com/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=space+knight+heads Any of the above may prove useful. :) actually, the list here http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/304610-the-forges-of-mars-bits-models-sellers/ covers most suppliers. Its worth having a scout around. Also, if you have a vague idea for a theme, google 28mm miniatures of a type that may be similar (EG greek hoplite, ww2 GI, ww1 tommy with gasmask, etc) and see what you get. You would be amazed what is out there! :D Cheers, Arg. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4071672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The Puppetswar striker heads would be a good fit: http://puppetswar.eu/img/p/190-736-thickbox.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4071893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Find a pebble in the yard and paint a happy face on it. Or a mean face. Either way, better than the heads supplied in kit I went through a pretty painstaking process for my Neophytes. One was using SM helmeted heads, but shaving off the top crest/vent thing to make the size a bit more reasonable: http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz201/Wills40k/Black%20Templars/IMG_3071.jpg The other involved a whole lot of drilling, shaving, and twisting (not to mention the tedium of painting skin), but I think it looks better: Seeing as you want helmets, I suppose the first method is more useful. But I'd consider doing the extra work of bare heads. It pays off, I think :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4071918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Anvil Industries. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4071940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Pig Iron Miniatures do some good ones: http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=55 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4071975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 i do like those anvil ones. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4072104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uprising Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks everyone I forgot to mention the chapter, which is the mantis Warriors. Do you guys think these helmets are going to far theme wise? http://puppetswar.com/product.php?id_product=92 If so, I will be doing the striker helmets(they look great), or Fire power methods(excellent conversion and paint job). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4072216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I would look for other alternatives. Those look awfully...xeno. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4072407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uk_crow Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 These look pretty good, I'm surprised they aren't used more often. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Imperial_Guard/Elysian_Drop_Troops/ELYSIAN_DROP_TROOP_HEADS_WITH_RESPIRATORS.html http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/gallery/data/653/medium/Squad_Beta.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4072510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 they do look good and have a certain insectoid appeal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4072554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Well, they're not helmeted, but I bought the mohawk bare heads from Mad Robot Miniatures for that old-school vibe... They're nicely sculpted and a good fit (being slightly smaller and better-proprtioned thant he plastic scout heads). Detail, casting quality, and shipping speed were all excellent - and I ordered from overseas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4072584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unseen Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 To make my scout squad I used the scion helmets, their about the right size, and fit with just the bottom ball joint being trimmed down. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4073510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Wolf Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I like the Arthurian/Saxon heads from Westwind for Space Wolf scouts: www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath165_173 They can be used for non scout Space Wolves as well ATB WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4075486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seathal Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Check my WIP post. I use Anvil Industry helmets with good results (at least IMHO!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4075772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm very fond of these helmets from Pig Iron: http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=54 The Anvil ones above are quite nice too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/308744-alternative-scouts-heads/#findComment-4075900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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