Xhris the Unpronounceable Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 So I haven't actually fought a competitive battle in over a decade, and I mostly paint what I like. However, I am pulling together some sort of coherent, legal army. I like the look of the DA bikes with the wings on the back, but I'm gonna paint em red like the rest of my beloved angels. Is there anything to stop me using them as BA bikes if I ever get round to battling again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Angelus Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 As long as your opponent knows what they are facing the specific models used are rarely a problem, as long as they're similar size/dimensions. Some of the coolest armies i've seen use proxy models (orky wagons built around other armies stuff, eldar exodites on lizardman creatures, etc). For the price those DA bikes are hard to beat, with a little icon trimming they're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Nothing wrong with using the DA bling. The DA black knight box has some wargear that is not available to BA (corvus hammers for example). So take care not to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xhris the Unpronounceable Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 That's what I figured - dimensions are the same, so as long as the weapons loadout (and associated points) are legal for BA, all should be cool. I've bought em anyway, and they are getting painted red :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Not a problem - I'e used DA attack bikes for the winged front pieces, they look great as BA - My avatar used DA pieces also. Nothing wrong with using the DA bling. The DA black knight box has some wargear that is not available to BA (corvus hammers for example). So take care not to use them. Or just use them as power mauls/whatever? I've used a corvus hammer on my latest sergeant. The blunt end will count as a power maul, the pick end as a power axe, declared at the list building stage. I'm going to use the power bat that comes with the kit on a DC model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Xenith speaks the truth. I straight up use the Librarian from Dark Vengeance as Mephiston with a simple backpack change. Winged bikes are great (again the Dark Vengeance ones) as they have some great poses and better promotions than the normal marine plastics which are ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainStabby Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Agreed, that power beatstick, and pick are too cool not to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Agreed, that power beatstick, and pick are too cool not to use. I think that it's my favourite part of that kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Not a problem - I'e used DA attack bikes for the winged front pieces, they look great as BA - My avatar used DA pieces also. Nothing wrong with using the DA bling. The DA black knight box has some wargear that is not available to BA (corvus hammers for example). So take care not to use them. Or just use them as power mauls/whatever? I've used a corvus hammer on my latest sergeant. The blunt end will count as a power maul, the pick end as a power axe, declared at the list building stage. I'm going to use the power bat that comes with the kit on a DC model. I agree with all of this. I have a fair number of Ultramarine models in my BA-successor army, including the Chapter Master who is my avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainStabby Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I want a dozen or so of those beatsticks to use as power mauls for my Arbiters, however I don't really want to pay $8 each for them. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 So I haven't actually fought a competitive battle in over a decade, and I mostly paint what I like. However, I am pulling together some sort of coherent, legal army. I like the look of the DA bikes with the wings on the back, but I'm gonna paint em red like the rest of my beloved angels. Is there anything to stop me using them as BA bikes if I ever get round to battling again? You mean like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xhris the Unpronounceable Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yes Appiah, they look awesome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMek83 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 They look good, they make me think of Angel's of Death Codex, combined BA and DA goodness... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 My DIY lot use a mixture of BA and DA iconography (though not all of it, I restrict chalices to Apothecaries and eschew Ravenwing-ish stuff).So long as you have a consistent approach to the iconography you appropriate and don't have a hotch potch of everything (ie. have bits of SW, UM, DA, BA and other iconography sprinkled throughout because you can't be bothered to cut/scrape/file it off as you sometimes see around), then it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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