Taurulf Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I am thinking about using the FW SOH Reaver attack squad as a base for my first unit of the 6th legion. While I'm waiting on our own models coming out. So here is my 6th Legion Reaver Attack squad.......what y'all think.. http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_11842/med_gallery_72599_11842_59620.jpg http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_11842/med_gallery_72599_11842_146281.jpg http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_11842/med_gallery_72599_11842_603661.jpg http://image.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads/gallery/album_11842/med_gallery_72599_11842_854969.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Spikes and all? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4336312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimDim Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I think its doable. I actually thought about using them for something when I made my last order for my wolves but decided against it due to the large number of eyes of horus and I find wolves wouldnt use chain axes (my 2 cents, seem a bit over messy). You can actually salvage bits off of numerous forge world sets for the wolves, ive used the rampagers, ches upgrade sets for the salamanders (pelts sculpted over scales) and ironwarrior/ironhands heads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4336328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 I do like the more dynamic poses they have, You are right about the spikes tho, I would file away the SOH symbols etc and most of the spikes leaving just a few for that barbarian look. I was planning not to use all the chain axes just one or two with a sprinkling of chainswords and other CCW I do have a few Phalanx warder axes kicking around to put in as well which I thought would fit the look of the wolves better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4336355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Cut the tips off of the spikes and make them into studs. It is what I did with my Justaerin which I converted up to Wolf Guard. As for chain axes, you could always cut the heads off and replace with a more traditional axe head. Could the chain axe pieces be used to make blades for Chainfists or something similar? The eyes, will be a pain, unless you are running them as traitor Wolves, fighting for the Warmaster. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4336474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calas Typhon Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I personally do not see it working, but having not seen it in the flesh, or resin, I cant really comment on that front. But just for some things you might like to add, the Dark Angels and Blood Angels upgrade sets are pretty good all around. I mean you may have to shave off one or two markings but I can see it working for any other legionaries. The white scar stuff is pretty decent too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4336493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Why not spikes though? The VI could well be feral enough to rock the spikes. Throne, even the Dark Angels do it in some artwork Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4336836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Would they be traitor or loyaist Dark Angels? ;) Removing or lowerig the profile of the spikes will subtly change the outline of the model. Imagine as a PDF with your lasgun you see the silhouette of an Astartes moving towards you. You are not sure of the legion, but damn those spikes... Must be one of Horus' degenerates. 1st rank fore 2nd rank fire... Keep pouring it on. In a similar scenario, you see the same, but the plate looks smooth and clean.... Must be one of us, wat till he gets closer to confirm.. That would be my reasoning fluff-wise. Also in real terms removing the spikes stops it looking like a traitor wannabe, a slight way to differentiate between legions. From a vanity point of view, I would prefer people to ask if it is a conversion of a reaver, rather than go... Its just a reaver painted grey.. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4337040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 How come spikes have become the be all end all of evil in 30k and 40k :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4337047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenbain Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Personally I think spikes are absolutely fine to represent loyal legionnaires. Lots of artwork has loyal legions having spiked pieces of armour and Remus Ventanus has a spiked shoulder pad in his official Forgeworld art. I think it adds a brutal look to the warrior, which would suit the VIth. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4337057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Ok so Im going to go for it, some good suggestions from you guys so far. I will look into some different heads etc from other upgrade kits. I will post up pictures when I have one completed to see what you guys think of the finished article Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4337334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calas Typhon Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 How come spikes have become the be all end all of evil in 30k and 40k Because the Loyalists nab all the skulls. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4337622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainStabby Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I agree spikes are fine for loyalists. I use spikey pads to represent Terran born Legionaries personally. For me with the Reaver kits, it would be the weird curvature on some of the chestplates that would make me do a double take, not the spikes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4337627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ok so Im going to go for it, some good suggestions from you guys so far. I will look into some different heads etc from other upgrade kits. I will post up pictures when I have one completed to see what you guys think of the finished article 1. Yes to pictures. 2. Different heads are a must! The SoH-heads are so very distinct, you need to break up the familiar look somehow. Funnily enough, the Dark Angels heads actually strike me as very usable, as well as the Iron Warriors and possibly even some of the Deathguard heads, for that brutal aesthetic Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4338202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Ok guys So I'm still trying to get the hang of posting pictures on my IPad.. This is what I've came up with so far....still to decide on ahead for him and a few touch ups here and there....oh and a base. But what do u think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4341954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4691180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 It is a nice mix of SoH IW & DA bits there :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4691250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Cheers Dantay, I do like to mix and match, I was particularly pleased with the IW helmet think it works well. Ive put my wolves on the backburner recently as I have been concentrating on my SOH but I will come back to them in the future. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4691744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Yes, I have been rocking the IW helms, they look wicked. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4691866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 I must say mate, your wolves are awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4691881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 The one with the DA Helmet and Chainsword is great, a lot of movement in it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4692061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I must say mate, your wolves are awesome. Thanks :) I draw inspiration from a number of places, like dimdim, grieux bladewolf, betrayer WLK and co Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4692223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurulf Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 I must say mate, your wolves are awesome. Thanks :) I draw inspiration from a number of places, like dimdim, grieux bladewolf, betrayer WLK and co That's one of the great things about being a member on here, there is so much to take inspiration from. The one with the DA Helmet and Chainsword is great, a lot of movement in it! Thanks buddy, I'd say he is my favourite for that same reason. I tried to make them all as unique as possible as members of the rout. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320385-30k-wolves-idea/#findComment-4692307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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